Cardslingers Coast to Coast

Episode 27: Strength, the Annoying Gym Teacher

It’s been a while since we’ve shared our thoughts on a card. So, in this episode, we’re chatting about Strength. We’re not asking you to buck-up and keep on moving. Instead, we see this card asking you to lean into the title where you find trust, faith, and hope. There is the capacity to help others and heal ourselves in this card. It’s a personal choice on what Strength means to each of us. We also share our favorite cards from several decks.
Note: Sometimes, a tarot deck switches Strength and Justice in their majors' story. So if you are using a deck with Strength as number 11, the information here still applies.
Homework: Figure out what strength looks like to you. Where does it show up in your life?
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Episode 26: Length Matters, How Long Should a Reading Take?

We reached into the listener handbag and pulled this question from Jones Davy on Twitter. They asked us, “Does how long you spend on a reading depend on your mood, the question, or something else?” So happy to oblige. 
Listen in and see how each cardslinger handles the container for their professional, event, and personal readings. Know your limitations for various situations and understand how you work with others. Thank you so much for asking this.
Homework: Figure out how long it takes you to do a reading.
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Episode 25: Into the Mystic (Part 2)

In part two of the mystical exploration, we go back to early divination when games and old-time knowledge were commonplace tools. Folklore, magic, and divination go hand in hand and can teach us so many skills. We cover grade school games of cootie-catchers and M.A.S.H, spirit boards, pendulums, and runes. This episode shows you that nothing is sacred and everything can become a divination tool if you have the desire for it.
Hilary recommends you go to Pandora Witch for spirit boards: https://pandorawitch.shop/collections/fiendies-ouija-boards
Jaymi found a free cootie-catcher download, so you make your own: https://www.quia.com/files/quia/users/rainstormrainbow/cootiecatcher.jpg
Melissa wants you to know if you have depression, you can find help! Call 1-800-273-8255 and talk to a friendly voice.
Homework: Test drive a playful divination tool, and let us know what you’ve done! Leave a comment on our site or in our inbox.
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Episode 24: Come Sit At Our Tarot Table

Welcome to 2021, everyone! One of our seven listeners asked us: 
“Is there room in the "cardslingers posse" for someone who loves the cards but doesn't want to read professionally (or for other people, period)? I love everything about cards - tarot or oracle - but have no desire to read as a business. However, I'd like to meet and mingle with others who take the cards as seriously as I do. Would I be welcome as a non-reader in the online community or at conferences if I don't have the same end-goal as professional readers?”
Yes, listeners, we welcome you to our posse. Everyone is free to gather at the tarot table. No matter what your interest level in cartomancy is. We round out this episode by discussing our reasons for gathering, stories about what goes on in conferences, and give tips for convention survival.
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Episode 23: Fire That Freaker

Happy Holidays, listeners! For the end of our first year’s episodes, we go through and teach you how to fire clients. There is NO such thing as a tarot emergency. Set up your business to succeed by doing things like pre-screen. Craft a good ethics page, so your clients know exactly what is expected of them, and you, while you read.
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Episode 22: The Chariot: Getting It Done

Melissa, Hilary, and Jaymi continue their thoughts on the cards by talking about The Chariot. It takes imagination, drive, and flare to chase your dreams. Listen as they discuss and compare meanings and share favorite deck images from four decks.
We also highly recommend you buy The Tarot Coloring Book by Theresa Reed. You learn so much about the cards when you color in all the details. Find it at your local metaphysical, or bookstore through IndieBound.
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Episode 21: Dealing with Hard Readings

Sometimes readings aren’t all shiny and happy. Sometimes, the reading gets deep and unexpected. In these hard readings, tarot readers have an even more important job than tossing cards onto a table. We hold space, really listen to our clients and give them time to speak, and bear witness to their journey.
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Episode 20: Shields Up! Learning Boundaries

Melissa, Hilary, and Jaymi take you on a whirlwind tour of boundaries and how you can use them in your personal, professional, and in-between times. Knowing your boundaries in these three areas helps you strengthen your practice and conserves your energy. As they say, “Learn when and where to say f*ck off”.
Good Boundary Web Stuff:Hilary’s surprise workshop on Boundaries
Modern Witches Guide to Healthy Boundaries by Ethony
Long and Good Reading List:
Hilary's recommendations
Dare to Lead by Brené Brown
Codependent No More by Melody Beattie 
Jaymi's Recommendations
Unfuck Your Boundaries by Faith G Harper (fantastic beginner book on the subject)
Boundaries, where you end and I begin by Anne Katherine, M.A. (Good intro for empaths and others who have a hard time understanding rules versus boundaries)
Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend (the title is a bit “god” preachy, but has good info for everyone)
Setting Boundaries will Set you Free by Nancy Levin (on Jaymi’s TBR pile)
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Episode 19: Engaging Client in Readings Tips and Tricks

This week’s episode comes from our listener Nichole. Thanks for listening and requesting our input on this! It’s not easy being a new reader. So, we’re here to give some advice on how to make connections with clients and your readings smoother.
Gotta have questions! http://tarotbyhilary.com/howtoframequestions/
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Episode 18: Shameless Self Promotions and Tarot Magic

When you get three authors on a podcast, you are bound to have some shameless self-promotions. Melissa’s new book, Kitchen Table Magic, is out this month. So, the ladies discuss what magic is and how you can use tarot for spells and rituals. 
Go buy Kitchen Table Tarot from:
Pathways Books in St Louis
Left Bank Book in St Louis
Amazon (Kindle and Paperback)
Want more spells and rituals? Go buy Jaymi’s book, Tarot Inspired Life:
Powell’s Books in Portland, OR
Amazon (Kindle and paperback)
Read Hilary’s blog for some awesome spells and ritual ideas:
Charming a Tarot Card
Tarot Ritual
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