The Biddy Tarot Podcast: Tarot | Intuition | Empowerment

Have you ever dreamt of leaving your office job behind to start a career in something that truly resonates with you...especially if that thing is something that doesn’t resonate with a lot of the world?  I’ve 100% been there and so has my guest Melanie O’Rourke. In this episode, we talk about her incredible transition from working as an Ad Exec to running her successful and fulfilling business as a Reiki master, Tarot reader, and holistic counsellor.    Additional Resources: Biddy Tarot Certification Program  The Velvet Chair 

When I first started reading Tarot, I thought that being "authentic" meant that my readings had to be 100% accurate, I was widely recognized as a professional, and I belonged to an accredited association.  Boy, has my perspective changed! Now, I've come to see that for me, authenticity is more about connecting to my intuition and my true self.   In this episode of the Biddy Tarot Podcast, I'll discuss my personal journey to becoming what I consider to be an authentic Tarot reader.  I'll also touch on how to share your authenticity with clients and how we as Tarot readers can shift society's perception of Tarot.    Additional Resources: * Biddy Tarot Certification Program * More on The Moon card * More on the Six of Wands card * More on the Judgement card * Read the transcript

There seem to be a lot of Tarot readers out there—both offline and online! How do you set yourself apart (and still get paid well for your energy and time)? In Episode 119 of the Biddy Tarot Podcast, we’ve dug into the archive to bring you a favourite episode, sharing 5 ways you can build your reputation as a Tarot reader.  Additional Resources  Download the free PDF with 5 ways you can build your reputation as a Tarot reader here: biddytarot.com/119

You may have wondered at some point or another: “Can you be spiritual and still make money?” I’ve created a business out of my love for the Tarot, and I do generate a profit. It’s for this that I’ve been criticised, and I wanted to devote a whole episode of the Biddy Tarot Podcast to talk about the truth about money and spirituality. In Episode 118, I talk about why I think it can be spiritual to earn money in a spiritual way! 

Long finding inspiration in the artist behind the famous Rider-Waite Tarot deck, Susan Wands (writer, producer, actress and Tarot enthusiast) shares the story of Pamela Colman Smith and how she came to co-create the deck that many of us know and love.  Additional Resources  Find out more about Magician and Fool at MagicianAndFool.com or Magician and Fool, the Series on Facebook.  Order Susan’s book Magician and Fool on Amazon

Maybe you’ve been giving away free Tarot readings for a while, and you’re thinking about going pro. Before you make your decision and jump right in, I want share with you 6 things you need to master before reading Tarot professionally. Pulling from the Biddy Tarot Podcast archives, this episode will be super helpful for you if you’re on the cusp of going pro (or even if you’re just curious)!  Additional Resources  Thinking about going pro? Join us in Read Tarot with Confidence! 

Fellow Aussie and boss goddess behind The Fifth Element Life, Sarah Wilder, joins me in a conversation on sacred symbolism and using it to create intuitively inspired jewellery. Combining her love of nature and design, Sarah incorporates beautiful sacred symbols into talismans, pendants, and rings. Her love of symbols extends beyond rings and things! Sarah has also created an Oracle deck.  Join us for a delightful conversation around sacred symbols, talismans and zoomancy (connecting with the meanings of animals) in Episode 115 of the Biddy Tarot Podcast!  Additional Resources  Check out Sarah’s jewellery at TheFifthElementLife.com  Follow Sarah on Instagram @TheFifthElementLife  Order Sarah’s Animal Kin Oracle Card Deck here! 

I believe that the ultimate goal for most Tarot readers is to feel connected with both the cards and our intuition. In Episode 114 of the Biddy Tarot Podcast, I share with you the 7 habits of a confident Tarot reader, so you can feel great when you sit down with the cards and deliver valuable readings! 

After experiencing a miscarriage in 2014, Gretchen Pearl found herself anxious and depressed. Through this loss, she reconnected with her intuition and found the peace she was searching for. Today, she helps others manage stress and anxiety through the Tarot, and in Episode 113 of the Biddy Tarot Podcast, I have a chat with Gretchen to hear about her story and about how you, dear listener, can use the cards to cope when things feel overwhelming.  Additional Resources  Follow Gretchen on Instagram @WillowsEast  Learn more about Gretchen at WillowsEast.com  Order the Ostara Tarot book on Amazon. 

Is it your ego or your intuition?  Many Tarot readers struggle with the answer to this question and find themselves feeling confused and doubtful about their ability to read the cards clearly.  When are you seeing the truth? Or are you simply seeing what you want to see?  To help you answer these questions for yourself, I wanted to bring you one of my favourite episodes from the Biddy Tarot Podcast archive. In this episode, I talk about what intuition really is, what it isn’t, and 3 exercises you can use to connect with it!  Additional Resources  Want to deepen your understanding of the Tarot cards? Join us in Master the Tarot Card Meanings! 

I love when I discover a new Tarot reader bringing the art of card reading into the modern age, and Bakara Wintner is certainly one of these people! She’s the owner of Everyday Magic, an intentional lifestyle shop in Durham, North Carolina, and recently she published a book called “WTF is Tarot? ...& How Do I Do It?”, which brings old into the new, using pop culture references and colloquialisms to make sense of card reading for a now generation.  I invited Bakara on to the Biddy Tarot Podcast in Episode 111 (lucky number!) to talk about moving from the busy publishing industry in New York City to quitting her 9-to-5 to pursue the spiritual full time.  Additional Resources  Visit Bakara’s website at BakaraW.com  Check out Bakara’s store in Durham, NC at ShopEverdayMagic.com  Order WTF is Tarot?... & How Do I Do It? on Amazon 

Many Tarot readers have a lot of fears around coming out of the Tarot closet, and many of them ask, “Should I? And if so, when?” For some people, the answer is easy! For others, perhaps because of their profession or community, the decision to be public about Tarot reading isn’t so easy.  In this episode, we are digging into the Biddy Tarot Podcast archives to bring you a special chat around this very thing. We’ll cover when to come out of the Tarot closet, how to do it, and what you need to consider as you're doing it!  Additional Resources  Join the Biddy Tarot Community to meet other Tarot enthusiasts!  Order the Sacred Rebels Oracle deck on Amazon 

You’ve heard of Tarot cards… But have you heard of Lenormand?  In Episode 109 of the Biddy Tarot Podcast, I invited Emily Rose, a diviner from Portland, Oregon, to talk about the differences between Tarot and its “sassy older sister” Lenormand. She reads the cards for me during our conversation to demonstrate, and we even discuss how Tarot readers can get started with learning Lenormand!  If you’ve been curious about jumping into using this kind of card reading, or if you’ve never heard of Lenormand before today, you won’t want to miss this conversation with Emily!  Additional Resources  Follow Emily Rose on Facebook at Two Ladies Tarot NW  Visit Emily (and learn more about Lenormand) at EmilyRoseDivination.com  Order “Pixie’s Astounding Lenormand” deck here! 

I know a lot of you have the question: Do you have to be psychic to read Tarot? I used to think I would need to have clear visions or know all of the details to be a good Tarot reader! So, in the latest episode of the Biddy Tarot Podcast, I talk about just that. I’m going to get into the juicy differences between being intuitive and being psychic, how Tarot helps these “extrasensory skills” (and vice versa), and 5 simple ways you can start to develop your intuitive abilities! 

In this episode of the Biddy Tarot Podcast, I have a chat with intuitive healer, holistic counsellor and Tarot reader, Lindsay Mack. Now a regular contributor to The Numinous and Founder of Wild Soul Healing and the Tarot for the Wild Soul Podcast, Lindsay came to find her soul purpose after a complete breakdown in 2014. A survivor of childhood trauma and PTSD, she is now thriving and bringing light and healing to others who have experienced mental, emotional, and physical suffering. Listen to our conversation about her healing journey in Episode 107 of the Biddy Tarot Podcast. Additional Resources Order the Mother Peace Tarot deck here Find out more about Lindsay at LindsayMack.com Listen to “Tarot for the Wild Soul” Podcast here Check out Lindsay on Instagram - @WildSoulHealing Get your Tarotscope by Lindsay at The Numinous

As the year draws to a close, you’re probably starting to dream about what you want to accomplish in the upcoming year. This time of the year is powerful for reflecting on the year past, as well as planning the year ahead. Anything is possible! And using the Tarot cards paired with your intuitive magic, you can plan what actions you need to take to make your dreams a reality. In Episode 106 of the Biddy Tarot Podcast, I share with you 3 ways to use the Tarot to plan your year ahead. Additional Resources Plan your year ahead with the Biddy Tarot Planner Download the free Tarot Planner printable The New Year Tarot Spread

We’re coming up on the New Year—can you feel it? Welcome in the New Year by planning ahead with the Tarot cards! In today’s episode of the Biddy Tarot Podcast, I invited well-loved Tarot reader and teacher Kelly-Ann Maddox to talk about intuitive planning for the New Year. Previously known as “The Four Queens” on YouTube, Kelly-Ann has shared hundreds of videos on Tarot, shadow work, spirituality and self-love. Listen to Episode 105 of the Biddy Tarot Podcast to learn how to tackle 2018, guided by your intuition. Additional Resources: www.kelly-annmaddox.com Kelly-Ann Maddox on YouTube Katrina Clark – Phoenix Rising

Today we're talking with Alicia and Bronwyn, creators of the Mesquite Tarot deck. As you know, there are a lot of Tarot decks out there, but this deck is one that will likely be near the top of your wish list. The Mesquite Tarot cards are beautiful, with a soft and subtle energy about them and have a very fresh and light look. 

Ruby Warrington’s professional life started in the glitzy life of the fashion world, going straight to work right out of college for fashion magazine. When she found herself at the top, the glamour started to fade, and she realised she wanted to do something more with her life. In Episode 103 of the Biddy Tarot Podcast, I have a chat with Ruby about how she left the fashion accolades to pursue astrology and create The Numinous, a “Now Age” magazine, and how Harper-Collins approached her to write “Material Girl, Mystical World.” Learn more about Ruby: The Numinous The Numinous on Instagram Material Girl, Mystical World New Year, Nu Yu Retreat @ Kripalu

Starting her career nearly two decades ago as a social worker, Betsy LeFae is now a renowned psychic, medium and intuitive coach in New York City. In my chat with her on Episode 102 of the Biddy Tarot Podcast, Betsy shares how she’s manifest wellbeing into her life through energetic cleansing. She’s a big believer in the mind-body connection, and you won’t want to miss the two techniques she shares in this episode to help you reconnect with your inner wisdom and set spiritual boundaries.    Additional Resources: betsylefae.com