Arcane Dames
Mel & Alyssa
Mel and Alyssa are tarot card readers and friends who are passionate about tarot as a medium for healing, empowerment, and liberation. Over the course of this podcast, they explore each of the 78 cards of the tarot in depth addressing history, symbolism, popular meanings, personal anecdotes & their individual relationships with the card. As a duo, Mel and Alyssa are critical and thoughtful while creating a fun and playful learning environment. Join us as we explore the tarot!
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Seven of Pentacles & The Fruits of Our Labor
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12/26/23 • 86 min
In this honest & personal episode, Mel & Alyssa discuss the role of the Seven of Pentacles energy as it relates to their own careers, ambitions, and doubts. We explore more traditional meanings for this card and are candid about the frustrations that can accompany its energy.
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Two of Swords & Trusting Your Gut
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06/16/23 • 77 min
In exploring the final card of Season 2, Mel and Alyssa discuss the factors that can make listening to our own internal compass so difficult when it comes to decision making. Listen along as the Dames unpack their struggles with asking for what they need, feeling heard, and ultimately learning to trust their intuition over any external factors.
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After Dark
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10/18/22 • 55 min
This is the Arcane Dames' first official bonus episode! In celebration of ten episodes, we recorded a special, after dark edition of the podcast so you can get to know your hosts on a more personal and playful level. Join Mel and Alyssa as they play "Truth or Drink" with the Tarot and discuss some wildly unhinged topics. You're not going to want to miss this one.
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Nine of Cups
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08/23/22 • 54 min
Mel and Alyssa do their first Tarot deep dive into the Nine of Cups. They explore what this card represents sexually, emotionally, and financially, reveal their personal love life connections, and discuss how privilege plays a role in spirituality.
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Meet the Arcane Dames
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08/09/22 • 38 min
Meet Mel and Alyssa, professional Tarot card readers, friends, and creators of the Arcane Dames podcast. In this episode, we outline our intentions for the Tarot series of our podcast and draw the card that we will begin exploring in the next episode!
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Judgement
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08/30/22 • 56 min
Mel and Alyssa go deep in this week's episode on the Judgement card. Join us as we discuss spiritual awakenings, religious trauma, and the empowerment we find in this major arcana card.
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Two of Pentacles
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09/06/22 • 49 min
Mel and Alyssa chat about the Two of Pentacles, their favorite spreads, and the importance of artwork when it comes to analyzing the more simple cards of the tarot.
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King of Pentacles
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09/13/22 • 61 min
Mel and Alyssa explore the King of Pentacles' defining traits and characteristics as well as what it is that makes learning the Tarot Court so difficult. This episode weaves in a discussion of Paganism vs. Wicca, Mel and Alyssa's personal philosophies on divination, and tips and tricks to connecting with the court cards in your own deck.
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Six of Cups
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09/20/22 • 51 min
On this episode, Mel and Alyssa analyze the Six of Cups in all its nostalgic glory. We talk about the concepts of hyper individualism and parenthood and get honest about our own birth charts.
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Knight of Cups: Playboy or Mr. Right?
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12/12/23 • 82 min
Deep dive into the dreamy & romantic world of the Knight of Cups with Mel & Alyssa this episode! Hear all about the compelling imagery, possible interpretations, and juicy situations associated with this card. Be prepared to be serenaded by Mel more than once and listen in as we spill the tea about the behind-the-scenes of professional tarot reading.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Arcane Dames have?
Arcane Dames currently has 65 episodes available.
What topics does Arcane Dames cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts, Spirituality and Religion & Spirituality.
What is the most popular episode on Arcane Dames?
The episode title 'Meet the Arcane Dames' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Arcane Dames?
The average episode length on Arcane Dames is 59 minutes.
How often are episodes of Arcane Dames released?
Episodes of Arcane Dames are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Arcane Dames?
The first episode of Arcane Dames was released on Aug 9, 2022.
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