Episode 39: How Do We Do This

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08/27/21 • 26 min

Here it is, the long-awaited HDWDT (howdowedoeeeeet) episode. We collected all your questions and picked the most relevant one. While we read for the winner, this may also apply to you as well. Without further ado, let’s introduce the question and show you a taste of how we read.

Hi Cardslingers,

My name is G and I'm a big fan of your podcast! I've been reading mostly for myself for about 10 years now, but I've never had a professional read for me. Regardless of the question you choose, I'm interested in seeing your different approaches to a reading.

Like most people the pandemic has really worn me down, but I was managing well enough until November. After that, stress from the election, holidays working retail (in a pandemic), and being short-staffed at work had me mentally and physically exhausted. Then to top things off, my grandmother entered hospice and passed away just a few days ago. I feel like I can't quite get my footing. My question is what do I need to do to work towards finding some peace or balance?

Thank you for the opportunity!

The Cards and decks we used:

Melissa: Scorpio Seas Tarot (3 cards) 5 Cups rx, Knight Cups Rx, The Moon
Hilary: Radiant Rider Waite Smith Tarot (4 cards, one jumper, all reversed) 6 Cups rx, 7 Swords rx, Queen Swords rx, 10 Cups rx
Jaymi: This Might Hurt Tarot (3 cards) Ace Cups, King of Wands, 9 Cups

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Hi Cardslingers,

Thank you for the opportunity!

The Cards and decks we used:

Melissa: Scorpio Seas Tarot (3 cards) 5 Cups rx, Knight Cups Rx, The Moon
Hilary: Radiant Rider Waite Smith Tarot (4 cards, one jumper, all reversed) 6 Cups rx, 7 Swords rx, Queen Swords rx, 10 Cups rx
Jaymi: This Might Hurt Tarot (3 cards) Ace Cups, King of Wands, 9 Cups

Look at the little things, especially those that bring you joy. Check out Sugar and Sloth https://www.sugarandsloth.co.uk for some cute stationery items.

Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at [email protected]. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc.

Previous Episode

Episode 38: Cultivating Tarot Discernment

Melissa, Hilary, and Jaymi discuss the idea of discernment when we choose trusted resources, whether they’re books or teachers. Beware of gatekeeping. Beware of placing others on a pedestal. Lean heavily on the stories and interpretations in the cards, not the keywords or books. We think that it’s important that readers cultivate tarot discernment by questioning the wisdom of those in the past. Don’t just read books and leave your skills there, synthesize the information into your life, and keep learning from others and from the decks. Grow your knowledge and look for diversity in your decks. Become the eternal student with your tarot practice.

Do you like what you're hearing? Send feedback to us at [email protected]. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/cardslingerscc.

Next Episode

Episode 40: Make Your Choice with Justice

This week Melissa, Hilary, and Jaymi discuss what Justice means to each of them. Justice is a call to action, to help raise and elevate the marginalized voices. The figure on the card isn’t just sitting, they lean forward, a foot peeking out from the robe, ready for action. In fact, you can look at the cards surrounding Justice in your readings to determine the action you should take or when to apply it.

Decks mentioned:

Next World Tarot

The Sasuraibito Tarot

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