Episode #48: John Michael Greer on John Gilbert, the Doors of Tarot, and Mundane Astrology
01/09/25 • 83 min
In this latest episode, it was wonderful to welcome back John Michael Greer, a prolific author, teacher, and practitioner of the esoteric arts. We dive into the fascinating world of tarot and explore his work with his late teacher, John Gilbert, whose insights and teachings JMG edited and published in The Doors of Tarot. He shares reflections on Gilbert’s unique approach to tarot, and we discuss our views of patterns and spreads in readings, how divination can be best approached when just starting out, and what made Gilbert's teachings so unique and impactful. I really enjoyed the conversation, and reading The Doors of Tarot, which I absolutely recommend.
Later in the episode, we also shift gears to discuss the fundamentals of mundane astrology—using the stars to explore the patterns of global events. A particularly interesting topic as we start the new year!
Enjoy the episode and as always, you can reach me on Instagram at: @coffeeanddivination
Links:
- Purchase The Doors of Tarot by John Gilbert, edited by John Michael Greer: The Doors of Tarot: Lessons for the Practical Diviner a book by John Gilbert and John Michael Greer
- Purchase The Tree of Spirit by John Gilbert, edited by John Michael Greer: The Tree of Spirit: Lessons on Tarot, Cabala, and the Spiritual Path a book by John Gilbert and John Michael Greer
- JMG's blog: Ecosophia
- JMG's bookshop for all his works: John Michael Greer Bookshop
- Coffee and Divination Website: http://www.coffeeanddivination.com
- North Wyldewood Coven and Tradition Website: https://www.northwyldewoodtradition.org
- Sacred Space Conference - March 2025: Sacred Space Conference – Metaphysics, Mysticism, Magick (sacredspacefoundation.org)
- Learn from the North Wyldewood Coven: Enter the Wyldewood - The Birch Path (thinkific.com)
- Theme music: "Come with Me" by JoAnna Farrer. Also featuring Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas and Yann Falquet.
- Ending music: "Pollen Path" by Elana Low
- Connect with me on Instagram: @coffeeanddivination
In this latest episode, it was wonderful to welcome back John Michael Greer, a prolific author, teacher, and practitioner of the esoteric arts. We dive into the fascinating world of tarot and explore his work with his late teacher, John Gilbert, whose insights and teachings JMG edited and published in The Doors of Tarot. He shares reflections on Gilbert’s unique approach to tarot, and we discuss our views of patterns and spreads in readings, how divination can be best approached when just starting out, and what made Gilbert's teachings so unique and impactful. I really enjoyed the conversation, and reading The Doors of Tarot, which I absolutely recommend.
Later in the episode, we also shift gears to discuss the fundamentals of mundane astrology—using the stars to explore the patterns of global events. A particularly interesting topic as we start the new year!
Enjoy the episode and as always, you can reach me on Instagram at: @coffeeanddivination
Links:
- Purchase The Doors of Tarot by John Gilbert, edited by John Michael Greer: The Doors of Tarot: Lessons for the Practical Diviner a book by John Gilbert and John Michael Greer
- Purchase The Tree of Spirit by John Gilbert, edited by John Michael Greer: The Tree of Spirit: Lessons on Tarot, Cabala, and the Spiritual Path a book by John Gilbert and John Michael Greer
- JMG's blog: Ecosophia
- JMG's bookshop for all his works: John Michael Greer Bookshop
- Coffee and Divination Website: http://www.coffeeanddivination.com
- North Wyldewood Coven and Tradition Website: https://www.northwyldewoodtradition.org
- Sacred Space Conference - March 2025: Sacred Space Conference – Metaphysics, Mysticism, Magick (sacredspacefoundation.org)
- Learn from the North Wyldewood Coven: Enter the Wyldewood - The Birch Path (thinkific.com)
- Theme music: "Come with Me" by JoAnna Farrer. Also featuring Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas and Yann Falquet.
- Ending music: "Pollen Path" by Elana Low
- Connect with me on Instagram: @coffeeanddivination
Previous Episode
Episode #47: Professor David Zeitlyn on Mambila Spider Divination and the Bodleian Library's New Exhibition
In this episode, I sit down with the Professor David Zeitlyn of Oxford University, a leading expert in the anthropology of divination and co-curator of the Bodleian Library's stunning new exhibition, Oracles, Omens, and Answers. Professor Zeitlyn has spent decades studying divination practices across cultures, including his research on, and practice of, Mambila spider divination in Cameroon and Nigeria.
We discuss the highlights of the Bodleian Library's exhibition (which is open until April 27, 2025,) and explore the cultural framework of divinatory practices like spider divination, and the intersections of ancient methods and modern tools. I hope you enjoy the conversation!
Notes for this Episode:
- Explore the Bodleian Library's Oracles, Omens, and Answers Exhibition
- Purchase the exhibition book Divinations, Oracles & Omens, edited by Michelle Aroney and David Zeitlyn
- United States link for book purchases: https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/distributed/D/bo249121065.html
- Professor David Zeitlyn’s book: Mambila Divination: Framing Questions, Constructing Answers
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- Coffee and Divination Website: http://www.coffeeanddivination.com
- North Wyldewood Coven and Tradition Website: https://www.northwyldewoodtradition.org
- Sacred Space Conference - March 2025: Sacred Space Conference – Metaphysics, Mysticism, Magick (sacredspacefoundation.org)
- Learn from the North Wyldewood Coven: Enter the Wyldewood - The Birch Path (thinkific.com)
- Theme music: "Come with Me" by JoAnna Farrer. Also featuring Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas and Yann Falquet.
- Ending music: "Pollen Path" by Elana Low
Next Episode
Episode #49: Lilith Dorsey on “Tarot Every Witch Way” and Crafting Magic with Tarot
In this latest episode, I had the pleasure of welcoming back Lilith Dorsey—an author and priestess with an extensive background as a tarot reader and witch. We dive into their latest book, Tarot Every Witch Way, an insightful guide to deepening one’s connection with tarot through magical correspondences, food, plants, herbs, and much more.
Lilith brings such a wealth of experience to this conversation, and I enjoyed discussing their approach to tarot and magic.
Enjoy the episode, and as always, you can reach me on Instagram at @coffeeanddivination
Links:
- Purchase Tarot Every Witch Way by Lilith Dorsey: Tarot Every Witch Way | Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd.
- Learn more about Lilith Dorsey and their work: Lilith Dorsey
- Lilith Dorsey's Blog on Patheos -- Voodoo Universe - The real world of Voodoo and Afro-Caribbean Paganism – and beyond
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- Coffee and Divination Website: http://www.coffeeanddivination.com
- North Wyldewood Coven and Tradition Website: https://www.northwyldewoodtradition.org
- Sacred Space Conference - March 2025: Sacred Space Conference
- Learn from the North Wyldewood Coven: Enter the Wyldewood - The Birch Path
- Theme music: "Come with Me" by JoAnna Farrer, featuring Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas, and Yann Falquet.
- Ending music: "Pollen Path" by Elana Low.
- Connect with me on Instagram: Divination Podcast | Hosted by JoAnna Farrer (@coffeeanddivination) • Instagram photos and videos
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