
The Shadows of the Hermit with Maria Minnis
01/08/25 • 66 min
What are we discussing when we talk about the shadow? What are the shadows of the Hermit? What do you do when you get the Hermit reversed? We are joined to today by tarot scholar, author, and all-around genius Maria Minnis to discuss all things shadow Hermit. By the end of this episode, your mind will be blown, your practice will be enhanced, and you'll never think of the Hermit the same way again.
In this episode, you’ll learn
- What the shadow is
- What the Hermit reversed means, and what to do about it
- What the Hermit's shadow can help us with
This is a masterclass in the Tarot, and a don't miss episode.
About Maria: Maria Minnis is an unapologetically Black and queer tarot reader of 20+ years who teaches people about blending their spirituality with magic, liberation work, and eroticism in their everyday lives. She believes that the end result of all magic should be to cultivate a more equitable and empathetic planet. She lives in Los Angeles with her partner and their naked kitty. She is the author of Tarot for the Hard Work. Find Maria here and on Instagram here.
MOON STUDIO WORKSHOP LINKS
Ritual for Remembering: A Return to Self.
What are we discussing when we talk about the shadow? What are the shadows of the Hermit? What do you do when you get the Hermit reversed? We are joined to today by tarot scholar, author, and all-around genius Maria Minnis to discuss all things shadow Hermit. By the end of this episode, your mind will be blown, your practice will be enhanced, and you'll never think of the Hermit the same way again.
In this episode, you’ll learn
- What the shadow is
- What the Hermit reversed means, and what to do about it
- What the Hermit's shadow can help us with
This is a masterclass in the Tarot, and a don't miss episode.
About Maria: Maria Minnis is an unapologetically Black and queer tarot reader of 20+ years who teaches people about blending their spirituality with magic, liberation work, and eroticism in their everyday lives. She believes that the end result of all magic should be to cultivate a more equitable and empathetic planet. She lives in Los Angeles with her partner and their naked kitty. She is the author of Tarot for the Hard Work. Find Maria here and on Instagram here.
MOON STUDIO WORKSHOP LINKS
Ritual for Remembering: A Return to Self.
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