Episode 125: How to Be Baseline

“Am I going to be okay?” Getting a tarot reading is a personalized way to get to your baseline. Different divination modalities, like Oracle or Lenormand, can keep you baseline because you don’t manifest or read the information. As a reader, you can do a lot of pre-reading. You can get a therapist to help you through the tough times. You can have Hilary do a tapping session to help you find baseline. Self-care is rule number one for getting back to baseline. Drink Water. Find community. Limit your exposure to news cycles. Go outside and get sun (if you can). Homework: Try creating something before consuming any content.   Resources Mentioned Podcasts: World Gone Wrong Podcast Episode 103 - Why does your Dad know so much about body-snatchers.  This is where Jaymi got her use of baseline versus being “just okay.” They discuss this around the 15:10 mark. However, Jaymi recommends the whole series because it’s just fun. Jim Harold’s Campfire Writing Excuses Almost Plausible Queen Herbie House   Books: We Need Your Art by Amie McNee   Decks and Modalities: Arcana Folia Oracle Kendra’s Vintage Petit Lenormand (Hilary’s first Lenormand deck)  Theresa Reed’s Patreon (for her astrological insights)   Random: This is Fine dog cartoon 4thewords.com   Melissa has changed her rates to help those who are not baseline. So, visit her website and sign up for a reading now.  Catch Hilary and Melissa on Instagram for live readings (InstaReads). Follow them both and get a quick reading.   Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. We also have a YouTube channel at youtube.com/@cardslingerscc. Eventually, we will back up the episodes and have more live content. Support our podcast with books or decks. We’re adding all the books from each episode to our Cardslingers CC bookshop.org store. Each purchase from this store gives us a percentage to cover our costs! www.bookshop.org/shop/cardslingerscc. Reminder: We will NEVER DM you for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.

That’s right, Lis is back to read Jaymi and Hilary to filth with a slim pack of cards made of The Fool, The Magician, The High Priestess, The Empress, the Aces, the Twos, and The Threes. Whatever will be revealed, gentle listeners? Jaymi demonstrates a general reading, while Hilary asks a question regarding her business. And we get Melissa to read filth for herself. Tarot is universal. It is a flexible tool that can be used however you see fit. Homework: Try doing a reading with just these cards and see how it goes.   Resources Mentioned Melissa used the Light Seer’s Tarot by Chris-Anne for readings. Chris-Anne released a lovely full-color companion book to the deck. Press Your Luck game show (episode 169, nice) – jaymi’s favorite game show in the 80s   Past Episodes Episode 116: A Year Ahead with The Twos Episode 106: The Magic of the Aces Episode 39: How Do We Do This (listener reading)   FYI, Melissa has changed her rates to help those who are not baseline. So, visit her website and sign up for a reading now. https://melissacynova.com/services/   Catch Hilary and Melissa on Instagram for live readings (InstaReads). Follow them both and get a quick reading.   Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. We also have a YouTube channel at youtube.com/@cardslingerscc. Eventually, we will back up the episodes and have more live content. Support our podcast with books or decks. We’re adding all the books from each episode to our Cardslingers CC bookshop.org store. Each purchase from this store gives us a percentage to cover our costs! www.bookshop.org/shop/cardslingerscc. Reminder: We will NEVER DM you for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.

Finally, we’re at the Three of Pentacles, Melissa’s favorite card. In the Waite Smith deck, three figures look up at an archway. Each person is dressed differently and participates in the structure differently. Without the architect, there is no way. Without the monk, there is no need. Without the craftsman, there is no physical act. As we look at the other cards, this one represents the resource of resources of all the threes.  Homework: Consider your resources.  Melissa has changed her rates to help those who are not baseline. So, visit her website and sign up for a reading now.  Catch Hilary and Melissa on Instagram for live readings. Follow them both and get a quick reading. Decks Mentioned Hilary: The Accurate AF Tarot, first edition by Prism + Fleur Jaymi: The Buffy Tarot (mini tin edition) by Casey Gilly and Karl James Mountford Melissa: Shadowscapes Tarot by Stephanie Pui-Mun Law and Barbara Moore Resources Mentioned MeUndies   Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. We also have a YouTube channel at youtube.com/@cardslingerscc. Eventually, we will back up the episodes and have more live content. Support our podcast with books or decks. We’re adding all the books from each episode to our Cardslingers CC bookshop.org store. Each purchase from this store gives us a percentage to cover our costs! www.bookshop.org/shop/cardslingerscc. Reminder: We will NEVER DM you for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.

Good grief, we’re at the three of Swords. We have a floating heart in the middle of a rainstorm on the image in the Smith Waite deck. It’s being pierced with three swords. It’s a bleak card of heartbreak and emotion; many of us hate seeing this card and giving the hard news to clients. Like The Tower card, this card is striking. It’s one of the most emotional cards in a suit that lends itself to air, communication, and braininess. Homework: Uncertainty is hard, and the sword's resources lead to good communication. Where do you carry your swords in your heart, and how can you safely pull them out to bring joy back into your world?   Decks Mentioned Melissa: Prairie Tarot by Robin Atot Jaymi: Wisdom of Pooh, first edition Rue and Vervain (link takes you to all the Wisdom of Pooh offerings) Hilary: Fountain Tarot by Jonathan Saiz, Jason Gruhl, and Andi Todaro Resources Mentioned Heart of Glass by Blondie  French Kiss (the movie) World Gone Wrong Podcast Episode 103-Why does your Dad know so much about body-snatchers This is where Jaymi got her use of baseline versus being “just okay.” They discuss this around the 15:10 mark. However, Jaymi recommends the whole series because it’s just fun.   Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. We also have a YouTube channel at youtube.com/@cardslingerscc. Eventually, we will back up the episodes and have more live content. Support our podcast with books or decks. We’re adding all the books from each episode to our Cardslingers CC bookshop.org store. Each purchase from this store gives us a percentage to cover our costs! www.bookshop.org/shop/cardslingerscc.   Reminder: We will NEVER DM you for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.

This episode was recorded live in front of a YouTube audience. Friendship is magical and powerful. We can give and receive hope from those we care about. It’s time to build community and keep the energy flowing equally. Hilary calls it the girl power card, and often, the reverse side relates it back to gossip. Homework: Follow us on Youtube and reach out to your communities. We have your backs. Stay safe, everyone!   Decks Mentioned Jaymi: World of Warcraft Tarot by Joseph Lacroix, Surfside 3D Studio; and written by Ian Flynn. Hilary: Tarot of the Sidhe by Emily Carding. Keyword: jubilance. Melissa: The Sasuraibito Tarot by Stasia Burrington   Resources Finch app Leeeeroy Jenkins! Christine Ashworth   Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. We also have a YouTube channel at youtube.com/@cardslingerscc. Eventually, we will back up the episodes and have more live content. Support our podcast with books or decks. We’re adding all the books from each episode to our Cardslingers CC bookshop.org store. Each purchase from this store gives us a percentage to cover our costs! www.bookshop.org/shop/cardslingerscc. Reminder: We will NEVER DM you for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.

We’re kicking off the minor threes with OUR favorite, the wands. In the Waite Smith deck, a figure looks over the water to see the ships. And apparently, they have a fanny pack (and jaymi says it’s full of snacks). Hilary looks at the card and sees it as a stepping stone moment. Look out to the horizon (big picture) and yet take care of details. Melissa says we can’t do this alone. There’s teamwork between this figure (Kevin) and the ships in the water. Jaymi says it’s time to put the plan into motion and ensure you have enough energy to carry it through.  Homework: Make your friendship bracelets. Grab a fanny pack and fill it with your favorite snacks to enjoy by the campfire. We slingers are hungry. Is anyone else hungry for snacks now?   Deck’s Mentioned Jaymi: Deviant Moon Tarot (mini edition) by Patrick Valenzia, (Link goes to the large, borderless tarot); snacks are chocolate cake donuts or Sea Salt Mochi Rice Bites. Hilary: Mystic Dreamer by Heidi Darras and Barbara Moore; snacks are Yodel’s. Melissa: The Sasuraibito Tarot by Stasia Burrington; snacks Little Debbie’s Unicorn Cakes.   Resources Tarot Coloring Book by Theresa Reed Psychic Tarot by Nancy Antenucci (the NUCC!) Wild Unknown Tarot by Kim Krans   Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. We also have a YouTube channel at youtube.com/@cardslingerscc. Eventually, we will back up the episodes and have more live content. Support our podcast with books or decks. We’re adding all the books from each episode to our Cardslingers CC bookshop.org store. Each purchase from this store gives us a percentage to cover our costs! www.bookshop.org/shop/cardslingerscc.   Reminder: We will NEVER DM you for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.

Hang in there, ‘slingers. Your liberal, queer, fringe, witchy hosts are here to remind you that we love you. We have much more in common with one another. We stand with you. Find your community, get connected, and learn what you can do. Your existence is valid.   Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. We also have a YouTube channel at youtube.com/@cardslingerscc. Eventually, we will back up the episodes and have more live content. Support our podcast with books or decks. We’re adding all the books from each episode to our Cardslingers CC bookshop.org store. Each purchase from this store gives us a percentage to cover our costs! www.bookshop.org/shop/cardslingerscc. Reminder: We will NEVER DM you for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.

SPOILER ALERT ONE: Please, DO NOT LISTEN to this episode if you have not watched the entire Season 1 of AGATHA ALL ALONG. We spoil everything: tarot, witchcraft, and the MCU. SPOILER ALERT TWO: This is a feature-length podcast. Jaymi and our producer, Kendra, decided to publish the full one-hour and 45-ish-minute episode for your pleasure. Jaymi recommends an extended “break” to enjoy this nerdy chat fully. Do some laundry, take an extra long walk (if you can), or do a deep clean of your house before listening. 😀 *** With the Spoiler Alerts out of the way, welcome to a long one. Enjoy this whole audio nerd-out experience of The Cardslingers discussing the 9-episode run of Agatha All Along. Grab a mug and settle in. For each episode, we discuss divination, magical points, and connections to the MCU. Then, we break down the cards and positions in the tarot community’s famous Episode 7, where we watch three readings being done and represented correctly.  Homework: Watch Agatha All Along (again) and try the Safe Passages spread for yourself. Let us know how it went!   Extra Agatha References Benebell Wen’s Thoughts on the Safe Passage Spread Hilary’s Insta post from October 2024 shows the almost pentacle spread for the Safe Passage Spread  Agatha All Along Tarot deck (coming July 2025 from Insight Editions) The Nerdist’s Take on the Cards Meanings by Tai Gooden Shoutouts Courtney Weber Agatha All Along consultants: Megan McDonnell (info from Wikipedia) and Aubrey Plaza (who did say she knows witchcraft)  The Well-Appointed Desk folks (thanks for listening!)   Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. We also have a YouTube channel at youtube.com/@cardslingerscc. Eventually, we will back up the episodes and have more live content. Support our podcast with books or decks. We’re adding all the books from each episode to our Cardslingers CC bookshop.org store. Each purchase from this store gives us a percentage to cover our costs! www.bookshop.org/shop/cardslingerscc. Reminder: We will NEVER DM you for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.

Welcome to 2025, everyone! As the new year kicks off, the cardslingers talk about what they are doing and where to find them. Also, if you have products that you want us to review, please email us at cardslingerscc @ gmail.com. We’d be happy to write and do a review.  Thanks to you all for listening, providing questions, and sticking with us through all these years.   Melissa Cynova: bookings, Instagram pop-ups, and maybe events? Jaymi Elford: bookings, blogging, daily draws, backup reader for Portlandia Fortune Tellers. Hilary Parry Hagerty: does Friday live streams, private events, more tapping, and readings.   Shoutouts Panda Kendra Gala Darling Madame Adam You!   Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. We also have a YouTube channel at youtube.com/@cardslingerscc. Eventually, we will back up the episodes and have more live content. Support our podcast with books or decks. We’re adding all the books from each episode to our Cardslingers CC bookshop.org store. Each purchase from this store gives us a percentage to cover our costs! www.bookshop.org/shop/cardslingerscc. Reminder: We will NEVER DM you for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.

We made it to the end of 2024! As a nice wrap-up to our deep dive into the Twos that finished last year (teehee) and to honor the year ahead, we’re getting readings with the Twos. The magic of the twos is about finding balance within yourself during every stage of life. Melissa showcases how to read with the Aces, the Twos, the Fool, the Magician, and the High Priestess, proving that you can do readings with a small pack of 11 cards. She also gives Jaymi and Hilary suggestions for spells to honor the reading. Melissa, as usual, reads us to filth using very few cards. Homework: Shuffle your deck and draw cards until you reach the Fool. The card before The Fool is where you came from, and the card behind The Fool may tell you where you’re going or what needs to happen next! See you all next year!   Past Episodes: Episode 7: The High Priestess is not your filing cabinet Decks Mentioned: The Light Seer’s Tarot by Chris-Anne Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. We also have a YouTube channel at youtube.com/@cardslingerscc. Eventually, we will back up the episodes and have more live content. Support our podcast with books or decks. We’re adding all the books from each episode to our Cardslingers CC bookshop.org store. Each purchase from this store gives us a percentage to cover our costs! www.bookshop.org/shop/cardslingerscc. Reminder: We will NEVER DM you for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.