Tarot and Spirit Guides with Arwen Lynch

Episode 236. How can creativity be a form of self-care? Can the Tarot play a role? Authors Cassandra Snow and Siri Vincent Plouff join me to answer those questions. We also talk about their new book Lessons From the Empress: A Tarot Workbook for Self-Care and Creative Growth (my absolute fave new Tarot book!).  Also: I like to say that I save the best for last. This will be my final Tarot Bytes podcast. 

Episode 236. Did you know meditation can help your tarot practice? It's true. Many tarot readers are meditators. But it can be hard to know how to begin. In this episode of Tarot Bytes, Keziah Gibbons joins me to talk about the benefits of meditation for tarot readers. You'll also learn how you can use the tarot as a tool for meditation.

Episode 235. You've probably seen the stereotypes portrayed in popular media: fortune tellers with scarves in dark rooms, turning over the Death card and exclaiming imminent doom. Or maybe you have other ideas about tarot readers such as assuming they can read minds. Author Michael Herkes aka The Glam Witch joins me to debunk these misconceptions. He also gives the inside scoop about his newest book, Astrology for Witches: Enhance Your Rituals, Spells, and Practices with the Magic of the Cosmos.

Episode 234. The elements play a vital role in Tarot. In this episode of Tarot Bytes, artist Kim Krans of The Wild Unknown Tarot talks about the elements, alchemy, and her newest deck, The Wild Unknown Alchemy Deck.

When people come to a tarot reader, the two most common queries are about getting paid...or laid. So which cards might indicate sexy times? Gabriela Herstik, the author of Sacred Sex, joins me to discuss the sexiest tarot cards. 

Episode 232. Do you struggle to learn the Court Cards? You're not alone. Most Tarot readers feel the Courts are tricky to interpret. Thomas from Hermit's Mirror has written a workbook called Awaken the Court Cards and he's sharing some of his best tips from the book. Learn how correspondences can help you develop a stronger relationship with the members of Tarot's Court.

Episode 231. Has your relationship with Tarot bottomed out? Feel like you never want to touch your cards again? This can happen to even the most ardent Tarot fanatic. Burnout or negative experiences can affect how you feel about your cards. Rashunda Tarot of Stay Woke Tarot joins me to talk about how she fell out of love - and back with Tarot. She shares a beautiful method for reconnecting with your Tarot practice that you'll want to use any time you've lost that lovin' feeling.

Episode 230. Can you be both skeptical and spiritual? GOOD QUESTION. The answer: yes. Rachel White aka The Skeptical Shaman is both (psst...so am I). In this episode, we talk about skepticism, spirituality, and how the two can go together - and should. Learn more about Rachel at her site: Totem Readings. 

Episode 229. Do you wonder what your dreams mean? Find yourself thumbing through a dream dictionary only to feel it doesn't apply to you? Tarot might be able to help you! In this episode of Tarot Bytes, Mimi Young of Ceremonie joins me to teach how she uses tarot for dream interpretation.

Episode 228. There has been an uptick in internet tarot scammers, especially on Instagram. I've had countless imposter accounts - and so have many of my peers. Sabrina Scott and I talk about our experiences with online scammers - and how metaphysical practitioners and followers can combat the problem. If you're a professional tarot reader, astrologer, healer, psychic, or sacred artist, this conversation can help you navigate this rising problem. Fans, followers, and clients can also listen and learn what to look out for so they can stay safe and avoid getting ripped off by these predators.