302. MONTHLY MEDICINE: October is Create

The water is flowing, the metaphorical arrow is flying through the air -- finally, with the month of October comes the movement, clarity, and expansion we've been waiting for. The theme of the month ahead is Create, and if we're willing to work with it, we can make extraordinary moves in our lives. The big work we will be doing this month isn't actually in the act of creating itself, but the resistance and inner protection that lies between us and this proverbial river, or arrow. The key for us will be to hold the aspects of us that have misgivings and doubts about this process, while taking those longed for leaps into creation and movement at the same time. Our Soul Tarot Reading for OctoberCard for the month ahead: Knight of Swords, King of Wands, Wheel of FortuneFeel/vibe of the month ahead: Four of CupsHow can we best work with it?: Ace of Pentacles and The FoolTranscript can be found on Spotify!LINKS:Want Part Two of the Monthly Medicine? Check out the missive on No Bad Cards here! Join me for Intuition as a Spiral, my beloved five-week intuition course, which is open for enrollment now! (want to join us with a discount? Join the Wild Soul Newsletter here!)Preorder (or learn more about) my upcoming book and Tarot deck here!Got Q's for Lindsay to answer on the podcast and beyond? Ask them here: https://www.tarotforthewildsoul.com/ask-lindsayClick here to get immediate access to Tarot Tending, a completely free workshop for anyone who wants to work with their Tarot decks as a gentle scaffold in both this moment, and in the coming four years or more.Learn more about Lindsay and dive into all of their courses, journal posts, and free resources by going to tarotforthewildsoul.comDownload the (free!) Ultimate Soul Tarot Card Guide here: https://www.tarotforthewildsoul.com/the-ultimate-soul-tarot-card-guide—PODCAST EDITOR: Chase VoorheesPODCAST ART: Rachelle Sartini GarnerHonoring and acknowledging that this podcast episode was recorded on the unceded land of The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, currently called Portland, OR, with the deepest respect to the Kalapuya Tribe, Cowlitz Tribe, and Atfalati Tribe.

WHEW, we survived that Eclipse and OMG, we have the incredible Jeff Hinshaw on the pod today to discuss their exquisite new Tarot deck, The Travel Tarot, created with Lonely Planet and Studio Muti! Together, Jeff and I talk about the creation process for the deck, their favorite cards, and so much more. Links to purchase Jeff's deck are in the show notes!About Jeff: Jeff Hinshaw is the founder of Cosmic Cousins and a dedicated teacher and guide in the realms of astrology, tarot, and spirituality. With over a decade of experience, Jeff explores the intersection of these esoteric practices as tools for self-discovery, embodied healing, and deeper soul inquiry.In his work, Jeff weaves together astrology, tarot, psychology, meditation, and somatic healing, offering a grounded and intuitive approach that invites both personal and collective transformation. His teachings illuminate how these ancient systems can support modern seekers in reconnecting with their truth and purpose.******Transcript can be found on Spotify!JEFF LINKS:WebsitePre-Order Jeff's Deck here!Jeff's podcast, Cosmic Cousins!Instagram: @cosmic.cousins  LINDSAY'S LINKS:PRE-ORDER MY BOOK AND TAROT DECK! :) Enrollment opens for Intuition as a Spiral -- my five week intuition course -- next Monday (September 29th)! Click here to learn all about it :) Got Q's for Lindsay to answer on the podcast and beyond? Ask them here: https://www.tarotforthewildsoul.com/ask-lindsay—PODCAST EDITOR: Chase VoorheesPODCAST ART: Rachelle Sartini GarnerHonoring and acknowledging that this podcast episode was recorded on the unceded land of The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, currently called Portland, OR, with the deepest respect to the Kalapuya Tribe, Cowlitz Tribe, and Atfalati Tribe.

My book and Tarot deck have entered the villa (aka preorders are open and the cover is revealed)! Join me for this lil minisode where I share a bit about the book and deck, and then round it out with a channeled reading for Sunday's Eclipse. Thank you so much for being here!******Transcript can be found on Spotify!LINKS:Preorder or learn more about Lindsay's forthcoming Soul Tarot book and Tarot deck here!Curious about the images on the Soul Tarot deck? Check out a little preview here!Got Q's for Lindsay to answer on the podcast and beyond? Ask them here: https://www.tarotforthewildsoul.com/ask-lindsayLearn more about Lindsay and dive into all of their courses, journal posts, and free resources by going to tarotforthewildsoul.comDownload the (free!) Ultimate Soul Tarot Card Guide here: https://www.tarotforthewildsoul.com/the-ultimate-soul-tarot-card-guide—PODCAST EDITOR: Chase VoorheesPODCAST ART: Rachelle Sartini GarnerHonoring and acknowledging that this podcast episode was recorded on the unceded land of The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, currently called Portland, OR, with the deepest respect to the Kalapuya Tribe, Cowlitz Tribe, and Atfalati Tribe.

September isn't likely to be the month we want, but it is the one we need. The theme for the month ahead is Dissatisfaction, not necessarily because it is an altogether negative or unacceptable cycle of time, it's just not necessarily tending to our larger desires and concerns. It is a piece of tape for a very large leak -- not ultimately the most ideal tool, but there is medicine in what it's offering. Our job this month will be to: 1. Work with and surrender to the Eclipses, 2. Align ourselves with the nourishment of the cards we pulled in this reading, and: 3. Remember that it is a 9/Hermit year. Ultimately completely dissatisfying, if we're seeking linearity, answers to our questions, and insight on what to do next. Slow, spiralic, soft, and ceremonial is the best way to move through this month ahead. Our Soul Tarot Reading for SeptemberCard for the month ahead: Three of CupsHow the month will feel to us: Four of SwordsHow to best work with the energy of the month ahead: Seven of SwordsMedicine to call upon to work with this month: The SunDeepest lesson of the month ahead: Knight of WandsWhat we’re being invited to pay attention to most: Five of SwordsMessage from Spirit: Two of CupsTranscript can be found on Spotify!LINKS:Got Q's for Lindsay to answer on the podcast and beyond? Ask them here: https://www.tarotforthewildsoul.com/ask-lindsayClick here to get immediate access to Tarot Tending, a completely free workshop for anyone who wants to work with their Tarot decks as a gentle scaffold in both this moment, and in the coming four years or more.Learn more about Lindsay and dive into all of their courses, journal posts, and free resources by going to tarotforthewildsoul.comDownload the (free!) Ultimate Soul Tarot Card Guide here: https://www.tarotforthewildsoul.com/the-ultimate-soul-tarot-card-guide—PODCAST EDITOR: Chase VoorheesPODCAST ART: Rachelle Sartini GarnerHonoring and acknowledging that this podcast episode was recorded on the unceded land of The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, currently called Portland, OR, with the deepest respect to the Kalapuya Tribe, Cowlitz Tribe, and Atfalati Tribe.

Welcome to a new Ask Lindsay episode of the pod! Today, I respond to two beautiful listener questions, one about what we can do if we feel like a "Tarot fraud" and the other about how to cope with Hermit years when we're a future/planning oriented person. PS! Rewilding the Tarot, my eight-week Soul Tarot course, is currently open for enrollment for the very last time before it will be retired to make room for new offerings! To join me or to learn more, click the links below! ******Transcript can be found on Spotify!LINKS:Join us for the last ever round of Rewilding the Tarot course with Lindsay ✨Enrollment is open now!: https://www.tarotforthewildsoul.com/rewilding-the-tarot (if you'd like a $100 discount to the course, join us at the Wild Soul Newsletter here!)Check out my Virgo Season channeled download on No Bad Cards!Want magical community and access to weekly and monthly content from me? Join us over at Three of Cups, a Soul Tarot community connection space! Got Q's for Lindsay to answer on the podcast and beyond? Ask them here: https://www.tarotforthewildsoul.com/ask-lindsayLearn more about Lindsay and dive into all of their courses, journal posts, and free resources by going to tarotforthewildsoul.comDownload the (free!) Ultimate Soul Tarot Card Guide here: https://www.tarotforthewildsoul.com/the-ultimate-soul-tarot-card-guide—PODCAST EDITOR: Chase VoorheesPODCAST ART: Rachelle Sartini GarnerHonoring and acknowledging that this podcast episode was recorded on the unceded land of The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, currently called Portland, OR, with the deepest respect to the Kalapuya Tribe, Cowlitz Tribe, and Atfalati Tribe.

What do you do when you know you're complete with something, but aren't quite sure what lies ahead on the other side? Today on the TFTWS pod, we're talking about completion cycles and Anchor Cards to help to contextualize them, how to navigate intuition when you've also experienced trauma and have a very strong protector brain, and how I'm navigating this in my own life right now. In light of this subject -- Rewilding the Tarot, my eight-week Soul Tarot course, is currently open for enrollment for the very last time before it will be retired to make room for new offerings! To join me or to learn more, click the links below! ******Transcript can be found on Spotify!LINKS:Join us for the last ever round of Rewilding the Tarot course with Lindsay ✨ Enrollment is open now!: https://www.tarotforthewildsoul.com/rewilding-the-tarot (if you'd like a $100 discount to the course, join us at the Wild Soul Newsletter here!)If you require a need-based full or partial scholarship to join us for Rewilding the Tarot, you can apply for that HERE until Friday, August 22nd!Join me on No Bad Cards for Tarot missives, musings, and more! Want magical community and access to weekly and monthly content from me? Join us over at Three of Cups, a Soul Tarot community connection space! Got Q's for Lindsay to answer on the podcast and beyond? Ask them here: https://www.tarotforthewildsoul.com/ask-lindsayLearn more about Lindsay and dive into all of their courses, journal posts, and free resources by going to tarotforthewildsoul.comDownload the (free!) Ultimate Soul Tarot Card Guide here: https://www.tarotforthewildsoul.com/the-ultimate-soul-tarot-card-guide—PODCAST EDITOR: Chase VoorheesPODCAST ART: Rachelle Sartini GarnerHonoring and acknowledging that this podcast episode was recorded on the unceded land of The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, currently called Portland, OR, with the deepest respect to the Kalapuya Tribe, Cowlitz Tribe, and Atfalati Tribe.

Wow, what a gift to share this conversation with the legendary Sanyu Estelle, aka The Word Witch! Sanyu is writing an incredible book called "The Cultural Origins of Tarot," and needs our help and support to truly be able to dive in and do the extent of research on it that the book deserves! Click here to support Sanyu's Indiegogo campaign for the book (which ends on August 18th!) PS, if you're listening to this after the deadline to contribute to the campaign, no worries! There are other ways of sending support to Sanyu, and they are linked below in the show notes!About Sanyu: Sanyu Estelle is a Soothsayer, artist and writer who has been published by The New York Times, Row House Publishing, and Red Wheel/Weiser. Her work revolves around the subjects of ontology, sociology, history, and criminology as she explores the intersection of culture, politics, and spirituality. With 11+ years as a professional reader and existential advisor, she is known for giving clients "the reading they need, not (necessarily) the reading they want."Currently completing her first full-length book, "The Cultural Roots of Tarot" (Red Wheel/Weiser, Fall 2026), Sanyu examines the deck's multicultural origins through rigorous and groundbreaking historical research. Known as "The Word Witch" due to her profound love for etymology and philology, she combines 15+ years of Daoist practice and 10+ years in Ifa tradition with academic grounding to offer perspectives that honor ancestral wisdom, cosmic coherence and that challenge colonial narratives.******Transcript can be found on Spotify!SANYU'S LINKS:Website: https://www.sanyuestelle.com  Tarot Research Campaign: https://bit.ly/TarotsRoots  Instagram/Threads/TikTok/YouTube: @sanyuestelle  Ways to contribute to Sanyu outside of the Indiegogo campaign:Venmo: @Sanyu-EstelleSquare: $Sanyu PayPal: [email protected] Zelle: [email protected]'S LINKS:Book an August/September Reading with Lindsay here!Got Q's for Lindsay to answer on the podcast and beyond? Ask them here: https://www.tarotforthewildsoul.com/ask-lindsay—PODCAST EDITOR: Chase VoorheesPODCAST ART: Rachelle Sartini GarnerHonoring and acknowledging that this podcast episode was recorded on the unceded land of The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, currently called Portland, OR, with the deepest respect to the Kalapuya Tribe, Cowlitz Tribe, and Atfalati Tribe.

It is a supreme honor, joy, and privilege to be speaking with Jezmina Von Thiele and Paulina Stevens on the podcast today, two exquisite Tarot readers and helping practitioners, co-hosts of the podcast Romanistan, and the authors of the beautiful book, "Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling." More about Jezmina and Paulina: Rooted in a Muchwaya Romani heritage of fortune-telling and healing, Paulina Stevens (she/her) has blended ancestral wisdom with modern holistic practices. Her expertise in tarot, palmistry, and energy healing forms the foundation of her comprehensive wellness coaching. Paulina serves clients globally, offering personalized guidance incorporating spirituality, herbalism, and fortune-telling online, and at her California-based private practice, Romani Holistic. Paulina is the subject of the L.A. Times podcast Foretold. The podcast follows Paulina as she navigates the consequences of her decision to leave her arranged marriage, and community, to redefine her identity. She is the cohost of Romanistan, a podcast that celebrates Romani culture, and she is the coathor of Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling.Jezmina Von Thiele (they/she) is a writer, educator, performer, and fortune-teller whose work is rooted in their mixed Sinti Romani traditions. Their poetry, fiction, and nonfiction have been featured in Prairie Schooner, The Kenyon Review Online, Narrative Magazine, and other publications, and they have a monthly tarot column in Bustle. Based in the New Hampshire Seacoast area, Jezmina leads transformative rituals and workshops on divination, spiritual wellness, and the creative arts; provides private tarot, palm, and tea leaf readings; and offers spiritual and creative coaching, online and in person. Jezmina performs with The Poetry Brothel, Boston’s premier immersive literary event, where they read poetry and fortunes, and they often make professional appearances at galas, festivals, and more. Jezmina is the cohost of Romanistan, a podcast dedicated to celebrating Romani culture, and the coauthor of Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling.  ******Transcript can be found on Spotify!JEZMINA AND PAULINA'S LINKS:Jezmina's Website and InstagramPaulina's Website and InstagramRomanistan Podcast and Instagram Link to buy Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling by Paulina and JezminaLINDSAY'S LINKS:Book an August/September Reading with Lindsay here!Got Q's for Lindsay to answer on the podcast and beyond? Ask them here: https://www.tarotforthewildsoul.com/ask-lindsay—PODCAST EDITOR: Chase VoorheesPODCAST ART: Rachelle Sartini GarnerHonoring and acknowledging that this podcast episode was recorded on the unceded land of The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, currently called Portland, OR, with the deepest respect to the Kalapuya Tribe, Cowlitz Tribe, and Atfalati Tribe.

Finally -- after what has felt like forever -- August gets things moving, flowing, and clicking again. The theme of this month is Catapult for a reason. This isn't a chaotic, frantic, frightening launch into the void. We have been preparing for this for a long time, a time when we finally get some clarity, or are able to move the needle in some longed-for way. The "catapult" in question is a sacred, measured, and joyful collaboration with the muses, a serve and return that we've been waiting for. The key for this month? To trust that you are actually ready to receive this. You're ready to move. You're ready to commit. You're more ready to move than you might believe. You have everything you need to do this. Our Soul Tarot Reading for AugustCard for the month ahead: Page of SwordsHow the month will feel to us: Knight of Swords and The SunHow to best work with the energy of the month ahead: The DevilDeepest lesson of the month ahead: Page of WandsWhat we’re being invited to pay attention to most: JusticeMessage from Spirit — Four of Cups and The Magician******Transcript can be found on Spotify!LINKS:Got Q's for Lindsay to answer on the podcast and beyond? Ask them here: https://www.tarotforthewildsoul.com/ask-lindsayClick here to get immediate access to Tarot Tending, a completely free workshop for anyone who wants to work with their Tarot decks as a gentle scaffold in both this moment, and in the coming four years or more.Learn more about Lindsay and dive into all of their courses, journal posts, and free resources by going to tarotforthewildsoul.comDownload the (free!) Ultimate Soul Tarot Card Guide here: https://www.tarotforthewildsoul.com/the-ultimate-soul-tarot-card-guide—PODCAST EDITOR: Chase VoorheesPODCAST ART: Rachelle Sartini GarnerHonoring and acknowledging that this podcast episode was recorded on the unceded land of The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, currently called Portland, OR, with the deepest respect to the Kalapuya Tribe, Cowlitz Tribe, and Atfalati Tribe.

The theme for this month is Asking for What You Need. What is it that you need right now? How can you ask for it (to the degree that you're able to)? July wants to remind you that even the willingness to connect with what we need and desire is a spell. Writing it, praying for it, feeling it, and communicating that longing is all part of the process of tuning in with those needs. This is a watery, swirly, emotional month. It's going to bring us into some old stuff, some outdated debris -- once we face it, we can actually clear it and make way for something new. It's not really going to feel like it in an acute sense, but this month really is building to something important -- it is preparing us for a time of change and necessarily evolution. Coming home to who we are and what we need in this season of life -- and asking for it -- is the big work that lies ahead for all of us this month. Our Soul Tarot Reading for JulyCard for the month ahead: King of CupsHow the month will feel to us: Ace of WandsHow to best work with the energy of the month ahead: Nine of Pentacles RxDeepest lesson of the month ahead: Six of SwordsBiggest helper for the month ahead: Page of WandsWhat we’re being invited to pay attention to most: Nine of Swords Rx******Transcript can be found on Spotify!LINKS:I will be teaching a workshop that I am so excited about on Saturday, July 12 from 2-4pm PST, called Your Life Path Card, which comes with a subscription to Three of Cups, my Soul Tarot community connection space! If you’ve ever wondered how you could connect more with your birth card and get a better sense of it as an anchor for your life, this $20 workshop is for you. (All of the greatest respect and acknowledgment to Mary K. Grier, the author of so, so many excellent books on Life Path Cards, and a deep scholar of Tarot in general!)I will be running Heart of Service, my intuition and soul-led business course, for the LAST time ever! It will be open for enrollment from July 14th — 25th, and will start on July 28th. I’m so excited to dive into the course one more time with anyone who might feel called to it!Got Q's for Lindsay to answer on the podcast and beyond? Ask them here: https://www.tarotforthewildsoul.com/ask-lindsayClick here to get immediate access to Tarot Tending, a completely free workshop for anyone who wants to work with their Tarot decks as a gentle scaffold in both this moment, and in the coming four years or more.Learn more about Lindsay and dive into all of their courses, journal posts, and free resources by going to tarotforthewildsoul.comDownload the (free!) Ultimate Soul Tarot Card Guide here: https://www.tarotforthewildsoul.com/the-ultimate-soul-tarot-card-guide—PODCAST EDITOR: Chase VoorheesPODCAST ART: Rachelle Sartini GarnerHonoring and acknowledging that this podcast episode was recorded on the unceded land of The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, currently called Portland, OR, with the deepest respect to the Kalapuya Tribe, Cowlitz Tribe, and Atfalati Tribe.