The Biddy Tarot Podcast: Tarot | Intuition | Empowerment

The incomparable Debra Silverman has been described as part psychologist, part comedian, part astrologer, and 100% real.  I was first drawn to her hilarious and incredibly accurate YouTube videos that personify each of the zodiac signs.  In addition to her highly successful YouTube channel (which has over 7 million views), Debra has run a private practice for over 40 years helping people step into their power.   She was originally trained as a therapist and psychologist, but now incorporates her own astrology inspired system “The Four Elements” into helping people all around the world achieve their full potential.  ADDITIONAL RESOURCES  DebraSilvermanAstrology.com TheStarCommunity.com Astro.com

Whether you’re a Tarot beginner or a reader with decades of experience, we can all feel vulnerable sometimes regarding our intuition.  Common concerns like, “Is it my ego or my intuition talking?” or “What do I do when my intuition is on vacation?” cross all of our minds. I know that I’ve wondered them many times.  In this week’s podcast episode, I’ll answers some of your toughest questions on intuition.  I’ll tell you the different practices I use to boost my intuition, what I do when it feels like my intuition is failing me, and much more!    ADDITIONAL RESOURCES  Free Webinar Training  BTP102: How to Tune into Your Inner Guidance with Betsy Lefae  BTP67: How to Trust Your Intuition in a Tarot Reading 

In recent years, I’ve moved away from doing traditional spreads when reading for myself. More and more, I’ve been creating almost a ritual around each card in order to integrate the energy of that card in a powerful way. I’ve found that this new approach has enhanced my connection to the cards and their influence.  When I found out that author, healer, and artist Katalin Koda specializes in ceremonial Tarot, I knew that I had to invite her to the Biddy Tarot Podcast.  In episode 125, you’ll find out how you can connect to the Tarot cards on a deep and sacred level.  You’ll also learn how to create a Tarot ceremony while doing a reading for yourself or someone else.   Additional Resources: KatalinKoda.com  Personalize your Tarot card meanings with our free Tarot Card Meanings Workbook   Our podcast episode on co-creating a Tarot reading 

When we start to learn to read Tarot, we often fall into the trap of thinking we need to memorise and rote learn the meanings. But, what happens is that our readings end up becoming generic, robotic, and plain boring.  Instead, it’s essential that you learn how to personalise the Tarot card meanings to truly make your Tarot readings pop. When you learn how to intuitively connect with the Tarot, you'll uncover deeply insightful and accurate messages in your readings.  For today’s podcast, we went into the archives to pull out an audience favourite. In episode 124, I’m going to show you 4 ways to personalise the Tarot card meanings. We’re going to get creative and have a little fun along the way!  Additional Resources: Free Download: 5 Simple Steps to Read Tarot with Confidence   BTP6: Tarot Plain and Simple with Anthony Lewis  Free Tarot Card Meanings Workbook 

Do you often feel the influence of the moon? I certainly do, especially living out in the bush with very little ambient light. Today, I want to introduce you to Ezzie Spencer an expert on the subject of lunar cycles.  She’s an amazing author who recently released her book “Lunar Abundance: Cultivating Joy, Peace and Purpose Using the Phases of the Moon”.   In this episode, we’ll talk about ways you can harness the energy and power of lunar cycles in your life.  You’ll also hear all about Ezzie’s journey from working as a lawyer, to becoming a teacher, and now an author and advisor.    Additional Resources: Visit Ezzie's website EzzieSpencer.com to purchase her book and download free materials.

Tarot isn’t just a cheap party trick! While it might be fun to share with your friends over a glass of wine and a few laughs, the cards can be used for so much more. For Episode 122 of the Biddy Tarot Podcast, I'm pulling one of our most popular episodes from the archive where I share 3 ways to get taken seriously as a Tarot reader.   Listen as I explore how to evolve from sharing Tarot tricks with your friends to becoming a trusted Tarot advisor.  Plus how to empower your clients to step into their inner wisdom and live in alignment with their highest selves.     Additional Resources: Learn more about the Biddy Tarot Certification Program here   Free Tarot Readings from the Biddy Tarot Community members

Have you ever dreamt of leaving your office job behind to start a career in something that truly resonates with you...especially if that thing is something that doesn’t resonate with a lot of the world?  I’ve 100% been there and so has my guest Melanie O’Rourke. In this episode, we talk about her incredible transition from working as an Ad Exec to running her successful and fulfilling business as a Reiki master, Tarot reader, and holistic counsellor.    Additional Resources: Biddy Tarot Certification Program  The Velvet Chair 

When I first started reading Tarot, I thought that being "authentic" meant that my readings had to be 100% accurate, I was widely recognized as a professional, and I belonged to an accredited association.  Boy, has my perspective changed! Now, I've come to see that for me, authenticity is more about connecting to my intuition and my true self.   In this episode of the Biddy Tarot Podcast, I'll discuss my personal journey to becoming what I consider to be an authentic Tarot reader.  I'll also touch on how to share your authenticity with clients and how we as Tarot readers can shift society's perception of Tarot.    Additional Resources: * Biddy Tarot Certification Program * More on The Moon card * More on the Six of Wands card * More on the Judgement card * Read the transcript

There seem to be a lot of Tarot readers out there—both offline and online! How do you set yourself apart (and still get paid well for your energy and time)? In Episode 119 of the Biddy Tarot Podcast, we’ve dug into the archive to bring you a favourite episode, sharing 5 ways you can build your reputation as a Tarot reader.  Additional Resources  Download the free PDF with 5 ways you can build your reputation as a Tarot reader here: biddytarot.com/119

You may have wondered at some point or another: “Can you be spiritual and still make money?” I’ve created a business out of my love for the Tarot, and I do generate a profit. It’s for this that I’ve been criticised, and I wanted to devote a whole episode of the Biddy Tarot Podcast to talk about the truth about money and spirituality. In Episode 118, I talk about why I think it can be spiritual to earn money in a spiritual way! 

Long finding inspiration in the artist behind the famous Rider-Waite Tarot deck, Susan Wands (writer, producer, actress and Tarot enthusiast) shares the story of Pamela Colman Smith and how she came to co-create the deck that many of us know and love.  Additional Resources  Find out more about Magician and Fool at MagicianAndFool.com or Magician and Fool, the Series on Facebook.  Order Susan’s book Magician and Fool on Amazon

Maybe you’ve been giving away free Tarot readings for a while, and you’re thinking about going pro. Before you make your decision and jump right in, I want share with you 6 things you need to master before reading Tarot professionally. Pulling from the Biddy Tarot Podcast archives, this episode will be super helpful for you if you’re on the cusp of going pro (or even if you’re just curious)!  Additional Resources  Thinking about going pro? Join us in Read Tarot with Confidence! 

Fellow Aussie and boss goddess behind The Fifth Element Life, Sarah Wilder, joins me in a conversation on sacred symbolism and using it to create intuitively inspired jewellery. Combining her love of nature and design, Sarah incorporates beautiful sacred symbols into talismans, pendants, and rings. Her love of symbols extends beyond rings and things! Sarah has also created an Oracle deck.  Join us for a delightful conversation around sacred symbols, talismans and zoomancy (connecting with the meanings of animals) in Episode 115 of the Biddy Tarot Podcast!  Additional Resources  Check out Sarah’s jewellery at TheFifthElementLife.com  Follow Sarah on Instagram @TheFifthElementLife  Order Sarah’s Animal Kin Oracle Card Deck here! 

I believe that the ultimate goal for most Tarot readers is to feel connected with both the cards and our intuition. In Episode 114 of the Biddy Tarot Podcast, I share with you the 7 habits of a confident Tarot reader, so you can feel great when you sit down with the cards and deliver valuable readings! 

After experiencing a miscarriage in 2014, Gretchen Pearl found herself anxious and depressed. Through this loss, she reconnected with her intuition and found the peace she was searching for. Today, she helps others manage stress and anxiety through the Tarot, and in Episode 113 of the Biddy Tarot Podcast, I have a chat with Gretchen to hear about her story and about how you, dear listener, can use the cards to cope when things feel overwhelming.  Additional Resources  Follow Gretchen on Instagram @WillowsEast  Learn more about Gretchen at WillowsEast.com  Order the Ostara Tarot book on Amazon. 

Is it your ego or your intuition?  Many Tarot readers struggle with the answer to this question and find themselves feeling confused and doubtful about their ability to read the cards clearly.  When are you seeing the truth? Or are you simply seeing what you want to see?  To help you answer these questions for yourself, I wanted to bring you one of my favourite episodes from the Biddy Tarot Podcast archive. In this episode, I talk about what intuition really is, what it isn’t, and 3 exercises you can use to connect with it!  Additional Resources  Want to deepen your understanding of the Tarot cards? Join us in Master the Tarot Card Meanings! 

I love when I discover a new Tarot reader bringing the art of card reading into the modern age, and Bakara Wintner is certainly one of these people! She’s the owner of Everyday Magic, an intentional lifestyle shop in Durham, North Carolina, and recently she published a book called “WTF is Tarot? ...& How Do I Do It?”, which brings old into the new, using pop culture references and colloquialisms to make sense of card reading for a now generation.  I invited Bakara on to the Biddy Tarot Podcast in Episode 111 (lucky number!) to talk about moving from the busy publishing industry in New York City to quitting her 9-to-5 to pursue the spiritual full time.  Additional Resources  Visit Bakara’s website at BakaraW.com  Check out Bakara’s store in Durham, NC at ShopEverdayMagic.com  Order WTF is Tarot?... & How Do I Do It? on Amazon 

Many Tarot readers have a lot of fears around coming out of the Tarot closet, and many of them ask, “Should I? And if so, when?” For some people, the answer is easy! For others, perhaps because of their profession or community, the decision to be public about Tarot reading isn’t so easy.  In this episode, we are digging into the Biddy Tarot Podcast archives to bring you a special chat around this very thing. We’ll cover when to come out of the Tarot closet, how to do it, and what you need to consider as you're doing it!  Additional Resources  Join the Biddy Tarot Community to meet other Tarot enthusiasts!  Order the Sacred Rebels Oracle deck on Amazon 

You’ve heard of Tarot cards… But have you heard of Lenormand?  In Episode 109 of the Biddy Tarot Podcast, I invited Emily Rose, a diviner from Portland, Oregon, to talk about the differences between Tarot and its “sassy older sister” Lenormand. She reads the cards for me during our conversation to demonstrate, and we even discuss how Tarot readers can get started with learning Lenormand!  If you’ve been curious about jumping into using this kind of card reading, or if you’ve never heard of Lenormand before today, you won’t want to miss this conversation with Emily!  Additional Resources  Follow Emily Rose on Facebook at Two Ladies Tarot NW  Visit Emily (and learn more about Lenormand) at EmilyRoseDivination.com  Order “Pixie’s Astounding Lenormand” deck here! 

I know a lot of you have the question: Do you have to be psychic to read Tarot? I used to think I would need to have clear visions or know all of the details to be a good Tarot reader! So, in the latest episode of the Biddy Tarot Podcast, I talk about just that. I’m going to get into the juicy differences between being intuitive and being psychic, how Tarot helps these “extrasensory skills” (and vice versa), and 5 simple ways you can start to develop your intuitive abilities!