Tarot and the Solstice

Welcome to Season 10 of Every Day Tarot! This season, I’m exploring the rich, magical intersections between tarot and witchcraft.

What we explore in this episode:

• The spiritual significance of the Summer and Winter Solstices in tarot and witchcraft

• How solstice energy connects to the zodiac sign Cancer, Venus, and the Two of Cups

• Ancient traditions that honored the height of the sun’s power and what they can teach us

• Ways to channel solstice energy into creativity, ritual, and emotional renewal

Resources referenced in this episode:

• The Great Work book by Tiffany Lazic

• Tarot and Astrology: Enhance Your Readings with the Wisdom of the Zodiac by Corrine Kenner

• The Goddess of Love Tarot Deck: A Book and Deck for Embodying The Erotic Divine Feminine by Gabriela Herstik and illustrated by Julia Popescu

We’ve reached a turning point in the year—the Solstice, when the sun stands still and the earth shifts its breath. It is an invitation to reflect on the light and the dark, the fullness and the stillness, and the stories unfolding in our own lives. 

Whether you're basking in the radiance of the Summer Solstice or tending the quiet of the Winter Solstice, this threshold marks more than a change in season. It offers us a moment of cosmic perspective. It circles back to what we’ve planted, what we’ve harvested, and what remains unseen beneath the surface. 

In the North, the Summer Solstice brings the longest day of the year, a culmination of growth, expression, and outward movement. In the South, the Winter Solstice invites us into deep rest, quiet contemplation, and the slow work of becoming.

Wherever you are in the world, this is a moment of threshold energy—a chance to ask yourself:

• What am I carrying forward with intention?

• What am I ready to release or compost?

• Where is light returning in my life?

• Where am I being called inward?

The Solstice is not about achieving a perfect balance. It’s about honoring the sacred shifts in our own cycles of becoming. It's about pausing long enough to notice: what has changed in me? What is asking to be seen, felt, or tended with care?

You are part of the earth’s breath.

And you are magic.

If you haven't listened to my other seasons yet, go check them out!

• Season 1 - Tarot basics

• Seasons 2 & 3 - Major Arcana and 4 suits

• Season 4 - Tarot in Pop Culture

• Season 5 - Tarot Spreads

• Season 6 - Suit of Wands

• Season 7 - Suit of Pentacles

• Season 8 – Suit of Swords

• Season 9 – Suit of Cups

From The Desert Illuminations Tarot by Lindsay D. Williams, I pulled the Five of Jugs (upright). This card is a reminder that grief and hope often coexist. This card speaks to what has been lost—and what still remains. It invites gentle self-forgiveness, present-moment awareness, and the courage to look toward what is yet to grow.

Reflective prompts on this card:

• What past disappointment am I still holding onto?

• How can I honor my grief without letting it cloud the present?

• What beauty or connection still remains, even if it looks different than I expected?

Ways to Connect & Support

• Patreon: For behind-the-scenes peeks and more, join the Every Day Tarot Patreon family.

• Newsletter: Get my FREE 2025 5-Card Tarot Spread PDF + magic straight to your inbox.

• Let’s Talk Tarot Meetup: If you’re Local to the Greater Puget Sound area check out the Let’s Talk Tarot Meetup group for the latest event postings. 

• FREE EVENT: Join me for a VIRTUAL tarot card creation event on Friday June 20th at 5pm Pacific Daylight Time. I’ll give you a list of recommended supplies, we’ll meet online, and I’ll walk you through the process of creating your own cards. Sign up here!

• Support the Podcast: If you love the show, the best way to support it is by listening daily, leaving a review, and subscribing or following in your favorite podcast app.

• Book a Consultation: I’m a sex & relationships therapist working virtually across Washington. Let’s see if we’re a fit: camilleasaunders.com
  

Tarot & Astrology

Welcome to Season 10 of Every Day Tarot! This season, I’m exploring the rich, magical intersections between tarot and witchcraft—and we’re kicking things off with one of my favorite overlaps: Tarot and Astrology.

What we explore in this episode:

• An introduction to astrology and how it aligns with tarot

• An overview of the major arcana and their assigned zodiac signs and planetary ruler-ships

• A mini tarot spread you can do to explore your sun, moon, and rising signs using the corresponding tarot cards

• My personal reflections on being an Aquarius sun (The Star), Virgo moon (The Hermit), and Cancer rising (The Chariot)

• How understanding astrological associations can deepen your tarot practice

Resources referenced in this episode:

• Tarot and Astrology: Enhance Your Readings with the Wisdom of the Zodiac by Corrine Kenner

• Author’s website

• The Goddess of Love Tarot Deck: A Book and Deck for Embodying The Erotic Divine Feminine by Gabriela Herstik and illustrated by Julia Popescu

Although tarot and astrology are often studied separately,

they speak a shared language. The earliest tarot decks contained a lot of planetary and cosmic references—The Sun, The Moon, and The Star cards are some of the clearest examples.

Over time, mystics and philosophers began to notice deeper symbolic parallels, assigning astrological equivalents to each card, especially the major arcana.

One of the most widely used systems for this comes from the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, which matched each of the 22 major arcana cards with planets or zodiac signs. These connections add powerful layers of meaning to tarot readings used to explore your astrological birth chart.

In this episode, I referenced the book Tarot and Astrology: Enhance Your Readings with the Wisdom of the Zodiac by Corrine Kenner, which offers a really thoughtful breakdown of these associations. It’s a great read if you’re looking for a framework that blends structure with intuition. This book might be a good place to start!

If you haven't listened to my other seasons yet, go check them out!

• Season 1 - Tarot basics

• Seasons 2 & 3 - Major Arcana and 4 suits

• Season 4 - Tarot in Pop Culture

• Season 5 - Tarot Spreads

• Season 6 - Suit of Wands

• Season 7 - Suit of Pentacles

• Season 8 - Suit of Swords

• Season 9 - Suit of Cups

Today's Tarot Pull:

From The Sasuraibito Tarot deck by Stasia Burrington, I pulled the Two of Swords reversed, a card that speaks to mental overwhelm, hesitation, and the pressure of choice. In its upright form, the Two of Swords often represents a moment of stillness—sitting with a difficult decision, weighing two paths, seeking balance. But in reverse, that clarity feels harder to access.

Reflective prompts on this card:

• What stories am I telling myself about ‘right’ vs. ‘wrong’ choices?

• Am I trying to protect myself by not choosing?

• What am I afraid might happen if I did?

Ways to Connect & Support

• Newsletter: Get my FREE 2025 5-Card Tarot Spread PDF + magic straight to your inbox.

• Let’s Talk Tarot Meetup: If you’re Local to me check out the Let’s Talk Tarot Meetup group for the latest events.

• Support the Podcast: If you love the show, the best way to support it is by listening daily, leaving a review, and subscribing or following in your favorite podcast app.

• Book a Consultation: I’m a sex & relationships therapist working virtually across Washington. I specialize in helping queer, kinky, polyamorous, and witchy folks navigate anxiety, chronic illness, communication, and identity work. Let’s see if we’re a fit: camilleasaunders.com
  

Six of Cups

Welcome to season 9 of this podcast, where I am talking all about the Suit of Cups. I’ll be going through each card in the suit, one per episode.

What we explore in this episode:

• The Six of Cups as a return to innocence, tenderness, and emotional restoration

• Symbolism across decks: flowers, memories, gratitude, and soulful recollection

• How nostalgia can serve as both a doorway to healing and a trap of avoidance

• The inner child’s longing to be remembered, nurtured, and reconnected with

Pictures from the decks I talked about today referenced from left to right:

• Ophidia Rosa Tarot deck by Leila & Olive

• Therapists Who Tarot Deck, Prompts by Dreya Blume and Images by Rebecca Bloom

• The Sasuraibito Tarot deck by Stasia Burrington

In this episode, the Six of Cups brings us into soft, sacred terrain: memory, gratitude, and the sacredness of feeling. It reminds us of the beauty we’ve known before, and encourages us to reach for it again, not as an escape, but as an anchor. Nostalgia, when grounded, can be a balm. It can guide us toward rituals, environments, or relationships that bring us back to ourselves.

But this card also challenges us not to romanticize the past to the point of avoidance. We’re asked to reclaim what was sweet without bypassing the full truth of what was. The Six of Cups is both a comfort and a mirror: What did you need then that you still need now? And how can you offer that to yourself with compassion?

If you haven't listened to my other seasons yet, go check them out!

• Season 1 - Tarot basics

• Seasons 2 & 3 - Major Arcana and 4 suits

• Season 4 - Tarot in Pop Culture

• Season 5 - Tarot Spreads

• Season 6 - Suit of Wands

• Season 7 - Suit of Pentacles

• Season 8 - Suit of Swords

Today's Tarot Pull:

From The Citadel: A Fantasy Oracle by Fen Inkwright, I pulled The Guide (reversed). This is a card that usually symbolizes Inheritance and Collection. Reversed, this card honors the perseverance it took to navigate struggle without much help from others. It acknowledges the internal grit and self-trust built from past hardship.

This card asks: How do you want to guide yourself forward, now that you know what you know? Can you trust that your past self gave you enough to start again?

Reflective prompts on this card:

• What memories make you feel safe, soft, or seen?

• In what ways can you reconnect with your inner child?

• What do your past behaviors reveal about what you were trying to preserve or protect?

Ways to Connect & Support

• Patreon: For monthly hangouts, tarot Q&As, individual readings, and behind-the-scenes peeks, join the Every Day Tarot Patreon family.

• Newsletter: Get my FREE 2025 5-Card Tarot Spread PDF + weekly musings, event invites, and magic straight to your inbox.

• Let’s Talk Tarot Meetup: If you’re Local to the Greater Puget Sound area check out the Let’s Talk Tarot Meetup group for the latest event postings. 

• If you’re NOT local to my area, you can join me for a VIRTUAL tarot card creation event on Friday June 20th at 5pm Pacific Daylight Time. I’ll give you a list of recommended supplies, we’ll meet online, and I’ll walk you through the process of creating your own cards. Sign up here!

• Support the Podcast: If you love the show, the best way to support it is by listening daily, leaving a review, and subscribing or following in your favorite podcast app.

• Book a Consultation: I’m a sex & relationships therapist working virtually across Washington. I specialize in helping queer, kinky, polyamorous, and witchy folks navigate anxiety, chronic illness, communication, and identity work. Let’s see if we’re a fit: camilleasaunders.com

Welcome to season 2 of this podcast!

• Anima Mundi Tarot Deck by Megan Wyreweden
• The Goddess of Love Tarot Deck:A Book and Deck for Embodying The Erotic Divine Feminine by Gabriela Herstik and Julia Popescu

Welcome to season 2 of this podcast!

• Anima Mundi Tarot Deck by Megan Wyreweden
• The Goddess of Love Tarot Deck:A Book and Deck for Embodying The Erotic Divine Feminine by Gabriela Herstik and Julia Popescu
• The Sasuraibito Tarot deck by Stasia Burrington

Welcome to season 2 of this podcast!

The first season I introduced tarot through talking about oracle vs tarot cards, myths of tarot, how to find a deck, reading for yourself vs others, and much more.

In season 2 we’re going to be going through the first 13 cards of the major arcana one per episode. So today I’ll be talking about The Chariot.

I talked about three different versions of The Chariot card today. Here are the decks discussed:

Today I referenced A Fate Inked In Blood book by Danielle L. Jensen.

Today I pulled a card from the Wild Kuan Yin Oracle: The Velvet Goddess Edition by Alana Fairchild.

Join my Patreon for behind the scenes access to upcoming topics, polls, monthly hangouts, and more.

Check out my website to find images of the cards I pulled today.

Welcome to season 2 of this podcast!

I referenced the The Library of Esoterica Tarot book by Taschen. Today I pulled a card from The Sasuraibito Tarot deck by Stasia Burrington

Welcome to season 2 of this podcast!

The first season I introduced tarot through talking about oracle vs tarot cards, myths of tarot, how to find a deck, reading for yourself vs others, and much more.

In season 2 we’re going to be going through the first 13 cards of the major arcana one per episode. So today I’ll be talking about The Hierophant.

I talked about three different versions of The Hierophant  card today. Here are the decks discussed:

• Anima Mundi Tarot Deck by Megan Wyreweden
• Therapists Who Tarot Deck, Prompts by Dreya Blume and Images by Rebecca Bloom
• The Goddess of Love Tarot Deck:A Book and Deck for Embodying The Erotic Divine Feminine by Gabriela Herstik and Julia Popescu

I also referenced the The Library of Esoterica Tarot book by Taschen. Today I pulled a card from The Sasuraibito Tarot deck by Stasia Burrington.

Join my Patreon for behind the scenes access to upcoming topics, polls, monthly hangouts, and more.

Check out my website to find images of the cards I pulled today.

Welcome to season 2 of this podcast!

Welcome to season 2 of this podcast!

Welcome to season 2 of this podcast!

Welcome to season 2 of this podcast!

The first season I introduced tarot through talking about oracle vs tarot cards, myths of tarot, how to find a deck, reading for yourself vs others, and much more.

Check out my website to find images of the cards I pulled today.

Welcome to Season 2 of this podcast!

Five of Cups

Welcome to season 9 of this podcast, where I am talking all about the Suit of Cups. I’ll be going through each card in the suit, one per episode.

What we explore in this episode:

• How the Five of Cups speaks to grief, disappointment, and the tension between regret and healing

• Symbolism across decks: spilled cups, sorrowful figures, broken hearts, and overlooked blessings

• Why this card asks us to feel our feelings fully before we can move on

• The power of shifting perspective without bypassing what hurts

Pictures from the decks I talked about today referenced from left to right:

• The Goddess of Love Tarot Deck: A Book and Deck for Embodying The Erotic Divine Feminine by Gabriela Herstik and illustrated by Julia Popescu

• The Desert Illuminations Tarot by Lindsay D. Williams

• Therapists Who Tarot Deck, Prompts by Dreya Blume and Images by Rebecca Bloom

In this episode, we dive into the murky waters of the Five of Cups. This card often meets us in the aftermath or after something has gone wrong, fallen apart, or simply not worked out the way we hoped. Across decks, we often see a figure focused on spilled cups while two still stand behind them. This card sits at the heart of the suit, in the tension between heartbreak and healing.

It asks us to feel what we’re feeling fully before we move on. Not to wallow, not to bypass, but to acknowledge the pain with honesty and presence. What have we lost? What are we still holding onto? What is quietly waiting for us to notice it again?

This card doesn’t rush us into gratitude. It reminds us that transformation begins in truth. That looking at what hurts is the first step toward remembering what’s still possible.

Check out my other seasons!

• Season 1 - Tarot basics

• Seasons 2 & 3 - Major Arcana and 4 suits

• Season 4 - Tarot in Pop Culture

• Season 5 - Tarot Spreads

• Season 6 - Suit of Wands

• Season 7 - Suit of Pentacles

• Season 8 - Suit of Swords

Today's Tarot Pull:

From The Citadel: A Fantasy Oracle by Fen Inkwright, I pulled The Brawler (reversed). In the upright position, The Brawler is about confrontation, strength, and direct action. But reversed, this card warns of unspoken tension and the emotional cost of avoiding conflict. Healing begins not with bypassing discomfort, but with facing it honestly. When we bottle things up instead of naming them, the rupture doesn’t disappear; it just waits for the next chance to spill over.

It asks: Where are you suppressing your truth in order to keep the peace? What happens when you bottle things up instead of speaking them aloud?

Reflective prompts on this card:

• What story am I still telling myself about what I’ve lost?

• What would it take for me to turn around and see what’s still standing?

• Where am I avoiding conflict or emotional truth in the name of “peace” and what would it feel like to gently face it?

Ways to Connect & Support

• Patreon: For monthly hangouts, tarot Q&As, individual readings, and behind-the-scenes peeks, join the Every Day Tarot Patreon family.

• Newsletter: Get my FREE 2025 5-Card Tarot Spread PDF + magic straight to your inbox.

• Let’s Talk Tarot Meetup: If you’re Local to the Greater Puget Sound area check out the Let’s Talk Tarot Meetup group for the latest event postings. 

• If you’re NOT local to my area, you can join me for a VIRTUAL tarot card creation event on Friday June 20th at 5pm Pacific Daylight Time. I’ll give you a list of recommended supplies, we’ll meet online, and I’ll walk you through the process of creating your own cards. Sign up here!

• Support the Podcast: If you love the show, the best way to support it is by listening daily, leaving a review, and subscribing or following in your favorite podcast app.

• Book a Consultation: I’m a sex & relationships therapist working virtually across Washington. I specialize in helping queer, kinky, polyamorous, and witchy folks navigate anxiety, chronic illness, communication, and identity work. Let’s see if we’re a fit: camilleasaunders.com
  

This episode I’m talking about tarot in pop culture. 

I review some tv shows, movies, and videogames that feature tarot in it and evaluate how they're shown and if they align with how I view the cards.

Today I pulled cards from The Sasuraibito Tarot deck by Stasia Burrington Check out my website to find images of the cards I pulled today.

Today I’m talking about perceptions of tarot.  

To check out the images of the cards I pulled today you can go to my website

Today I’m talking about how to use tarot in day to day life.  This is part of why I started this podcast, and called it Every Day Tarot! You can use tarot everyday and work with it in different ways, many of which I detail in this episode.

Today I pulled cards from The Goddess of Love Tarot Deck: A Book and Deck for Embodying The Erotic Divine Feminine. https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/709049/goddess-of-love-tarot-by-gabriela-herstik-illustrated-by-julia-popescu--snakes-for-hair/

• This deck was created by Gabriela Herstik, https://www.gabrielaherstik.com/writing

• Illustrated by Julia Popescu, who also goes by snakesforhair, https://snakesforhair.com/ 

Go to my website to check out the episode notes and an image of the card I pulled today.

I get into tarot spreads, what they are, how you do them, and some of my favorite ones.

Have you been reading tarot cards for yourself for a while?

You love the tarot and people know how into it you are.

Maybe friends or family have started asking you to bring your tarot cards with you and read for them.  But where do you start?

Today I get into all the ins and outs of reading for others.

• Books that expand your readings:

• • Fearless Tarot by Elliot Adam, How to give a positive reading in any situation
  • 21 ways to read a Tarot Card by Mary K. Greer

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Today I pull a card from the Anima Mundi Tarot Deck.

If you want to practice reading for others you can check out my Let’s Talk Tarot Meetup if you’re local to my area.

Check out the episode notes and an image of the card I pulled today on my website.

How do you read tarot for yourself?

Memorizing versus intuitive reading, books to expand your ideas on tarot, pulling a card a day, and tarot spreads are all talked about this episode.

If you’re interested in a spread that I created, you can get my 2025 5-card Tarot Spread pdf by signing up for my newsletter here.

• Some of my favorite folks to follow for inspiration:

• • Kathryn Solie of Persephone’s Path https://www.patreon.com/c/kathrynsolie/posts
• • Gabriela Herstik who actually made The Goddess of Love tarot deck that I use a lot, https://www.patreon.com/c/gabyherstik/posts
• • Jackie Globb of Shamelessy Sexy Jackie, https://www.youtube.com/@shamelesslysexyjackie/videos. She does mostly astrology but utilizes tarot in her collective astrology readings as well.
  • Marcella Kroll is an amazing reader and mostly does paid stuff but you can see some of their collective readings on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/marcellakroll
• • Madame Adam does a lot of tarot reading live. It is also paid but you can get a feel for how they read tarot and learn about the cards this way as well, https://www.madamadam.com/live-schedule 

Today I pulled a card from The Goddess of Love Tarot Deck: A Book and Deck for Embodying The Erotic Divine Feminine. This deck was created by Gabriela Herstik and illustrated by Julia Popescu, who also goes by snakesfor hair.

Check out the episode notes and images of the card I pulled today on ⁠my website⁠.

You have your first tarot deck, congratulations! Now what?

How do you get to know your tarot deck? Do you need to cleanse it? Do you need to memorize all the cards before you get started? What is intuitive reading?

I answer all these questions and more in this episode.

Today I pulled a card from The Sasuraibito Tarot deck by Stasia Burrington.

Check out an image of the card I pulled on this episode at my website.

Go to this link to check out my Let’s Talk Tarot Meetup group if you’re local and looking for ways to get to know your new tarot deck and meet tarot friends.

Today I'm talking about how to pick out your first tarot deck.

What is intuition and how do you use it to find a tarot deck that speaks to you? Listen to find out!

If it's helpful you can check out the decks I use on my website to see if any of those interest you.

Click here to check out my Lets Talk Tarot Meetup group where we all bring some of our favorite decks and play around with tarot and oracle decks together. Maybe you’ll even find a deck that you really like and can search for that particular one in the future.

Today I pulled cards from my Ophidia Rosa Tarot deck by Leila & Olive.

Today I'm talking about Tarot Myths. I'm sure you've heard them before but let's take apart some of these myths and break down the gatekeeping of it all.

I believe anyone and everyone can read tarot and you get to do it how you want to. I share my own personal beliefs around tarot and encourage you to find what works for you.

Today I pulled a card from the Therapists Who Tarot Deck, Prompts by Dreya Blume and Images by Rebecca Bloom. Go to my website to check out the episode notes and an image of the card I pulled today.

Today I’ll be talking about the differences between Tarot and Oracle cards. We'll get into the history of Tarot and the accessibility of Oracle cards. We'll compare and contrast them and maybe you'll get a better understanding of each. Enjoy!

The Tarot deck I used today is the Anima Mundi Tarot Deck by Megan Wyreweden which you can find here, https://www.thecreepingmoon.co/tarot.html .

The Oracle Deck I used today is the Wild Kuan Yin Oracle: The Velvet Goddess Edition by Alana Fairchild which can be found here, https://www.alanafairchild.com/oracle-deck/wild-kuan-yin-oracle-the-velvet-goddess-edition/ .

If you ever want to see images of the cards I pulled today you can go to my website, http://camilleasaunders.com/everydaytarot.

If you'd like to join my local Let's Talk Tarot Meetup group you can check it out here, https://www.meetup.com/tacoma-tarot-talks-meetup-group/ . In this group we all bring some of our favorite decks and play around with tarot and oracle decks together. Maybe you’ll even find a deck that you really like and can search for that particular one in the future.

Four of Cups

Welcome to season 9 of this podcast, where I am talking all about the Suit of Cups. I’ll be going through each card in the suit, one per episode.

What we explore in this episode:

• The Four of Cups as a card of disengagement, withdrawal, and reevaluation

• Symbolism across decks: contemplation, apathy, divine offerings, and closed eyes

• The tension between rest and missed opportunities

• How openness and presence allow us to receive what we need

Pictures from the decks I talked about today referenced from left to right:

• The Desert Illuminations Tarot by Lindsay D. Williams

• The Sasuraibito Tarot deck by Stasia Burrington

• The Goddess of Love Tarot Deck: A Book and Deck for Embodying The Erotic Divine Feminine by Gabriela Herstik and illustrated by Julia Popescu

In this episode, we sit with the contemplative space of the Four of Cups — a card that shows us what it looks like to turn inward and what we might miss when we get stuck there. Whether it’s apathy, emotional burnout, or unmet expectations, this card shows up when we need to pause and ask: ‘What am I not seeing? What wants to find me if I soften my resistance?’

There’s a difference between taking sacred space and shutting the world out. The Four of Cups reminds us to check our posture: Are we closed off from life, or are we consciously listening for something deeper to come through?

If you haven't listened to my other seasons yet, go check them out!

• Season 1 - Tarot basics

• Seasons 2 & 3 - Major Arcana and 4 suits

• Season 4 - Tarot in Pop Culture

• Season 5 - Tarot Spreads

• Season 6 - Suit of Wands

• Season 7 - Suit of Pentacles

• Season 8 - Suit of Swords

Today's Tarot Pull:

From The Citadel: A Fantasy Oracle by Fen Inkwright,  I pulled The Forgotten (reversed). In its reversed position, this card represents a painful reckoning—a sense of being overwhelmed, emotionally blocked, or trapped in a spiral of fear or hopelessness. But the reversal also carries a message: Change is coming. This moment may feel heavy, but it asks us to stop ignoring what is right in front of us. It’s a wake-up call to shift focus and choose something different.

Reflective prompts on this card:

• Where have I stopped listening to the quiet invitations life is offering me?

• What have I turned away from out of fear, pain, or grief?

• What if it’s not too late to receive the thing I thought I missed?

Ways to Connect & Support

• Patreon: For monthly hangouts, tarot Q&As, individual readings, and behind-the-scenes peeks, join the Every Day Tarot Patreon family.

• Newsletter: Get my FREE 2025 5-Card Tarot Spread PDF + weekly musings, event invites, and magic straight to your inbox.

• Let’s Talk Tarot Meetup: If you’re Local to the Greater Puget Sound area check out the Let’s Talk Tarot Meetup group for the latest event postings. 

• If you’re NOT local to my area, you can join me for a VIRTUAL tarot card creation event on Friday June 20th at 5pm Pacific Daylight Time. I’ll give you a list of recommended supplies, we’ll meet online, and I’ll walk you through the process of creating your own cards. Sign up here!

• Support the Podcast: If you love the show, the best way to support it is by listening daily, leaving a review, and subscribing or following in your favorite podcast app.

• Book a Consultation: I’m a sex & relationships therapist working virtually across Washington. I specialize in helping queer, kinky, polyamorous, and witchy folks navigate anxiety, chronic illness, communication, and identity work. Let’s see if we’re a fit: camilleasaunders.com
  

Today I’ll be sharing a bit about myself so we can get to know each other!

I’m a neurodivergent, bisexual witch and relationship anarchist who loves to support folks through Sex and Relationships Therapy. If you are in Washington state and are looking for a therapist and feel like we’d be a good fit, please reach out. If you’re ready you can go ahead and book a FREE 20 minute consultation by clicking the button here.

I love tarot and run a Tarot Meetup group in my local area called Let’s Talk Tarot. If you’re local to the Greater Puget Sound area of Washington state, I’d love to see you there. Here’s the link to check out the meetup group.

I’m an avid gardener and urban homesteader. If you’d like to check out my Instagram where I share photos of my gardening and homestead you can check it out here.

Today I pulled The Magician from the Therapists Who Tarot Deck. You can view an image of this card here. This deck was created by Rebecca Bloom and Dreya Blume. If you want to join the next Therapists Who Tarot retreat you can check it out here.

Settle in for the story of how I found my first Tarot Deck… or perhaps more accurately how my first deck found me.

My first deck was the Sasuraibito Tarot deck by Stasia Burrington. It is formatted like a traditional Rider-Waite Smith deck but has a bit of a goth, Pacific Northwest vibe to it.

The artist actually has a lovely website where they go through their general idea for the deck, the themes, and a description of each card they created and who they imagined in each image.

Today I pulled The Star Reversed from The Sasuraibito Tarot deck, you can check out the image here.

Happy New Year!

Grab your decks and go along with me as a I pull cards for a 2025 tarot spread!

If you’d rather do your tarot spread in your own time you can go here https://camille-a-saunders.kit.com/2025tarotspread and sign up for my newsletter where I will have a downloadable pdf with the 2025 tarot spread prompts for you!  If you'd like to see the images of the cards that I pulled to inform this collective tarot spread and prompts you can go to my website to check it out.

12-18-2024 Teaser Trailer

In this couple minute teaser trailer you get an idea of what the podcast will be like. Today I talked about what to expect from the podcast, that episodes will drop daily Monday-Friday all of 2025, and I pulled a tarot card for the day.

I pulled the 3 of Wands from the Anima Mundi Tarot Deck today. If you'd like to see the image of the card check out my website https://www.camilleasaunders.com/everydaytarot.

The first full podcast episode will drop January 1, 2025. See you then!

Three of Cups

Welcome to season 9 of this podcast, where I am talking all about the Suit of Cups. I’ll be going through each card in the suit, one per episode.

What we explore in this episode:

• The Three of Cups as a celebration of joy, sisterhood, and spiritual connection

• Symbolism across decks: community, cups raised, seasonal abundance, and sacred triads

• The intersection of charisma, emotional healing, and shared experience

Pictures from the decks I talked about today referenced from left to right:

• The Sasuraibito Tarot deck by Stasia Burrington

• Anima Mundi Tarot Deck by Megan Wyreweden

• Therapists Who Tarot Deck, Prompts by Dreya Blume and Images by Rebecca Bloom

In this episode, we explore the Three of Cups as a card of joyful collaboration and meaningful community. It's more than a toast—it’s a spiritual communion, a reminder of what it means to belong. 

The Three of Cups often appears during moments when we’re invited to open to joy, to create space for connection, and to trust the healing that happens when we’re seen and celebrated.

It invites us to recognize the power of community, chosen family, and shared joy. This card asks, “Who are your people?” and “How do you nourish each other?” It reminds us that joy is sacred, and that there’s room at the table, and it’s time you took your seat.

If you haven't listened to my other seasons yet, go check them out!

• Season 1 - Tarot basics

• Seasons 2 & 3 - Major Arcana and 4 suits

• Season 4 - Tarot in Pop Culture

• Season 5 - Tarot Spreads

• Season 6 - Suit of Wands

• Season 7 - Suit of Pentacles

• Season 8 - Suit of Swords

Today's Tarot Pull:

From The Citadel: A Fantasy Oracle by Fen Inkwright, I pulled The Muse (upright). This card is about vision, generosity, and celebrating what could be. The Muse is the one who brings an extra cup, makes a toast, lifts the mood, and sings a song. It asks us to see beyond the current moment and imagine what’s possible when we create together with hope and magic.

Reflective prompts on this card:

• Where in your life are you being invited to celebrate, even in a small way?

• What dream feels more possible when you share it with others?

• When was the last time you let joy lead the way?

Ways to Connect & Support

• Patreon: For monthly hangouts, tarot Q&As, individual readings, and behind-the-scenes peeks, join the Every Day Tarot Patreon family.

• Newsletter: Get my FREE 2025 5-Card Tarot Spread PDF + weekly musings, event invites, and magic straight to your inbox.

• Let’s Talk Tarot Meetup: If you’re Local to the Greater Puget Sound area check out the Let’s Talk Tarot Meetup group for the latest event postings. 

• If you’re NOT local to my area, you can join me for a VIRTUAL tarot card creation event on Friday June 20th at 5pm Pacific Daylight Time. I’ll give you a list of recommended supplies, we’ll meet online, and I’ll walk you through the process of creating your own cards. Get the date on your calendar now and be on the lookout for the signup page coming soon!

• Support the Podcast: If you love the show, the best way to support it is by listening daily, leaving a review, and subscribing or following in your favorite podcast app.

• Book a Consultation: I’m a sex & relationships therapist working virtually across Washington. I specialize in helping queer, kinky, polyamorous, and witchy folks navigate anxiety, chronic illness, communication, and identity work. Let’s see if we’re a fit: camilleasaunders.com
  

Two of Cups

Welcome to season 9 of this podcast, where I am talking all about the Suit of Cups. I’ll be going through each card in the suit, one per episode.

What we explore in this episode:

• The Two of Cups as a card of reciprocity, mutual attraction, and sacred connection

• Symbolism across decks: mirrored figures, twins, themes of devotion, and romance

• The difference between genuine intimacy and projection or fantasy

• How this card helps us explore the tension between connection and codependence

Pictures from the decks I talked about today referenced from left to right:

• The Goddess of Love Tarot Deck: A Book and Deck for Embodying The Erotic Divine Feminine by Gabriela Herstik and illustrated by Julia Popescu

• Anima Mundi Tarot Deck by Megan Wyreweden

• The Sasuraibito Tarot deck by Stasia Burrington

In this episode, we explore the tender, relational world of the Two of Cups. Often read as a card of romance, this card is equally about how we project, receive, and reflect love. 

The Two of Cups invites us to examine our emotional patterns. It doesn't just ask, 'Who do you love?' It also asks: 'Are you engaging with others from a place of reciprocity, or are you reenacting old dynamics in search of healing? Do you recognize the parts of yourself you're giving away?' 

Whether between lovers, close friends, or parts of yourself, this card speaks to the sacred exchange of emotion, trust, and presence.

If you haven't listened to my other seasons yet, go check them out!

• Season 1 - Tarot basics

• Seasons 2 & 3 - Major Arcana and 4 suits

• Season 4 - Tarot in Pop Culture

• Season 5 - Tarot Spreads

• Season 6 - Suit of Wands

Today's Tarot Pull:

From The Citadel: A Fantasy Oracle by Fen Inkwright, I pulled The Shepherd (reversed). Upright, this card is a toast to shared joy, family, belonging, and celebration. Reversed, it invites you to reclaim some of that love and happiness for yourself. You may have been giving so much to others that you’ve neglected your own needs. This card offers a gentle redirection: instead of overextending, come back to center and tend to your own heart.

Reflective prompts on this card:

• Where am I overinvesting in others at the expense of my own well-being?

• What kind of celebration or care have I been craving for myself lately?

• How can I create moments of joy that don’t depend on others to be meaningful?

Ways to Connect & Support

• Patreon: For monthly hangouts, tarot Q&As, individual readings, and behind-the-scenes peeks, join the Every Day Tarot Patreon family.

• Newsletter: Get my FREE 2025 5-Card Tarot Spread PDF + weekly musings, event invites, and magic straight to your inbox.

• Let’s Talk Tarot Meetup: If you’re Local to the Greater Puget Sound area check out the Let’s Talk Tarot Meetup group for the latest event postings. 

• If you’re NOT local to my area, you can join me for a VIRTUAL tarot card creation event on Friday June 20th at 5pm Pacific Daylight Time. I’ll give you a list of recommended supplies, we’ll meet online, and I’ll walk you through the process of creating your own cards. Get the date on your calendar now and be on the lookout for the signup page coming soon!

• Support the Podcast: If you love the show, the best way to support it is by listening daily, leaving a review, and subscribing or following in your favorite podcast app.

• Book a Consultation: I’m a sex & relationships therapist working virtually across Washington. I specialize in helping queer, kinky, polyamorous, and witchy folks navigate anxiety, chronic illness, communication, and identity work. Let’s see if we’re a fit: camilleasaunders.com
  

Ace of Cups

Welcome to season 9 of this podcast, where I am talking all about the Suit of Cups. I’ll be going through each card in the suit, one per episode.

What we explore in this episode:

• The Ace of Cups as an invitation into love, compassion, and creative flow

• Symbolism across decks: overflowing vessels, compassion, water imagery, and cupped hands

• How this card represents the start of an emotional or spiritual opening

• The beauty of emotional honesty and the sacredness of receiving

• Why vulnerability can be a strength, not a weakness

Pictures from the decks I talked about today referenced from left to right:

• Anima Mundi Tarot Deck by Megan Wyreweden

• The Desert Illuminations Tarot by Lindsay D. Williams

• The Sasuraibito Tarot deck by Stasia Burrington

In this episode, we begin our exploration of the Suit of Cups with the Ace, a card that radiates love in all its forms. Whether it’s romantic, spiritual, platonic, or creative, this card signals a powerful heart-opening. It’s not always comfortable to feel this much, but it is sacred. The Ace of Cups reminds us that we are not meant to hold everything in. We are meant to feel deeply, connect authentically, and let love flow through us like water returning to the sea.

This card is especially potent if you’ve been emotionally blocked, burned out, or disconnected from yourself. It asks: What if opening your heart is the bravest thing you could do right now?

If you haven't listened to my other seasons yet, go check them out!

• Season 1 - Tarot basics

• Seasons 2 & 3 - Major Arcana and 4 suits

• Season 4 - Tarot in Pop Culture

• Season 5 - Tarot Spreads

• Season 6 - Suit of Wands

• Season 7 - Suit of Pentacles

Today's Tarot Pull:

From The Citadel: A Fantasy Oracle by Fen Inkwright, I pulled The Enchanter (upright). This card sparkles with flair, mystery, and theatrical charm. The Enchanter knows how to cast a spell—how to win over a crowd, or even themselves, through clever illusion.

When paired with the Ace of Cups, this card invites us to reflect on authenticity. Are you being genuine with your feelings, or slipping into emotional performance? Have you been masking pain behind charm or playing a role instead of showing up vulnerably?

The Enchanter reminds us that magic is real, but it doesn’t have to be fake. It can come from truth. From presence. From the courage to feel.

Reflective prompts on this card:

• Where am I hiding my true feelings behind a polished exterior?

• What would it look like to enchant others with my sincerity instead of a mask?

• How can I honor both the performer in me and the part of me that longs to be seen?

Ways to Connect & Support

• Patreon: For monthly hangouts, tarot Q&As, individual readings, and behind-the-scenes peeks, join the Every Day Tarot Patreon family.

• Newsletter: Get my FREE 2025 5-Card Tarot Spread PDF + weekly musings, event invites, and magic straight to your inbox.

• Let’s Talk Tarot Meetup: If you’re Local to the Greater Puget Sound area check out the Let’s Talk Tarot Meetup group for the latest event postings. 

• If you’re NOT local to my area, you can join me for a VIRTUAL tarot card creation event on Friday June 20th at 5pm Pacific Daylight Time. I’ll give you a list of recommended supplies, we’ll meet online, and I’ll walk you through the process of creating your own cards. Get the date on your calendar now and be on the lookout for the signup page coming soon!

King of Swords

Welcome to season 8 of this podcast, where I am talking all about the Suit of Swords. I’ll be going through each card in the suit, one per episode.

What we explore in this episode:

• The King of Swords as a master of strategy, clarity, and intellect

• Symbolism across decks: regal composure, mental mastery, judge, fairness

• Why the King represents structure, authority, and reason—and the shadow of rigidity

• How power, focus, and mental discipline can help us change systems and claim agency

• The balance between logic and emotional avoidance, justice and detachment

Pictures from the decks I talked about today referenced from left to right:

• Ophidia Rosa Tarot deck by Leila & Olive

• The Goddess of Love Tarot Deck: A Book and Deck for Embodying The Erotic Divine Feminine by Gabriela Herstik and illustrated by Julia Popescu

• Therapists Who Tarot Deck, Prompts by Dreya Blume and Images by Rebecca Bloom

In this episode, we take a close look at the King of Swords and his ability to survey the land and see beyond what's in front of him.

This card represents sovereign clarity, mental discipline, and the power to name, challenge, and change. The King doesn’t hesitate to act when the facts are clear. He isn’t afraid to cut through noise, claim authority, or stand up to outdated systems. But we also talk about the shadow side: how detachment, perfectionism, or over-identification with intellect can lead to isolation.

We reflect on the archetype of the elder, strategist, and justice-seeker. The King of Swords asks us to examine our biases, sharpen our discernment, and fix our gaze on what matters most, especially when the world is noisy, overwhelming, or full of distractions.

If you haven't listened to my other seasons yet, go check them out!

• Season 1 - Tarot basics

• Seasons 2 & 3 - Major Arcana and 4 suits

• Season 4 - Tarot in Pop Culture

• Season 5 - Tarot Spreads

• Season 6 - Suit of Wands

• Season 7 - Suit of Pentacles

Today's Tarot Pull:

From The Citadel: A Fantasy Oracle by Fen Inkwright, I pulled The Forgotten (upright). This card represents missed opportunities and social invisibility. Sometimes we are so afraid of getting things wrong that we don’t try at all. The Forgotten reminds us that perfectionism and overthinking can keep us from sharing our gifts.

This card gently urges: You are not too late. You are not too much. And your ideas, your efforts, your presence? They matter. Turn your focus back toward what you care about. 

Reflective prompts on this card:

• What have I been too afraid to start because I might fail or look foolish?

• Where have I silenced or sidelined myself, assuming no one wants to hear from me?

• What’s one small way I can re-engage with something I deeply care about today?

Ways to Connect & Support

• Patreon: For monthly hangouts, tarot Q&As, individual readings, and behind-the-scenes peeks, join the Every Day Tarot Patreon family.

• Newsletter: Get my FREE 2025 5-Card Tarot Spread PDF + weekly musings, event invites, and magic straight to your inbox.

• Let’s Talk Tarot Meetup: If you’re Local to the Greater Puget Sound area check out the Let’s Talk Tarot Meetup group for the latest event postings. 

• If you’re NOT local to my area, you can join me for a VIRTUAL tarot card creation event on Friday June 20th at 5pm Pacific Daylight Time. I’ll give you a list of recommended supplies, we’ll meet online, and I’ll walk you through the process of creating your own cards. Get the date on your calendar now and be on the lookout for the signup page coming soon!

• Support the Podcast: If you love the show, the best way to support it is by listening daily, leaving a review, and subscribing or following in your favorite podcast app.

• Book a Consultation: I’m a sex & relationships therapist working virtually across Washington. I specialize in helping queer, kinky, polyamorous, and witchy folks navigate anxiety, chronic illness, communication, and identity work. Let’s see if we’re a fit: camilleasaunders.com

Queen of Swords

Welcome to season 8 of this podcast, where I am talking all about the Suit of Swords. I’ll be going through each card in the suit, one per episode.

What we explore in this episode:

• The Queen of Swords as a figure of clarity, grace, intellect, and lived wisdom

• Symbolism across decks: direct gaze, swords held with reverence, and clear, airy skies

• The Queen’s ability to hold both truth and tenderness, head and heart

• What it means to embody discernment and to lead with integrity

• The difference between emotional detachment and healthy boundaries

Pictures from the decks I talked about today referenced from left to right:

• Anima Mundi Tarot Deck by Megan Wyreweden 

• The Sasuraibito Tarot deck by Stasia Burrington

• The Desert Illuminations Tarot by Lindsay D. Williams

In this episode, we step into the clever presence of the Queen of Swords. This card often appears when it’s time to speak the truth, cut through confusion, and lead with clarity. This Queen doesn’t sugarcoat. She invites us to hold boundaries, honor our lived experience, and resist the pressure to dilute our truth just to be liked.

We talk about the Queen as a wise elder, a keen observer, and a protector of personal sovereignty. She is sharp, but not cruel. She asks hard questions—not to harm, but to illuminate. She reminds us that real strength can be quiet, deliberate, and rooted in self-knowledge.

If you haven't listened to my other seasons yet, go check them out!

• Season 1 - Tarot basics

• Seasons 2 & 3 - Major Arcana and 4 suits

• Season 4 - Tarot in Pop Culture

• Season 5 - Tarot Spreads

• Season 6 - Suit of Wands

• Season 7 - Suit of Pentacles

Today's Tarot Pull:

From The Citadel: A Fantasy Oracle by Fen Inkwright, I pulled The Witch (reversed). Upright, this card invites us to experiment, rebel, and reshape tradition to fit our lives. Reversed, it asks us to pause. Are you discarding everything for the sake of rebellion? Are you resisting guidance that could actually support your path?

The Witch reversed suggests a rebalancing: keep what nourishes, discard what oppresses, and remember that reinvention doesn’t always require destruction. Reflective prompts on this card:

• Where am I rebelling out of habit, not intention?

• What wisdom might I be overlooking because it comes in a traditional form?

• How can I blend structure with freedom in a way that supports me now?

Ways to Connect & Support

• Patreon: For monthly hangouts, tarot Q&As, individual readings, and behind-the-scenes peeks, join the Every Day Tarot Patreon family.

• Newsletter: Get my FREE 2025 5-Card Tarot Spread PDF + weekly musings, event invites, and magic straight to your inbox.

• Let’s Talk Tarot Meetup: If you’re Local to the Greater Puget Sound area check out the Let’s Talk Tarot Meetup group for the latest event postings. 

• If you’re NOT local to my area, you can join me for a VIRTUAL tarot card creation event on Friday June 20th at 5pm Pacific Daylight Time. I’ll give you a list of recommended supplies, we’ll meet online, and I’ll walk you through the process of creating your own cards. Get the date on your calendar now and be on the lookout for the signup page coming soon!

• Support the Podcast: If you love the show, the best way to support it is by listening daily, leaving a review, and subscribing or following in your favorite podcast app.

• Book a Consultation: I’m a sex & relationships therapist working virtually across Washington. I specialize in helping queer, kinky, polyamorous, and witchy folks navigate anxiety, chronic illness, communication, and identity work. Let’s see if we’re a fit: camilleasaunders.com

Knight of Swords

Welcome to season 8 of this podcast, where I am talking all about the Suit of Swords. I’ll be going through each card in the suit, one per episode.

What we explore in this episode:

• The Knight of Swords as a card of action, ambition, urgency, and pursuit

• Symbolism across decks: horses, charging into battle, haste, new adventures

• How this card can reflect drive, impatience, or a desire to prove something

• What happens when we charge ahead without checking in

Pictures from the decks I talked about today referenced from left to right:

• Anima Mundi Tarot Deck by Megan Wyreweden 

• The Sasuraibito Tarot deck by Stasia Burrington

• The Desert Illuminations Tarot by Lindsay D. Williams

In this episode, we explore the forward-rushing, goal-driven energy of the Knight of Swords. This is the part of us that pushes forward, often with sharp clarity, sometimes with tunnel vision. The Knight of Swords is brave and bold, but they can also be reckless, trying to outpace burnout or ignore discomfort by simply doing more.

This card reminds us that momentum isn’t the same as alignment. It asks us to pause long enough to ask: ‘Where am I going?’, ‘Why am I in such a hurry?’, and ‘What am I hoping this will prove or fix?’

If you haven't listened to my other seasons yet, go check them out!

• Season 1 - Tarot basics

• Seasons 2 & 3 - Major Arcana and 4 suits

• Season 4 - Tarot in Pop Culture

• Season 5 - Tarot Spreads

• Season 6 - Suit of Wands

• Season 7 - Suit of Pentacles

Today's Tarot Pull:

From The Citadel: A Fantasy Oracle by Fen Inkwright, I pulled The Cartographer (reversed). Upright, this card represents direction, curiosity, and mapping new possibilities. But reversed, it suggests you may be stuck in a pattern of overplanning or indecision, jumping between too many paths without giving one the attention it deserves. The Cartographer reversed calls for discernment: choose one road. Let go of the pressure to do everything all at once.

Reflective prompts on this card:

• Where am I collecting ideas but avoiding action?

• How is indecision or overplanning keeping me from real progress?

• What one path feels most aligned to focus on right now?

Ways to Connect & Support

• Patreon: For monthly hangouts, tarot Q&As, individual readings, and behind-the-scenes peeks, join the Every Day Tarot Patreon family.

• Newsletter: Get my FREE 2025 5-Card Tarot Spread PDF + weekly musings, event invites, and magic straight to your inbox.

• Let’s Talk Tarot Meetup: If you’re Local to the Greater Puget Sound area check out the Let’s Talk Tarot Meetup group for the latest event postings. 

• If you’re NOT local to my area, you can join me for a VIRTUAL tarot card creation event on Friday June 20th at 5pm Pacific Daylight Time. I’ll give you a list of recommended supplies, we’ll meet online, and I’ll walk you through the process of creating your own cards. Get the date on your calendar now and be on the lookout for the signup page coming soon!

• Support the Podcast: If you love the show, the best way to support it is by listening daily, leaving a review, and subscribing or following in your favorite podcast app.

• Book a Consultation: I’m a sex & relationships therapist working virtually across Washington. I specialize in helping queer, kinky, polyamorous, and witchy folks navigate anxiety, chronic illness, communication, and identity work. Let’s see if we’re a fit: camilleasaunders.com
  

Page of Swords

Welcome to season 8 of this podcast, where I am talking all about the Suit of Swords. I’ll be going through each card in the suit, one per episode.

What we explore in this episode:

• The Page of Swords as a card of curiosity, fresh perspectives, and beginning again

• Symbolism across decks: birds, air, youthful energy, and budding awareness

• Why this card invites us to reflect on defensiveness, openness, and the desire to learn

• How youthful energy and inexperience can hold both possibility and challenge

Pictures from the decks I talked about today referenced from left to right:

• Anima Mundi Tarot Deck by Megan Wyreweden 

• The Goddess of Love Tarot Deck: A Book and Deck for Embodying The Erotic Divine Feminine by Gabriela Herstik and illustrated by Julia Popescu

• Therapists Who Tarot Deck, Prompts by Dreya Blume and Images by Rebecca Bloom

In this episode, we explore the Page of Swords, a card of early insight, sharp observation, and learning through experience. This is the fresh start after the heaviness of the Ten. The Page doesn’t know everything yet, but they’re open. They’re watching, asking questions, testing ideas, and beginning to name the patterns they see.

Sometimes this energy can feel defensive or uncertain, especially when we’ve been wounded. But the Page invites us to soften. To stay curious. To recognize the mental weather for what it is, and to stay grounded in our growing wisdom.

This card reminds us that learning to think clearly, communicate wisely, and observe without absorbing everything is a practice. We don’t have to get it perfect, we just have to be willing to begin.

If you haven't listened to my other seasons yet, go check them out!

• Season 1 - Tarot basics

• Seasons 2 & 3 - Major Arcana and 4 suits

• Season 4 - Tarot in Pop Culture

• Season 5 - Tarot Spreads

• Season 6 - Suit of Wands

• Season 7 - Suit of Pentacles

Today's Tarot Pull:

From The Citadel: A Fantasy Oracle by Fen Inkwright, I pulled The Acolyte (reversed). This card is all about the early stages of learning, new projects, and the path of growth. Reversed, it asks us to be patient. You may not be where you want to be just yet, but everything you’ve been practicing is still helping you grow. The journey is valid, even when it feels slow.

Reflective prompts on this card:

• Where am I being too hard on myself for not being “there” yet?

• What have I already learned that I haven’t given myself credit for?

• How can I return to a mindset of curiosity instead of self-judgment?

Ways to Connect & Support

• Patreon: For monthly hangouts, tarot Q&As, individual readings, and behind-the-scenes peeks, join the Every Day Tarot Patreon family.

• Newsletter: Get my FREE 2025 5-Card Tarot Spread PDF + weekly musings, event invites, and magic straight to your inbox.

• Let’s Talk Tarot Meetup: If you’re Local to the Greater Puget Sound area check out the Let’s Talk Tarot Meetup group for the latest event postings. 

• If you’re NOT local to my area, you can join me for a VIRTUAL tarot card creation event on Friday June 20th at 5pm Pacific Daylight Time. I’ll give you a list of recommended supplies, we’ll meet online, and I’ll walk you through the process of creating your own cards. Get the date on your calendar now and be on the lookout for the signup page coming soon!

• Support the Podcast: If you love the show, the best way to support it is by listening daily, leaving a review, and subscribing or following in your favorite podcast app.

• Book a Consultation: I’m a sex & relationships therapist working virtually across Washington. I specialize in helping queer, kinky, polyamorous, and witchy folks navigate anxiety, chronic illness, communication, and identity work. Let’s see if we’re a fit: camilleasaunders.com
  

King of Cups

Welcome to season 9 of this podcast, where I am talking all about the Suit of Cups. I’ll be going through each card in the suit, one per episode.

What we explore in this episode:

• How the King of Cups teaches us emotional regulation, compassionate leadership, and quiet strength

• Symbolism across decks: calm waters, golden chalices, and poised composure

• What it means to lead with empathy while honoring your own boundaries

• The nuanced power of restraint, strategy, and grounded generosity

Pictures from the decks I talked about today referenced from left to right:

• Anima Mundi Tarot Deck by Megan Wyreweden 

• Therapists Who Tarot Deck, Prompts by Dreya Blume and Images by Rebecca Bloom

• The Sasuraibito Tarot deck by Stasia Burrington

In this episode, we close out Season 9 with the King of Cups—our final card in the Suit of Cups. The King represents emotional wisdom earned through experience. He doesn’t run from his feelings, but he doesn’t let them control him either. Instead, he models what it looks like to respond with intention and grace, even in challenging emotional waters. 

This is a card of deep presence, thoughtful diplomacy, and service without self-abandonment. The King of Cups reminds us that emotional leadership means holding space for others without losing sight of ourselves. It asks: 'Are you offering support to others from a place of self-respect and clarity, or are you overextending yourself to keep the peace?'

If you haven't listened to my other seasons yet, go check them out!

• Season 1 - Tarot basics

• Seasons 2 & 3 - Major Arcana and 4 suits

• Season 4 - Tarot in Pop Culture

• Season 5 - Tarot Spreads

• Season 6 - Suit of Wands

• Season 7 - Suit of Pentacles

• Season 8 - Suit of Swords

Today's Tarot Pull:

From The Citadel: A Fantasy Oracle by Fen Inkwright, I pulled The Orator (upright). This card speaks to communication and confidence. The Orator reminds us that your words carry weight, but so does your intention. Speaking from a place of grounded emotional awareness helps others hear you more clearly. If you’ve been holding back out of fear or discomfort, now is a good time to write down what you want to say and trust your voice.

Reflective prompts on this card:

• What does emotional strength mean to me?

• Where in my life am I being called to lead with both heart and mind?

• How can I speak up while still staying anchored in compassion?

Ways to Connect & Support

• FREE EVENT- Join me for a VIRTUAL tarot card creation event on Friday June 20th at 5pm Pacific Daylight Time. I’ll give you a list of recommended supplies, we’ll meet online, and I’ll walk you through the process of creating your own cards. Get the date on your calendar now and be on the lookout for the signup page coming soon!

• Newsletter: Get my FREE 2025 5-Card Tarot Spread PDF + weekly musings, event invites, and magic straight to your inbox.

• Let’s Talk Tarot Meetup: If you’re Local to the Greater Puget Sound area check out the Let’s Talk Tarot Meetup group for the latest event postings. 

• Support the Podcast: If you love the show, the best way to support it is by listening daily, leaving a review, and subscribing or following in your favorite podcast app.

• Book a Consultation: I’m a sex & relationships therapist working virtually across Washington. I specialize in helping queer, kinky, polyamorous, and witchy folks navigate anxiety, chronic illness, communication, and identity work. Let’s see if we’re a fit: camilleasaunders.com
  

Ten of Swords

Welcome to season 8 of this podcast, where I am talking all about the Suit of Swords. I’ll be going through each card in the suit, one per episode.

What we explore in this episode:

• The Ten of Swords as a card of painful endings, transformation, and burnout

• Symbolism across decks: devastation, martyrdom, dark clouds, overgiving, surrender

• How fear, self-sacrifice, and unmet expectations can shape suffering

• The wisdom, healing, and integration at the end of a hard chapter

Pictures from the decks I talked about today referenced from left to right:

• Anima Mundi Tarot Deck by Megan Wyreweden 

• The Desert Illuminations Tarot by Lindsay D. WilliamsThe Desert Illuminations Tarot by Lindsay D. Williams

• The Goddess of Love Tarot Deck: A Book and Deck for Embodying The Erotic Divine Feminine by Gabriela Herstik and illustrated by Julia Popescu

In this episode, we reflect on the weight and wisdom of the Ten of Swords. This card is often seen as one of the darkest in the deck. It depicts collapse, pain, and betrayal, but it’s also about what happens after—the depth beneath the devastation. It shows us the consequences of giving too much, staying too long, or carrying wounds that aren’t fully ours. 

The Ten of Swords is where something ends, not because you failed, but because it couldn’t go on. In that ending, there is a chance to reclaim yourself. To stop the cycle. This card asks: Where are you still overextending to prove you’re enough? What identity have you outgrown? And are you ready to stop surviving and start healing?

If you haven't listened to my other seasons yet, go check them out!

• Season 1 - Tarot basics

• Seasons 2 & 3 - Major Arcana and 4 suits

• Season 4 - Tarot in Pop Culture

• Season 5 - Tarot Spreads

• Season 6 - Suit of Wands

• Season 7 - Suit of Pentacles

Today's Tarot Pull:

From The Citadel: A Fantasy Oracle by Fen Inkwright, I pulled The Guide (reversed). This card carries the energy of Inheritance and Collection. It reminds us that even through painful endings, we gather wisdom. We inherit stories—some helpful, some not. It acknowledges how exhausting it’s been to keep going, especially when others haven’t supported you, but also celebrates your resilience. You've come through the fire, trust that you now have the capacity to face what's next.

Reflective prompts on this card:

• What wisdom have I collected through this ending or transformation?

• How can I honor what I’ve learned without letting it define me?

• Where can I pause and make space before moving on to the next thing?

Ways to Connect & Support

• Patreon: For monthly hangouts, tarot Q&As, individual readings, and behind-the-scenes peeks, join the Every Day Tarot Patreon family.

• Newsletter: Get my FREE 2025 5-Card Tarot Spread PDF + weekly musings, event invites, and magic straight to your inbox.

• Let’s Talk Tarot Meetup: If you’re Local to the Greater Puget Sound area check out the Let’s Talk Tarot Meetup group for the latest event postings. 

• If you’re NOT local to my area, you can join me for a VIRTUAL tarot card creation event on Friday June 20th at 5pm Pacific Daylight Time. I’ll give you a list of recommended supplies, we’ll meet online, and I’ll walk you through the process of creating your own cards. Get the date on your calendar now and be on the lookout for the signup page coming soon!

• Support the Podcast: If you love the show, the best way to support it is by listening daily, leaving a review, and subscribing or following in your favorite podcast app.

• Book a Consultation: I’m a sex & relationships therapist working virtually across Washington. I specialize in helping queer, kinky, polyamorous, and witchy folks navigate anxiety, chronic illness, communication, and identity work. Let’s see if we’re a fit: camilleasaunders.com
  

Nine of Swords

Welcome to season 8 of this podcast, where I am talking all about the Suit of Swords. I’ll be going through each card in the suit, one per episode.

What we explore in this episode:

• The Nine of Swords as a card of mental anguish, guilt, and obsessive thought

• Symbolism across decks: vultures, bed-bound figures, circled despair, and pain

• Why this card often asks us to examine our inner saboteur and the fears we internalize

• The connection between anxiety, shame, and past trauma

• How we can speak to the part of ourselves that tries to protect us through fear

Pictures from the decks I talked about today referenced from left to right:

• Anima Mundi Tarot Deck by Megan Wyreweden 

• Therapists Who Tarot Deck, Prompts by Dreya Blume and Images by Rebecca Bloom

• The Sasuraibito Tarot deck by Stasia Burrington

In this episode, we dive deep into the heavy emotional terrain of the Nine of Swords. Often associated with anxiety, panic attacks, and restless nights, this card doesn’t just speak to external threats; it reveals what happens when our own mind becomes the battlefield. From vultures circling in the dark to telescopic views of despair, the Nine of Swords asks: Whose voice are you listening to? Is it your own or an echo of past pain?

This card is not here to shame you. It’s here to remind you that your thoughts aren’t always facts, and that the part of you trying to protect you from pain may be pulling you deeper into it. Through self-compassion and awareness, we can gently take the wheel back from our inner saboteur and choose a different path forward.

If you haven't listened to my other seasons yet, go check them out!

• Season 1 - Tarot basics

• Seasons 2 & 3 - Major Arcana and 4 suits

• Season 4 - Tarot in Pop Culture

• Season 5 - Tarot Spreads

• Season 6 - Suit of Wands

• Season 7 - Suit of Pentacles

Today's Tarot Pull:

From The Citadel: A Fantasy Oracle by Fen Inkwright, I pulled The Thief (upright). This card speaks to risk, desire, and making your own way—even when it seems selfish. The Thief once acted out of necessity, but now craves the thrill of breaking rules and grabbing what they want. The message? You don’t need permission. Take the opportunity. Trust your instinct. The life you want won’t be handed to you, you have to choose it and forge your own destiny.

Reflective prompts on this card:

• What would it mean to claim what I need, even if others don’t approve?

• Where have I let fear of judgment hold me back from taking action?

• What would change if I let myself want more, and go after it?

Ways to Connect & Support

• Patreon: For monthly hangouts, tarot Q&As, individual readings, and behind-the-scenes peeks, join the Every Day Tarot Patreon family.

• Newsletter: Get my FREE 2025 5-Card Tarot Spread PDF + weekly musings, event invites, and magic straight to your inbox.

• Let’s Talk Tarot Meetup: If you’re Local to the Greater Puget Sound area check out the Let’s Talk Tarot Meetup group for the latest event postings. 

• If you’re NOT local to my area, you can join me for a VIRTUAL tarot card creation event on Friday June 20th at 5pm Pacific Daylight Time. I’ll give you a list of recommended supplies, we’ll meet online, and I’ll walk you through the process of creating your own cards. Get the date on your calendar now and be on the lookout for the signup page coming soon!

• Support the Podcast: If you love the show, the best way to support it is by listening daily, leaving a review, and subscribing or following in your favorite podcast app.

• Book a Consultation: I’m a sex & relationships therapist working virtually across Washington. I specialize in helping queer, kinky, polyamorous, and witchy folks navigate anxiety, chronic illness, communication, and identity work. Let’s see if we’re a fit: camilleasaunders.com
  

Eight of Swords

Welcome to season 8 of this podcast, where I am talking all about the Suit of Swords. I’ll be going through each card in the suit, one per episode.

What we explore in this episode:

• The Eight of Swords as a card of fear, paralysis, and self-imposed restriction

• Symbolism across decks: ropes, mirrored blades, blindfolds, darkness, and isolation

• Why this card often asks us to examine the stories we’ve internalized about our worth

• How overthinking, shame, and outdated beliefs create cages we can’t see

• The quiet, radical power of reclaiming agency and moving toward freedom

Pictures from the decks I talked about today referenced from left to right:

• Anima Mundi Tarot Deck by Megan Wyreweden

• The Goddess of Love Tarot Deck: A Book and Deck for Embodying The Erotic Divine Feminine by Gabriela Herstik and illustrated by Julia Popescu 

• The Sasuraibito Tarot deck by Stasia Burrington

In this episode, I dive deep into the Eight of Swords as a card of self-imposed limitations. Whether the ropes are made of fear, perfectionism, shame, or outdated beliefs, the message is clear: we have the power to untie ourselves. 

This is a card about mental prisons—patterns that feel like protection but often come at the cost of movement, joy, or connection. Sometimes, the hardest part of liberation is admitting we're already holding the key.

If you haven't listened to my other seasons yet, go check them out!

• Season 1 - Tarot basics

• Seasons 2 & 3 - Major Arcana and 4 suits

• Season 4 - Tarot in Pop Culture

• Season 5 - Tarot Spreads

• Season 6 - Suit of Wands

• Season 7 - Suit of Pentacles

Today's Tarot Pull:

From The Citadel: A Fantasy Oracle by Fen Inkwright, I pulled The Witch (upright). This card represents experimentation and rebellion. It asks us to break free of rules and traditions that were never made with us in mind. It calls us to reimagine how we move through the world, not from fear or convention, but from possibility and creative alignment.

The Witch encourages us to think for ourselves, shake up what feels rigid, and give ourselves permission to be wild, curious, and true.

Reflective prompts on this card:

• Where am I ready to break free from outdated beliefs or systems?

• What would rebellion look like in the context of my healing?

• What experiment can I try this week to honor my truest self?

Ways to Connect & Support

• Patreon: For monthly hangouts, tarot Q&As, individual readings, and behind-the-scenes peeks, join the Every Day Tarot Patreon family.

• Newsletter: Get my FREE 2025 5-Card Tarot Spread PDF + weekly musings, event invites, and magic straight to your inbox.

• Let’s Talk Tarot Meetup: If you’re Local to the Greater Puget Sound area check out the Let’s Talk Tarot Meetup group for the latest event postings. 

• If you’re NOT local to my area, you can join me for a VIRTUAL tarot card creation event on Friday June 20th at 5pm Pacific Daylight Time. I’ll give you a list of recommended supplies, we’ll meet online, and I’ll walk you through the process of creating your own cards. Get the date on your calendar now and be on the lookout for the signup page coming soon!

• Support the Podcast: If you love the show, the best way to support it is by listening daily, leaving a review, and subscribing or following in your favorite podcast app.

• Book a Consultation: I’m a sex & relationships therapist working virtually across Washington. I specialize in helping queer, kinky, polyamorous, and witchy folks navigate anxiety, chronic illness, communication, and identity work. Let’s see if we’re a fit: camilleasaunders.com

Seven of Swords

Welcome to season 8 of this podcast, where I am talking all about the Suit of Swords. I’ll be going through each card in the suit, one per episode.

What we explore in this episode:

• The Seven of Swords as a card of deception, manipulation, and cunning

• Symbolism across decks: cataclysm, masked figures, spies, fighting, and self-sabotage

• Why this card often asks us to reflect on our own patterns of avoidance or denial

• The tension between clever strategy and sneaky behavior

• How intuition and inner honesty help us avoid repeating painful patterns

Pictures from the decks I talked about today referenced from left to right:

• Ophidia Rosa Tarot deck by Leila & Olive

• The Desert Illuminations Tarot by Lindsay D. Williams

• Anima Mundi Tarot Deck by Megan Wyreweden

In this episode, we dive deep into the shadowy landscape of the Seven of Swords. This card doesn’t always point to betrayal by others—it can also reveal where we’re deceiving ourselves, avoiding uncomfortable truths, or slipping back into habits that keep us small. From masked figures and snake imagery to clever escapes and harsh realizations, this card asks: Are you ready to tell yourself the truth? Are you willing to let go of outdated strategies that no longer serve you?

This is a card that whispers, “Work smarter, not harder.” But it also says: “Stop gaslighting yourself.” It reminds us that cleverness without self-awareness can turn into sabotage. But with compassion and clarity, we can step out from behind the mask and choose authenticity.

If you haven't listened to my other seasons yet, go check them out!

• Season 1 - Tarot basics

• Seasons 2 & 3 - Major Arcana and 4 suits

• Season 4 - Tarot in Pop Culture

• Season 5 - Tarot Spreads

• Season 6 - Suit of Wands

• Season 7 - Suit of Pentacles

Today's Tarot Pull:

From The Citadel: A Fantasy Oracle by Fen Inkwright, I pulled The Miser (reversed). In the upright position, The Miser warns of control, rigidity, and clinging too tightly to what no longer serves. Reversed, it asks: ‘Where can I loosen my grip? What structures have I inherited or created that no longer support growth, but instead suffocate it?’

This card invites a reckoning with scarcity mindsets, with patterns of domination or fear-based control, and with the parts of us that resist change even when it’s necessary.

Reflective prompts on this card:

• What truth am I avoiding because I’m afraid of what will happen if I name it?

• Where am I clinging to control instead of allowing flexibility and trust?

• What pattern, relationship, or belief feels safe but is actually keeping me stuck?

Ways to Connect & Support

• Patreon: For monthly hangouts, tarot Q&As, individual readings, and behind-the-scenes peeks, join the Every Day Tarot Patreon family.

• Newsletter: Get my FREE 2025 5-Card Tarot Spread PDF + weekly musings, event invites, and magic straight to your inbox.

• Let’s Talk Tarot Meetup: If you’re Local to the Greater Puget Sound area check out the Let’s Talk Tarot Meetup group for the latest event postings. 

• If you’re NOT local to my area, you can join me for a VIRTUAL tarot card creation event on Friday June 20th at 5pm Pacific Daylight Time. I’ll give you a list of recommended supplies, we’ll meet online, and I’ll walk you through the process of creating your own cards. Get the date on your calendar now and be on the lookout for the signup page coming soon!

• Support the Podcast: If you love the show, the best way to support it is by listening daily, leaving a review, and subscribing or following in your favorite podcast app.

• Book a Consultation: I’m a sex & relationships therapist working virtually across Washington. I specialize in helping queer, kinky, polyamorous, and witchy folks navigate anxiety, chronic illness, communication, and identity work. Let’s see if we’re a fit: camilleasaunders.com
  

Six of Swords

Welcome to season 8 of this podcast, where I am talking all about the Suit of Swords. I’ll be going through each card in the suit, one per episode.

What we explore in this episode:

• The Six of Swords as a card of movement, transition, and quiet emotional processing

• Symbolism across decks: movement, moving on, transition, journeys, water

• Why this card can feel like being “in between” change and the pull of new possibilities

• The importance of surrendering to life’s momentum and not carrying old emotional baggage

Pictures from the decks I talked about today referenced from left to right:

• The Sasuraibito Tarot deck by Stasia Burrington

• The Desert Illuminations Tarot by Lindsay D. Williams

• Therapists Who Tarot Deck, Prompts by Dreya Blume and Images by Rebecca Bloom

In this episode, we explore how the Six of Swords invites us to cross emotional thresholds, even if we’re not quite sure what’s on the other side. It represents the discomfort and necessary movement of growth, the part of the journey where we’re no longer stuck but not yet fully arrived. 

It asks: Can you trust the momentum? Can you let go of what weighs you down? Are you ready to follow the pull of something new, even if it’s unfamiliar?

This card reminds us that the shift is already happening. We’re on the road, boat, or metaphorical journey, and what’s ahead holds potential for deeper alignment, healing, and clarity.

If you haven't listened to my other seasons yet, go check them out!

• Season 1 - Tarot basics

• Seasons 2 & 3 - Major Arcana and 4 suits

• Season 4 - Tarot in Pop Culture

• Season 5 - Tarot Spreads

• Season 6 - Suit of Wands

• Season 7 - Suit of Pentacles

Today's Tarot Pull:

From The Citadel: A Fantasy Oracle by Fen Inkwright, I pulled The Guide (upright). The Guide shows up when you’re navigating terrain left to you by others—mistakes, legacies, patterns you didn’t start but still carry. The message? It’s up to you now. Accept the situation, do what you can to correct course, and know that the other side holds clarity and strength.

Reflective prompts on this card:

• What are you carrying that isn’t truly yours?

• What needs to be corrected—not for others, but for your own peace?

• How can you approach this current “in-between” with care, perspective, and intentionality?

Ways to Connect & Support

• Patreon: For monthly hangouts, tarot Q&As, individual readings, and behind-the-scenes peeks, join the Every Day Tarot Patreon family.

• Newsletter: Get my FREE 2025 5-Card Tarot Spread PDF + weekly musings, event invites, and magic straight to your inbox.

• Let’s Talk Tarot Meetup: If you’re Local to the Greater Puget Sound area check out the Let’s Talk Tarot Meetup group for the latest event postings. 

• If you’re NOT local to my area, you can join me for a VIRTUAL tarot card creation event on Friday June 20th at 5pm Pacific Daylight Time. I’ll give you a list of recommended supplies, we’ll meet online, and I’ll walk you through the process of creating your own cards. Get the date on your calendar now and be on the lookout for the signup page coming soon!

• Support the Podcast: If you love the show, the best way to support it is by listening daily, leaving a review, and subscribing or following in your favorite podcast app.

• Book a Consultation: I’m a sex & relationships therapist working virtually across Washington. I specialize in helping queer, kinky, polyamorous, and witchy folks navigate anxiety, chronic illness, communication, and identity work. Let’s see if we’re a fit: camilleasaunders.com

Five of Swords

Welcome to season 8 of this podcast, where I am talking all about the Suit of Swords. I’ll be going through each card in the suit, one per episode.

What we explore in this episode:

• How the Five of Swords reveals lessons around conflict, boundaries, and burnout

• Symbolism across decks: heartbreak, crossed swords, and wounded hearts across multiple decks

• What this card teaches about fighting for your values without losing your empathy

• The shadow side of overexertion, martyrdom, or success at the expense of others

Pictures from the decks I talked about today referenced from left to right:

• The Goddess of Love Tarot Deck: A Book and Deck for Embodying The Erotic Divine Feminine by Gabriela Herstik and illustrated by Julia Popescu

• Therapists Who Tarot Deck, Prompts by Dreya Blume and Images by Rebecca Bloom

• The Sasuraibito Tarot deck by Stasia Burrington

In this episode, we look at the Five of Swords as a card of friction, fragmentation, personal sovereignty, and the consequences of boundary-setting or overreaching. 

Conflict reveals more about what needs tending within us than who we are up against. Whether you’re in a time of burnout or needing to assert your needs, this card asks you to slow down, reflect, recalibrate, and choose your battles wisely. Your energy is finite; sometimes stepping back is more powerful than charging ahead.

The Five of Swords asks: Are you honoring your limits, or letting the fear of disappointing others cut into your well-being?

If you haven't listened to my other seasons yet, go check them out!

• Season 1 - Tarot basics

• Seasons 2 & 3 - Major Arcana and 4 suits

• Season 4 - Tarot in Pop Culture

• Season 5 - Tarot Spreads

• Season 6 - Suit of Wands

• Season 7 - Suit of Pentacles

Today's Tarot Pull:

From The Citadel: A Fantasy Oracle by Fen Inkwright, I pulled The Astronomer. This card invites us to zoom out and reflect on the big picture. It speaks to inner vision, cosmic timing, and intuitive knowing, reminding us that some answers don’t come from history or logic but from trust in our own internal compass. You’re in a complex situation, but staying curious and observing the bigger patterns at play can bring clarity.

Reflective prompts on this card:

• Where in your life are you getting caught in the details instead of seeing the bigger picture?

• Are you trying to win an argument when you’re really just feeling unseen?

• What would shift if you let go of being right and chose inner peace instead?

Ways to Connect & Support

• Patreon: For monthly hangouts, tarot Q&As, individual readings, and behind-the-scenes peeks, join the Every Day Tarot Patreon family.

• Newsletter: Get my FREE 2025 5-Card Tarot Spread PDF + weekly musings, event invites, and magic straight to your inbox.

• Let’s Talk Tarot Meetup: If you’re Local to the Greater Puget Sound area check out the Let’s Talk Tarot Meetup group for the latest event postings. 

• If you’re NOT local to my area, you can join me for a VIRTUAL tarot card creation event on Friday June 20th at 5pm Pacific Daylight Time. I’ll give you a list of recommended supplies, we’ll meet online, and I’ll walk you through the process of creating your own cards. Get the date on your calendar now and be on the lookout for the signup page coming soon!

• Support the Podcast: If you love the show, the best way to support it is by listening daily, leaving a review, and subscribing or following in your favorite podcast app.

• Book a Consultation: I’m a sex & relationships therapist working virtually across Washington. I specialize in helping queer, kinky, polyamorous, and witchy folks navigate anxiety, chronic illness, communication, and identity work. Let’s see if we’re a fit: camilleasaunders.com
  

Four of Swords

Welcome to season 8 of this podcast, where I am talking all about the Suit of Swords. I’ll be going through each card in the suit, one per episode.

What we explore in this episode:

• What the Four of Swords teaches us about rest, reflection, and recalibration

• Symbolism across decks: coffins, temples, meditation, calm retreat, transformation

• The difference between true rest and emotional avoidance

• How this card relates to atonement, clarity after overwhelm, and the importance of spiritual integration

Pictures from the decks I talked about today referenced from left to right:

• The Goddess of Love Tarot Deck: A Book and Deck for Embodying The Erotic Divine Feminine by Gabriela Herstik and illustrated by Julia Popescu

• The Desert Illuminations Tarot by Lindsay D. Williams

• The Sasuraibito Tarot deck by Stasia Burrington

In this episode, we look at the Four of Swords as a call to a sacred pause. It’s the chrysalis moment between action and transformation. Whether you're healing from burnout, heartbreak, or just navigating deep life transitions, this card invites you to lay down your sword—physically, mentally, and emotionally—and rest. We talk about what it means to stop pushing and allow space for reflection, integration, and quiet clarity.

The Four of Swords reminds us that it’s okay to step back, and sometimes essential. Rest is not laziness. It's how we gather strength and discernment before stepping into what's next.

If you haven't listened to my other seasons yet, go check them out!

• Season 1 - Tarot basics

• Seasons 2 & 3 - Major Arcana and 4 suits

• Season 4 - Tarot in Pop Culture

• Season 5 - Tarot Spreads

• Season 6 - Suit of Wands

• Season 7 - Suit of Pentacles

Today's Tarot Pull:

From The Citadel: A Fantasy Oracle by Fen Inkwright, I pulled The Alchemist.

This card brings a message of balance, invention, and destruction. The Alchemist understands that to create something new—whether a project, a relationship, or a transformed self—something else must be dismantled. Nothing is wasted. Instead, what’s been burned becomes the base from which we rebuild. 

Reflective prompts on this card:

• What needs to be released or dismantled so something new can be created?

• Are you giving yourself permission to rest and integrate before moving forward?

• Where are you being called to rebuild—slowly, intentionally, and from your own truth?

Ways to Connect & Support

• Patreon: For monthly hangouts, tarot Q&As, individual readings, and behind-the-scenes peeks, join the Every Day Tarot Patreon family.

• Newsletter: Get my FREE 2025 5-Card Tarot Spread PDF + weekly musings, event invites, and magic straight to your inbox.

• Let’s Talk Tarot Meetup: If you’re local to the Greater Puget Sound area I’d love to see you at one of my Let’s Talk Tarot Meetup group events where we all bring some of our favorite decks and play around with tarot and oracle decks together. Maybe you’ll even find a deck that you really like and can search for that particular one in the future.

Three of Swords

Welcome to season 8 of this podcast, where I am talking all about the Suit of Swords. I’ll be going through each card in the suit, one per episode.

What we explore in this episode:

• What the Three of Swords teaches about heartbreak, grief, and emotional release

• Symbolism across decks: stabbed hearts, sorrowful skies, birds pierced by blades, and archetypes of sorrow

• How this card represents disillusionment, painful realizations, and the collapse of expectations

• The invitation to learn from sorrow, tend to our wounds, and reclaim strength and boundaries through healing

Pictures from the decks I talked about today referenced from left to right:

• Anima Mundi Tarot Deck by Megan Wyreweden 

• Therapists Who Tarot Deck, Prompts by Dreya Blume and Images by Rebecca Bloom

• The Goddess of Love Tarot Deck: A Book and Deck for Embodying The Erotic Divine Feminine by Gabriela Herstik and illustrated by Julia Popescu

In this episode, we explore the Three of Swords as a card of grief, but also of clarity. While it’s often known as the heartbreak card, there is power in naming our grief, choosing to feel it fully, and deciding how we want to move forward, especially when our expectations have been shattered. 

Whether it’s the quiet ache of unmet needs, the sharp sting of betrayal, or the slow burn of disillusionment, the Three of Swords challenges us to reclaim our energy from those who cannot or will not meet us. It reminds us that releasing pain is not about rushing to “get over it,” but about honoring what we feel and tending to our emotional landscape with honesty and care.

This card asks us to find the courage to sit with discomfort and to gently ask, “What is this pain trying to teach me?”

Check out my other seasons!

• Season 1 - Tarot basics

• Seasons 2 & 3 - Major Arcana and 4 suits

• Season 4 - Tarot in Pop Culture

• Season 5 - Tarot Spreads

• Season 6 - Suit of Wands

• Season 7 - Suit of Pentacles

Today's Tarot Pull:

From The Citadel: A Fantasy Oracle by Fen Inkwright, I pulled The Patron (upright). This card signals that a period of mentorship or supportive alliance is beginning. 

You might be stepping into the role of mentor or guide for someone else, or perhaps someone is about to enter your life to help nurture your potential. The Patron reminds us that we don’t have to move through hard times alone. Healing and creative growth often thrive when we are lovingly witnessed and supported.

Reflective prompts on this card:

• Who in your life has supported your growth through challenging emotional times?

• Where might you be called to step into the role of patron or mentor for someone else?

• How does it feel to receive care when your heart is tender or guarded?

Ways to Connect & Support

• Patreon: For monthly hangouts, tarot Q&As, and more, join the Every Day Tarot Patreon family.

• Newsletter: Get my FREE 2025 5-Card Tarot Spread PDF + weekly musings, event invites, and magic straight to your inbox.

• Let’s Talk Tarot Meetup: If you’re local to the Greater Puget Sound area, I’d love to see you at one of my Let’s Talk Tarot Meetup group events.

• If you’re NOT local to my area, you can join me for a VIRTUAL tarot card creation event on Friday, June 20th at 5 pm Pacific Daylight Time. I’ll give you a list of recommended supplies, we’ll meet online, and I’ll walk you through the process of creating your own cards. Get the date on your calendar now and be on the lookout for the sign-up page coming soon!

Two of Swords

Welcome to season 8 of this podcast, where I am talking all about the Suit of Swords. I’ll be going through each card in the suit, one per episode.

What we explore in this episode:

• What the Two of Swords teaches about indecision, inner balance, and intuitive clarity

• Symbolism across decks: blindfolds, crescent moon, pillars, swords crossed over the heart

• How this card speaks to the discomfort of being “in-between” life stages, choices, or truths

• The tension between logic and emotion, and what it means to choose alignment over avoidance

• The role of inner peace and presence when no obvious path is clear

Pictures from the decks I talked about today referenced from left to right:

• Therapists Who Tarot Deck, Prompts by Dreya Blume and Images by Rebecca Bloom

• The Desert Illuminations Tarot by Lindsay D. Williams

• The Goddess of Love Tarot Deck: A Book and Deck for Embodying The Erotic Divine Feminine by Gabriela Herstik and illustrated by Julia Popescu

In this episode, we explore the Two of Swords as a card that sits at the edge of clarity. It invites us to look at where we’re holding back from choice, not because we don’t know, but because we’re afraid of what choosing might require of us. The blindfold reminds us to trust our intuition when the facts are unclear, and the crossed swords show how we sometimes guard our hearts to delay the inevitable.

We also explore how indecision can be a comfort zone, and how giving yourself permission to “not know yet” can be a sacred act of self-care, but staying there forever? That’s when stagnation can start to creep in.

If you haven't listened to my other seasons yet, go check them out!

• Season 1 - Tarot basics

• Seasons 2 & 3 - Major Arcana and 4 suits

• Season 4 - Tarot in Pop Culture

• Season 5 - Tarot Spreads

• Season 6 - Suit of Wands

• Season 7 - Suit of Pentacles

Today's Tarot Pull:

From The Citadel: A Fantasy Oracle by Fen Inkwright,  I pulled The Scholar in reverse. This card speaks to the futility of overthinking and over-researching when the answer just isn’t there right now. You may be trying to “logic” your way through a situation that requires pause, reflection, or emotional presence instead. Sometimes, it’s not about trying harder, it’s about shifting your energy elsewhere.Reflective prompts on this card:

• Where are you stuck in indecision because you’re afraid of what the truth might mean?

• How is overanalyzing distracting you from tuning in to what your body or heart already knows?

• What would it look like to take a pause, not out of avoidance, but to honor your inner knowing?

Ways to Connect & Support

• Patreon: For monthly hangouts, tarot Q&As, individual readings, and behind-the-scenes peeks, join the Every Day Tarot Patreon family.

• Newsletter: Get my FREE 2025 5-Card Tarot Spread PDF + weekly musings, event invites, and magic straight to your inbox.

• Let’s Talk Tarot Meetup: Local to the Greater Puget Sound area? Join me in person on Monday, May 12th from 4:45-7pm at the Sumner Library for a Potluck and to create your own Tarot Cards. No experience necessary. I’ll bring all the supplies and we’ll talk tarot and craft together. Sign up here!

• Support the Podcast: If you love the show, the best way to support it is by listening daily, leaving a review, and subscribing or following in your favorite podcast app.

• Book a Consultation: I’m a sex & relationships therapist working virtually across Washington. I specialize in helping queer, kinky, polyamorous, and witchy folks navigate anxiety, chronic illness, communication, and identity work. Let’s see if we’re a fit: camilleasaunders.com
  

Ace of Swords

Welcome to season 8 of this podcast, where I am talking all about the Suit of Swords. I’ll be going through each card in the suit, one per episode.

What we explore in this episode:

• What the Ace of Swords teaches about clarity, breakthrough, and mental precision

• Symbolism across decks: birds, focus, personal power, self-esteem

• How this card invites focus, truth-telling, and cutting through confusion or mental fog

• The double-edged nature of intellect, discernment, and black-and-white thinking

• Why reclaiming personal power often means stepping into the present with courage and aligned action

Pictures from the decks I talked about today referenced from left to right:

• Anima Mundi Tarot Deck by Megan Wyreweden 

• The Goddess of Love Tarot Deck: A Book and Deck for Embodying The Erotic Divine Feminine by Gabriela Herstik and illustrated by Julia Popescu

• The Desert Illuminations Tarot by Lindsay D. Williams

In this episode, we explore the Ace of Swords as a card of sharp insight, new beginnings, and reclaiming personal power. It reminds us that the mind is a tool, one that can liberate us with clarity or trap us in rigidity if misused. 

The Ace of Swords cuts through confusion, offering a spark of truth, discernment, and the courage to act. It asks: Where are you ready to wield your personal power with wisdom? Where can you clear away what no longer serves to make space for aligned action?

If you haven't listened to my other seasons yet, go check them out!

• Season 1 - Tarot basics

• Seasons 2 & 3 - Major Arcana and 4 suits

• Season 4 - Tarot in Pop Culture

• Season 5 - Tarot Spreads

• Season 6 - Suit of Wands

• Season 7 - Suit of Pentacles

Today's Tarot Pull:

From The Citadel: A Fantasy Oracle by Fen Inkwright,  I pulled The Hunter. This card brings a message of focus, patience, and determination. Like the hunter following a clear track, it encourages you to stay steady on your path and resist distractions. The goal is within sight—now is the time to hold your focus, trust your skill, and complete the task at hand. Presence and precision are your allies here.Reflective prompts on this card:

• Where in your life do you need to cut through mental clutter and see the truth?

• What have you been avoiding that now calls for clear, decisive action?

• How can you harness your personal power without falling into rigidity or control?

Ways to Connect & Support

• Patreon: For monthly hangouts, tarot Q&As, individual readings, and behind-the-scenes peeks, join the Every Day Tarot Patreon family.

• Newsletter: Get my FREE 2025 5-Card Tarot Spread PDF + weekly musings, event invites, and magic straight to your inbox.

• Let’s Talk Tarot Meetup: Local to the Greater Puget Sound area? Join me in person on Monday, May 12th from 4:45-7pm at the Sumner Library for a Potluck and to create your own Tarot Cards. No experience necessary. I’ll bring all the supplies and we’ll talk tarot and craft together. Sign up here!

• Support the Podcast: If you love the show, the best way to support it is by listening daily, leaving a review, and subscribing or following in your favorite podcast app.

• Book a Consultation: I’m a sex & relationships therapist working virtually across Washington. I specialize in helping queer, kinky, polyamorous, and witchy folks navigate anxiety, chronic illness, communication, and identity work. Let’s see if we’re a fit: camilleasaunders.com
  

Queen of Cups

Welcome to season 9 of this podcast, where I am talking all about the Suit of Cups. I’ll be going through each card in the suit, one per episode.

What we explore in this episode:

• The Queen of Cups as a card of emotional depth, compassion, and intuitive wisdom

• Symbolism across decks: calm waters, container held with care, gentle, steady presence

• How this card teaches us to hold space for ourselves and others without drowning in emotional overwhelm

• The importance of honoring feelings as sacred, creative, and wise sources of guidance

Pictures from the decks I talked about today referenced from left to right:

• Anima Mundi Tarot Deck by Megan Wyreweden

• Ophidia Rosa Tarot deck by Leila & Olive

• Therapists Who Tarot Deck, Prompts by Dreya Blume and Images by Rebecca Bloom

In this episode, we meet one of the most nurturing, deeply attuned figures in the tarot, the Queen of Cups. This card reminds us that strength doesn’t always roar. Sometimes, it hums gently beneath the surface. She sits near the edge of the ocean, but is not pulled in against her will. 

The queen's throne is grounded, her cup is full, and she knows when to offer compassion and when to protect her peace. This card asks us to honor our emotional experiences without letting them rule us, and to recognize that deep feeling is not weakness.

If you haven't listened to my other seasons yet, go check them out!

• Season 1 - Tarot basics

• Seasons 2 & 3 - Major Arcana and 4 suits

• Season 4 - Tarot in Pop Culture

• Season 5 - Tarot Spreads

• Season 6 - Suit of Wands

• Season 7 - Suit of Pentacles

• Season 8 - Suit of Swords

Today's Tarot Pull:

From The Citadel: A Fantasy Oracle by Fen Inkwright, I pulled The Scholar (upright). This card represents investigation, study, and thoughtful problem-solving. The Scholar reminds us to approach things with care and curiosity. When emotions feel tangled or life feels unclear, it may be time to step back, reassess, and engage with what’s unfolding from a more reflective place. Wisdom comes not just from knowing, but from listening, researching, and approaching challenges with humility and care.

Reflective prompts on this card:

• What might emotional intelligence look like when paired with inquiry and structure?

• Where in your life are you being asked to lead with calm, and what must be said out-loud?

• Where might I be over-caretaking or losing myself in others’ needs?

Ways to Connect & Support

• Newsletter: Get my FREE 2025 5-Card Tarot Spread PDF + weekly musings, event invites, and magic straight to your inbox.

• Let’s Talk Tarot Meetup: If you’re Local to the Greater Puget Sound area check out the Let’s Talk Tarot Meetup group for the latest event postings. 

• Support the Podcast: If you love the show, the best way to support it is by listening daily, leaving a review, and subscribing or following in your favorite podcast app.

• Book a Consultation: I’m a sex & relationships therapist working virtually across Washington. I specialize in helping queer, kinky, polyamorous, and witchy folks navigate anxiety, chronic illness, communication, and identity work. Let’s see if we’re a fit: camilleasaunders.com

King of Pentacles

Welcome to season 7 of this podcast, where I am talking all about the Suit of Pentacles. I’ll be going through each card in the suit, one per episode.

What we explore in this episode:

• The King of Pentacles reflects on authority, control, and how we handle success

• Symbolism across different decks: stability, mastery, and wisdom in the material realm

• How discipline, patience, and grounded leadership shape this archetype

• The importance of focusing on your own domain without overextending into others’ lives

• Why true power lies in knowing when to hold steady and when to release control

Pictures from the decks I talked about today referenced from left to right:

• Anima Mundi Tarot Deck by Megan Wyreweden 

• Ophidia Rosa Tarot deck by Leila & Olive

• The Goddess of Love Tarot Deck: A Book and Deck for Embodying The Erotic Divine Feminine by Gabriela Herstik and illustrated by Julia Popescu

In this episode, we explore the King of Pentacles as the culmination of the suit’s journey. This card represents a mature mastery of resources, stability, and wisdom gained through lived experience. The King of Pentacles reminds us that true success comes not just from what we build or own, but from how we steward what we have. It invites us to cultivate discipline, patience, and practical leadership—and to consider how our personal foundation supports the well-being of others. 

The deeper invitation here is to check in with ourselves: Are we using our power wisely? Are we honoring both our own growth and the needs of those we serve?

If you haven't listened to my other seasons yet, go check them out!

• Season 1 - Tarot basics

• Seasons 2 & 3 - Major Arcana and 4 suits

• Season 4 - Tarot in Pop Culture

• Season 5 - Tarot Spreads

• Season 6 - Suit of Wands

Today's Tarot Pull:

From The Citadel: A Fantasy Oracle by Fen Inkwright,  I pulled The Founder. This card speaks to legacy, foundation, and community-building. It’s a reminder that real leadership isn’t about control but laying down the sword, picking up the hammer, and helping build something lasting. It invites reflection on where you can offer steady support and where you might need to trust others to carry part of the work.

Reflective prompts on this card:

•  What sort of person must you be to best support those around you? 

• How can you strengthen your own foundation instead of trying to control others?

• What legacy or values do you want to cultivate and pass on?

Ways to Connect & Support

• Patreon: For monthly hangouts, tarot Q&As, individual readings, and behind-the-scenes peeks, join the Every Day Tarot Patreon family.

• Newsletter: Get my FREE 2025 5-Card Tarot Spread PDF + weekly musings, event invites, and magic straight to your inbox.

• Let’s Talk Tarot Meetup: Local to the Greater Puget Sound area? Join me in person on Monday, May 12th from 4:45-7pm at the Sumner Library for a Potluck and to create your own Tarot Cards. No experience necessary. I’ll bring all the supplies and we’ll talk tarot and craft together. Sign up here!

• Support the Podcast: If you love the show, the best way to support it is by listening daily, leaving a review, and subscribing or following in your favorite podcast app.

• Book a Consultation: I’m a sex & relationships therapist working virtually across Washington. I specialize in helping queer, kinky, polyamorous, and witchy folks navigate anxiety, chronic illness, communication, and identity work. Let’s see if we’re a fit: camilleasaunders.com

Queen of Pentacles

Welcome to season 7 of this podcast, where I am talking all about the Suit of Pentacles. I’ll be going through each card in the suit, one per episode.

What we explore in this episode:

• The Queen of Pentacles as a symbol of groundedness, care, and nurturing leadership

• Symbolism across different decks: nature, rabbits, spirals, and fertility imagery

• How the Queen embodies abundance, responsibility, and stewardship

• The balance between care for others and tending to your own needs

• Exploring the flip side of generosity: overgiving, overfunctioning, and self-sacrifice

Decks Referenced:

• Anima Mundi Tarot Deck by Megan Wyreweden 

• Therapists Who Tarot Deck, Prompts by Dreya Blume and Images by Rebecca Bloom

• The Sasuraibito Tarot deck by Stasia Burrington

In this episode, we explore the Queen of Pentacles, a card that invites us to honor the balance between nurturing others and caring for ourselves. She reminds us that abundance is not just material wealth, but also the richness of connection, groundedness, and presence in the here and now. The Queen shows us that tending to what we value takes patience and daily devotion, and that we can hold space for growth without rushing the process.

She asks: Are you allowing yourself to receive the nourishment you give so freely to others? How are you cultivating a life that feels rooted, abundant, and sustainable?

If you haven't listened to my other seasons yet, go check them out!

• Season 1 - Tarot basics

• Seasons 2 & 3 - Major Arcana and 4 suits

• Season 4 - Tarot in Pop Culture

• Season 5 - Tarot Spreads

• Season 6 - Suit of Wands

Today's Tarot Pull:

From The Citadel: A Fantasy Oracle by Fen Inkwright, I pulled The Brawler, a card about confrontation, standing your ground, and navigating conflict. It asks us to pause and reflect before leaping into action, reminding us that not every challenge requires a fight. Sometimes, true strength is in choosing a different response—one rooted in empathy, understanding, and perspective.

The Brawler invites us to ask: What conflicts are worth engaging in? Where might we be clinging to stubbornness or defensiveness? How can we approach situations with clarity and compassion rather than reactivity?

Reflective prompts on this card:

• Where in your life are you called to stand firm in your values?

• How do you balance assertiveness with empathy?

• Are there conflicts or tensions that might benefit from a softer approach?

Ways to Connect & Support

• Patreon: For monthly hangouts, tarot Q&As, individual readings, and behind-the-scenes peeks, join the Every Day Tarot Patreon family.

• Newsletter: Get my FREE 2025 5-Card Tarot Spread PDF + weekly musings, event invites, and magic straight to your inbox.

• Let’s Talk Tarot Meetup: Local to the Greater Puget Sound area? Join me in person on Monday, May 12th from 4:45-7pm at the Sumner Library for a Potluck and to create your own Tarot Cards. No experience necessary. I’ll bring all the supplies and we’ll talk tarot and craft together. Sign up here!

• Support the Podcast: If you love the show, the best way to support it is by listening daily, leaving a review, and subscribing or following in your favorite podcast app.

• Book a Consultation: I’m a sex & relationships therapist working virtually across Washington. I specialize in helping queer, kinky, polyamorous, and witchy folks navigate anxiety, chronic illness, communication, and identity work. Let’s see if we’re a fit: camilleasaunders.com