Explore every episode of the podcast Into The Woods: A Journey With the Tarot
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| Ep 15. 3 Ways to Use Astrology With Tarot | 28 Jul 2026 | 00:18:26 | |
Astrology and tarot are truly two sides of the same coin. Both are elegant and rich tools for self exploration and divination. In this episode, I take you through 3 ways to start incorporating astrology into your tarot readings! We will dive into recognizing astrology references and symbolism in the cards as well as the astrological associations for the major arcana, the pip cards and more. The astrologer I mentioned is Cristina Ferella The 2 decks I mentioned that work with astrological associations: Where to find Mari | |||
| Ep 14. Gender and the Tarot Kings and Queens | 21 Jul 2026 | 00:19:33 | |
I consider the kings and queens in tarot to both be "masters" of their suit. So if they are both the master, how are they different? In this episode, we expand our view of the kings and queens beyond the stereotypical feminine and masculine archetypes. We look at modern examples of kings and queens and how the feeling behind both terms can take on different energies. www.mariofthewoods.com | |||
| Ep 6. Finding Meaning in the Tarot Numbers | 19 May 2026 | 00:27:25 | |
In this episode, we explore how to find meaning in the numbers of the minor arcana. Each number has its own energy, associations, and is itself a symbol that can enhance our understanding of the cards numbered ace through ten. We look at a few different interpretations of tarot numbers, focusing on my personal favorite which comes from Marianna Louis and her new book "Tarot and the Psychology of the Soul." www.mariofthewoods.com | |||
| Ep 5. Positive "What If" Questions | 12 May 2026 | 00:17:37 | |
In this episode, I discuss an amazing tool for shifting your energy and an alternative to affirmations: positive "what if" questions. We bring in the tarot to help inspire these questions and go over a simple 2 card spread for times when we feel stuck. www.mariofthewoods.com | |||
| Ep 4. The Heart of Justice | 28 Apr 2026 | 00:23:28 | |
In this episode, I discuss how Justice is closely tied to feelings and emotions despite how emotionless the card may look. I give some recent examples of when Justice came up in readings, talk about it's place in the path of the major arcana, and compare Justice to other tarot cards involving balance. We end with a creative spread to help deal with conflict and issues of fairness. www.mariofthewoods.com | |||
| Ep 3. Does the Tarot really answer your questions? | 21 Apr 2026 | 00:22:17 | |
In this episode, I talk about the importance of not giving your power away to the cards. But if the cards don't tell us what to do, what exactly do they do for us? Listen for my take on the magic of the tarot and how it works. I take us through an example reading with the 10 of swords to demonstrate what it looks like when we give our power away to the cards versus when we use the cards to empower US. Then I share some stories of when the tarot was extra magical and spooky and offer an exercise for using tarot cards to inspire questions to ask ourselves as reflection questions or journal prompts. www.mariofthewoods.com | |||
| Ep 2. The Sun | 14 Apr 2026 | 00:21:18 | |
The Sun card is often associated with words like happiness, success, and optimism, which always felt a bit shallow and I've struggled to connect deeply to this card. In this episode, I take you through how I developed a deeper connection to this card through word association, some of the more powerful meanings and implications of this card, and a recent day I had that felt like a Sun card type of day. We end with a joyful Sun Card spread that I created just for this episode! www.mariofthewoods.com | |||
| Ep 1. A Fool In The Woods | 04 Apr 2026 | 00:23:13 | |
This episode explores the Fool, the first card in the tarot journey, in depth. The Fool is my favorite card in the deck right now because it inspires joy and appreciation for the world all around us. Listen to hear more about why this is my favorite card, what it has to teach us, and real life + popular culture examples to understand Fool energy better. www.mariofthewoods.com | |||
| Ep 13. The Tower Paradox | 14 Jul 2026 | 00:30:23 | |
We fear it, we hate it, we crave it, we need it...that's right it's the Tower. Yes it may bring about some of the hardest times in our lives, but where would we be if divine intervention didn't destroy the towers that we imprison ourselves in? In this episode, I talk about why the Tower is one of the most feared cards (and one of my favorite cards) and where we can find hope in it. I share a story of a personal Tower moment in my life and offer a truly special spread inspired by the Tower. www.mariofthewoods.com | |||
| Ep 12. The Intersection of Tarot and Therapy With Melissa Anderson | 07 Jul 2026 | 00:44:49 | |
In this episode, I interview fellow tarot reader and licensed therapist, Melissa Anderson! We talk about: how Mad Men introduced her to tarot, how tarot and therapy overlap and compliment each other, power dynamics as a tarot reader, and how she sees tarot cards out in the real world. She shares an incredible story of her time in Chicago where she received a dramatic farewell from the Queen of Cups. And we pull a card for you listeners at the end! Where to find Melissa Where to find Mari | |||
| Ep 11. Animals in the Tarot: Horses | 30 Jun 2026 | 00:24:19 | |
Horses have been closely tied to humans throughout history. They've been our companions, our means of travel, our tool in war. In this episode, we discuss horse as a symbol, how it shows up in mythology, and how these meanings can impact our interpretation of Tarot cards that feature horses. www.mariofthewoods.com | |||
| Ep 10. Embracing the Unknown | 23 Jun 2026 | 00:21:40 | |
The discomfort of not knowing is something we all struggle with and is why some of us might go to a tarot reader. We just want to know what's going to happen! In this episode, I talk about the importance of embracing the unknown, of finding comfort in the fact that we can't possibly know everything. I share a story about an interesting experience I had watching a Tik Tok tarot reader and share a personal story of my struggle with depression during my second pregnancy and how embracing the unknown actually helped me feel excited about life again. Book a reading at www.mariofthewoods.com | |||
| Ep 9. 8 Tips for your personal Tarot practice | 16 Jun 2026 | 00:26:45 | |
In this episode I share some advice to help you with your personal tarot practice. Try some of them or all of them! My recommended books I mentioned in the episode:
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| BONUS: 2 minute grounding meditation before pulling a card | 12 Jun 2026 | 00:02:14 | |
Enjoy my 2 minute grounding meditation to be used immediately before pulling a tarot or oracle card. | |||
| Ep 8. Animals In The Tarot: Dogs | 09 Jun 2026 | 00:20:05 | |
Welcome to my new series Animals in the Tarot! We're kicking it off with woman's best friend, DOGS! In this episode, we explore the 3 cards in the tarot that feature dogs: The Fool, The Moon, and the 10 of Pentacles. The dogs appear and behave very differently in each card to bring through different archetypal aspects of dog energy. Let's explore! www.mariofthewoods.com | |||
| Ep 7. How Florence + the Machine helped me understand The Lovers | 26 May 2026 | 00:23:57 | |
In this episode, I share about an experience I had at a Florence + The Machine concert that gave me amazing insight into The Lovers! I also talk about earlier versions of the Lovers card and how sometimes those older meanings still come up in readings. We end with a spread inspired by The Lovers and The Devil to help you with self-love! www.mariofthewoods.com | |||
| Ep 18. Getting to know your deck with a deck interview | 18 Aug 2026 | 00:19:02 | |
In this episode, I talk about how a deck interview can help you understand the energy of your deck and strengthen your relationship with your decks. I offer my own 4 question deck interview spread and then actually do the interview with a deck I just bought! The new deck I'm working with is the Flower Child deck by Kira Cyan My new workshop, Releasing Leo: A Past Life Regression Experience is available now on my website! Please check it out and tell your friends! Where to find Mari | |||
| Ep 17. Animals in Tarot: Lion | 11 Aug 2026 | 00:22:12 | |
In this episode, I talk about how Lion shows up as a symbol in the tarot. Lions appear in 6 cards in tarot, Strength, Wheel of Fortune, The World, 2 of Cups, and the Queen and King of Wands. We talk about what lions represent in each of these cards, lions in mythology, the archetype of Leo and more! Where to find Mari | |||
| Ep 16. 5 Steps for Reading Multiple Tarot Cards | 04 Aug 2026 | 00:20:22 | |
Understanding the meaning of individual cards is important of course, but the true art of tarot is making connections between multiple cards. It can be challenging to get past interpreting one card at a time, so in this episode I lay out 5 steps for reading multiple cards together. The magic is in zooming out and getting a sense of the bigger picture. I'm now offering a beautiful combination of Tarot + Energy Healing with Reiki. Book a session on my website. Where to find Mari | |||
| Ep 19. The High Priestess says, "Know Thyself" | 01 Sep 2026 | 00:34:58 | |
In the Matrix, the Oracle points to a sign in her kitchen that means "know thyself." This is exactly what the High Priestess in tarot asks of us. She demands that we look at whats hidden: our secrets, our shadow, the things we've shoved into the dark. This episode is a deep dive into this mysterious and alluring figure. We cover the astrology, numerology, and mythology tied to the card, explore some high priestess characters in popular fiction, and talk about how to work with this card in your own tarot practice. We close with a high priestess inspired tarot spread. Check out my workshop and past life regression meditation: Releasing Leo Website: www.mariofthewoods.com | |||