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In this episode of This Ain’t Fortune Telling, Clo is joined by Meaghan for the first installment in the Minor Arcana series as they explore the suit of Cups—the suit of emotions, relationships, intuition, and connection.

Rather than looking at each card individually, this conversation follows the emotional journey of the Cups from the first spark of feeling in the Ace through to the emotional maturity of the King. Together, Clo and Meaghan explore how our emotions evolve, what they reveal about us, and why learning to listen to them is far more powerful than trying to silence them.

The guiding question for this episode is simple:

What are my emotions trying to tell me?

Through discussion, practical examples, and a live tarot reading, they unpack how Cups energy shows up in everyday life—from love and vulnerability to grief, nostalgia, emotional fulfillment, and everything in between.

As always, tarot here isn't about predicting the future—it's about understanding yourself with greater honesty, compassion, and awareness.

• What the Cups suit represents in tarot
• Why water is the perfect symbol for emotions
• The emotional journey through the Cups
• Relationships, intuition, vulnerability, and connection
• Emotional intelligence through the Court Cards
• Why feelings aren't problems to solve
• A collective Cups-themed tarot reading

• Emotions are information, not obstacles.
• Vulnerability is a strength, not a weakness.
• Emotional growth happens through curiosity, not judgment.
• Every feeling has something to teach us.
• Healing isn't about avoiding difficult emotions—it's about learning to move through them.
• The Cups remind us that connection begins with ourselves.

"Your emotions aren't your enemy—they're your language."

"The Cups don't ask, 'How do I feel better?' They ask, 'What is this feeling trying to teach me?'"

"Our emotions aren't problems to solve. They're messages to understand."

• What emotion have I been trying not to feel?
• What would change if I became curious instead of critical?
• What is this feeling trying to tell me?
• Where am I being invited into deeper emotional honesty?

Clo — Host of This Ain't Fortune Telling
🌐 https://thisaintfortunetelling.com

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Meaghan
www.somaticaintimacycoaching.ca

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n this episode of This Ain’t Fortune Telling, Clo is joined by Tara for a conversation about the four Aces of the tarot and the unique energy each one brings.

Often seen as cards of beginnings, the Aces are more than opportunities or fresh starts—they are seeds. Each Ace contains the essence of its suit and represents the first spark of possibility before the story unfolds.

Together, Clo and Tara explore the Ace of Wands as the seed of passion and creativity, the Ace of Cups as emotional openness and connection, the Ace of Swords as clarity and truth, and the Ace of Pentacles as grounded opportunity and sustainable growth.

Through imagery, practical examples, and a live reading, they discuss how Ace energy often arrives quietly and why recognizing these small beginnings can be just as important as celebrating major milestones.

As always, tarot here isn't about predicting what will happen next—it's about recognizing the energy available to you right now and deciding what you're willing to nurture.

• What Ace energy actually represents
• The Ace of Wands: the seed of fire, passion, and inspiration
• The Ace of Cups: the seed of emotional connection and intuition
• The Ace of Swords: the seed of truth, clarity, and perspective
• The Ace of Pentacles: the seed of tangible growth and opportunity
• Why beginnings often arrive quietly
• How to recognize emerging energy in your life
• A live reading focused on new beginnings

• Aces are seeds, not outcomes
• Potential still requires participation
• New beginnings are often subtle
• Not every opportunity needs to become something permanent
• Clarity can be just as transformative as action
• Sustainable growth starts with small, consistent steps
• You don't need the whole plan to honour a beginning

"An Ace is not the outcome. It's the seed."

"The Ace isn't the whole story. It's the moment the story becomes possible."

"Most beginnings don't arrive loudly. They arrive quietly and ask if you're willing to nurture them."

• What seed is trying to grow in my life right now?
• What beginning have I been dismissing because it feels small?
• What wants my attention, energy, or trust?

Clo — Host of This Ain't Fortune Telling
🌐 https://thisaintfortunetelling.com

514-216-9291

Tara

TaraT.inspire@gmail.com
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In this special Summer Solstice episode of This Ain’t Fortune Telling, Clo is joined by Meaghan for a conversation about the longest day of the year and what this turning point in the Wheel of the Year can teach us about growth, visibility, and sustainable expansion.

Together, they explore the symbolism of the Summer Solstice, the tension between growth and burnout, and why being fully seen can feel both exciting and uncomfortable. Through reflection, personal stories, and a collective tarot reading, they discuss what it means to honor where you are in your journey instead of constantly chasing what's next.

✨ In this episode:

• The meaning and symbolism of the Summer Solstice
• Growth, visibility, and personal expansion
• The difference between thriving and overextending
• Reflecting on how far you've come since winter
• A collective Summer Solstice tarot reading
• Simple ways to work with Solstice energy in your own life

💭 Reflection Question:
What in your life is asking to be fully lived instead of postponed?

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Meaghan

https://www.somaticintimacycoaching.ca/

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In this episode of This Ain’t Fortune Telling, Clo is joined by Meaghan for a big-picture conversation about the Major Arcana, the Fool’s Journey, and the patterns we revisit throughout our lives.

Rather than reviewing the cards one by one, this episode explores what the Major Arcana actually represent: archetypes, cycles, and the deeply human process of growth, awareness, disruption, and integration.

Together, Clo and Meaghan break the Fool’s Journey into three phases:

✨ Learning the world
✨ Understanding the self
✨ Truth, disruption & integration

They explore how we move through these phases repeatedly, not as a straight line, but as a spiral, revisiting lessons with deeper awareness each time. The conversation touches on identity, performance, accountability, emotional growth, self-trust, burnout, integration, and what it really means to “learn a lesson.”

This episode is less about memorizing tarot and more about recognizing yourself inside the journey.

• Why the Major Arcana are archetypes, not events
• The Fool’s Journey as a spiral, not a straight line
• The three major phases of the journey
• Learning identity, structure, and expectations
• Emotional awareness, accountability, and self-trust
• Truth, disruption, healing, and integration
• The difference between knowledge and embodied wisdom
• Why we revisit the same lessons throughout life
• How reflection helps us recognize patterns and growth

Magician → Chariot
Identity, expectations, structure, belonging, and learning how to function in the collective.

Strength → Temperance
Inner work, emotional awareness, accountability, perspective shifts, and integration.

Devil → World
Truth rising, illusions breaking, healing, awakening, and embodied wisdom.

“You never finish the Fool’s Journey.”
“Growth isn’t linear. it’s a spiral.”
“Sometimes the lesson returning means you’re ready to go deeper.”
“The World isn’t an ending. It’s integration.”
“You can be in multiple phases of the journey at the same time.”

• Where am I right now: learning, reflecting, or transforming?
• Am I in a breakthrough moment or an integration phase?
• What lesson keeps revisiting me — and what deeper layer might be asking for attention?
• Am I allowing this phase of my journey to be enough?

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Clarity, Calling & What Happens After the Awakening

In this episode of This Ain’t Fortune Telling, Clo is joined by Meaghan to explore the final stretch of the Major Arcana through three powerful archetypes: The Sun, Judgement, and The World.

Together, these cards tell a story about clarity, truth, and what happens when we finally stop negotiating with ourselves.

The conversation begins with The Sun — the card of visibility, openness, and seeing things clearly for what they are. But the deeper work of this episode lives inside Judgement and The World.

Judgement is explored not as punishment or criticism, but as a call to truth. The moment where something inside you wakes up and says: you already know. It’s the archetype of awakening, accountability, and choosing whether or not to live in alignment with what you now understand.

And then comes The World — not an ending, but integration. The moment where the lessons become lived experience, where a cycle completes, and where we step into a different version of ourselves.

Through imagery, real-life reflection, and a live reading, Clo and Meaghan explore what it means to hear the call of your own life — and what changes once you do.

As always, tarot here isn’t about predicting what’s coming — it’s about understanding what’s happening now so you can meet it consciously.

• The Sun as clarity, openness, and visibility
• Judgement as awakening, truth, and inner calling
• The World as integration and completion
• The difference between knowing something and living it
• Why truth becomes uncomfortable once we can no longer ignore it
• The emotional experience of stepping into a new version of yourself
• Completion as integration — not perfection
• The final arc of the Fool’s Journey

• Clarity often arrives before change does
• Judgement is a call to truth, not punishment
• Awakening usually begins internally before life changes externally
• Ignoring what you know becomes harder over time
• Completion is not the same as “being done”
• The World represents integration and expansion
• Growth happens when truth becomes action
• You don’t need certainty — you need honesty

“Judgement is the call to become who you already know you are.”
“You don’t need certainty. You need honesty.”
“The World isn’t an ending — it’s integration.”

• What truth have I already heard… but haven’t fully lived yet?
• What part of me is ready to move forward?

Clo — Host of This Ain’t Fortune Telling
🌐 https://thisaintfortunetelling.com

https://www.somaticintimacycoaching.ca/

Hope, Intuition & Learning to Trust What You Can’t Fully See

In this episode of This Ain’t Fortune Telling, Clo is joined by Meaghan to explore two cards that live in the same emotional landscape, even if they feel completely different.

The Star and The Moon.

One brings softness, openness, and quiet hope.
The other brings uncertainty, emotion, and the feeling of not quite knowing what’s real yet.

Together, these cards speak to a very human experience: moving forward without full clarity.

Clo and Meaghan unpack how The Star represents the moment after things have fallen apart, where healing begins and we cautiously open again. While The Moon reflects the space where things are still unclear, where intuition matters more than logic, and where not everything is meant to be understood right away.

This conversation moves beyond “positive vs negative” interpretations and into something more real, what it actually feels like to trust yourself when you don’t have all the answers.

Through imagery, real-life reflection, and a live reading, this episode explores how hope and uncertainty often exist side by side, and how learning to navigate both is part of growth.

As always, tarot here isn’t about predicting what’s coming, it’s about understanding what’s happening now so you can meet it with awareness.

• The Star as healing, openness, and quiet hope
• The Moon as uncertainty, emotion, and intuitive navigation
• Why these cards often show up together in real life
• The difference between clarity and trust
• How people protect themselves from vulnerability after being hurt
• What it means to move forward without full understanding
• The role of intuition when logic can’t lead
• Navigating emotional uncertainty without rushing to answers

• Hope doesn’t always feel strong — sometimes it’s quiet and tentative
• You don’t need full clarity to move forward
• The Moon isn’t confusion to fix — it’s a space to navigate
• Intuition isn’t certainty — it’s guidance
• Vulnerability is part of healing, not a sign of weakness
• Growth often happens while things are still unclear
• Trust builds through experience, not immediate answers

• Where in my life am I being asked to stay open, even if it feels vulnerable?
• What might be asking for my trust — even if I don’t fully understand it yet?

Clo — Host of This Ain’t Fortune Telling
🌐 https://thisaintfortunetelling.com

Meaghan - Co-host extrordinare

https://www.somaticintimacycoaching.ca/

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Attachment, Truth & the Moment Everything Shifts

In this episode of This Ain’t Fortune Telling, Clo is joined by Victoria to explore two of the most misunderstood,and often feared, cards in the tarot: The Devil and The Tower.

These cards don’t predict disaster.
They reveal truth.

The Devil shows us where we feel stuck. In patterns, habits, relationships, or beliefs. Aand where we may be reinforcing that stuckness without realizing it. The Tower represents the moment those illusions can no longer hold, when clarity arrives and something shifts.

Together, these cards tell a very human story: the slow awareness that something isn’t working… and the moment we can’t ignore it anymore.

This conversation moves beyond fear-based interpretations and into something more useful, awareness. The kind that helps you recognize where you still have agency, where you’ve been avoiding what you already know, and how clarity, even when it feels disruptive, can create real change.

Through imagery, real-life examples, and a live reading, Clo and Victoria explore the relationship between gradual knowing and sudden shifts and why the things that fall apart were often never sustainable to begin with.

As always, tarot here isn’t about predicting what’s coming, it’s about understanding what’s happening now so you can meet it consciously.

• The Devil as attachment, patterns, and perceived limitation
• The Tower as disruption, truth, and necessary change
• Why these cards are often feared (and misunderstood)
• The connection between avoidance and sudden shifts
• Where we still have agency, even when we feel stuck
• How awareness creates the opportunity for change

• The Devil shows where we feel stuck — but often aren’t
• Many limitations are reinforced by belief, not reality
• The Tower doesn’t destroy what’s solid — it reveals what isn’t
• Avoiding truth builds pressure over time
• Clarity can feel uncomfortable before it feels freeing
• You have more agency than you think

“The Devil doesn’t trap you — it shows you where you’re participating in the trap.”
“The Tower doesn’t destroy what’s solid.”
“The Tower often says what the Devil has been whispering all along.”

• What am I pretending not to know right now?
• Where do I feel stuck — and is that actually true?

Clo — Host of This Ain’t Fortune Telling
🌐 https://thisaintfortunetelling.com

Until next time —
trust what’s showing up, and pull with intention.

Endings, Integration & the Balance That Follows

In this episode of This Ain’t Fortune Telling, Clo is joined by Meaghan for a conversation about what happens after things fall apart, or more accurately, after they end.

Following the movement of The Wheel of Fortune and Justice, this episode lands in the next phase of the cycle: Death and Temperance, the transition from ending to integration.

Death is often misunderstood as loss or catastrophe, but in tarot, it’s something quieter and more honest. It’s the moment we stop resisting what is already over. The moment we accept that a chapter has completed. Even if part of us wishes it hadn’t.

And right beside it, we find Temperance.

Not as relief.
Not as instant healing.
But as the slow, steady process of rebuilding balance.

Together, these cards speak to a deeply human experience: letting go of what cannot continue, and learning how to live in what comes next.

Through imagery, real-life reflection, and a live reading, Clo and Meaghan explore how endings create space, how balance is rebuilt (not restored), and why transformation is often less dramatic, and more sacred, than we expect.

As always, tarot here isn’t about predicting what’s coming — it’s about understanding what’s happening now so you can meet it with awareness.

• Death as completion, not collapse
• Why endings are neutral — even when they feel emotional
• The symbolism of Death in the Rider–Waite deck
• Temperance as integration, not instant healing
• Rebuilding balance after a major life shift
• The connection between emotional endings and nervous system regulation
• Why transformation requires both release and patience
• How identity shifts after letting something go
• The relationship between grief, acceptance, and growth

• Death represents endings that are already complete — not ones we can avoid
• Letting go is often about acceptance, not action
• Transformation begins when resistance ends
• Temperance is the process of rebuilding balance, not returning to the past
• Healing is gradual, not immediate
• Growth requires both release and integration
• You don’t become someone new instantly — you recalibrate over time
• Balance is created, not restored
• Endings make space for a different version of stability
• The process of becoming is often quiet and slow

This episode includes a live reading for a listener navigating how to build something lasting from experiences that feel fleeting.

Through the lens of Death and Temperance, the reading explores:

• What needs to be released
• What balance is being rebuilt
• What supports the transition forward

Host of This Ain’t Fortune Telling
Tarot for clarity, not prediction

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Pause, Perspective & the Wisdom of Surrender

In this episode of This Ain’t Fortune Telling, Clo is joined by Victoria to explore one of the most misunderstood, and often resisted, cards in the tarot: The Hanged Man.

This archetype doesn’t ask for action.
It asks for something much harder:

A pause.

Together, Clo and Victoria unpack the symbolism of The Hanged Man, including the upside-down perspective, the sense of suspension, and the quiet clarity that can emerge when we stop trying to force movement. This card isn’t about being stuck or punished, it’s about stepping out of patterns long enough to see something differently.

The conversation moves into real-life application, exploring what it feels like when life slows down unexpectedly, when clarity doesn’t come on demand, and when the only real option is to sit with what is.

Through teaching, reflection, and a live reading, this episode invites listeners to reconsider their relationship with waiting, surrender, and the discomfort of not knowing what comes next.

As always, tarot here isn’t about predicting the future, it’s about understanding the moment you’re in so you can meet it with more awareness.

• The symbolism and imagery of The Hanged Man
• Why this card represents perspective, not punishment
• The difference between being stuck and being in a meaningful pause
• Resistance to slowing down in a productivity-driven world
• How perspective shifts often require stillness
• What surrender actually looks like in real life
• The emotional experience of uncertainty and waiting
• How to work with periods of suspension instead of fighting them

• The Hanged Man represents perspective gained through pause
• Not all stillness is stagnation — some of it is necessary
• Surrender is not giving up — it’s allowing clarity to emerge
• Growth doesn’t always come through action
• Resistance often makes a pause feel longer than it is
• A shift in perspective can change everything
• Waiting can be productive when it creates awareness
• Not knowing is part of the process, not a failure of it
• The Hanged Man invites us to stop forcing and start seeing

This episode includes a live tarot reading exploring what it means to be in a “paused” phase of life and how to work with that space instead of trying to escape it.

• Where in your life are you being asked to pause — even if you don’t want to?
• What might become clearer if you stopped trying to force an answer?

Host of This Ain’t Fortune Telling
Tarot for clarity, not prediction

🌐 https://thisaintfortunetelling.com
Read the blog, book a reading, or explore current offerings

Looking for Victoria? You can reach her here at Taurus Moon Tarot 514-793-3906

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A Panel Conversation

In this episode of This Ain’t Fortune Telling, Clo brings together a small panel of tarot readers and tarot-curious humans for an honest conversation about the cards. What draws us to them, what frustrates us, and what still confuses us.

Joining Clo for this roundtable discussion are Tara, Meaghan, and Sabrina, bringing a mix of seasoned experience and fresh perspective to the table.

Together, they talk about how people first find tarot, the role intuition plays in reading the cards, and the many ways tarot can support self-discovery and personal growth. The conversation also touches on common misconceptions, frustrations within tarot culture, and the tension between structured learning and intuitive interpretation.

Along the way, the panel explores topics that often spark debate in the tarot community, from reversals and symbolism to the impact of social media and the evolving language around the cards.

At its heart, this episode is about curiosity. Tarot isn’t presented here as a fixed system or a set of rules to master, but as a reflective tool that helps people understand themselves, their patterns, and their choices more clearly.

• How people first discover tarot and what draws them in
• The role of intuition in reading the cards
• Why tarot decks and imagery can resonate differently with each reader
• The joy — and challenge — of reading for others
• Frustrations within tarot culture and common misunderstandings
• Reversals, structured meanings, and intuitive interpretation
• The influence of social media on tarot practice
• Doubt, skepticism, and evolving relationships with the cards
• Gendering and language within tarot symbolism
• Tarot as a mirror for personal growth and self-reflection

• Tarot can be a powerful tool for reflection and self-discovery
• Intuition often develops through practice and curiosity
• Different readers approach tarot in very different ways
• Tarot culture can be inspiring, but also complicated
• Social media has changed how people learn and share tarot
• Doubt and skepticism are a natural part of the learning process
• The cards can open conversations about identity, archetypes, and symbolism
• Tarot is less about predicting the future and more about understanding the present

Host of This Ain’t Fortune Telling
Tarot for clarity, not prediction.

🌐 https://thisaintfortunetelling.com
Read the blog, book a reading, or explore current offerings through the website.

TaraT.Inspire@gmail.com

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Fate, Choice, and the Truth We Can’t Avoid

In this episode of This Ain’t Fortune Telling, Clo is joined by guest host Meaghan for a conversation about two tarot archetypes that tend to make people squirm: The Wheel of Fortune and Justice.

Together, these cards ask one of the most uncomfortable, and liberating, questions we face as humans:
What is life putting into motion, and what part do I play in what happens next?

This episode explores the tension between what we can’t control and what we absolutely can. The Wheel reminds us that life moves in cycles, seasons, and timing that don’t always ask our permission. Justice reminds us that our choices, actions, and patterns still carry weight, and eventually, truth asks to be acknowledged.

Through grounded conversation and real-life reflection, Clo and Meaghan unpack how these cards show up in readings, in relationships, and in the everyday decisions that quietly shape our lives. They talk about accountability without shame, surrender without passivity, and why accepting consequences can actually bring more clarity and freedom.

As always, tarot here isn’t about predicting what’s going to happen — it’s about understanding what’s happening now so you can meet it consciously.

• The Wheel of Fortune as cycles, timing, and movement beyond our control
• Justice as accountability, truth, and natural consequence
• Why these cards often feel confronting in readings
• The emotional reality of facing our role in our own stories
• How to hold the tension between surrender and responsibility
• Letting life move while still making intentional choices
• Why accountability isn’t punishment — it’s clarity
• How awareness of our patterns supports better decisions
• What it means to accept outcomes and move forward

• Life moves in cycles whether we’re ready or not
• We can’t control everything but we always have choices
• Every decision carries consequences, both supportive and challenging
• Accountability creates momentum and clarity
• Surrender and responsibility can coexist
• Emotional honesty helps us make aligned decisions
• Justice doesn’t punish, it balances
• Growth comes from acknowledging our role in our own lives
• Accepting outcomes is part of living consciously
• Awareness turns reaction into choice

Clo — Tarot Reader & Host of This Ain’t Fortune Telling
Tarot for clarity, not prediction.
🌐 https://thisaintfortunetelling.com
Read the blog, book a reading, or explore current offerings through the website.

Meaghan — Guest Host

Somatic Sexologist & Intimacy Coach

Meaghan’s contact info:

somaticaintimacycoaching.ca

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Wisdom, Solitude, and the Light You Carry

In this episode of This Ain’t Fortune Telling, Claudine (Clo) is joined by Victoria for a deep, thoughtful exploration of The Hermit.

Together, they unpack the symbolism of The Hermit, moving beyond the idea of isolation and into the card’s true medicine: wisdom, introspection, and inner guidance. This conversation invites listeners to slow down, turn inward, and notice what becomes available when we stop searching for answers outside ourselves.

The episode also explores why so many of us resist solitude, how journaling and reflection support self-discovery, and how to recognize the difference between healthy withdrawal and avoidance. Through a live tarot reading, Clo and Victoria illustrate how The Hermit often appears during periods of recalibration. Moments when life is asking us to pause, listen, and reconnect with our own lived wisdom.

Importantly, this episode reframes solitude as something that can coexist with community, creativity, and support, reminding listeners that going inward doesn’t mean going alone.

• The symbolism and deeper meaning of The Hermit card
• Why The Hermit invites slowing down rather than disengaging
• How inner guidance differs from external validation
• Resistance to solitude and the fear of self-discovery
• Journaling as a tool for reflection and clarity
• The difference between restorative solitude and avoidance
• Why The Hermit often appears during major life recalibrations
• The role of community support during introspective phases
• How creativity can emerge in quiet, reflective seasons

• The Hermit symbolizes wisdom, perspective, and inner guidance
• Solitude can be a powerful catalyst for personal growth
• Journaling supports deeper self-reflection and clarity
• Resistance to Hermit energy often comes from fear of what we might find
• The Hermit invites us to slow down and listen inward
• Healthy solitude restores; avoidance drains — awareness matters
• This card often shows up when life needs recalibration
• Community and solitude are not opposites — both are necessary
• Creativity often flourishes during introspective periods
• The Hermit encourages us to trust our lived experience

This episode includes a live tarot reading that explores how The Hermit can guide us in understanding our purpose, honouring quiet seasons, and recognizing the support available to us, even when the work feels inward.

Claudine (Clo)

• 🌐 Website: https://thisaintfortunetelling.com
• 📝 Blog, calendar, and offerings available on the website
• 🔮 Book readings and one-on-one work directly through the site

Looking for Victoria? You can reach her via text at Taurus Moon Tarot - 514-893-6906

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Until next time —
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Momentum and Mastery on the Fool’s Journey

In this episode of This Ain’t Fortune Telling, Claudine (Clo) is joined by guest Meaghan for a grounded, embodied exploration of two powerful tarot archetypes: The Chariot and Strength.

Together, these cards explore what it really means to move forward/. Not through force or hustle, but through intention, self-awareness, and nervous system regulation. This conversation reframes momentum as something that must be sustainable, and strength as something rooted in presence rather than control.

Through teaching, real-life application, and a live tarot reading, this episode invites listeners to examine how they make decisions, how they relate to discomfort, and how curiosity can soften fear during times of transition.

As always, tarot here isn’t about predicting the future. It’s about understanding the energy you’re working with so you can choose how you meet it.

In This Episode, We Explore:

Tarot as a tool for clarity, not prediction

The Chariot as agency, direction, and conscious choice

Strength as inner authority and emotional regulation

Why movement without regulation leads to burnout

How hustle culture clashes with nervous system needs

What it means to choose a path and release other options

Why curiosity can ease fear of the unknown

The importance of acknowledging emotions rather than suppressing them

How self-awareness supports meaningful personal growth

Key Takeaways

Tarot clarifies energy, not fate

The Chariot represents agency and the responsibility of choice

Strength teaches presence, regulation, and inner steadiness

Sustainable growth requires intention, not force

Hustle culture often ignores the body’s limits

Choosing one path means letting others go

Curiosity is a powerful ally during transitions

Emotional experiences are meant to be felt, not bypassed

Regulation comes from staying present with discomfort

Self-awareness is essential when navigating change

Live Reading Highlight

This episode includes a live tarot reading focused on moving forward with confidence — offering insight into how to balance direction with emotional capacity during moments of uncertainty and transition.

Keywords

Tarot, The Chariot, Strength, Self-Discovery, Intimacy, Somatic Sexology, Emotional Regulation, Decision Making, Nervous System, Personal Growth

Sound Bites

“Tarot clarifies energy, not fate.”

“Choosing a path means letting other options go.”

“Curiosity is a powerful tool for growth.”

Connect & Learn More

Claudine (Clo) — Host

Website: https://thisaintfortunetelling.com

Blog, calendar, and offerings: available on the website

Readings & one-on-one work: book directly through the site

Support the work: Buy Me a Coffee (linked on the website)

Meaghan — Guest

Somatic Sexologist & Intimacy Coach

Meaghan’s contact info:

somaticaintimacycoaching.ca

venusianwomb.com

Choosing Your Truth Without Abandoning Your Values

In this episode of This Ain’t Fortune Telling, Clo is joined by guest host Tara for a grounded, honest conversation about two powerful archetypes in the Fool’s Journey: The Hierophant and The Lovers.

Together, these cards ask some of the biggest questions we face as we grow:

• Who taught you what’s “right”?
• Which beliefs did you inherit without choosing?
• And how do you choose alignment without betraying your values — or yourself?

This episode explores the tension between tradition and choice, external authority and inner truth, and what it really means to live with integrity.

• The Hierophant as tradition, belief systems, and inherited rules
• The Lovers as conscious choice, alignment, and values-based decisions
• How family, culture, religion, and “shoulds” shape our lives
• Why The Lovers is not about romance — but about integrity
• The difference between honoring tradition and staying stuck
• How to choose yourself without burning everything down

Clo and Tara bring these archetypes into real life through honest reflection, lived experience, and grounded conversation.

This episode includes a live tarot reading in response to the listener question:

“I feel torn between what I was taught is right and what I know I want.
How do I make this decision without betraying myself or others?”

The reading focuses on clarity, self-trust, and aligned decision-making — without prediction or pressure.

You can honor where you came from without living there forever.
This isn’t about rebellion — it’s about integrity.

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Until next time —
Trust what’s showing up.
Pull with intention. 🃏✨

Before we rush into a new year, this episode invites you to pause.

After revisiting the opening arc of This Ain’t Fortune Telling, from The Fool’s leap to the polarity of intuition and structure, Clo reflects on what 2025 truly asked of us and how those lessons shape the year ahead.

This is not a prediction episode.
It’s a grounding, reflective conversation about participation, choice, and meeting your life with intention.

You’ll be guided through a powerful New Year tarot spread designed to help you release what no longer belongs to you and orient yourself toward 2026 with clarity, not pressure.

• A reflective look back at Episodes 1–4 and the archetypal themes they introduced
• What 2025 revealed beneath the surface — energetically and emotionally
• Why the New Year isn’t a “clean slate” (and why that’s a relief)
• A 5-card New Year Orientation tarot spread
• How to work with tarot as a practice instead of a prediction tool
• A reframing of intention, participation, and choice for 2026

You can pull this spread anytime — now, later, or seasonally throughout the year.

1. What 2025 is leaving me with
2. What I’m ready to release from 2025
3. The core theme of 2026
4. How to work with this energy
5. What wants to grow in 2026

✨ Extended interpretations and journaling prompts are available on Patreon.

In the extended version, Clo:

• Pulls her own cards for 2026 using the same spread
• Explores the collective archetypal energy of the year ahead
• Shares guidance on how to revisit this spread throughout 2026
• Offers deeper teaching on using tarot as an ongoing reflective practice

This space is slower, more nuanced, and designed for those who want to go deeper with the cards.

“What am I being asked to participate in right now — and what am I no longer meant to carry?”

Return to this question whenever you pull cards this year.

If this episode resonated with you:

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• Leave a review or rating
• Share this episode with someone who might need it

To access extended episodes, tarot spreads, journaling prompts, and behind-the-scenes teachings, join us on Patreon.

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This isn’t about predicting your future.
It’s about choosing how you meet it.

Trust what’s showing up.
Pull with intention.

And let the cards support your clarity — not replace it.

Episode 4 — The Emperor & The Empress (with Victoria)

Come for the tarot, stay for the truth.

In this episode of This Ain’t Fortune Telling, Clo and co-host Victoria sit down with two of the most talked-about archetypes in the deck: The Emperor and The Empress. We look at how these cards show up as structure vs. softness, boundaries vs. nourishment, strategy vs. creativity—and why you actually need both energies to build a life that feels solid and alive.

We talk about patriarchy, parent wounds, over-giving, control freak tendencies, and what it really looks like to “be in your power” without steamrolling yourself or anyone else. If you’ve ever felt like you’re either doing too much or not enough… this one’s for you.

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If this episode hits home, follow the show, leave a review, and share it with a friend who’s learning to balance power and softness. And if you want to go deeper with The Emperor & The Empress in your own life, you’ll love this month’s Patreon extras.

Guest Host: Meaghan

In this episode, Clo explores the powerful tension — and partnership — between the Magician and the High Priestess. One is the tarot’s master of tools, action, and manifestation. The other is the keeper of intuition, inner knowing, and the space between. Together, they show us how to move through life with both clarity and trust.

Joining Clo is special guest Meaghan, a Somatic Sexologist and Intimacy Coach who helps women reconnect with the pleasure, power, and wisdom of their bodies. Her work blends psychology, the Somatica® Method, sensual embodiment, and womb alchemy. She’s the perfect guide to explore how we balance doing with listening, action with intuition, and effort with surrender.

• What the Magician teaches about tools, action, and creating momentum
• What the High Priestess reveals about intuitive wisdom, silence, and inner truth
• How these archetypes work as partners rather than opposites
• The tension between “doing” (study, technique) and “knowing” (intuition) in tarot
• How these energies show up in real life: relationships, career, creativity, and personal growth
• Meaghan’s grounded insight on recognizing when it’s time to act vs. when it’s time to listen

Note: The full, extended version of this episode — including deeper teaching, journaling prompts, and bonus discussion — is available exclusively to Patreon subscribers.

Three-Card Spread: Balancing Magician & High Priestess Energy
Card 1 — What action is needed (Magician)
Card 2 — What intuition is whispering (High Priestess)
Card 3 — How to balance the two

Where in your life do you need the Magician’s tools — and where do you need the High Priestess’s trust?

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Every journey has a heartbeat between the leap and the landing — the moment after we say yes but before anything makes sense.

In this short episode, Clo explores the sacred space between The Fool and The Magician — the pause where instinct turns into intention.

If you’ve been in that strange limbo between starting and seeing results, this is your reminder that the silence isn’t failure — it’s integration.

You’ll learn how to:
🜂 Honor the pause after your leap
🜃 Take one small grounded action to activate momentum
🜁 Read a simple 3-card spread to find your next step

1️⃣ What energy am I still carrying from the leap?
2️⃣ What first action wants to happen next?
3️⃣ What supports me as I build momentum?

Pull these cards quickly — no overthinking.
Let the story tell itself.

🎧 Listen to Episode 2 — The Fool: Leaps, Risks & New Beginnings for context.
🎙 Stay tuned for Episode 3 — The Magician & The High Priestess coming November 28.

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This in-between place is where magic and doubt wrestle for the mic.
Your only job is to keep showing up for the version of you who said yes.
Trust your momentum — and pull with intention.

Summary

In this episode of This Ain't Fortune Telling, Clo and Eileen explore the symbolism and lessons of the Fool card in tarot. They discuss the importance of taking leaps of faith, trusting the unknown, and embracing the journey of self-discovery. Through personal anecdotes and insights, they highlight how curiosity and intuition guide us in navigating uncertainty and making empowered choices. The conversation culminates in a tarot reading that illustrates the Fool's journey, emphasizing the potential for new beginnings and the importance of being present in the moment.

Takeaways

• The Fool card symbolizes new beginnings and potential.
• Trusting the leap is essential for personal growth.
• We often let fear and comfort hold us back from taking leaps.
• Curiosity allows us to explore our thoughts without judgment.
• The journey of self-discovery is about evolution, not fixing ourselves.
• Intuition guides us through uncertainty and decision-making.
• We have everything we need within us to move forward.
• The Fool's journey encourages us to embrace the unknown.
• Self-talk and subconscious patterns can hinder our progress.
• Taking action is crucial in realizing our goals and dreams.

Journaling prompts

• Where am I resisting a leap, even though I know it’s time
• What am I carrying in my bag — the resources I already have for this journey?

Useful links

• Clo's website

www.thisaintfortunetelling.com

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• Eileen MacDonell

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SHOW NOTES — Bonus Episode: The Fool’s Journey (Backstory)

Welcome to a special bonus drop of This Ain’t Fortune Telling. Today I’m giving you the backstory that every tarot learner needs to know before we begin card-by-card next week.

This is the Fool’s Journey — the true narrative the Major Arcana is telling.

This is how tarot mirrors a human life.

From innocence — to initiation — to power — to ego — to collapse — to death — to rebirth — and finally: integration.

We walk through the Fool’s key milestones, the teachers he meets, the tests he fails, the illusions he falls for, and the awakenings that reshape him.

By the end of this episode, you’ll have the actual map that makes the whole thing make sense.

So next week, when we begin with Card Zero — The Fool — you’ll already know the shape of the road he’s stepping onto.

Today: no predictions, no spreads — just context. And context is queen.

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Host: Clo
Air Date: October 31, 2025

Welcome to This Ain’t Fortune Telling! In this first episode, Clo sets the tone for the entire series — tarot without the fortune-cookie nonsense. Recorded on Samhain, the witch’s New Year, this solo episode dives into endings, reflection, and the magic of beginning again.

Clo shares why she created this podcast, how her own tarot journey transformed from “please just tell me what to do” to “I’m learning to read my own damn energy,” and why tarot isn’t about predicting your fate — it’s about understanding yourself.

She also walks listeners through a Samhain spread designed to help you release what no longer serves and step into the season ahead with clarity and courage.

• What This Ain’t Fortune Telling is really about
• Why tarot is a tool for clarity — not prophecy
• The energy of Samhain: endings, renewal, and honest reflection
• Clo’s personal story: from seeker to self-truster
• A live Samhain card pull
• A peek at what’s coming in Episode 2: The Fool and His Journey

• The Fool — the card of new beginnings and brave leaps
• Samhain Tarot Spread (available on Patreon as a downloadable worksheet)
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“The cards don’t predict your future — they clarify your energy.
Wherever you are, whatever you’re ending or beginning, trust what’s showing up.”

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No fluff, no fortune telling. Just real talk, real cards and clarity you can use.

Come for the tarot, stay for the truth.