Confessions of a Tarot Reader
I'm Bex. I'm here to make Tarot a little less scary.I'm giving you a personal, behind the scenes tour of what it's actually like to be a tarot reader.I share with you what I'm thinking as a reader, what you can expect as a client, and how this whole tarot thing works in the first place!Confession booth highlights this season:- Why I refuse to answer Yes/No questions - When my friends are also my clients, how we maintain boundaries- My wierdest, woo-woo-est readings- Chats with fellow tarot readers- Actual readings - Toxic clients, toxic readers- Can I read...
55. Leeza Robertson - Tarot and chakras, tarot for healing, tarot deck and publishing landscape, tarot books, and microniching over on substack
Connect with Leeza
For the wide variety of decks, books, courses, and offerings, please visit Leeza's site: https://www.leezarobertson.com/
Tarot Playdate with Bex
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1783136261559
2nd of November + other dates; approx 2x a month
This is 90 minutes of tarot fun and guided exercises, practice redings, and community connection. Open to readers of all levels. Whether you bought your tarot deck last week or have been reading for clients for the last decade, you'll find fun and connection in this virtual ev...
54. Tom Benjamin - Modern Fortune Teller's Field Guide, Ethics and third-party readings, Reiki and Tarot, Burnout, Gatekeeping, the evolution of tarot practices
This week I welcome Tom Benjamin to the Confessions booth! We have some hot takes on ethics, third-party readings, and the term fortune telling. We chat about the fatigue of gifted readers across the ecosystem, and we talk about where we think divination practices are headed. Get cosy, grab a bev, and enjoy the episode!
Connect with Tom!
Join Tom's Modern Fortune Teller's Conclave event on Oct 31 or Nov 2!
Book via his Etsy shop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/curiousjourneytarot
All ab...
53. Charlie Claire Burgess - Queer Devotion, Fifth Spirit Tarot, Faith deconstruction, Aphrodite, Dionysus, the devil major arcana
Sliding into the confessions booth this week is the magnificent Charlie Claire Burgess, aka the word witch.
They are a tarot reader, author, illustrator, and deck creator.
Charlie is the creator of many esoteric offerings, including the Fifth Spirit Tarot deck and their latest book called Queer Devotion.
Speaking of devotion, we compare notes about finding our way from strict religious upbringing to non-traditional, personalised devotional practice. And Charlie inspires me to look once again into working with Aprhodite.
We share the challenges of reading for close friends and romantic partners. And...
52. Sanyu Estelle - the Word Witch, being a Soothsayer, the Cultural Roots of Tarot, AI and Spiritual practice, religious upbringing, spiritual teachers and self guidance
This week Sanyu Estelle slides into the Confessions booth and I learn all about being the word witch, a soothsayer, and the labour of love and scholarship that is her latest endeavour: The Cultural Roots of Tarot.
We compare notes about reading modalities, how to deliver messages our clients need vs what they may want to hear, personal spiritual hygiene, past lives, future selves, and the intersection of AI and spiritual practice.
settle in. this is one juicy conversation.
Connect with Sanyu here: https://www.sanyuestelle.com/
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51. Tarot with Caroline - Wine and Tarot nights, Comedy and Tarot, Reading Tarot at Events
Tarot Playdate
Please join me on 6th October, for my first ever Tarot Playdate.
It's a virtual gathering on zoom and all levels of tarot readers are very welcome!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tarot-playdate-tickets-1729316655669
Connect with Caroline
https://www.instagram.com/tarot.with.caroline
Website - www.thefamiliarlondon.com
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50. Bex Tarot - 50th episode celebration, reflection, and reading. Bex shares her thoughts, pulls some tarot cards, and presents a combo platter of clips.
Bex is rolling solo in this episode to celebrate the 50th episode (FIVE ZERO AS IN FIFTY) of the podcast.
Thoughts, feelings, songs, poems, all rolled into a fresh and fun episode.
Bex answers some rapid fire questions, does a reading on the past, present, and future of the podcast, and shares a combo platter of clips from the first 49 episodes.
Don't be share, I want to hear your feedback, suggestions, and more.
I'm only a DM away.
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49. Victoria "Vix" Maxwell - New Age Hipster, Your First Tarot deck, Soul reading, Spiritual seekers, new tarot readers, AI and creativity
Victoria "Vix" Maxwell slides into the confession booth this week to chat about her latest offering, the Your First Tarot deck and Tarot Card Companion book.
This is only the latest of her myriad offerings of books, decks, and YA fiction.
Vix offers a wide variety of readings, tools, and resources. I have no doubt you will want to work with her ASAP.
connect with Vix
https://www.newagehipster.co/
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48. Christiana Gaudet. Your tarot fairy godmother. Staarcon. Tarot is not taboo. Camp counselor energy.
Christiana Gaudet. what a woman!
Connect with your tarot fairy godmother in all the places!
https://christianagaudet.com/
https://staarcon.com/
https://www.youtube.com/c/ChristianaGaudet
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47. Kristine Gorman - Visionary Woman Tarot, Painting, Tattoos, Doing Tarot your own way, Tarot Community
Kristine Gorman is a professional tarot reader, artist, and writer, usually in her signature overalls. She is baed in Lambertville, NJ, USA, and recently launched her tarot deck of channeled oil paintings, “Visionary Woman Tarot,” published by Red Wheel/Weiser.
https://www.instagram.com/visionarywomantarot
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46. Christina Quick - the Tarot Biz Mentor. Psychic hotlines, spiritual life coaching, avoiding burnout, working with animals, spiritual entrepreneurship
Christina Quick, aka the Tarot Biz Mentor, slides into the Confession booth today.
Like this episode? please take two seconds to leave a review!
No doubt you will want to connect with her in all the places, so, tap tap tap over to her offerings...
www.theprofitablepsychic.com
https://www.youtube.com/@TheTarotBizMentor
https://www.instagram.com/tarotbizmentor
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45. Meg Jones Wall - Tarot Spreads, Writing, Zines, Evangelical upbringing and spiritual awakenings, Creative practice
Connect with Meg! Links to her many offerings and talents are found on her website: https://www.3amtarot.com/
Tarot Spreads is now available where fine books are sold.
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44. Debbie Stokoe - Business Coach, ADHD midlife diagnosis, Business Oracle, Astrology and Akashic records for Business
Connect with Debbie here:
https://www.debbiestokoe.co.uk/
https://www.instagram.com/debbiebusinesscoach
https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbiestokoe
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43. Ari Wisner - Find your own way oracle, channeling creativity, AI and spirituality, mediumship
Ari Wisner slides into the confession booth this week.
We celebrate the launch of the Find Your Own Way oracle deck and get a sneak preview of the next project he's working on.
We compare notes on our first paid readings, facing death, our religious upbrining and how that informs our spiritual practice today, AI and creativity, AI and spirituality, and much, much more.
Go tap, tap, tap your way over to connect with Ari, pick up some decks, and follow someone new:
https://www.ariwisner.com/
https://www...
42. Luke Fazakerley - EFT Tapping, Tarot Coach, Psychic Witch, Spell work, Manifestation
Luke Fazakerley, aka LightWitchLuke, the EFT tapping guide and Tarot Coach slides into the Confession booth this week.
We compare notes on witchcraft, tarot, manifestation, first tarot decks, and much more.
Connect with the magical Luke here:
https://www.instagram.com/lightwitchluke
https://luke-light.square.site/
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41. Crystal Den with Denis Stafford - Crystals for spiritual development, past life work, ethics and crystal sellers, building a spiritual community
This week we get crystal clear on all things crystal selling, crystal healing, and crystal community.
Learn all facets of the crystal business from the best of our community: Denis Stafford, co-founder of the Crystal Den.
Connect with him here:
https://www.instagram.com/thecrystalden11
https://www.thecrystalden.co.uk/appointments
https://www.thecrystalden.co.uk
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40. Punk Priestess - Astrology, Tarot, AI and Creativity, Music, Fashion, Writing
Majori from the Punk Priestess is in the Confessions booth today.
Majori is a Detroit-based Evolutionary Astrologer, Intuitive Tarot Reader and Reiki Practitioner.
We talk about her many passions - Astrology, Tarot, Reiki, Music, and Writing.
Connect with Majori here:
https://www.thepunkpriestess.com/
https://www.instagram.com/thepunkpriestess
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39. 321 Tarot - Tarot by John and Jon Skye Tarot return! Reading tarot for friends, when friends become clients, why 321 tarot, why now
321 Tarot. Who is it, what is it, why is it?
I've invited the gents back to discuss our formation of the the 321 tarot collective.
We talk about reading for friends, reading for one another, the client to friend pipeline.
We share how the 321 tarot reading is different than any other reading you may have previously had. We speak about it from the client perspective, and the readers' perspective (that's us!).
Book your very own 321 tarot reading at:
https://www.tarotbyjohn.com/321-tarot
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38. Chelb McMurray from Phasecraft Magic. Tarot for resistance and liberation, being an unfluencer, reading tarot for friends
Chelb McMurray from Phasecraft magic slides into the Confessions booth this week to discuss all things tarot, withcraft and being a teacher of the esoteric arts.
We compare notes on social media fortune tellers, how to read tarot for friends whilst also maintaining healthy and respectful boundaries.
Chelb shares a huge amount of resources, books, courses, creators. get ready to take notes.
I do manage to ask Chelb about their impressive collection of graphic t-shirts...I'm stil searching for a Literal Witch t-shirt!
Connect with Chelb in all the places
37. María Alviz Hernando. Tarot Tableau Revolution, oracle decks, divination, and reader ethics
In this episode I find out that my signature nine-card grid spread is actually a form of the tableau reading system.
This is only the first of many revelations, ah-ha moments, and plot twists that await me - and you! - in this episode.
We compare notes on recent readings, and good - and bad - client behaviour.
Also in this episode:
Why context matters in a tarot readingEthics and boundaries of readersthe Tarot Tableua Revolution - why this book, why now. and how it unlocks so much power and potential in a...36. Ruth Ann and Wald Amberstone. the Tarot School 30 Year anniversary celebration
Hop aboard the Confessions party boat this week as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Tarot School in New York City.
I am joined by Ruth Ann and Wald Amberstone, the founders and experts who run the school.
We speak about the power of tarot as a tool for self-discovery, Tarot and Psychology and their related Birth Card system of reading. They reflect on the evolution of tarot and the evolution of their school and offerings.
At the center of all of this is a love story. Tarot brough these two together...wai...
35. Sally Park. Chaos Tarot reader, psychic medium, and host of the mindful sagittarian podcast
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This Week
Sally Park slides into the Confessions booth this week after we connected on Threads.
First and foremost I needed to know: what exactly is Chaos Tarot?
We start there and realise we both have a shared conservative christian upbrining, we both blend psychism and mediumship into our tarot practice, and we both want to support new readers in developing their own unique tarot practice.
Connect with Sally
https://www.sagittariussavagetarot.com/
34. Morgan Thomas. Therapist that uses tarot in their practice.
This week the conversation about tarot and therapy contiues.
Morgan Thomas is a therapist that uses tarot as part of her practice.
We compare notes on why and how being a tarot reader is like being a therapist. We talk about tarot being something that is accessible to all, therapists included. We discuss energetic boundaries and spiritual development. We bond over our shared love of alone time and rest.
So join us as we slide the therapists couch into the confessions booth.
Enjoy!
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33. Bex Tarot, Tarot tables are turned
Bex is interviewed by Lucy from Spirit and Sage Dorset. Lucy first appeared in Episode 3 and now returns to ask Bex all the tough questions. The questions from the listeners and combine both spiritual as well as "secular" matters. Though Lucy does have a few surprise questions up her sleeve.
listen as Bex shares her spectacular fails along the way, lessons learned, where next for her spiritual development, and her goals for the podcast's future.
Enjoy!
Connect with Lucy
https://www.instagram.com/spiritandsagedorset/
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32. Fiona Faery. Psychic medium, Oracle deck creator
Buckle up, this episode is like being shot out of a cannon!
We go really far, really fast.
Chatting all things oracle decks, the love and sh1te brigade, why every psychic medium needs to really know themselves to survive, learning the hard way during our spiritual journey, trance mediumship, the origin of the Enchanted Forest Oracle deck... and SO. MUCH. MORE.
Connect with Fiona
https://www.fionafaery.ie/
https://www.fionafaery.ie/shop/
https://www.instagram.com/fionafaerypsychicmedium/
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31. David Wason, Circles Tarot
David Wason from Circles Tarot slides into the Confession booth this week to discuss a life of magic.
We also chat about:
Using tarot to help tell your personal storyAura readingsSpiritual and esoteric development journeysAI as a co-collaborator in the creative processA life of magic vs magickTarot for self-discovery, empowerment, and personal developmentMeyers-briggsBig Aries energyTarot readers being natural helpersDavid is a an Empathic and Intuitive Tarot Reader blending awareness of the energy of your aura, past lives and spirit guides to help you become the best version of You.
David is based i...
30. Marion K Tarot
Marion Kirk, the Scottish Queen of Swords herself, slides into the Confessions booth this week.
Marion is an accomplished Tarot and Astrology consultant, Author, and Teacher. She is also the beauty and the brains behind the soon-to-be-published Grief Journey Oracle deck.
This week we discuss:
If we see death in the tarot cards, do we tell our client?Gatekeeping in the tarot communityCollective and individual grief experiences, including the unprocessed trauma of covid and lockdownMarion reading for school mates out of the school toilets to earn a bit of pocket moneyMeeting tarot heroes during i...29. Aja, Intuition Weekly
This week my glorious and gifted guest is Aja Lechowicz, fellow intuitive, and reader at Intuition with Aja, as well as host of the podcast: Intuition Weekly.
Aja and I compare notes on how to tap into our intuition and pre-existing wells of knowledge and know how. We talk about our very first paid readingsThe way our loved ones in spirit send us signsThe twist and turns of a spiritual awakeningNurturing an abundance mindsetAdventures on the astral planeHow we view ourselves and helpers in our role as intuitive readerConnect with Aja
https://i...
28. Hex Codes and Woo
Emma Porter (she/they) is the creator and the Head Web Witch of Hex Codes and Woo. She joins me in the confessions booth this week to discuss:
Infusing magic into the everydayWeaving the magical into businessesStarting a business that caters to the woo woo practitionerDigital energetic hygeineCovens of every variety: art, tech, and otherwiseSpiritual teachers and mentors, and the common traits of the very best guidesreclamation of the term witch...and so much more...Connect with Emma ASAP:
https://www.hexcodeswoo.com/
https://www.threads.net/@hex.codes.and.woo
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27. Emma, Dream VisionTarot
Connect with Emma ASAP:
https://www.dreamvisiontarot.com/
https://www.instagram.com/dream_vision_emma/
This week Emma shares the origin story of her tarot decks: Dream Vision, Dream of Nile, and Alice (Coming soon!).
We discuss the relationship between engergy healing and tarot, using tarot as a diagnostic tool for energetic blockages.
We delve into creativity, how we will integrate - or not - AI in into our lives.
Out imagination and creative forces being our superpowers.
I learn all about...
26. Ashlightstar, the Schumann and big Dragon energy
Ashlightstar - the Schumann resonance, Transformation, and big Dragon energy
Ashleigh from Ashlightstar slides into the Confession booth this week.
We start with the Schumann resonance and quickly make our way through the meaning of transformation. How a spiritual awakening and spiritual journey can be brutal, scary, and also thrilling.
What to do, and why you shouldn't give up as you explore the different spiritual tools and ideas.
But that's just the start.
We discuss working with dragon energy, how the sun is helping the earth. How to practice energ...
25. Kerry Ward, Tarotbella
Connect with Kerry on Socials
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/mytarotbella
Order a reading:
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TarotBella
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24. Chris Onareo
Chris Onareo, the hardest working man in Tarot business
I'm thrilled to have the man, the myth, the legend slide into the Confessions booth this week.
We discuss supporting deck creators, artists, and readers. We share our love of Teresa Reed, tarot pioneers, and how, if you don't have anything nice to say (about a tarot deck), don't say anything at all!
Connect with Onareo
https://www.instagram.com/onareo
https://www.chrisonareo.com/
Onareo offers a variety services:
Tarot, Numerology, Evi...
23. Chelsea Pippin Mizzi, Tarot for Creativity
Chelsea is a writer, tarot reader, and certified Shadow Work practitioner, and she is sliding into the Confession booth this week to talk all things creativity and tarot.
We discuss how we know when an idea is ready, or needs a bit longer to coalesce, thoughts and feelings on using AI in the creative process, and also how shadow work forms a necessary part of creative work.
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22. GreenLion Goddess Tarot
The YouTube legend herself is in the Confessions booth this week.
Vivian, from GreenLion Goddess Tarot, swings by to share her experiences reading for the collective, how she found her way into tarot and energy work, and her favourite astrology and tarot accounts. She shares how she got started on YouTube and where she thinks these platforms and how we engage across the ecosystem may evolve in the future.
If you enjoy this episode please follow the show and spend five seconds to leave a five star review. It truly does help people discover the p...
21. Lisa Kessler, the Practical Tarot
Lisa Kessler is the creator of the Practical Tarot deck and The Practical Tarot Method book. Lisa has also written 40 paranormal romance novels, is a manifestation expert and coach, an enthusiastic writing coach, creator, and all-around paranormal enthusiast.
I am fairly certain she invented fan fiction during the dawn of the internet in her yahoo groups. Listen for that glittering gem in the episode. Lisa is full of surprises.
Connect with Lisa in all the places, for all the things:
Websites - http://AuthorLisaKessler.com
Classes...
20. Tarot Love Readings: The Agony and the Ecstacy
Guest starring Tarot by John, marking his triumphant return to the podcast.
In this special Galentine's edition of COATR we discuss all things love.
Whether you are single as a pringle or happily coupled (or throupled!) up, you will find many a gem in this tarot for relationship episode.
In this episode John and I:
Reflect on years of giving love readings. What we're thinking as the tarot reader, what we've learned (about clients, love, and ourselves).We share memorable love reading storiesWe help reframe common relationship questions to help you get a...19. Tarot and Therapy: Sisters, not Twins
This week Samantha Bickham, a licensed therapist, joins me to talk about the intersections between therapy and tarot.
Samantha is a licensed mental health counselor certified in EMDR, specialising in Eating Disorders & Maternal issues. Her practice is based in Winter Park, Florida, USA.
Connect with Samantha:
https://www.calmingtidesfl.com/
https://www.instagram.com/samantha_bickhamlmhc/
In this episode we discuss:
Holding space for clients as a therapist and a tarot readerTarot and Therapy as a playgroundWhat we do when clients want to outsource th...18. Patti Woods, Boozy Tarot
This week I am joined by the ever-charming and very wise Patti Woods!
We talk about growing up with a mother who reads tea leave, doing a tarot reading for a sibling, when that sibling is also a tarot reader.
She tells me about doing couples readings, and when that goes really wrong.
We discuss why the concept of twin flames gives us the ick. We also compare notes on how people react to us when they find out we’re a tarot reader!
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17. Lyndy Jewell, the Sweary Psychic Medium
You do you.
This conversation with Lyndy is bold, empowering, and outrageously fun.
Lyndy is the anti-gatekeeper, anti-influencer girly. She's here to remind you that we all have gifts, so let's get out there and use them!
Tear up the rule book and make it your own!
Your practice, your spiritual journey, what you choose to listen to - or completely ignore - is what makes your practice unique to you.
Find Lyndy in all of the places:
Insta: @lyndyjewellpsychicmedium
TikTok: @lyndyjewellpsychicmedium
FB: @l...
16. Chris Bennett, the Tarot Medium
Chris Bennett, aka the Tarot Medium, is in the Confession Booth this week,
He is an expert Tarot Reader, Psychic, and Medium. A truly gifted master of the mental and esoteric arts.
We compare notes on reading styles, how Tarot and Mediumship are sisters and not twins, and how we each found our way into this weird and wonderful world of Tarot and Mediumship.
We end up giving one another readings. Some planned, some spontaneous, all special.
No doubt you will want to reach out to Chris after listening to this episode:
