Past Cardslingers coming at you from Mercury in Gatorade. And Hilary is in Gatorade hell; she thinks the Five of Pentacles is Mercury Retrograde personified. It’s the worst-case scenario manifestation where everything has gone wrong. We discuss the traditional symbolism of the card of prejudice, and how we delve into the self-fulfilling prophecy.  However, it’s in the act of questioning what we’re lacking and asking for help to meet basic needs that the magic of this card shows up. Homework: Be the light reflecting off the snow. Help someone in your circle of concern.   Melissa now has a Patreon! Check it out at https://www.patreon.com/cw/Melissacynova. She's teaching classes and checks in regularly through Patreon live streams. It's a hoot! Catch Hilary and Melissa on Instagram for live readings. Follow both of them and get a quick reading.   Shoutouts Momma Dragons Group to help queer kids in need Decks Mentioned Hilary: The Tarot Coloring Book by Theresa Reed Jaymi: Tarot of Oneness mini by Robyn Voisey Melissa: The Little Monsters Tarot by Peony Archer and Olivia Mercury Pepper   Resources Mentioned Margaret Mead, “a healed femur is the earliest true example of civilization.” The Trevor Project   Do you like what you hear? Please send your feedback to cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. We also have a YouTube channel at youtube.com/@cardslingerscc. Eventually, we will back up the episodes and have more live content.Support our podcast with books or decks. We’re adding all the books from each episode to our Cardslingers CC bookshop.org store. Each purchase from this store helps us cover our costs! www.bookshop.org/shop/cardslingerscc. Reminder: We will NEVER DM you for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.

Explicit Warning: This episode deals with some non-traditional meanings of the Five of Swords. It is spicy and not safe for kids: much cussing and sexual references.    Ah, the Five of Swords, usually seen as a card of deceit and failed mediation. People who get this card are often seen as people caught in the middle of a conflict. Or needing mediation. It’s a bullying card we often associate with conflicts of interest.  We then amplify this meaning by sharing a few additional unique perspectives. Hilary’s Llewellyn Tarot shows a Welsh mythology portrayal, while Jaymi shows how the Tarot of the Holy Spectrum has a more modern interpretation. And, as usual, Melissa’s decks give the card’s meaning a more off-the-rails interpretation. However, as Melissa shows in her two card depictions, this card deals with fucking. In the Sassy Burrito deck, we see finger claws that are used in the kink community for pain/pleasure. While the Mystic Garbage tarot has bunnies literally fucking. And boy does one of those bunnies give off "mind your fucking business" vibes. Homework: If you have difficulty differentiating meanings from the fives and sevens, take these cards out and compare and contrast their vibes. Where can you pull your attention away from?   Melissa now has a Patreon! Check it out at https://www.patreon.com/cw/Melissacynova. She's teaching classes and checks in regularly through Patreon live streams. It's going to be a hoot! Catch Hilary and Melissa on Instagram for live readings. Follow both of them and get a quick reading.   Shoutouts Thanks, Erin, for sharing the Tarot of the Holy Spectrum with Jaymi! Decks Mentioned Hilary: The Llewellyn Tarot by Anna-Marie Ferguson Jaymi: Tarot of the Holy Spectrum by Chase Voorhees Melissa: Sassy Burrito Tarot by Stasia Burrington Mystic Garbage Tarot by Junkyard Prints Co.  Link goes to a YouTube video showing the cards (sold via 3rd party now, so search online for it) Resources Mentioned The Omega Institute's Master's of Tarot weekend The link takes you to Omega's main page. Search tarot for more content. NSFW: These are the items in one of Lis’s cards Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. We also have a YouTube channel at youtube.com/@cardslingerscc. Eventually, we will back up the episodes and have more live content.Support our podcast with books or decks. We’re adding all the books from each episode to our Cardslingers CC bookshop.org store. Each purchase from this store gives us a percentage to cover our costs! www.bookshop.org/shop/cardslingerscc. Reminder: We will NEVER DM you for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.

We gather today to “celebrate” the Five of Cups, aka the grief card. The traditional card depicts a darkened figure staring at cups that are spilled, while other full cups are visible on the other side. At the time of recording, the Cardslingers had to deal with personal grief, as well as the country's collective grief. Jaymi discusses the power of emotional grief. Melissa expands on the need for memory and meaning. Hilary reminds us that this card contains a bit of the “what if” game and how nothing good comes from playing that game. The past is not our home. Honor the things we’ve lost and remember what we still have. Feel your feelings fully. We've still got a long way to go! Homework: Create an ancestor altar. A bowl, a container, a box, a shelf, and add the names of your beloved dead to it. You can also add items to ease the soreness.   Melissa now has a Patreon! Check it out at https://www.patreon.com/cw/Melissacynova. She's teaching classes and checks in regularly through Patreon live streams. It's going to be a hoot! Catch Hilary and Melissa on Instagram for live readings. Follow them both and get a quick reading.   Shoutouts Dylan for being a special being. We honor you. Shoutout to Hilary and Jaymi’s dads. Shoutout to Melissa’s grandma.   Decks Mentioned Jaymi: Triple Goddess Tarot by Franco Rivolli and Jaymi Elford Melissa: The Black Violet Tarot by Heidi Phelps Hilary: Wild Messengers Alchemical Tarot by Lola Pickett, Tanya Casteel, and the graphical talents of Tigre Pickett (Sadly, this deck is out of print.)   Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. We also have a YouTube channel at youtube.com/@cardslingerscc. Eventually, we will back up the episodes and have more live content. Support our podcast with books or decks. We’re adding all the books from each episode to our Cardslingers CC bookshop.org store. Each purchase from this store gives us a percentage to cover our costs! www.bookshop.org/shop/cardslingerscc. Reminder: We will NEVER DM you for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.

Cranky, McCranky pants here, talking about the Five of Wands. Get your ass outta my face. In the RWS, it’s five people with five sticks attempting to build a tent in five different ways. It’s a lot of fire combined with the action and passion of the wand suit—what is your will behind doing something? This card brings the chaos and confusion of any situation. Homework: What fires did you start, and which ones are you getting burned by?   FYI, Melissa has adjusted her rates to help those who are not at the baseline. So, visit her website and sign up for a reading now. https://melissacynova.com/services/ Catch Hilary and Melissa on Instagram for live readings. Follow them both and get a quick reading.   Decks Mentioned Jaymi: Shadowscapes Tarot by Stephanie Pui-Mun Law and Barbara Moore Melissa: The Visionary Woman Tarot by Kristine Gorman Hilary: Meraki Tarot by Kerri Snook of Bouchette Design    Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. We also have a YouTube channel at youtube.com/@cardslingerscc. Eventually, we will back up the episodes and have more live content.Support our podcast with books or decks. We’re adding all the books from each episode to our Cardslingers CC bookshop.org store. Each purchase from this store gives us a percentage to cover our costs! www.bookshop.org/shop/cardslingerscc. Reminder: We will NEVER DM you for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.

We’re swimming in gratitude today. To battle the dystopian hellscape, we want to take the time to uplift each other. Thank you all for listening and being at our tables. Thank you for being clients, and for sharing your stories with us. We’re delighted you’re here and proud to see how much you’ve all grown.   FYI, Melissa has changed her rates to help those who are not baseline. So, visit her website and sign up for a reading now. https://melissacynova.com/services/ Catch Hilary and Melissa on Instagram for live readings. Follow them both and get a quick reading.   Shoutouts To Robin for being a long-time client and listener. To Erin for being a fantastic friend.   Resources Mentioned Episode 57: “Bunch of Queerdos”   Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. We also have a YouTube channel at youtube.com/@cardslingerscc. Eventually, we will back up the episodes and have more live content.Support our podcast with books or decks. We’re adding all the books from each episode to our Cardslingers CC bookshop.org store. Each purchase from this store gives us a percentage to cover our costs! www.bookshop.org/shop/cardslingerscc. Reminder: We will NEVER DM you for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.

Don’t you have a ban button? Today’s topic is about those folks who come at us and have an expectation of familiarity. Listen as we discuss how we deal with this “best friend” energy, love bombing, and overfamiliarity. Tarot is a service industry, akin to hairdressing, and we do our best to provide objective information on your issues. Boundaries are essential, and we want to give you a service first.   FYI, Melissa has adjusted her rates to support those who are not at the baseline. So, visit her website and sign up for a reading now. https://melissacynova.com/services/ Catch Hilary and Melissa on Instagram for live readings. Follow them both and get a quick reading. Shoutouts Shout out to Dr. Erin Baker for the memories in Detroit. Thanks to Theresa Reed, the Tarot Lady.   Resources Mentioned Episode 23, “Fire that Freaker” Episode 64, “Love, Light, and Toxic Happiness” Single White Female, the movie  The Gift of Fear by Gavin de Becker   Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. We also have a YouTube channel at youtube.com/@cardslingerscc. Eventually, we will back up the episodes and have more live content.Support our podcast with books or decks. We’re adding all the books from each episode to our Cardslingers CC bookshop.org store. Each purchase from this store gives us a percentage to cover our costs! www.bookshop.org/shop/cardslingerscc. Reminder: We will NEVER DM you for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.

This week, your Cardslingers get the opportunity to chat with author and friend Charles Harrington. Charles Harrington has been reading, teaching, and loving tarot for more than 25 years. He has written several deck guidebooks and given keynotes and workshops at conferences, hosted podcasts, and led meetups in the San Francisco Bay Area. He loves to find new and strange ways to use the cards in pursuit of wisdom, fun, and the occasional free cocktail. He is the author of Tarot and Oracle Card Readings for Dummies, Tarot of the Vampires, the Murder of Crows Tarot, the Odyssey Oracle, as well as the forthcoming Llewellyn Tarot Calendar for 2026. Charles popped on the YouTube channel to chat with us about his new book, Tarot and Oracle Card Reading for Dummies, which was released this year by the Wiley brand. We gush over his book, the process of writing, card reading in general, and get a glimpse of the desk he purchased from Elvira.   Melissa adjusted her rates to support those who are not at the baseline. So, visit her website and sign up for a reading now. https://melissacynova.com/services/ Catch Hilary and Melissa on Instagram for live readings. Follow them both and get a quick reading.   Shoutouts Charles shouts out to Nicole and Nina, the Wiley editing team. Melissa shouts out to Taylor in Chicago. Catiara Marie and NWTS  Elvira and all the excellent books she wrote on the desk that Charles now owns.   Resources Mentioned From The Book of Tarot by Fred Gettings, “Tarot is a machine, you put a question in and an answer pops out.” Episode 13: Reversals: Flip That Shit (our reversals episode) The Odyssey Oracle by Charles Harrington with art by Paolo Barbieri   Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. We also have a YouTube channel at youtube.com/@cardslingerscc. Eventually, we will back up the episodes and have more live content.Support our podcast with books or decks. We’re adding all the books from each episode to our Cardslingers CC bookshop.org store. Each purchase from this store gives us a percentage to cover our costs! www.bookshop.org/shop/cardslingerscc. Reminder: We will NEVER DM you for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.

Welcome to Episode CXXX! And thanks to Eighteen Wheels on a Big Rig, we’ve got all the Roman numbers covered. Melissa reads Jaymi and Hilary to filth with her The Ink Witch deck. Jaymi receives some valuable advice on her upcoming trip (now complete by two months) to Michigan and her experience at the Great Lake Area Diviners Experience (GLADE). Hilary gets some personal advice. We also discuss the notion of doing readings without knowing the topic. Hilary forces Melissa to read for herself, and it’s rather poignant. Homework: Try doing a reading with your deck up to the fours. What did you come up with?   FYI, Melissa has adjusted her rates to help those who are not at the baseline. So, visit her website and sign up for a reading now. https://melissacynova.com/services/ Catch Hilary and Melissa on Instagram for live readings. Follow them both and get a quick reading.   Shoutouts "Eighteen Wheels On A Big Rig" Shout out to Heatherleigh and The Boston Tea Room. Shout out to Dr. Erin Baker for the lovely time! Decks Mentioned The Ink Witch by Eric Maille (link takes you to where you can buy the 2nd edition)   Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. We also have a YouTube channel at youtube.com/@cardslingerscc. Eventually, we will back up the episodes and have more live content.Support our podcast with books or decks. We’re adding all the books from each episode to our Cardslingers CC bookshop.org store. Each purchase from this store gives us a percentage to cover our costs! www.bookshop.org/shop/cardslingerscc. Reminder: We will NEVER DM you for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.

Melissa and Jaymi chose the same deck, so what do the Cardslingers do… we make a whole thing of it! Today, we’re all using a different Jamie Sawyer deck. And we’re examining the Four of Pentacles. The good, the ugly, and how we have healthy saving tendencies. What will you do with your one precious life? We delved into our Jamie Sawyer tarot decks to share how one creative mind can interpret a card in various ways. Visit Jamie’s site and see all the cool decks, journals, tarot tiles, and other products she has to share with us all.  Homework: Take stock of what you have, including all the resources, and assess your current situation. FYI, Melissa has adjusted her rates to help those who are not at the baseline. So, visit her website and sign up for a reading now. https://melissacynova.com/services/ Catch Hilary and Melissa on Instagram for live readings. Follow them both and get a quick reading.   Shoutouts Thank you, Jamie! We love you and your decks. Seriously! Shout-out to Claire! Kahla Givehand and the Soul Collage method Decks Mentioned Jaymi: The Felt Tarot by Jamie Sawyer (the deck is still in production, having been funded by Kickstarter a month or so ago). This link goes to the Felted Tarot tiles set. Melissa: The Out of Hands Tarot by Jamie Sawyer Hilary: The Pocket of Peers Tarot by Jamie Sawyer (sadly, out of print)   Resources Mentioned Virginia Woolf’s Room of One’s Own   Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. We also have a YouTube channel at youtube.com/@cardslingerscc. Eventually, we will back up the episodes and have more live content.Support our podcast with books or decks. We’re adding all the books from each episode to our Cardslingers CC bookshop.org store. Each purchase from this store gives us a percentage to cover our costs! www.bookshop.org/shop/cardslingerscc.   Reminder: We will NEVER DM you for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.

“Be still and listen to your soul.” Henry David Thoreau  The calmest sword out of the entire suit, the four embodies calm, peace, and a long rest before the action. The figure, typically depicted as a knight, lies over a tomb. Melissa suggests that this is Mercutio from William Shakespeare's 1597 tragedy, Romeo and Juliet. Jaymi ties the card back to being silent and gathering your resources. And Hilary reminds us about the meditative quality of the card. Homework: Engage in a self-care activity.   FYI, Melissa has changed her rates to help those who are not at the baseline. So, visit her website and sign up for a reading now. https://melissacynova.com/services/ Catch Hilary and Melissa on Instagram for live readings. Follow them both and get a quick reading.   Shoutouts Happy birthday, Rocco! Decks Mentioned Melissa: The Ink Witch by Eric Maille (first and second editions sold out) and The Lorenzi Tarot by Irene Lorenzi Jaymi: Triple Goddess Tarot by Franco Rivolli and Jaymi Elford Hilary: Tarot of the Unexplained by Davezilla and Super Attractor by Gabrielle Bernstein Resources Finch app, we swear they do not sponsor us. We love them for their mental health activities and corralling to-do lists while getting to hug and support each other through a digital bubble. The Cartomancer Magazine (Winter 2022 features the Triple Goddess Tarot Four of Swords on the cover.   Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. We also have a YouTube channel at youtube.com/@cardslingerscc. Eventually, we will back up the episodes and have more live content.Support our podcast with books or decks. We’re adding all the books from each episode to our Cardslingers CC bookshop.org store. Each purchase from this store gives us a percentage to cover our costs! www.bookshop.org/shop/cardslingerscc. Reminder: We will NEVER DM you for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.

Happy Pride Month, listeners. In honor of the quiltwork of beliefs, creeds, and queerness, we created a new logo for the cast. Enjoy!Do you take what is offered? This is the question that the Four of Cups reminds us of. It reminds us to be discerning and establish boundaries. Melissa, Hilary, and Jaymi examine life, the universe, and menopause through the lens of this card. In the Smith Waite deck, this card’s vibe is a total meh. Seeing the figure with their arms crossed is a boundary — a passive form of activism against the norm. Sometimes, it’s better to stand still and hold your ground. Homework: What is poison and what is medicine for you? Change the world with your voice and boundaries. FYI, Melissa has adjusted her rates to help those who are not at the baseline. So, visit her website and sign up for a reading now. https://melissacynova.com/services/ Catch Hilary and Melissa on Instagram for live readings. Follow them both and get a quick reading.   Shoutouts We love you, Donnaleigh  Decks Mentioned Melissa: The Mystic Garbage Tarot by Junkyard Prints Co. (link goes to an online reseller with images)  Jaymi: The Animystic Tarot by Willow Fay Hilary: Fountain Tarot by Jonathan Saiz, Jason Gruhl, and Andi Todaro  Resources Mentioned #12 The Emperor: Put Your Stink All Over That Throne (and the bookshop page)  Monty Python and the Holy Grail turns 50 this year   Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. We also have a YouTube channel at youtube.com/@cardslingerscc. Eventually, we will back up the episodes and have more live content.Support our podcast with books or decks. We’re adding all the books from each episode to our Cardslingers CC bookshop.org store. Each purchase from this store gives us a percentage to cover our costs! www.bookshop.org/shop/cardslingerscc. Reminder: We will NEVER DM you for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.

We’re feeling silly today, and the Four of Wands is a perfectly entertaining card for us today. Celebration, getting your groove on, and finding the flow are the meanings for this card. A stable, creative force and drive all here in the Four of Wands. Why do you have a passion for what you do and how you create? Celebrate the milestone in your life. Celebrate your community. Homework: When was the last time you celebrated or acknowledged a triumph in your life? Especially when you get out of bed or take a shower. FYI, Melissa has changed her rates to help those who are not baseline. So, visit her website and sign up for a reading now. Catch Hilary and Melissa on Instagram for live readings. Follow them both and get a quick reading.   Decks Mentioned Melissa: The Mystic Garbage Tarot by Junkyard Prints Co. (link goes to an online reseller with images)  Hilary: The Marvel Tarot by Author Syndee Barwick and illustrated by Lily McDonnell (link takes you to a NY local reseller) Jaymi: The Felt Tarot by Jamie Sawyer just completed a two-week, successful Kickstarter.  Check out this sample video on how the cards were made on Jamie’s YouTube page. Resources Mentioned “Pop Goes the Tarot” series from Melissa’s Website Finch app. All of us are addicted. Steve Jackson Games “How to Entertain an Idiot Card”. While this link directs you to Zazzle, you can create your own.   Do you like what you hear? Please send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. We also have a YouTube channel at youtube.com/@cardslingerscc. Eventually, we will back up the episodes and have more live content.Support our podcast with books or decks. We’re adding all the books from each episode to our Cardslingers CC bookshop.org store. Each purchase from this store gives us a percentage to cover our costs! www.bookshop.org/shop/cardslingerscc. Reminder: We will NEVER DM you for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.

“Am I going to be okay?” Getting a tarot reading is a personalized way to get to your baseline. Different divination modalities, like Oracle or Lenormand, can keep you baseline because you don’t manifest or read the information. As a reader, you can do a lot of pre-reading. You can get a therapist to help you through the tough times. You can have Hilary do a tapping session to help you find baseline. Self-care is rule number one for getting back to baseline. Drink Water. Find community. Limit your exposure to news cycles. Go outside and get sun (if you can).Homework: Try creating something before consuming any content.   Resources Mentioned Podcasts: World Gone Wrong Podcast Episode 103 - Why does your Dad know so much about body-snatchers.  This is where Jaymi got her use of baseline versus being “just okay.” They discuss this around the 15:10 mark. However, Jaymi recommends the whole series because it’s just fun. Jim Harold’s Campfire Writing Excuses Almost Plausible Queen Herbie House   Books: We Need Your Art by Amie McNee   Decks and Modalities: Arcana Folia Oracle Kendra’s Vintage Petit Lenormand (Hilary’s first Lenormand deck)  Theresa Reed’s Patreon (for her astrological insights)   Random: This is Fine dog cartoon 4thewords.com   Melissa has changed her rates to help those who are not baseline. So, visit her website and sign up for a reading now.  Catch Hilary and Melissa on Instagram for live readings (InstaReads). Follow them both and get a quick reading.   Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. We also have a YouTube channel at youtube.com/@cardslingerscc. Eventually, we will back up the episodes and have more live content.Support our podcast with books or decks. We’re adding all the books from each episode to our Cardslingers CC bookshop.org store. Each purchase from this store gives us a percentage to cover our costs! www.bookshop.org/shop/cardslingerscc. Reminder: We will NEVER DM you for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.

That’s right, Lis is back to read Jaymi and Hilary to filth with a slim pack of cards made of The Fool, The Magician, The High Priestess, The Empress, the Aces, the Twos, and The Threes. Whatever will be revealed, gentle listeners? Jaymi demonstrates a general reading, while Hilary asks a question regarding her business. And we get Melissa to read filth for herself. Tarot is universal. It is a flexible tool that can be used however you see fit. Homework: Try doing a reading with just these cards and see how it goes.   Resources Mentioned Melissa used the Light Seer’s Tarot by Chris-Anne for readings. Chris-Anne released a lovely full-color companion book to the deck. Press Your Luck game show (episode 169, nice) – jaymi’s favorite game show in the 80s   Past Episodes Episode 116: A Year Ahead with The Twos Episode 106: The Magic of the Aces Episode 39: How Do We Do This (listener reading)   FYI, Melissa has changed her rates to help those who are not baseline. So, visit her website and sign up for a reading now. https://melissacynova.com/services/   Catch Hilary and Melissa on Instagram for live readings (InstaReads). Follow them both and get a quick reading.   Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. We also have a YouTube channel at youtube.com/@cardslingerscc. Eventually, we will back up the episodes and have more live content.Support our podcast with books or decks. We’re adding all the books from each episode to our Cardslingers CC bookshop.org store. Each purchase from this store gives us a percentage to cover our costs! www.bookshop.org/shop/cardslingerscc. Reminder: We will NEVER DM you for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.

Finally, we’re at the Three of Pentacles, Melissa’s favorite card. In the Waite Smith deck, three figures look up at an archway. Each person is dressed differently and participates in the structure differently. Without the architect, there is no way. Without the monk, there is no need. Without the craftsman, there is no physical act. As we look at the other cards, this one represents the resource of resources of all the threes.  Homework: Consider your resources.  Melissa has changed her rates to help those who are not baseline. So, visit her website and sign up for a reading now.  Catch Hilary and Melissa on Instagram for live readings. Follow them both and get a quick reading. Decks Mentioned Hilary: The Accurate AF Tarot, first edition by Prism + Fleur Jaymi: The Buffy Tarot (mini tin edition) by Casey Gilly and Karl James Mountford Melissa: Shadowscapes Tarot by Stephanie Pui-Mun Law and Barbara Moore Resources Mentioned MeUndies   Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. We also have a YouTube channel at youtube.com/@cardslingerscc. Eventually, we will back up the episodes and have more live content.Support our podcast with books or decks. We’re adding all the books from each episode to our Cardslingers CC bookshop.org store. Each purchase from this store gives us a percentage to cover our costs! www.bookshop.org/shop/cardslingerscc. Reminder: We will NEVER DM you for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.

Good grief, we’re at the three of Swords. We have a floating heart in the middle of a rainstorm on the image in the Smith Waite deck. It’s being pierced with three swords. It’s a bleak card of heartbreak and emotion; many of us hate seeing this card and giving the hard news to clients. Like The Tower card, this card is striking. It’s one of the most emotional cards in a suit that lends itself to air, communication, and braininess. Homework: Uncertainty is hard, and the sword's resources lead to good communication. Where do you carry your swords in your heart, and how can you safely pull them out to bring joy back into your world?   Decks Mentioned Melissa: Prairie Tarot by Robin Atot Jaymi: Wisdom of Pooh, first edition Rue and Vervain (link takes you to all the Wisdom of Pooh offerings) Hilary: Fountain Tarot by Jonathan Saiz, Jason Gruhl, and Andi Todaro Resources Mentioned Heart of Glass by Blondie  French Kiss (the movie) World Gone Wrong Podcast Episode 103-Why does your Dad know so much about body-snatchers This is where Jaymi got her use of baseline versus being “just okay.” They discuss this around the 15:10 mark. However, Jaymi recommends the whole series because it’s just fun.   Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. We also have a YouTube channel at youtube.com/@cardslingerscc. Eventually, we will back up the episodes and have more live content.Support our podcast with books or decks. We’re adding all the books from each episode to our Cardslingers CC bookshop.org store. Each purchase from this store gives us a percentage to cover our costs! www.bookshop.org/shop/cardslingerscc.   Reminder: We will NEVER DM you for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.

This episode was recorded live in front of a YouTube audience. Friendship is magical and powerful. We can give and receive hope from those we care about. It’s time to build community and keep the energy flowing equally. Hilary calls it the girl power card, and often, the reverse side relates it back to gossip. Homework: Follow us on Youtube and reach out to your communities. We have your backs. Stay safe, everyone!   Decks Mentioned Jaymi: World of Warcraft Tarot by Joseph Lacroix, Surfside 3D Studio; and written by Ian Flynn. Hilary: Tarot of the Sidhe by Emily Carding. Keyword: jubilance. Melissa: The Sasuraibito Tarot by Stasia Burrington   Resources Finch app Discord (We do not have a Discord, but many good servers have fantastic tarot and non-tarot communities to join.) Leeeeroy Jenkins! Christine Ashworth   Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. We also have a YouTube channel at youtube.com/@cardslingerscc. Eventually, we will back up the episodes and have more live content.Support our podcast with books or decks. We’re adding all the books from each episode to our Cardslingers CC bookshop.org store. Each purchase from this store gives us a percentage to cover our costs! www.bookshop.org/shop/cardslingerscc. Reminder: We will NEVER DM you for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.

We’re kicking off the minor threes with OUR favorite, the wands. In the Waite Smith deck, a figure looks over the water to see the ships. And apparently, they have a fanny pack (and jaymi says it’s full of snacks). Hilary looks at the card and sees it as a stepping stone moment. Look out to the horizon (big picture) and yet take care of details. Melissa says we can’t do this alone. There’s teamwork between this figure (Kevin) and the ships in the water. Jaymi says it’s time to put the plan into motion and ensure you have enough energy to carry it through.  Homework: Make your friendship bracelets. Grab a fanny pack and fill it with your favorite snacks to enjoy by the campfire. We slingers are hungry. Is anyone else hungry for snacks now?   Deck’s Mentioned Jaymi: Deviant Moon Tarot (mini edition) by Patrick Valenzia, (Link goes to the large, borderless tarot); snacks are chocolate cake donuts or Sea Salt Mochi Rice Bites. Hilary: Mystic Dreamer by Heidi Darras and Barbara Moore; snacks are Yodel’s. Melissa: The Sasuraibito Tarot by Stasia Burrington; snacks Little Debbie’s Unicorn Cakes.   Resources Tarot Coloring Book by Theresa Reed Psychic Tarot by Nancy Antenucci (the NUCC!) Wild Unknown Tarot by Kim Krans   Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. We also have a YouTube channel at youtube.com/@cardslingerscc. Eventually, we will back up the episodes and have more live content.Support our podcast with books or decks. We’re adding all the books from each episode to our Cardslingers CC bookshop.org store. Each purchase from this store gives us a percentage to cover our costs! www.bookshop.org/shop/cardslingerscc.   Reminder: We will NEVER DM you for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.

Hang in there, ‘slingers. Your liberal, queer, fringe, witchy hosts are here to remind you that we love you. We have much more in common with one another. We stand with you. Find your community, get connected, and learn what you can do. Your existence is valid.   Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. We also have a YouTube channel at youtube.com/@cardslingerscc. Eventually, we will back up the episodes and have more live content. Support our podcast with books or decks. We’re adding all the books from each episode to our Cardslingers CC bookshop.org store. Each purchase from this store gives us a percentage to cover our costs! www.bookshop.org/shop/cardslingerscc. Reminder: We will NEVER DM you for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.

SPOILER ALERT ONE: Please, DO NOT LISTEN to this episode if you have not watched the entire Season 1 of AGATHA ALL ALONG. We spoil everything: tarot, witchcraft, and the MCU. SPOILER ALERT TWO: This is a feature-length podcast. Jaymi and our producer, Kendra, decided to publish the full one-hour and 45-ish-minute episode for your pleasure. Jaymi recommends an extended “break” to enjoy this nerdy chat fully. Do some laundry, take an extra long walk (if you can), or do a deep clean of your house before listening. 😀 *** With the Spoiler Alerts out of the way, welcome to a long one. Enjoy this whole audio nerd-out experience of The Cardslingers discussing the 9-episode run of Agatha All Along. Grab a mug and settle in. For each episode, we discuss divination, magical points, and connections to the MCU. Then, we break down the cards and positions in the tarot community’s famous Episode 7, where we watch three readings being done and represented correctly.  Homework: Watch Agatha All Along (again) and try the Safe Passages spread for yourself. Let us know how it went!   Extra Agatha ReferencesBenebell Wen’s Thoughts on the Safe Passage Spread Hilary’s Insta post from October 2024 shows the almost pentacle spread for the Safe Passage Spread  Agatha All Along Tarot deck (coming July 2025 from Insight Editions) The Nerdist’s Take on the Cards Meanings by Tai Gooden Shoutouts Courtney Weber Agatha All Along consultants: Megan McDonnell (info from Wikipedia) and Aubrey Plaza (who did say she knows witchcraft)  The Well-Appointed Desk folks (thanks for listening!)   Do you like what you hear? Send feedback to us at cardslingerscc@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cardslingerscc. We also have a YouTube channel at youtube.com/@cardslingerscc. Eventually, we will back up the episodes and have more live content.Support our podcast with books or decks. We’re adding all the books from each episode to our Cardslingers CC bookshop.org store. Each purchase from this store gives us a percentage to cover our costs! www.bookshop.org/shop/cardslingerscc. Reminder: We will NEVER DM you for a reading on any social media site. We schedule all readings and conversations through our personal websites.