S1E5: Decoding Symbols - The Imagery of Tarot (Part One)

Summary

In this conversation, Brandi and Matt discuss their experiences with tarot and their current projects. Brandi shares her daily practice of writing a poem based on a tarot card, while Matt talks about tracking his daily draws in a spreadsheet. They also discuss the True Heart Intuitive Tarot deck and its guidebook. The cards they pull for the day are the Devil and the Six of Swords, and they explore the symbolism and meanings of these cards. The conversation explores the use of symbols in tarot and how they can enhance our understanding of the cards. The discussion focuses on the symbolism of swords and how they can represent emotional challenges and the need for encouragement. The conversation also delves into the use of astrology in tarot, highlighting the correspondences between tarot cards and astrological signs and planets. The importance of personal symbolism and intuition in interpreting tarot cards is emphasized. The conversation concludes with a discussion of the significance of color, astrology, court cards, and personal symbolism in tarot readings.

Takeaways

• Brandi has been writing a poem daily based on a tarot card, which has been a nice change of pace and a way to engage with the cards differently.

• Matt has been tracking his daily draws in a spreadsheet, allowing him to analyze patterns and explore the cards' energy over time.

• The True Heart Intuitive Tarot deck by Rachel True takes a unique approach, focusing on each card's high and low vibe rather than reversals.

• The Devil card represents a sense of being watched and the need to confront challenging situations. At the same time, the Six of Swords symbolizes moving away from pain and turmoil towards future joy.

• The imagery in the Six of Swords, with the figure carried by crows, represents accepting help and hoping for a better future. Symbols in tarot act as a universally understood language and can convey complex ideas with simple images.

• Swords in tarot often represent emotional challenges and the need for encouragement.

• Astrology can provide valuable correspondences and insights into tarot card meanings.

• Personal symbolism and intuition play a significant role in interpreting tarot cards.

• Color, astrology, court cards, and personal symbolism can enhance tarot readings and deepen our understanding of the cards.

Sound Bites

• "I am writing a poem every day."

• "I bought another deck."

• "I think I'm never going to read the low vibe unless I have to."

• "Sticking you in the emotions, the swords."

• "I've been drowning in my emotions a lot the last couple of weeks. And like I need to get pulled out of that."

• "Encouragement is not like what we think of as encouragement. It was like, get the fuck up and go fight."

Chapters

• 00:00 - Introduction and catch up

• 14:44 - Card pull for the episode

• 27:31 - Symbols covered in today's episode

• 30:23 - Astrology symbolism in tarot

Show References

• Irish Pagan School - Guided Meditation

• Marla’s Substack for poetry

• Mini Cat Tarot

• True Heart Intuitive Tarot

• The Circle is Podcast

• finding the fool

• Celestial Alchemy Certification

• Joseph Campbell and the Hero’s Journey

• The Witch of the Forest Magick Tarot

Keywords

tarot symbolism, daily practice, writing poetry, tracking tarot cards, True Heart Intuitive Tarot, Devil card, Six of Swords, tarot, symbols, swords, emotions, encouragement, astrology, correspondences, personal symbolism, color, court cards