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January 10, 2025 71 mins
Host Megan Hamilton and Hannah Joy Graves, aka Cult Mother, delve into the world of tarot, exploring its endless learning potential, personal experiences with ADHD, and the importance of action in tarot readings. The two professional tarot readers discuss the flexibility of tarot practices, the duality of light and shadow, and cultural perspectives on spirituality. The conversation also highlights the artistic influence of Pamela Colman Smith and modern interpretations of tarot, emphasizing the significance of personal connection and the evolving nature of tarot reading. In this engaging conversation, Hannah and Megan explore the profound connections between tarot, personal growth, and community. They discuss the importance of human connection in tarot readings, the journey of discovering tarot, and the empowering nature of the practice. Hannah shares her serendipitous encounter with tarot, emphasizing the joy of early experiences and the balance between technique and intuition. The conversation also touches on the role of personal responsibility in the current socio-political climate and the significance of community in fostering collective action. Chapters (00:00) Introduction to Tarot and Its Endless Learning (02:52) Personal Experiences with ADHD and Tarot (06:00) Diving into Card Interpretations (08:52) The Importance of Action in Tarot Readings (11:58) Reversals in Tarot: A Personal Choice (14:53)The Flexibility of Tarot Practices (18:12) The Duality of Tarot: Embracing Both Light and Shadow (21:02) Cultural Perspectives on Tarot and Spirituality (23:55) The Artistic Influence of Pamela Colman Smith (27:10) Modern Interpretations of Tarot (29:52) Learning from Influential Tarot Readers (34:58) Learning Lineage and Influences (36:18) The Human Connection in Tarot Readings (38:12) Expanding Perspectives Through Tarot (40:31) The Journey of Discovering Tarot (44:54) A Serendipitous Encounter with Tarot (50:41) The Empowering Nature of Tarot (52:32) The Joy of Early Tarot Experiences (54:08) Technique vs. Intuition in Tarot (56:27) Community and Collective Action (01:00:31) The Role of Personal Responsibility (01:02:37) Joining the Cult of Tarot (01:06:54) Embracing Authenticity in Tarot Practice More about Hannah Joy Graves and her work: Dubbed the "Enfant terrible of Esoterica" Cult Mother began offering tarot readings and classes online during the first Covid 19 lockdown. In the past five years she's enjoyed being a disruptor in the wellness industry and has grown a diverse community around my work - The Cult. She firmly believe that tarot is not only be a powerful catalyst for personal growth but also a tool that empowers us to be the change we want to see in the world. Join the cult: https://www.cultmothertarot.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultmothertarot/ More About Megan Hamilton and her work: https://www.embracingenchantment.com/ https://www.ubuskills.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ubuskills https://www.tiktok.com/@ubuskills https://www.instagram.com/embracingenchantmentpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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