Episodes
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Episode 46: A week ahead tarot readingWhat's coming up this week? Let's see what the cards have to say!Book a session at www.tarotbyhilary.com
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After a planning meeting of the Cardslingers Coast to Coast podcast, I asked Jaymers and Lis about what to record on my own podcast. Here are some of their thoughts, and mine, about holiday retail burnout, rest, unfiltered opinions about the “algorithm”, and more.
Episode 44, Talk about your readings, came out in October, so it’s been two months since the last episode. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hilary-parry-haggerty/episodes/Episode-44-Talk-about-your-readings-e2ahvne
PS, the birth and year cards episode was Episode 27, go check it out! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hilary-parry-haggerty/episodes/Episode-27-Birth-cards--year-cards--and-bibliomancy-from-How-to-Read-Tarot-e1t4lg1/a-a1uh13d
Book a session at www.tarotbyhilary.com
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Some people wonder if they are “allowed” to talk about their readings after they are complete. I don’t know about you, but I am a blabbermouth sometimes with my own information… and that’s exactly what your reading is: your information. It is for you to do whatever you wish with it. Ignore it. Do your own thing. Take it to heart… or not. Share it with your friends… or not. But that choice to share or not to share doesn’t rest with me as the reader… it rests with you, and you alone.
More here: http://tarotbyhilary.com/talk-about-your-readings/
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You don’t need a professional reader to host a party like that of your very own! (Though, ahem, I DO do party readings… and you can get on my schedule here).
If you’re lacking a reader, why not host a party like this for yourself, and you and your friends can be your own private psychics for each other? It’s an absolutely wonderful way to learn how to tap into your own intuition (and yes, before you ask, you definitely have it), and the party setting will help you relax and have a little fun with the concept. While I take my profession very seriously, that doesn’t mean I don’t have a lot of fun and what I like to call “sacred silliness” with it, too.
First of all, different people have different natural talents. This is true for intuition, too. We all don’t intuit in the same way. While one person may be very good at just “knowing” something is up in the pit of their stomachs (what is called claircognizance – clear knowing), another person may be getting specific images or a picture show going on behind their eyelids (clairvoyance – one of the most well-known [and easily described] clairs), while yet another person swears that they heard something no one else heard (clairaudience – this happens to be one of MY clairs). Often, people will have a mix of at least two clairs. Read about the many types of Clair here.
This episode is based on the article How to Host Your Own "Be a Psychic" Party. Read it here:
http://tarotbyhilary.com/how-to-host-your-psychic-party/
Recommended articles:
A Tarot Deck for Everyone: http://tarotbyhilary.com/a-tarot-deck-for-everyone/
The Difference between Tarot and Oracle Decks: http://tarotbyhilary.com/the-difference-between-tarot-and-oracle-decks/
Intuition 101: Developing Your Clair Senses: https://www.oprah.com/spirit/intuition-101-developing-your-clairsenses/all
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Is tarot the answer to everything? Life, the universe?
Short answer is no, tarot is a tool just like any other, and cannot be the be all end all.
Get your towels ready for this episode of Tarot by Hilary with guests Melissa Cynova and George “Bag O’ Noodles” Cynova.
Special guest: Melissa Cynova https://melissacynova.com/
Mentioned in this episode:
Sophia https://benevolentcorvus.com/
Sirens' Song Lenormand and Kipper Deck https://bookshop.org/a/96344/9781578638062
Cardslingers Coast to Coast podcast https://cardslingerscc.podbean.com/
The Gift (movie)
Tapping (EFT) http://tarotbyhilary.com/eft-tapping/
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In this episode, Hilary and Jaymi talk about their relationships with social media platforms.
The summary is, don’t chase the algorithm: it’s a game no one seems to win.
My advice to other tarot readers who are looking to use social media to grow their business is to be yourself. Don't try to be someone you're not. Be genuine and authentic, and people will be drawn to you.
There’s no formula, at least not in my opinion. Everyone has to figure out their relationship with social media for themselves.
We also pull a tarot card each to inform our relationship with social media and it’s eye-opening (man, I love tarot!).
Mentioned in this episode:
Unfuck Your Habitat - https://www.unfuckyourhabitat.com/
Amelia Quint - https://www.ameliaquint.com/
surprise guest Jaymi Elford - https://www.innercompasstarot.com/
Cardslingers Coast to Coast podcast - https://cardslingerscc.podbean.com/
Welcome to Night Vale podcast - https://www.welcometonightvale.com/
Dreamlight Valley - https://disneydreamlightvalley.com/
Decks in this episode:
Mystic Mondays Tarot by Grace Duong - https://bookshop.org/a/96344/9781452176383
Cozy Witch Tarot by Amanda Lovelace (Author), Janaina Medeiros (Illustrator) - https://bookshop.org/a/96344/9781524871291
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Stories are POWERFUL. It takes a lot to dismantle the incorrect ones, especially if you’ve been telling yourself the same ones for years.
Especially powerful are the stories that keep you from going crazy that you tell yourself when you are in survival mode. Usually, they are stories of denial, of convincing ourselves out of what we are feeling or intuiting so as not to deal with the ugly truth that sometimes rears its head. Denial is immeasurably powerful in those moments, but then so is the moment of truth that cuts through all that denial.
This episode is about a client reading that eventually cut through all the denial.
Prefer to read this podcast episode? It's here: http://tarotbyhilary.com/the-stories-we-tell-ourselves-and-the-power-of-denial/
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This is an episode inspired by our reluctance to record the Tower card deep-dive on the Cardslingers Coast to Coast podcast.
It’s also an article from the Tarot by Hilary blog archives. You can read it here: http://tarotbyhilary.com/dont-shoot-the-messenger/
You may want to also check out the Cardslingers Coast to Coast podcast that i cohost with Jaymi Elford and Melissa Cynova, specifically our card deep dive series.
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If you'd like to watch this episode instead with a full demonstration of the tapping points, you can do so on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/UGXsqXo-o8U
Acknowledge your feelings before moving the energy
You can change the situation or you can change how you feel about the situation.
Tapping points:
Side of hand for setup
Crown of head
Eyebrows
Side of eye
Under eye
Under nose
Under mouth
Collarbone
Under arm
Wrist to wrist
Continue with tapping points starting with Crown of head and ending with wrist to wrist together.
In between setup and main rounds of tapping, journal about what came up for you in the setup. Use those specific words if mine are not resonating with you. The more specific you are, the more powerful and effective the tapping will be.
Drink plenty of water, and give your body what it needs after this tapping session.
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This is from a workshop episode on creating a psychic journal to record your intuitive impressions, and the reason why it is important!
Original YouTube workshop here: Creating a Psychic Journal https://youtu.be/MHNYIO-vkgk
Recommended Reading:
The Psychic Pathway by Sonia ChoquetteBook a session with me at www.tarotbyhilary.com
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In this "dip into the mailbag" episode, I address a few questions: tarot tutoring, why I don't comment on other readers's readings, and how to become a professional tarot reader.This time I'm answering some frequently asked questions, including if I interpret other people's readings (it depends) and give recommendations to a young tarot reader who has aspirations to do tarot work professionally.The Tarot by Hilary podcast can be found on most podcast platforms. Please leave a kind review wherever you listen to your podcasts!Book a reading or tapping session at https://www.tarotbyhilary.com
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This episode of the podcast is culled from Day 3 of my Card a Day Challenge, which is an evergreen playlist on my YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@tarotbyhilary
Why is it this week's podcast episode? Because we discussed companion books in this week's episode of the Cardslingers Coast to Coast podcast!
Episode 75: Too Many Dang Card Meanings - https://cardslingerscc.podbean.com/e/episode-75-too-many-dang-card-meanings/
[Day 3] Card a Day Challenge: The Little White Book—Is it friend or foe?Welcome back, tarot stars! Today, we're discussing the Little White Book (LWB)/companion books. When you are first starting to read tarot, these books are actually a great resource... but they start to become a hindrance when you find that they conflict with your own intuitive hits or insights.I talk about this more, and what to do about it when your intuition and the LWB is in conflict, in this episode.I also have some worksheets for you that may help (and I mention them in the episode). Download them here: https://gallery.mailchimp.com/07a5b414d24a88d4b64d2b449/files/f2d0b56c-09c8-4797-b21a-dc51b367e1a4/WorksheetTheMajorMinorArcanakeywords.pdfAdditional Reading: http://tarotbyhilary.com/throwing-out-the-book/Don't forget to share your card of the day and insights and ahas in the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/5daysoftarotchallenge/
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I was heated about this... so I created an entire episode about it! Please note that there may be cursing in this episode, so if you have littles, make sure you listen to this episode with headphones.
How do you spot counterfeit decks? This episode is dedicated to the subject. I will help you! And even if you get through this episode and are still not sure if you purchased a counterfeit deck, message me with a photo of the deck, and I'd be happy to try to help you determine whether your deck is legitimate or not.
Patrick Valenza: Counterfeit Decks
Patrick Valenza: How to Spot a Fake Deviant Moon Deck
Impromptu rant on counterfeit tarot decks and how to spot them! on @tarotbyhilary IG Live
US Games Systems: How to spot a counterfeit deck
Liminal 11: How to spot fake tarot decks
Grove and Grotto: How to spot a fake Tarot deck (and why it matters)
Want to call in with a question, like a good ole timey radio show? Well every month on Zoom we do exactly that for the Tarot by Hilary podcast. Every first Thursday of the month is the call-in show. Register at http://tarotbyhilary.com/podcasts/ to get the Zoom link and a reminder of when it all happens.
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What is EFT tapping, how does it work, and what are the tapping points? Find out in this introductory podcast episode. I'd recommend starting here, and then trying out one of the tapping videos available on my YouTube channel.
Video version with illustrations of the tapping points is here: https://youtu.be/rViGohlU80UTapping points:Side of handCrown of headStart of eyebrowsSide of eyeUnder eyesUnder the noseUnder the mouthCollarboneUnder the armWrist to wristFor more information about tapping and to book a 1:1 session, go to http://tarotbyhilary.com/eft-tapping/For more research on the science of tapping and clinical studies, Dr. Peta Stapleton https://www.petastapleton.com/ or @DrPetaStapleton on YouTube Tarot is my main squeeze but the Emotional Freedom Technique, aka EFT or Tapping, has quickly become a modality that has personally helped me with a number of issues, including self-worth, manifestation, healing parental emotional abandonment and trauma (with the aid of a separate licensed therapist), writer’s block, upleveling, boosting intuition, and more.What is EFT? The Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is a combination of acupressure and positive psychology, created by Gary Craig. Verbalization of an issue while also stimulating the acupressure points creates a sense of calm within the body’s energetic systems. Tapping can be used for many issues, including pain, anxiety, phobias, and stress relief.My EFT certification was provided through the Gala Darling Method, which included 3 months of weekly classes and practice sessions facilitating tapping sessions, from February to the end of April 2022. @galadarling
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When I was younger, I wanted to be psychic SO BADLY. This was long before I became a professional psychic (through the use of tarot cards). Long, loooong before I even knew about tarot at all.
Not only was I obsessed with all things psychic, crying into my crystals how I was never going to be one of those elite few who seemed to be able to see through it all: people, situations, lies, manipulations, down to the cold or warm or hard truth… I was also obsessed with finding my soulmate. Long before I was truly even ready to date anyone, let alone find “the one.”
I don’t think I’m unusual in this regard. Many classic late-80s to early-90s board games were MADE for this kind of weird obsession I had, making me think that many pre-teen to teen girls were also similarly fixated on both witchiness and finding a boyfriend.
Want to read this instead of listen? https://tarotbyhilary.com/ask-zandar/
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A "questions from the mailbag" episode!
Tune into my livestream every week on YouTube or Facebook, 6:30 p.m. EST on Fridays!
youtube.com/@tarotbyhilary
facebook.com/tarotbyhilary
Information on the tarot nova deck (my first ever tarot deck): http://tarotbyhilary.com/why-the-tarot-nova-made-me-a-better-reader-and-almost-made-me-not-become-one-at-all/
Workshop on myth busting https://youtu.be/QOvo61RiEzs
Advice on having multiple workhorse decks, especially if you do event readings. For example, I have at least 2 copies of the classic Radiant RWS deck (Radiant and the Reflective Tarot).
Questions answered in this episode:
What do you do about heavy readings at events?
Help me with court cards?
Link to workshop on the court cards
All About Court Cards https://youtu.be/qfQjuCvQIP0
All About Court Cards Part 2 https://youtu.be/vyl4dadxlV8
Tarot Diva by Sasha Graham
Homework: Do a Majors only reading, then a Minors only reading, then a full 78 deck reading - using the same question each time! How did the reading change for each type of reading?
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This is a longer episode of the podcast, so I'd encourage you to grab a hot mug of something and get cozy! This will also be published as a visual podcast episode on my YouTube channel. Youtube.com/@tarotbyhilary
Not able to attend the live call-in episodes, but still want your voice heard? Feel free to share your thoughts, feedback, or requests on future episodes by using the voice message feature: https://anchor.fm/hilary-parry-haggerty/message
Filming tarot spreads episode for specific gear that I use, such as lighting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3FlS9KJsx8
For more about this podcast and to get a reminder of the next time the call-in show happens, go to: http://tarotbyhilary.com/podcasts/
How to Read Tarot pages 41–42 Card of the day practice
A new deck:
Unboxing videos for the weekly livestream - a true unboxing where you see my live unfiltered first impressions. Work with that deck for card of the day pulls over one month Until the next unboxing with a new deck of the monthPlease note that this entire process takes about a half hour to do. Timing: 10 minutes to film, add captions to the video, and add a description, hashtags, and topics on IG/facebook
20 minutes - Sharing to TikTok, twitter, Vero True Social, YouTube shorts. From there you can take your link from youTube shorts and share it to other platforms, using the description in IG by copying/pasting.
Know what you want the purpose of these videos to be. If a card of the day practice is just for you and you alone, then maybe this episode isn’t for you. That’s totally okay! It is your decision whether you make your card of the day pulls public or not.
A card of the day will not apply to everyone all the time, just as a horoscope will not apply to everyone all the time. Keep what messages resonate for you, and discard those that don’t.
For whoever sees this and whenever they see it, what do they most need to know? To work with, not against, the algorithms.
Trust that the message will find the person it needs to.
Steps to creating card of the day videos
shuffle and pull your card of the day Film your card of the day - no more than 60 seconds in length so that you can share the video to as many platforms as you want to. Adjust your feed photo, cover, description, and hashtags. Make sure to copy the description so that you can paste that same description on other platforms. Give the algorithm what it wants. Don’t ask them to click away - make it as native as possible so they don’t have to leave the app.The platforms, in order:
Instagram instagram.com/tarotbyhilary
Facebook facebook.com/tarotbyhilary
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@tarotbyhilary
Twitter https://twitter.com/tarotbyhilary
Vero True Social https://vero.co/ Username @tarotbyhilary (verified)
YouTube (Shorts) https://www.youtube.com/@tarotbyhilary
Optional:
LinkedIn
Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/hilarytarot/
Website https://tarotbyhilary.com/
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Why did I start reading tarot? I wish I could say that it was because of my willingness to serve or my attraction to the cards. It was neither of this things that first started me on my path (at least, not entirely). The seed of wanting to learn a divination system started 4 years before I received my first deck of cards (the Tarot Nova, see the story of how I received them here). But really, it was a doom-and-gloom reading given to me when I was a tween that truly started me on this path.
I was around twelve years old enjoying a street fair. The psychic told me (I think she was a palmist, if I’m remembering correctly) I was going to jump from relationship to relationship without ever getting married and that I was going to die young (before 27 years old).
I can vouch for Maya Angelou’s words when she says, “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
Read the blog post that inspired this episode here: http://tarotbyhilary.com/whyireallystartedreadingtarot/
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Lots of show notes for this particular episode! We run the gamut on topics, from birth cards and year cards, to bibliomancy from How to Read Tarot, to a final reminder that the High Priestess is not your filing cabinet. Sacred amnesia is a beautiful thing... I'm like a priest, but more fun (and I cuss).
Books recommended in this episode:
How to Read Tarot by Hilary Parry Haggerty (that's me!) Format 128 pages, Hardcover Published November 22, 2022 by Flame Tree Illustrated
ISBN 9781804172360 (ISBN10: 1804172367) ask for it by name from your local bookstore!
Who Are You in the Tarot? by Mary K. Greer (2nd edition)
Archetypal Tarot by Mary K. Greer (3rd edition)
Tarot Birth Cards and Year Cards full workshop (livestream replay): https://www.youtube.com/live/e-eRVnLmhTY?feature=share
Bridge Technique for Reimagining Your Final Outcome Card (livestream replay): https://www.youtube.com/live/DxiyhKiCyWs?feature=share
Cardslingers Coast to Coast the high priestess is not your filing cabinet episode:
https://cardslingerscc.podbean.com/e/episode-7-the-high-priestess-is-not-your-filing-cabinet/
Give feedback and suggestions for upcoming episodes by sending a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hilary-parry-haggerty/message
Bloopers included because I am a human being! (And because people seem to love when I’m not entirely polished)
2023’s general year card is the Chariot - more information on calculating your specific year card in this episode and the Year Cards livestream replay (link above)
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This is an episode in a series …. the “The Major Arcana In-Depth” series! Every few weeks I will be featuring one card of the Major Arcana, from the Fool to the World. Come take a tarot journey with me!
I just like to be alone… what is the Hermit card really about?Going within and just being left alone with your thoughts is something that seems trite or too simple to be truly wisdom. The Hermit tells us that the best of way of knowing ourselves and our inner truths is to be by ourselves and retreat from the noise of the outer world to hear what’s within.
When writing about the Hermit card, I had a perfect setting for it: a rainy drizzly night in which I was home alone while hubby was out at his darts game. A perfect time to write and reflect and contemplate and read books and dream.
It is often said that extroverts are outgoing, loud and boisterous and generally fun, great at networking and making friends and working a room. Introverts on the other hand are timid shy creatures like scared churchmice that would rather fade into the wallpaper when faced with a crowded room full of strangers. In this dualistic world, you’re said to be one or the other as your general nature or basic falling-back-to point. But really? Extroversion and introversion are truly based on what your source of energy is. As Sophia Amoruso writes in her book #GIRLBOSS: “Research over the last few years has been focused on how the two personality types are actually more defined by what energizes them. Extroverts get their energy from being around a lot of people, but introverts find large groups draining and require time alone to recharge.”
When we come to discussing the Hermit card, it is the introverts that perk up their ears, and the extroverts that get bored! But all of us can learn a great deal from what the Hermit card has to teach us.Books mentioned in this episode: #Girlboss by Sophia Amoruso
Read about the Hermit card here: http://tarotbyhilary.com/the-major-arcana-in-depth-the-hermit/
Cardslingers Coast to Coast episode: Episode 28: The Hermit, A Box We Can’t Check https://cardslingerscc.podbean.com/e/episode-28-the-hermit-a-box-we-can-t-check/
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