The Biddy Tarot Podcast: Tarot | Intuition | Empowerment

Today's archive podcast episode is the very first episode of Biddy Tarot, and it's What I Wish I Knew When I First Started Reading Tarot. It's also the most popular download we've had, with over ten thousand downloads since it was published just over a year ago. The reason that I chose it for today is because what I share in this episode is so relevant and important, and in fact, it might just be that thing that helps you go from, "Oh, I'm not sure about Tarot," to "Yes! I can't wait to do more Tarot." It's all about busting some of those myths about Tarot and really giving you the confidence that reading Tarot can be a wonderful, enjoyable experience, and that really, anybody can read Tarot. In this episode, I share my personal journey with Tarot and what I wish I’d known when I first started to read Tarot, to encourage you on your own journey with Tarot. In this episode, here’s what I’ll cover: How one spur-of-the-moment Tarot reading ignited my life-long passion for the cards How I learned how to master the Tarot… and the one thing that almost derailed me Why I left a six-figure corporate career to become a Tarot reader (and why I will never look back!) How Tarot is so much more than staring into a crystal ball and telling the future What you absolutely need to know when starting your Tarot journey Now, let’s get into it!   Additional Resources Learn more about Tarot through our online courses Discover the Tarot Card Meanings Read more about Tarot on the Biddy Blog For the most up-to-date Tarot Tarot fun, follow Biddy Tarot on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram

10 Apr 201724min

One question I get asked a lot is “How do I know which Tarot deck to choose?” This is often something that Tarot beginners will ask me at the start of their journey, so this podcast is completely focused on how you can choose your first Tarot deck. Choosing a Tarot deck may seem like a simple task, but today there are so many choices out there. Every time you jump onto Kickstarter, there’s always a new Tarot deck coming out. And there are hundreds of decks on Amazon. In this podcast episode, I’ll share few tips to help make this decision a little bit easier for you. Plus, I’ve pulled together a free PDF downloadable checklist to help you choose your first Tarot deck. In this episode you’ll learn: How to choose a Tarot deck that’s right for you and your learning process What to look for when shopping for that first Tarot deck Additional Resources Download the PDF checklist to help you choose your first Tarot deck Check out some of my other Tarot tips on the Biddy Tarot blog Get your free copy of my workbook: The 5 Simple Steps to Read Tarot with Confidence

3 Apr 201723min

One of the biggest concerns of Tarot beginners is how to know when to trust your intuition during a Tarot readings. Can you relate? I often hear questions like, “When can I trust my intuition?” and “Is it my intuition, or is it my ego?” and “Should I be listening to it?” Have you ever wondered how it all comes together during a Tarot reading? If so, this episode is for you. In this podcast episode, you’ll learn: What is intuition? During Tarot readings, how do we know if it’s our intuition doing the talking or if it’s our ego? Three simple exercises to help you connect with your intuition when reading Tarot.

27 Mars 201723min

This episode of the Biddy Tarot podcast features Mimi Khúc, guest editor of the Asian-American Tarot deck. This is a really interesting Tarot deck, because its conception/creation process was very different from other decks.   In fact, it was created as a way of expressing the different concerns and issues around Asian-American mental health. Mimi is a lecturer in a University, and she wanted to talk about Asian-American mental health in a number of different ways. She found that expressing this through a Tarot deck was one really effective way of being able to talk about some of these issues. That is how the deck was created. I think you’re going to find today’s conversation really, really interesting, so sit back and relax as I talk with Mimi Khúc. In this episode, you’ll learn: The inspiration behind the Asian-American Tarot deck The creation of the Asian-American Tarot deck How to use the Asian-American Tarot deck

20 Mars 201727min

Leeza Robertson, creator of the Animal Totem Tarot joins the Biddy Tarot podcast. Leeza first came across Tarot in 2005, but she kind of freaked out when she saw the cards. She was like - no way, this is way too complicated. And so, instead she started to look at animal totems and really into the meaning and significance of animals. Then a few years later, she slowly found her way back to Tarot again, and when she was approached by Llewellyn to create a very special tarot deck, she couldn’t wait. That’s where The Animal Totem Tarot came from. In this episode, you’ll learn: About Leeza Robertson and her journey with Tarot The detailed creation process of the Animal Totem Tarot The energy behind the Animal Totem Tarot and how to use it What’s next for Leeza Robertson

13 Mars 201735min

If you’re anything like me, you have a crazy busy schedule. Husband, kids, a house to manage, a business to manage, maybe a job, social commitments; it can be absolutely overwhelming. And sometimes it can be hard to find the time to devote to my spiritual practice, but when I’m not spending enough time listening to my intuition and getting in touch with that side of myself, I know that everything else will suffer. That’s when I start to feel like my energy is completely out of alignment and fragmented. Maybe you can relate to that. So, I got to thinking about this lately and I decided that I wanted to create a way for my Tarot tribe to push pause, get away, and dive deep into their soul’s journey. So in this podcast, I’m going to be talking about four ways that you can go deeper into your soul’s journey with Tarot retreats. In this podcast episode, you’ll learn: Four ways you can go deeper into your soul’s journey with Tarot retreats How you can create a sacred retreat of your own at home

6 Mars 201727min

Tarotpreneurs, if you’re hoping to learn more about social media, this podcast episode is for you. Kelley Knight of Modern Mystic Tarot joins the podcast to talk about how Tarot readers can use social media to grow their businesses. And Kelley knows what she’s talking about, considering that she has over 15,000 Instagram followers. You’re going to love this interview because Kelley talks about not just how you get business out of social media, but also how to build a community and engage with your audience. She also talks about - How do you start to discover what it is that your audience wants from you, both personally and professionally? You’ll hear in this interview how she’s used those principles to develop not just a great social media presence, but also a really strong business. In this podcast episode, you’ll learn: How to grow your social media following How to convert social media followers into paying customers How to offer something of value/solve a problem for your audience How to engage with your audience to build a community

27 Feb 201736min

Many Tarot readers start their reading career reading for people face-to-face, in a traditional bricks & mortar business. But over time, they see the benefits of going online – greater freedom & flexibility, lower costs, and bigger impact. Making the transition from a bricks & mortar business to an online business can be hard. It's a completely new skill set, new audience, etc. But the benefits are huge. In today's episode, I welcome Winifred Costello, founder of Awentree in Western MA and now online at www.awentree.com. Winifred has made the transition and now she's growing her business online. In this podcast episode, you’ll learn: How Winifred grew her business by going online The biggest challenges to a ‘bricks and mortar’ only model How to navigate the transition from bricks and mortar to online business

20 Feb 201746min