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The Biddy Tarot Podcast: Tarot | Intuition | Empowerment

Brigit Esselmont: Founder of Biddy Tarot, Tarot Teacher & Mentor, and Intuiwww.biddytarot.com
Welcome to the Biddy Tarot Podcast, where you'll discover how to trust your intuition, access your inner power and bring a little magic into your everyday life, with Tarot as your guide. Join your host, world-renowned Tarot leader and mentor, and best-selling author, Brigit Esselmont, as she shares her practical wisdom and advice on how to become a better Tarot reader, and how to use the Tarot cards for self-empowerment, personal growth and manifestation. Plus, listen to inspiring conversations with modern mystics and spiritual leaders from around the world. Whether you are looking to learn the Tarot card meanings, develop your intuition, improve your Tarot reading skills or follow your dreams of becoming a professional Tarot reader, the Biddy Tarot Podcast is for you! Learn more and get connected at http://www.biddytarot.com
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Episodes

BTP71: 3 Simple Steps to Learn Tarot From Day One

Stop letting your Tarot cards collect dust, and learn to read Tarot with confidence from day one. In this episode, here's what we'll cover: Getting to know your Tarot cards Daily practice, with an easy One-A-Day spread Tarot basics to help you better understand what each card represents After this episode, you may be ready to go deeper and learn how to truly master the Tarot card meanings, then you'll love my Tarot training program. In my online Tarot course, Master the Tarot Card Meanings, I'll...

Apr 24, 201722 min

BTP70: Tarot for Guidance and Creativity with Susannah Conway

On this podcast episode, I am super excited to interview author and photographer Susannah Conway to talk about Tarot for guidance and creativity. Susannah is probably best known for her books, This I Know: Notes on Unravelling the Heart and also London Town: A Photographic Tour of the City's Delights . Susannah has inspired people like Brené Brown and Danielle LaPorte, as she helps other people to remember their true selves, using creativity as the key to open the door. She is an amazing woman w...

Apr 17, 201738 min

BTP69: From the Archive: What I Wish I Knew When I First Started Reading Tarot

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...

Apr 10, 201725 min

BTP68: How to Choose Your First Tarot Deck

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'l...

Apr 03, 201724 min

BTP67: How to Trust Your Intuition in a Tarot Reading

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...

Mar 27, 201724 min

BTP66: The Making of the Asian American Tarot Deck with Mimi Khuc

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 t...

Mar 20, 201727 min

BTP65: The Animal Totem Tarot with Leeza Robertson

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...

Mar 13, 201736 min

BTP64: How to Go Deeper into Your Soul's Journey with Tarot Retreats

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 frag...

Mar 06, 201727 min

BTP63: A Tarotpreneur's Guide to Social Media with Kelley Knight

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 yo...

Feb 27, 201737 min

BTP62: From Bricks & Mortar to Online Business with Winifred Costello

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 ...

Feb 20, 201747 min

BTP61: The Six Pillars to a Thriving Tarot Business

When I quit my corporate job 4 years ago, people thought I was crazy. Why would I want to leave a six-figure job and years of University study to read Tarot for a living? I mean really – Tarot as a business – yeah right! Well here's the best part – I proved them all wrong. In fact, over the past 4 years, our business revenue has increased ten times, and just recently, we had our very first six-figure launch – after many successful five-figure launches. If you have ever dreamed of following your ...

Feb 13, 201727 min

BTP60: Using Tarot in Your Business with Kathleen Shannon & Emily Thompson of Being Boss

Today's podcast episode is really special. Kathleen Shannon and Emily Thompson of Being Boss join the Biddy Tarot podcast to talk about how creative entrepreneurs can use Tarot and other intuitive tools to grow their businesses. Whether you're a pro Tarot reader, own a creative business, or work a 9 to 5, you can use Tarot to guide your business journey. Kathleen and Emily aren't professional Tarot readers, but in this episode, they talk about how they use Tarot in their businesses. This is such...

Feb 06, 201745 min

BTP59: The Practicalities of Tarot Business with Benebell Wen

Are you a new or aspiring Tarotpreneur? If so, this episode is a must-listen. I've invited special-guest Benebell Wen back to the podcast to talk about what you need to keep in mind as you start a Tarot business. Whether you're already reading Tarot full-time or you're just starting to think about a Tarot business, it's important for you to consider the practicalities of running that business. Maybe you're just starting to collect some payments and you're starting to think, "Well, what if this g...

Jan 30, 201736 min

BTP58: The Benefits of Operating Your Tarot Business Online

For me, having an online Tarot business is so incredibly important and enabling. I started in the late 1990's with a free website on Yahoo. Now, we're reaching three and a half million people a year. That just blows my mind. Because of this online business, my family has been able to travel to Spain and different parts of the world while we've also run the business. Really it's all been possible because Biddy Tarot is an online business. Had I only focused locally, I wouldn't have been able to d...

Jan 23, 201727 min

BTP57: Diving into The Fountain Tarot

In this podcast episode, Brigit speaks with Jason Gruhl, co-creator of the wildly popular Fountain Tarot, to share more about the inspirations behind the deck. The Fountain Tarot Deck contributes, in a fresh way, to the sacred and exciting tradition of Tarot by respectfully re-envisioning the deck, while bringing extensive quality to every detail - the paintings, writings, designs, and packaging. The Fountain Tarot offers a unique, contemporary experience connecting the worlds of geometry, inter...

Jan 16, 201736 min

BTP56: The New Year Tarot Spread

In this podcast episode, Brigit shares her New Year Tarot spread to help you create a conscious 2017, reflect on 2016, and have your best year yet. This twelve-card spread can be used any time during the year - for birthdays or anytime you need an extra sense of direction. This spread is perfect for acknowledging the energies that are passing through your life and the energies coming into your life. It examines what you can expect and prepare for - things like love, career, health and spirituali...

Dec 12, 201625 min

BTP55: Tarot for Creatives with Jessa Crispin

If you're a writer or creative, this podcast episode is for you. Brigit interviews Jessa Crispin, author of The Creative Tarot , about using Tarot for creative work. In this interview, Jessa shares how she uses Tarot in writing, and how other creatives can use Tarot for inspiration. In this episode, you'll learn: How Jessa came to the Tarot as a writer How the cards can take on different meanings for creatives How to use the Tarot to provide inspiration and clarity for creative projects and stor...

Dec 05, 201625 min

BTP54: 3 Ways to Connect with your Ideal Tarot Reading Client

If you're a Tarot reader, you can't reach everyone. And more importantly, do you really want to read Tarot for everyone? I didn't think so. That's why knowing your ideal Tarot client is so important. It saves you time, money, and energy. And it ensures that you're working with the right client and not just anyone - doing your absolute best work within your zone of genius. So, how do you figure out who your ideal client is? In today's podcast episode, I'll share three ways that aspiring and profe...

Nov 28, 201618 min

BTP53: Creating Constructive Inner Energy with Carrie Mallon

Have you ever found yourself stuck in a rut, doing something that isn't serving you without a clue how to change? Perhaps you're in a relationship that has become dull and disconnected. Maybe your eating habits have gone astray and your health has suffered. Or, maybe you've found yourself chained to your mobile devices, eagerly awaiting the next notification but disconnecting from the real world around you. Well, did you know that you can also use the Tarot to turn that destructive energy into s...

Nov 21, 201631 min

BTP52: Ask Brigit: Going Pro as a Tarot Reader

Every month Biddy Tarot gets over 200 questions from people, just like you, about how to grow a Tarot business. In this podcast episode, Brigit digs into the archives to answer your most popular questions. Whether you've started learning the Tarot, are considering going pro, or are already an established reader thinking about how to get to that next level, make sure you listen to this episode. You'll learn: How to know when you're ready to go pro How much study and practice is necessary before g...

Nov 14, 201628 min

BTP51: Planets, Astrology and Tarot with Sashastrology

As a Tarot reader, I've been exposed to astrology, but every time I try and learn about it I feel overwhelmed and stressed. If you've ever felt the same way, this podcast is for you. Sashastrology joins me on today's podcast to share how Tarot readers can connect with astrology, and more specifically, the planets, using Tarot and intuition as a guide. In this episode, you'll learn: An intro to the seven main planets and what they represent How these planets affect us How Tarot readers can begin ...

Nov 07, 201634 min

BTP50: How to Ask for Helpful Feedback

If you want to become a confident and sought-after Tarot reader, then one thing is sure – you need happy clients. It doesn't matter whether you're reading for friends and family or paying clients – you want to know if your Tarot clients are getting the results they want and need from your readings. The way to do that is to ask for feedback. Today, I'm going to show you how to ask for helpful feedback to improve your Tarot reading skills, dazzle your clients, and create powerful testimonials. In ...

Oct 31, 201625 min

BTP49: The Divine Magic of Tarot and Oracle Cards with Alana Fairchild

Alana Fairchild is one of Australia's most respected and innovative metaphysical teachers. She is an oracle goddess, having created some of the best and most Divine oracle decks available, including my personal favourites, the Sacred Rebels, Rumi and Kuan Yin Oracle. Alana has a unique approach to her work, combining music, dance, voice, channelling, sacred ritual and energy work to create a powerful experience of the divine. Join me as I welcome one of my personal heroes to the Podcast, and we ...

Oct 24, 201632 min

BTP48: What Every Tarot Reader Should Know About Certification

If you're an aspiring Tarot reader and want to build your confidence, develop your Tarot reading skills, and stand out from the crowd, then listen up. Becoming a certified Tarot reader has HUGE advantages from increasing your self-confidence, building your reputation as a credible Tarot reader and growing your Tarot reading business. Today, I'm talking about what every Tarot reader should know about certification so you can avoid some of the pitfalls of certification and instead invest in a prog...

Oct 17, 201634 min

BTP47: Tarot Made Easy with Barbara Moore

If you're into Tarot, chances are you've heard of Barbara Moore. She is a prolific writer and one of one of the most published Tarot authors including multiple Tarot books and decks, including the Steampunk Tarot, Gilded Tarot, and Mystic Faerie Tarot. Throughout each of Barbara's publications, her grounded, practical approach to Tarot rings true. At a high level, this episode is about how to make Tarot easy. But at a deeper level, it's about how to connect with Tarot in your own unique way. Bar...

Oct 10, 201638 min

BTP46: 5 Ways to Build Your Reputation as a Tarot Reader

It seems that everybody and their dog will read your Tarot cards for just $5 online. Or walk down the streets of Manhattan and on every corner you'll find a Psychic Tarot Card Reader with a bright neon sign out the front. It's becoming more and more difficult to truly stand out from the crowd as a reputable Tarot reader that your clients can trust. So how do you stand out as a credible Tarot reader? How do you create a solid reputation? In this podcast episode, I'm going to walk you through 5 wa...

Oct 03, 201630 min

BTP45: How to Become Your Own Tarot Authority with Ethony

When you're learning to read Tarot, there is so much different information and knowledge to take. You've got to learn the Tarot card meanings, how to do a reading, how to deal with difficult clients, how to interpret the numbers, how to make connections in the cards, and so on. With so much information, you may find yourself relying on your Tarot books and resources in fear of getting it wrong or slipping up in your next Tarot reading. But how do you know when you can finally stretch your wings ...

Sep 26, 201629 min

BTP44: How to Find Your Dream Job with Tarot as a Guide

At some point or another in our lives, we reach a point where our work or careers are no longer engaging or satisfying. We drag ourselves out of bed for yet another day of work, just praying for the weekend to come. And we trick ourselves into thinking that we'll just hang on that little while longer until more of the mortgage has been paid off. I know it because I've been there before… It's hard to move from stability to the unknown, and making that leap can be scary. Thankfully we have the Tar...

Sep 19, 201626 min

BTP43: Modern Day Tarot with Gala Darling

In this podcast, I speak with Gala Darling, self-love guru and spiritual revolutionary. We talk about Tarot for the modern-day woman, and how Gala uses Tarot in her own personal practice. Gala talks about how important it is that Tarot is coming into the mainstream. In this episode, we'll discuss how Tarot is now a growing part of many people's lives, helping to empower them and understand themselves better. Tarot was once considered woo woo, or worse, weird – but no longer. Gala is working hard...

Sep 12, 201635 min

BTP42: 5 Simple Ways to Deliver a Tarot Reading Online

When I first started doing Tarot readings online, I started by offering email Tarot readings. It was the perfect fit for me. But, email Tarot readings aren't the only way to do a Tarot reading online and they're not always everyone's cup of tea. So today I'm going to share 5 different ways you can do a Tarot reading online. Plus, I'm going to outline the pros and cons of each method, what kind of reader it suits best and how you can get started. In this episode, you'll learn: How I got started r...

Sep 05, 201636 min
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