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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

BTP101: Tarot Potions and Aromatherapies

The gift-giving season is right around the corner, so I invited a couple of gorgeous ladies to share about their Tarot potions and aromatherapy. Ailynn and Emily (a mother and daughter duo) are both Tarot readers in Portland, Oregon, and I met them at the Northwest Tarot Symposium back in March of 2017. Ailynn shares how she combined aromatherapy with the Tarot to create beautiful, empowering scents based on the cards. I hope you'll be inspired by this mother and daughter team in Episode 101 of ...

Nov 20, 201735 min

BTP100: What I've Learned From 100 Episodes

Today's episode is special—we're celebrating the 100th episode of the Biddy Tarot Podcast. For the past two years, I've been sharing with you stories of Tarot readers, healers and intuitive readers from all over the world. In this episode, it's just me and the microphone. I wanted to tell you about why I started the Biddy Tarot Podcast, how much it's grown, and four things I've learned from this experience so far. Thanks for 100 episodes, my faithful (and new) listeners—here's to 100 more!...

Nov 13, 201725 min

BTP98: Manifest Using Infinite Receiving with Maru Iabichela

Today we're speaking with the founder of Infinite Receiving, Maru Iabichela, about how Infinite Receiving came about, what it really means to be an Infinite Receiver, and how Tarot and your intuition can really play a role in expanding your capacity to receive. Maru is known as the Queen Infinite Receiver and she inspires, motivates, and empowers people to create the life and business of their dreams. Maru's mission is to teach others how to expand energetically, mentally, and successfully, to m...

Oct 30, 201735 min

BTP99: Going Beyond the Little White Book with Liz Worth

Liz Worth is a Tarot reader and astrologer from Toronto, Canada. Hip and modern with tattoos down her arms, Liz is today's face of Tarot. In Episode 99 of the Biddy Tarot Podcast, Brigit explores Liz's philosophy on Tarot, how she uses the Tarot is dynamic and intuitive ways, and how she came to write Going Beyond the Little White Book: A Contemporary Guide to Tarot. What you'll hear in this episode: How Liz came to the Tarot and how it's influenced her life The inspiration behind Going Beyond t...

Oct 30, 201731 min

BTP97: From Party Trick to Trusted Advisor – 3 Ways to Get Taken Seriously as a Tarot Reader

Tarot isn't just a cheap party trick! While it might be fun to share with your friends over a glass of wine and a few laughs, the cards can be used for so much more. In Episode 97 of the Biddy Tarot Podcast, Brigit shares 3 ways to get taken seriously as a Tarot reader. Listen as Brigit explores how to evolve from sharing Tarot tricks with your friends to becoming a trusted Tarot advisor, helping to empower your clients to step into their inner wisdom and live in alignment with their highest sel...

Oct 23, 201729 min

BTP96: What Every Tarot Reader Should Know About Certification

We've dug into the Biddy Tarot Podcast archives to pull out an episode from 12 months ago to share with you what every Tarot reader should know about certification. Yes! Certification is available for you as a Tarot reader. In fact, we've opened the doors for the Biddy Tarot Certification Program for enrolment between October 17 and October 31, 2017! You can find more information about our program at BiddyTarot.com/Certification. Maybe you've been waiting for the doors to our Biddy Tarot Certifi...

Oct 16, 201740 min

BTP95: How Bianca Became a Confident (and Certified) Tarot Reader in Just 12 Months

Twelve months ago, Bianca could barely read the cards. She felt embarrassed when people noticed she was carrying them around and would ask for readings. Today, you're going to meet the new Bianca, who is now a Certified Biddy Tarot Reader. She's been courageous, and now she's confident in her skills and has many people asking her for readings! In this episode of the Biddy Tarot Podcast, Bianca shares her journey through the Biddy Tarot Certification Program, starting with very little knowledge o...

Oct 09, 201729 min

BTP94: How Grete Learned How to Read From the Heart, Not Just the Book

Grete had tried to connect with the Tarot cards a few times in her life, but she found herself referring to the little book of meanings more often than she found herself trusting her intuition. She knew there was something more to the Tarot, so she started the Biddy Tarot Certification Program. Now a Certified Biddy Tarot Reader, Grete runs her own Tarot business in Japan and reads the cards confidently for her clients. In Episode 94 of the Biddy Tarot Podcast, Grete shares her journey with the ...

Oct 02, 201730 min

BTP 93: Becoming a Certified Biddy Tarot Reader with Jess Carlson

Today, we're speaking with Jess Carlson. Jess is a witch, an intuitive Tarot and Oracle reader, and a spiritual mentor who helps women unlock their inner badass witch goddess through sharing magickal and spiritual practices and tools for everyday life. I've invited Jess to the Biddy Tarot Podcast today because she recently became a certified Biddy Tarot reader, and I wanted to hear a little bit about her journey. Jess has actually been reading Tarot professionally for quite a while, but she felt...

Sep 25, 201732 min

BTP92: How to Create Your Own Tarot Spreads

Every time we do a Tarot reading, we have a choice. We can think of a spread to use. Maybe we look into our book and go, "OK, what's a funky little spread I could do?" Or we jump onto Pinterest perhaps and look up Tarot spreads, and think, "Well, which one will I use today?" Or we can start creating our own spreads. And this is clearly my favourite way, because it allows you to focus on the heart of the question. So today's podcast is all about creating your very own Tarot spreads. In this podca...

Sep 18, 201724 min

BTP 91: The Lumina Tarot with Lauren Aletta from Inner Hue

Today, we're speaking with Lauren Aletta from Inner Hue. Lauren is the creator of two Tarot decks: the Lumina Tarot and the Connected & Free Alchemist's Oracle . Now, I am a big fan of modern-looking Tarot decks. I believe that modern decks created by independent artists help bring new people to Tarot – and I'm all about bringing Tarot into the mainstream. Lauren recently sent me both the Connected & Free oracle deck and the Lumina Tarot. The Connected & Free deck is designed to supp...

Sep 11, 201738 min

BTP90: How to Use Significator Cards in Your Tarot Readings

On today's episode of the Biddy Tarot Podcast, we're talking about significator cards and how you can start using them in your Tarot readings. Now, I have to be honest: I do not use significator cards in my readings unless I'm doing maybe the Celtic Cross, where it's actually part of the reading, because I find that the Tarot reading in and of itself gives me enough information. However, I know that for a lot of people who are learning to read Tarot or doing some more work with Tarot, this whole...

Sep 04, 201723 min

BTP89: Visionary Cards with Noa Knafo

On today's Biddy Tarot podcast, I am speaking with Ben and Noa Knafo, who are behind the Visionary Card deck, and really, this is just a small, small sample of their amazing intuitive artwork that they create. Now, Noa is the artist, and Ben is the maker and the doer, getting it out into the world. Noa's art focuses on spirituality and on how the world is right now, but in ways that we cannot necessarily see. Her paintings contain certain energies which allow viewers to experience these realitie...

Aug 28, 201727 min

BTP88: Birth Cards and Tarot Constellations (Part 2)

Welcome back to part two of my podcast episode series on Birth Cards and Tarot Constellations! We started the journey in Part 1 – or Episode 86 . If you haven't listened yet, catch up via biddytarot.com/86 . I showed you how to calculate your cards & what the first 6 combinations mean for you. And in this episode, I'll go thru the remaining 7 and show you how to integrate the Birth Cards into every-day life. You can also download your free guide to the Tarot Birth Cards, including a descript...

Aug 21, 201723 min

BTP87: The Antiquarian Tarot with Maree Bento

On today's Biddy Tarot podcast, I'm speaking with Maree Bento, the creator of the Antiquarian Tarot. The Antiquarian Tarot features handmade collage art with an antiqued aesthetic that brings together beautiful 19th century photographs & older artwork into a modern usable deck. Each card was lovingly and attentively crafted to form a functional working deck as well as an engaging work of art. The deck includes two bonus significator cards and draws inspiration from both the traditional Rider...

Aug 14, 201736 min

BTP86: Birth Cards and Tarot Constellations (Part 1)

Have you ever wondered about your purpose this lifetime and why you are really here? For many of us, our whole lives are spent trying to work this out. And day by day, we get closer and closer as we connect deeply with our inner wisdom and find our way forward on this spiritual journey. In this two-part podcast series, I want to help you on your journey by sharing with you a powerful, yet simple, resource to help you discover your life purpose using just your birth date and the Tarot cards. Now ...

Aug 07, 201729 min

BTP85: Tarot and Mindfulness with Lisa Freinkel

In this podcast, we chat with Dr. Lisa Freinkel, PhD, a professor, dean and vice provost at the University of Oregon who founded the University's Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program. I first came across Lisa's work at the Northwest Tarot Symposium where she taught a session on using Tarot to build a mindfulness practice. I first came across Lisa's work at the Northwest Tarot Symposium earlier on in this year, 2017. At the event, she taught a session on this topic. I was super, super fasci...

Jul 31, 201734 min

BTP84: Coming 'Home' to Ourselves: Reconnecting with Our Inner Wisdom

This podcast episode is different from all the others I've done. Instead of having a distinct structure, I wanted to get real with you. I wanted to get into a space where I could share some of the thoughts that are prevalent for me right now. This podcast is about coming 'home' to ourselves using the Tarot and reconnecting to our inner wisdom. You see, before religions were invented, we HAD to rely on our own innate wisdom to guide us through life. But now, instead of learning how to trust ourse...

Jul 24, 201714 min

BTP83: From the Archives: My Never-Fail 3-Card Tarot Spreads

This week's podcast episode is a popular one from our archives. It's the only 3-card Tarot spreads you'll ever need for your Tarot readings When I first started learning to read Tarot, I felt overwhelmed by complicated Tarot spreads like the 10-card Celtic Cross or the 13-card Horoscope spread. So I went on a mission to find the very best 3-card Tarot spreads to keep it simple, but also get deep insight into my life with Tarot as a guide. In this episode, I'm going to share my very best, never-f...

Jul 17, 201731 min

BTP82: Modern Tarot with Michelle Tea

Today, we're speaking with Michelle Tea, author of the book Modern Tarot, Connecting with Your Higher Self through the Wisdom of the Cards . (Published by Harper-Collins). With her unique insight, inviting pop sensibility, and wicked humor, Modern Tarot is a fascinating journey through the cards that teaches how to use this tradition to connect with our higher selves. Michelle and I share the same desire to bring a modern approach to Tarot. Whether you're a committed seeker or a digital-age skep...

Jul 10, 201730 min

BTP81: A Powerful Tarot Ritual for Personal Development

Tarot is for more than just divination. I also believe that the Tarot is a powerful tool for personal development. In today's episode, I'm sharing a powerful Tarot ritual that you can use for your own personal development and deep soul work. Each time I do this ritual, I have had such an enriching experience on a very personal level, so I wanted to share it with each of you. In today's episode, you'll learn: How I developed this personal development ritual when I was in Spain with my family The ...

Jul 03, 201727 min

BTP80: The Linestrider Tarot with Siolo Thompson

On today's Biddy Tarot Podcast, I'm talking with Siolo Thompson, the creator of the Linestrider Tarot. It was originally released on IndieGoGo back in 2015, but was recently picked up by Llewellyn, and now you'll find this deck in major bookstores and on Amazon, and in all sorts of amazing places. Siolo and I have a chat about the Linestrider Tarot, but also about this journey she's been on from publishing the deck, and then being picked up by such a well-known publisher, and everything that goe...

Jun 26, 201734 min

BTP79: Ask Brigit: How to Read Tarot for Others

Today's episode is a special "Ask Brigit", where I dive into the questions our community has been asking about Tarot. We're focusing today on questions that involve reading Tarot for others. We often see the same themes coming up in questions, so in today's episode, you'll learn: Is it OK to ask your client questions? How to keep your personal energy out of a reading How to stay true to your style as a reader when your client has a different style or expectation How to deal with nerves before an...

Jun 19, 201726 min

BTP78: The Reluctant Tarot Reader with Raven Mardirosian

I am so excited today to be talking with Raven Mardirosian. Raven dreamed of being a missionary, a vet, or an English teacher, and becoming a professional Tarot reader never crossed her mind. However, she went from being a staunch, born-again Christian and promising academic to life in the woo-woo world. Since become a professional Tarot reader, and she's authored thirteen books, and many of them include Tarot. She currently offers her gifts through Tarot and Reiki sessions, consulting, and clas...

Jun 12, 201734 min

BTP77: The Easiest Way to Interpret the Court Cards

One of the biggest trip-ups in Tarot readings is knowing how to deal with the court cards. Is the court card a person? Who is it? Is it you or someone else? If it's not a person, what else can it be? I cannot tell you how many people I talk to who are learning Tarot who say, "Brigit, I've got no idea with these court cards. Help me interpret them!" Today, I want to share with you one of the easiest ways you can interpret the court cards in your Tarot readings. It's really important to keep it si...

Jun 05, 201722 min

BTP76: The Science of Intuition with Mary Greer

Today, we're diving into the Biddy Tarot Podcast archives to bring you the best and most popular podcast on Tarot. Today's archive episode is our first interview. It was an interview I was very excited to do, and it's with Tarot grandmaster Mary K. Greer. In this interview, Mary Greer talks a lot about the science of intuition, and specifically, we talk about: How intuition really works in a Tarot reading The difference between psychic and intuitive Why when we think that we're being highly intu...

May 29, 201740 min

BTP75: How to Interpret Any Tarot Card in Any Reading

Have you ever done a Tarot reading where you were completely thrown by a Tarot card? Don't worry – you're not alone. Even I have done readings a professional where I felt completely stumped about what a card means for that particular reading. That's why today I want to give you my top strategies for interpreting any Tarot card in any reading. In today's episode, you'll learn: Why reading from the heart instead of the book creates more powerful readings How - and why - to tell the story of the ca...

May 22, 201725 min

BTP74: Kitchen Table Tarot with Melissa Cynova

On today's podcast, I chat with Melissa Cynova, author of Kitchen Table Tarot. When Melissa was 14, a kid in her class gave her a deck of tarot cards for unknown reasons. She's been reading ever since. In addition to being a prolific tarot reader over at littlefoxtarot.com , she teaches classes at her kitchen table and at tarot conferences. She lives in St. Louis, Missouri. Her book, Kitchen Table Tarot, was published by Llewellyn and came out in early April. In this podcast episode, you'll lear...

May 15, 201733 min

BTP73: Forget Memorising Meanings! How to Read Tarot From the Heart Not the Book

Reading Tarot from the book only gets you so far. When you read Tarot from the heart and trust your intuition, your readings will be deeper, more meaningful, and more fun. In this episode, here's what I'll cover: How to set your intention to read Tarot intuitively Putting the book down How to read the cards intuitively Interpreting the cards instead of memorising them Journaling with the cards for a more significant connection and understanding Want to take this further? I'm hosting a FREE train...

May 08, 201726 min

BTP72: Tarot for Healing with Holly Whitaker from Hip Sobriety

I think it's beautiful when people use Tarot to heal themselves and to tap into their inner wisdom. Holly Whitaker, founder of Hip Sobriety and co-host of the HOME podcast , is a great example of that. Whether you're on a healing journey yourself, or you're simply seeking to connect more deeply with your intuition, I think you're going to really love today's conversation. It truly resonated with me, and I loved hearing how Holly has been able to take the healing power of the Tarot cards and brin...

May 01, 201729 min
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