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Tarot @ Teatime — Episode 30: 3‑card spreads & layering
In this episode, Honey Heart and Elrik Merlin continue their discussion of 3‑card spreads by looking at the many ways in which this simple but informative spread can be used, assigning different interpretations to the cards that appear in the three positions of the reading, such as “Past/Present/Future” and “Mind/Body/Spirit”.
In our previous episode, we talked about the use of 1, 2 and 3‑card readings and why and when you’d choose one of these over the larger spreads. As we learned, even these small spreads can pack a lot of information into just a few cards. Now in this episode, we dig a little deeper into that workhorse of a spread, the 3‑card spread.
We’ll talk about how these spreads can be used effectively to assist in personal development, and we’ll talk about how to enhance these spreads by using the “layering” technique — adding cards from other decks to a reading. We’ve mentioned the layering technique before, but we’ll go into quite a lot more depth here.
Episode 30 premieres on Thursday April 14th at 12 noon and 4pm /SLT Pacific Time (8pm and midnight in the UK) and is repeated at the same times on Sundays and Thursdays until April 24th.
Tarot @ Teatime — Episode 29: 1, 2 and 3‑card readings
Willow is taking a break from the show, so Honey is joined by Elrik Merlin as co-presenter.
In this episode, they discuss the use of 1, 2 and 3‑card readings — and why and when you’d choose one of these over the larger spreads. These are relatively simple spreads — but you don’t always need a grand tableau or even a 9‑card spread every time you read. And a 3‑card spread can pack a lot of information into just those three cards.
They also touch on Tarot Year and Birth cards.
Book mentioned:
Mary K Greer, “Tarot For Your Self”.
Deck used:
Smith-Waite Tarot Deck Centennial Edition
https://www.usgamesinc.com/Smith-Waite-Centennial-Tarot-Deck.html
Tarot @ Teatime — Episode 28: Astrological Correspondences
In Episode 28 of our original series, “Tarot @ Teatime”, Honey and Willow explore the correspondences between astrology and the twenty-two cards of the Major Arcana of the Tarot as conceived by the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, the late 19th century magical order that had a great influence on the popularity of the Tarot as well as building on its esoteric significance.
The programme airs on Thursdays and Sundays at noon and 4pm Pacific from March 17th until March 27th.
Book mentioned:
Stephen Arroyo, Chart Interpretation Handbook, CRSC Publications (April 2004), ISBN10: 0916360498
Deck used:
Smith-Waite Tarot Deck Centennial Edition
https://www.usgamesinc.com/Smith-Waite-Centennial-Tarot-Deck.html
Tarot @ Teatime Episode 26: Cards of Gateway & Transition — Now On Mixcloud
This is the second of our live presentations from October 2021 by the hosts of our original series: “Tarot @ Teatime”, airing Thursdays and Sundays at noon and 4pm Pacific Time/SLT, 8pm and midnight in the UK. This programme was originally presented live and on-the-air in October as part of the 2021 Haunted Hollow. We’ve also made available the special edition of “Where Have You Been?” which was broadcast in the run-up to Mardi Gras. Missed any episodes? Catch them on our MixCloud feed!
Episode 26: Cards of Gateway & Transition
In this episode, we talk about several cards in the Tarot that offer us a gateway from where we are to somewhere else… perhaps a place we’d like to be. Other cards imply a transition from one way of perceiving our world and our experiences to another; a change in consciousness; a realization.
Would live tarot readings add a something unique to your in-world event or venue? Inquire to H0neyHeart Resident by notecard in-world, or email tarot@vcradio.org.
Tarot @ Teatime — Episode 27: Cartomancy
Today, March 3rd, it’s time for a new edition of our original series, “Tarot @ Teatime”. In Episode 27, Honey and Willow discuss a few other methods of cartomancy — divination by cards — such as Oracle and Lenormand cards, and in addition to using them on their own, give some guidance for using these other types of cards alongside your Tarot cards in a reading.
12 noon and 4pm Pacific, 8pm and midnight in the UK.
Tarot @ Teatime Episode 26: Cards of Gateway & Transition
Beginning February 17th, we’re pleased to re-broadcast the second of our live presentations from October 2021 by the hosts of our original series: “Tarot @ Teatime”, airing Thursdays and Sundays at noon and 4pm Pacific Time/SLT, 8pm and midnight in the UK. This programme was originally presented live and on-the-air in October as part of the 2021 Haunted Hollow. This episode will also air on February 20th, 24th, and 27th.
Episode 26: Cards of Gateway & Transition
In this episode, we talk about several cards in the Tarot that offer us a gateway from where we are to somewhere else… perhaps a place we’d like to be. Other cards imply a transition from one way of perceiving our world and our experiences to another; a change in consciousness; a realization.
Would live tarot readings add a something unique to your in-world event or venue? Inquire to H0neyHeart Resident by notecard in-world, or email tarot@vcradio.org.
Missed any episodes? Catch them on our MixCloud feed!
Tarot @ Teatime Episode 25: Cards that Look Scary
Beginning February 3rd, we’re pleased to re-broadcast a live presentation from October 2021 by the hosts of our original series: “Tarot @ Teatime” airing Thursdays and Sundays at noon and 4pm Pacific Time/SLT, 8pm and midnight in the UK. This programme was originally presented live and on-the-air in October as part of The 2021 Haunted Hollow. This episode will also air on February 6th, 10th, and 13th.
Episode 25: Cards that look scary
Some cards in the Tarot have images that are potentially off putting, scary, or creepy. We’ll consider why these cards may evoke a negative response for some people, how to see them in a different light, and how they can be interpreted in a Tarot reading.
Would live tarot readings add a something unique to your in-world event or venue? Inquire to H0neyHeart Resident by notecard in-world, or email tarot@vcradio.org.
Missed any episodes? Catch them on our MixCloud feed!
Tarot @ Teatime Episode 24: Completing the Major Arcana
Thursday, January 20th, and we’re pleased to release the latest episode of our popular original series on the Tarot: “Tarot @ Teatime”, on the air Thursdays and Sundays at noon and 4pm Pacific Time/SLT, 8pm and midnight in the UK.
In Episode 24, Honey and Willow complete their journey through the Major Arcana with a discussion of cards XVII — The Star, XVIII — The Moon, XIX — The Sun, XX- Judgement, and XXI — The World. A sample reading is also presented.
Tarot @ Teatime Episode 23: The Druidcraft Tarot
Thursday, January 7th, and we’re pleased to release the latest episode of our popular original series on the Tarot: “Tarot @ Teatime”, on the air Thursdays and Sundays at noon and 4pm Pacific Time/SLT, 8pm and midnight in the UK.
In Episode 23, Honey and Willow discuss the Druidcraft Tarot.
Will Worthington created the images for the beautiful Druidcraft Tarot. He is often inspired by the work of the pre-Raphaelite artists, particularly their use of the natural imagery of the British Isles coupled with the Arthurian legends. He painted the images of the Druidcraft Tarot deck using an ancient medium called Egg-Tempera, which is a technique also used by the pre-Raphaelite painters.
Egg-Tempera is created using finely ground pigments mixed with the contents of an egg yolk. The outer skin or membrane of the yolk is punctured and the liquid yolk is drained into a cup, mixed with a few drops of an extending agent such as white vinegar, oil of myrrh, or even water. Then the ground pigment is added. The extending agent keeps the egg-tempura from drying too quickly — otherwise the egg yolk dries immediately upon contact with air. Egg tempera is not a flexible paint and requires stiff boards; painting on flexible media will cause cracks to form and chips of paint to fall off.
Worthington painted the Druidcraft Tarot images on carefully prepared wooden boards painted with layers of gesso, created from finely ground white chalk and animal glue, which were then sanded smooth. Egg-tempera dries quickly, and produces a smooth, rich matte finish when it is dry.
The Druidcraft Tarot, Philip and Stephanie Carr-Gomm (Authors), Will Worthington (Illustrator), St. Martin’s Press, Revised edition (March 2019), ISBN 10: 1250307422
Missed any episodes? Catch them on our MixCloud feed!
Tarot @ Teatime Episode 22: More on the Major Arcana
We’re pleased to release the latest episode of our popular original series on the Tarot: “Tarot @ Teatime”, on the air Thursdays and Sundays at noon and 4pm Pacific Time/SLT, 8pm and midnight in the UK.
Episode 22
In this episode Honey and Willow take a journey through more of the Major Arcana and discuss the history and significance of cards XII The Hanged Man, XIII Death, XIV Temperance, XV The Devil, and XVI The Tower.
Sources mentioned:
Smith-Waite Tarot Deck Centennial Edition
https://www.usgamesinc.com/Smith-Waite-Centennial-Tarot-Deck.html
Arthur Edward Waite, The Pictorial Key to the Tarot. ISBN 978–0‑91386–608‑5. Available from US Games Systems, Inc. and book sellers everywhere.
https://www.usgamesinc.com/The_Pictorial_Key_to_the_Tarot_Book.html
Caitlin Matthews, Untold Tarot: The lost Art of Reading Ancient Tarots, Shiffer Books (2018), ISBN 978–0‑7643–5561‑5
The Druidcraft Tarot, Philip and Stephanie Carr-Gomm (Authors), Will Worthington (Illustrator), St. Martin’s Press, Revised edition (March 2019), ISBN 10: 1250307422
The Wildwood Tarot, Mark Ryan (Author), John Matthews (Author), Will Worthington (Illustrator), Sterling Ethos (June 2011), ISBN-10: 1402781067
Missed any episodes? Catch them on our MixCloud feed!
