In this episode, Mel and Alyssa dive into the defeat and despair that the Ten of Swords brings with it. We discuss how to make space for the very real pain of this card while recognizing and welcoming the opportunity it provides for growth and healing on both an individual and collective level. Trust that the hosts will tie it all together in the end. Arcane Dames Socials: The Arcane Dames Podcast - TikTok The Arcane Dames Podcast - Instagram The Arcane Dames Podcast - YouTube Arcane Dames | Patreon Join our mailing list to stay updated on new episodes & projects: https://linktr.ee/arcan ..read more

Mel and Alyssa take on the Ten of Wands to unpack the ways our passions, ambitions, and day-to-day activities can weigh us down. We discuss the Ten of Wands as it relates to the sociological concept of Emotional Labor, cycles of abuse, internalized capitalism, and trauma dumping. Join us to learn about the traditional and personal ways this card can resonate! Arcane Dames Socials: The Arcane Dames Podcast - TikTok The Arcane Dames Podcast - Instagram The Arcane Dames Podcast - YouTube Arcane Dames | Patreon Join our mailing list to stay updated on new episodes & projects: https://linktr ..read more

Hi Arcane Babes! We're proud to bring you our highly anticipated collaboration with the Romanistan Podcast! Hosts Jez and Paulina treated us to an eye-opening conversation about the roots of fortune telling in Romani culture and the significant impact the Romani people have had on tarot as a form of divination. Find them on Instagram to discover and support all the amazing work they're doing: Romanistan (@romanistanpodcast) Jez (@jezmina.vonthiele) Paulina Stevens Verminski (@_paulina_v_) Works and creators mentioned: The Hoodoo Tarot - Book Summary & Video The Sibyls Oraculum - Book Summ ..read more

In this unfiltered conversation, Mel and Alyssa explore how to balance working and maintaining your personhood under the oppression of capitalism. We share a refresher of the Tarot court and look inward to our past experiences of embodying this Knight card's energy. Arcane Dames Socials: The Arcane Dames Podcast - TikTok The Arcane Dames Podcast - Instagram The Arcane Dames Podcast - YouTube Arcane Dames | Patreon Join our mailing list to stay updated on new episodes & projects: https://linktr.ee/arcanedames Follow Mel: @melofwands Instagram & TikTok Mel Of Wands Follow Alyssa: @co ..read more

In their last Major Arcana episode of Season 1, Mel and Alyssa explore the deep and mysterious connections between the tarot and the spiritual organization The Golden Dawn. They discuss The Hanged Man in relation to the surrounding cards on the Fool's Journey, and in relation to their own winding journeys through life.  Arcane Dames Socials: The Arcane Dames Podcast - TikTok The Arcane Dames Podcast - Instagram The Arcane Dames Podcast - YouTube Join our mailing list to stay updated on new episodes & projects: https://linktr.ee/arcanedames Follow Mel: @melofwands Instagram & Ti ..read more

The author of one of our absolute favorite tarot decks, The Intuitive Night Goddess Tarot, joins us to unpack one of the most difficult cards in the tarot. In this episode, Linzi, Mel & Alyssa explore the destruction traditionally associated with this card, as well as the empowerment inherent in a tower moment through Linzi's reimagination of the card as "Revolution." Tune in to hear Linzi tell us all about her process of creating this deck and share with us her sage advice surrounding art and spirituality! Connect with Linzi Silverman: EYE OF ASTRO — LINZI SILVERMAN Linzi Silverman (she ..read more

This week is a spooky one! Mel and Alyssa talk about the inner world of the Page of Cups. This tarot card is one that represents many themes from naivety, to wonder, to connecting with the paranormal. Join the Arcane Dames as they unpack this multi-faceted member of the court! Arcane Dames Socials: The Arcane Dames Podcast - TikTok The Arcane Dames Podcast - Instagram The Arcane Dames Podcast - YouTube Arcane Dames | Patreon Join our mailing list to stay updated on new episodes & projects: https://linktr.ee/arcanedames Follow Mel: @melofwands Instagram & TikTok Mel Of Wands Follow ..read more

Mel teaches us about the ancient Roman festival of Saturnalia and how it corresponds with the Yule/winter solstice celebrations we know today. She also shares her message to those who struggle with boundaries and family dysfunction during the holidays. Arcane Dames Socials: The Arcane Dames Podcast (@arcanedames) • Instagram photos and videos The Arcane Dames Podcast - YouTube Join our mailing list to stay updated on new episodes & projects: https://linktr.ee/arcanedames Follow Mel: @melofwands Instagram & TikTok Mel Of Wands ..read more

In this episode, the Dames analyze The Devil as a metaphor, a vehicle for fear, and a stop along the fool's journey of the tarot. Mel and Alyssa face the complexity of straying from your religious upbringing, embracing your sexuality, and finding self-liberation. Arcane Dames Socials: The Arcane Dames Podcast - TikTok The Arcane Dames Podcast - Instagram The Arcane Dames Podcast - YouTube Arcane Dames | Patreon Join our mailing list to stay updated on new episodes & projects: https://linktr.ee/arcanedames Follow Mel: @melofwands Instagram & TikTok Mel Of Wands Follow Alyssa: @coope ..read more

In this week's episode, Mel and Alyssa let the conversation take you on a journey through the chaos that is the inside of our minds. In addition to a deep dive on the dynamic Five of Swords, we cover topics ranging from tarot reversals and shuffling techniques to the existence of Santa Claus and other spiritual beings. You get a window into our beliefs surrounding witchcraft, Ouija boards, and the ethics of reading tarot for children. Buckle up! Arcane Dames Socials: The Arcane Dames Podcast (@arcanedames) • Instagram photos and videos The Arcane Dames Podcast - YouTube Join our mailing list ..read more