It's the triumphant (ish?) return of tarot lesson episodes! In this one, Charlie picks up where they left off long ago with the 8's of the Tarot. We explore the Minor Arcana 8's through movement and change, Strength through tapping into our wil

PART 2: Oracle and Tarot Deck Creation with Coleman Stevenson

Aug 5th, 2021 34m 36s

In Part 2 of my conversation with tarot and oracle deck creator and all-around artistic powerhouse Coleman Stevenson of The Dark Exact, we dig into the practical, business side of being an independent creator that not many people talk about! Fr

Oracle and Tarot Deck Creation PART 1 with Coleman Stevenson

Jul 28th, 2021 56m 33s

Tarot and oracle deck creator and all-around artistic powerhouse Coleman Stevenson of The Dark Exact joins me to talk all about the process of deck creation from concept to art to publication. In this first part of our two-episode interview, we

Moving Tarot Queerly Forward with Nick Kepley

Jun 4th, 2021 1h 5m

Nick Kepley (he/they), a.k.a. Man of the Cards, joins me to talk about one of my very favorite subjects: gender in tarot. Together, we dig into the court cards, the masculine/feminine duality, the idea of “traditional” card meanings (who’s trad

The Messy In-Between with Ashley and Elizabeth of the Wellness Community Magic Podcast

Apr 14th, 2021 56m 29s

In this special co-interview episode, I sat down with Ashley Brooke James and Elizabeth Moore to talk tarot, spirituality, donuts, and the messy in-between spaces of becoming. Ashley and Elizabeth are the co-founders of TRILUNA Wellness, a non-

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We're Making a Comeback!

Apr 14th, 2021 5m 23s

After an unexpected year-long hiatus that started in March 2020 (gee I wonder why...), The Word Witch Podcast is returning to your earbuds soon!SHOWNOTESFind us on Instagram @the.word.witchOur website is www.thewordwitchtarot.comPick up F

The Chariot, the Tower, and the 7's: The Limits of Power

Mar 4th, 2020 1h 16m

In this tarot lesson episode, Claire is joined by Reverend Erik of the Arnemancy podcast to guide you through The Chariot, The Tower, and the Sevens! This deep and meaty conversation contains lightbulb moments for both Claire and Erik, and it a

Living in a Death Year

Oct 18th, 2019 42m 10s

The podcast is 1 year old today! In this special anniversary episode, Claire gets personal with cards of the year and shares their experience of living through a Death year. We talk about shedding, transformation, and the sacrifice required to

The Lovers, the Devil, and the 6's: Sacred Rebellion

Jun 11th, 2019 1h 6m

In this tarot lesson episode, the Lovers teach us to choose ourselves, the Devil invites us to free ourselves, and the minor Sixes guide us to re-alignment after the struggle of the Fives. The Word Witch is a podcast about tarot, astrology,

The Hierophant & the 5’s: Where Spirit Enters Flesh

May 11th, 2019 1h

The Fives aren’t everyone’s favorite cards in tarot—but they are at The Word Witch! The Fives are full of challenge, conflict, and contraction, but they are also where we meet our biggest opportunity to learn, grow, and spiritually evolve. This

#13: Q&A - Reversals, Intuition vs. Brain, and a Surprise!

Apr 8th, 2019 49m 26s

The Word Witch answers your questions with the help of Tarot Ranger (a.k.a. Aaron, a.k.a. Babe)! We field questions about right brain/left brain and the receptive/projective energies in tarot, distinguishing between intuition and opinion during

#12: The Emperor, the 4's, and Cultivated Expansion

Mar 16th, 2019 58m 46s

In this episode, Claire has a LOT to say about The Emperor, Death, and the rest of the number family of the 4’s! This is the energy of structure and stability, of systems and intelligent design, and of intentionally cultivated growth. The Emper

#11: Activist Magic with David Salisbury

Mar 1st, 2019 1h 13m

David Salisbury is a queer witch and professional activist who joins us today for an enlightening conversation about magic-working and activism! Our talk spans from hiding sigils in your emails to queering the God-Goddess binary, and from culti

#10: The Empress, the 3's, and Creative Growth

Feb 13th, 2019 48m 58s

In this episode, we get straight to an intense look at The Empress and the tarot number family of the 3’s! This is the energy of creativity, fertility, abundance, growth, and love. And it’s also the family of the 3 of Swords and The Hanged Man,

#9: The Language of Magic with Louise Novembre

Jan 24th, 2019 1h 21m

In this episode, Louise of Novembre Tarot and Novembre Tattoo joins us for a fascinating transatlantic conversation spanning tarot, witchcraft, tattoos, archetypes, fantasy novels, sigils, activism, and more. Louise is a French artist, deck cre

#8: The 2's and Tarot Ethics

Jan 9th, 2019 1h 17m

This episode continues our Tarot Number Families series with a lesson on the 2’s! The High Priestess leads this number constellation characterized by duality, receptivity, and inwardness. Claire is also joined by their official babe Aaron Caffe

#7: Lifting the Veil with Keon of Millennial Soul Food

Dec 27th, 2018 1h 29m

Welcome to Capricorn season! The Sea-goat's tarot card is The Devil, so in this episode we look at the medicine that The Devil and Capricorn have to offer as we move into the new year. We also talk about setting intentions (or “resolutions,” if

#6: The 1's and the Winter Solstice

Dec 12th, 2018 1h 7m

The Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere is coming up on December 21st, so in this episode we look at the significance of the solstice in the Wheel of the Year, and Claire gives us two ritual suggestions to harness the power of this longe

#5: Hermit-Like Manic State with Harvey James

Nov 28th, 2018 1h 32m

In this episode, Claire gives you the astro rundown for the next two weeks, including Mercury stationing direct and the New Moon in Sagittarius (sounds good, but it’s complicated) and then brings you their long-awaited conversation with Harvey

#4: Special Episode! Transgender Awareness with Aaron Caffee and Harvey James

Nov 19th, 2018 49m 49s

In this special bonus episode for Transgender Awareness Week (Nov. 12-19), Claire (they/she) has a conversation with their partner Aaron Caffee (he/him) about his experience as a transgender man, and talks to Harvey James (they/them) of Harvey

#3: Tarot Number Families & Everything Sagittarius

Nov 14th, 2018 1h 33m

In this episode, Claire looks at the astrology of the next two weeks (so much Sagittarius!), reads the cards for a listener’s question, and introduces a new tarot segment! Once a month for the next nine months, we’ll be looking at the Tarot thr

#2: Kicked Out of the God Club with Jordan Rayne of Sincerely the Tarot

Oct 31st, 2018 1h 29m

In this second episode of The Word Witch, Claire talks to Jordan Rayne of Sincerely the Tarot! In this amazing conversation, they discuss finding spirituality as a queer and trans person, reclaiming the language of religion, navigating gender a

#1: I Was a Fourth Grade Atheist

Oct 18th, 2018 45m 36s

Welcome to The Word Witch, the podcast for folx making magick from the margins! In this first episode, host Claire Burgess (they/she) shares why they're making this podcast, what you can expect, and how it got its name. This is more than just a

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