Cardslingers Coast to Coast
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A tarot podcast spanning the North American continent from New York to St. Louis to Portland, OR.
Episodes
- Episode 149: Intro to the Sevens
This episode of Cardslingers Coast to Coast discusses the number seven, noting its prevalence in various historical and cultural contexts such as days of the week, continents, colors, and virtues. It also examines the number seven's repres…
- Episode 148: What Readings Can and Cannot Do
In Episode 148, the Cardslingers discuss the scope and limitations of tarot readings, touching on client expectations and the idea of "Sacred Silliness." They also provide updates on merchandise, Patreon, and social media engagement.
- Episode 147: Getting Read to Filth with the Sixes
This episode of Cardslingers Coast to Coast features Melissa performing readings for Hilary and Jaymi, utilizing a deck limited to sixes. The discussion includes interpretations of card placements, guidance for personal events, and viewer…
- Episode 146: The Six of Pentacles
This episode of Cardslingers Coast to Coast is titled The Six of Pentacles. No further details are available.
- Episode 145: The Six of Swords
Cardslingers Coast to Coast explores the Six of Swords tarot card, understanding it as a symbol of transition from difficult times to calmer ones, offering a break from external and internal turmoil. The hosts share personal interpretation…
- Episode 144: The Six of Cups
Welcome on in, today the Cardslingers tackle the 6 of Cups. The Smith Waite deck shows two children having fun. Lis reminds us that the guard in the back is keeping the kids safe. Standard meanings are nostalgia, safety, and enjoying commu…
- Episode 143: The Six of Wands
Today, the cardslingers discuss the Six of Wands. And, as tradition dictates, Melissa, Jaymi, and Hilary all have their favorites. RWS is all about celebration and successes. The image is a figure on a horse who has gone and done the thing…
- Episode 142: Intro to the Sixes.
Mortgages, dick jokes and what’s this about tarot’s order? The Cardslingers chat about the overarching theme of the sixes. Themes of recognition, sharing information, and resources in the balance of the mix. We tie these themes back to The…
- Episode 141: Welcome to 2026
Welcome to 2026, everyone. The Cardslingers went live on YouTube to discuss the state of the world, how to cope with the horrors (especially in the US), and discussing the card of the Year which is The Wheel of Fortune. Watch out for the c…
- Episode 140: Cardslingers in the Future
We have plans for the future. Starting in 2026, we’ll be doing the episodes live on our YouTube channel. While this episode covers the status of the audio podcast, the future of audio is tentative due to life changes as of 23/December. We…
- Episode 139: Candles, Oils, Tarot, and Shit: the 2025 review of stuff
We all know Hilary’s the best at unboxing and reviews. However, we all love sharing which decks stood out to us this year. And if you’re strapped for cash this year, you can purchase gift cards from your favorite divination readers. All li…
- Episode 138: Reading Us to Fifths
Hey, look, it’s another episode of Melissa reading us to fifths. She’s made a pack of cards using everything up to the fives, with her newest beloved Cosmic Wastes Tarot. While our questions are private this week, we advise you all to drea…
- Episode 137: Setting the Bones With The Five of Pentacles
Past Cardslingers coming at you from Mercury in Gatorade. And Hilary is in Gatorade hell; she thinks the Five of Pentacles is Mercury Retrograde personified. It’s the worst-case scenario manifestation where everything has gone wrong. We di…
- Episode 136: F*cking Around with The Five of Swords
Explicit Warning: This episode deals with some non-traditional meanings of the Five of Swords. It is spicy and not safe for kids: much cussing and sexual references. Ah, the Five of Swords, usually seen as a card of deceit and failed media…
- Episode 135: Five of Cups is Mid
We gather today to “celebrate” the Five of Cups, aka the grief card. The traditional card depicts a darkened figure staring at cups that are spilled, while other full cups are visible on the other side. At the time of recording, the Cardsl…
- Episode 134: Stup!d Five of Wands Tent
Cranky, McCranky pants here, talking about the Five of Wands. Get your ass outta my face. In the RWS, it’s five people with five sticks attempting to build a tent in five different ways. It’s a lot of fire combined with the action and pass…
- Episode 133: Shoutout to the OGs!
We’re swimming in gratitude today. To battle the dystopian hellscape, we want to take the time to uplift each other. Thank you all for listening and being at our tables. Thank you for being clients, and for sharing your stories with us. We…
- Episode 132: Don't Come at Us with That Energy
Don’t you have a ban button? Today’s topic is about those folks who come at us and have an expectation of familiarity. Listen as we discuss how we deal with this “best friend” energy, love bombing, and overfamiliarity. Tarot is a service i…
- Episode 131: You Have Elvira’s Desk?!? with Charles Harrington
This week, your Cardslingers get the opportunity to chat with author and friend Charles Harrington. Charles Harrington has been reading, teaching, and loving tarot for more than 25 years. He has written several deck guidebooks and given ke…
- Episode 130: And We’re Rolling, Rolling, Rolling Readings with a Pack of Fours
Welcome to Episode CXXX! And thanks to Eighteen Wheels on a Big Rig, we’ve got all the Roman numbers covered. Melissa reads Jaymi and Hilary to filth with her The Ink Witch deck. Jaymi receives some valuable advice on her upcoming trip (no…
- Episode 129: Did You Pick the Same deck? with the Four of Pentacles
Melissa and Jaymi chose the same deck, so what do the Cardslingers do… we make a whole thing of it! Today, we’re all using a different Jamie Sawyer deck. And we’re examining the Four of Pentacles. The good, the ugly, and how we have health…
- Episode 128: Waiting to Scream in Your Face with the Four of Swords
“Be still and listen to your soul.” Henry David Thoreau The calmest sword out of the entire suit, the four embodies calm, peace, and a long rest before the action. The figure, typically depicted as a knight, lies over a tomb. Melissa sugge…
- Episode 127: I’m Not Dancing to That With The Four of Cups
Happy Pride Month, listeners. In honor of the quiltwork of beliefs, creeds, and queerness, we created a new logo for the cast. Enjoy! Do you take what is offered? This is the question that the Four of Cups reminds us of. It reminds us to b…
- Episode 126: The Four of Wands, aka the Jamie Sawyer Fan Club
We’re feeling silly today, and the Four of Wands is a perfectly entertaining card for us today. Celebration, getting your groove on, and finding the flow are the meanings for this card. A stable, creative force and drive all here in the Fo…
- Episode 125: How to Be Baseline
“Am I going to be okay?” Getting a tarot reading is a personalized way to get to your baseline. Different divination modalities, like Oracle or Lenormand, can keep you baseline because you don’t manifest or read the information. As a reade…
- Episode 124: Getting Read to FIlth with The Threes
That’s right, Lis is back to read Jaymi and Hilary to filth with a slim pack of cards made of The Fool, The Magician, The High Priestess, The Empress, the Aces, the Twos, and The Threes. Whatever will be revealed, gentle listeners? Jaymi d…
- Episode 123: The Three of Pentacles
Finally, we’re at the Three of Pentacles, Melissa’s favorite card. In the Waite Smith deck, three figures look up at an archway. Each person is dressed differently and participates in the structure differently. Without the architect, there…
- Episode 122: Only The Three of Swords Knows Such Grief
Good grief, we’re at the three of Swords. We have a floating heart in the middle of a rainstorm on the image in the Smith Waite deck. It’s being pierced with three swords. It’s a bleak card of heartbreak and emotion; many of us hate seeing…
- Episode 121: Community is Important in the Three of Cups
This episode was recorded live in front of a YouTube audience. Friendship is magical and powerful. We can give and receive hope from those we care about. It’s time to build community and keep the energy flowing equally. Hilary calls it the…
- Episode 120: Fanny Pack Snacks with the Three of Wands
We’re kicking off the minor threes with OUR favorite, the wands. In the Waite Smith deck, a figure looks over the water to see the ships. And apparently, they have a fanny pack (and jaymi says it’s full of snacks). Hilary looks at the card…
- Episode 119: Do What You Can
Hang in there, ‘slingers. Your liberal, queer, fringe, witchy hosts are here to remind you that we love you. We have much more in common with one another. We stand with you. Find your community, get connected, and learn what you can do. Yo…
- Episode 118: We Have to Ouija: Tarot in Agatha All Along
SPOILER ALERT ONE: Please, DO NOT LISTEN to this episode if you have not watched the entire Season 1 of AGATHA ALL ALONG. We spoil everything: tarot, witchcraft, and the MCU. SPOILER ALERT TWO: This is a feature-length podcast. Jaymi and o…
- Episode 117: Welcome to 2025
Welcome to 2025, everyone! As the new year kicks off, the cardslingers talk about what they are doing and where to find them. Also, if you have products that you want us to review, please email us at cardslingerscc @ gmail.com. We’d be hap…
- Episode 116: A Year Ahead With the Twos
We made it to the end of 2024! As a nice wrap-up to our deep dive into the Twos that finished last year (teehee) and to honor the year ahead, we’re getting readings with the Twos. The magic of the twos is about finding balance within yours…
- Episode 115: The Struggle of the Juggle, Two of Pentacles
Welcome back to the “every card in the deck” series. We’re back with the Two of Pentacles. Another stage card, this time, it’s all about physical balance. In the realm of the pentacles, this is all about work, home life, and finances. It’s…
- Episode 114: Make a Clear Choice, Two of Swords
Welcome back to the “every card in the deck” series. We’re back with the Two of Swords, which happens to be a stage card. These cards often suggest we are looking at a movie or a fantasy scene rather than one rooted in reality. Here, we ar…
- Episode 113: Let’s Talk About Love, Baby
Today, we’re getting into the Two of Cups. This card is about trust and equality; no one needs to worry anymore. There is so much to unpack in the Rider Waite Smith deck. Lis dives deep into the symbolism and how it relates to the meaning,…
- Episode 112: The Courage of the Two of Wands
Two two twos-day on Friday! Today, we’re diving into the Two of Wands, the fiery ball of brainstorming power. The mental plans are being developed to lead through to the end of the suit. It takes a lot of courage to look out into the dista…
- Episode 111: Cardslingers’s Guide to Spoopy Tarot Decks
Gather round, for the Cardslingers want to share their favorite Hallowmas tarot decks. There are so many decks for each one of our personalities! Enjoy the walk through our seasonal decks. Jaymi misread the artist for the Tarot movie cards…
- Episode 110: Creepy Campfire Tarot Psychic Stories
Happy October. During this spooky season, we’ve decided to share some creepy and spooky stories we’ve encountered while being tarot readers. While some of these stories happen during autumn, they also occur year-round. So stay awhile and l…
- Episode 109: Social Media Down, the BS of Platforms
Where’d the memes go?!?!? Hilary’s Insta account got suspended for “reasons,” and Jaymi and Melissa are giving her the space to vent, meme, and give good learnings on how to deal with Social Media BS. Know your intent about why you’re on t…
- Episode 108: Burnout, Breaks, and Rebooting a Business
Airhorns are back! Welcome back to the reading world, Lis. She’s back to slinging cards, taking bookings, writing books, and crafting decks. Hilary is thankful for all her referrals while Lis is working on other stuff. Jaymi speaks about t…
- Episode 107: Let’s Revisit Boundaries
Melissa, Hilary, and Jaymi revisit the world of boundaries. Melissa reminds us that the definition of a boundary is “Rules and guidelines we set in our personal guidelines.” There are real, tangible benefits to having boundaries and enforc…
- Episode 106: The Magic of the Aces
As a nice wrap-up to our deep dive into the Aces, we give some practical ways to use the Aces in your magic. Hilary starts by giving ideas for specific focuses using these cards like new beginnings spells. Jaymi uses cards in her magic. Sh…
- Episode 105: Ace of Pentacles, My Garden Has Coins
It’s all about the things. We equate the Pentacles suit with the element of Earth and maybe winter. They refer to money, tangible items, and your home. These cards remind us to ground and how we can ground. It’s finding the safety when you…
- Episode 104: Ace of Swords
We dive into the Ace of Swords and the immediacy it brings. Swords bring up thoughts, how we use our voice, and put ourselves forth for change. It puts an edge on things and brings our ideas into focus. Melissa, Hilary, and Jaymi break dow…
- Episode 103: That’s a Good Lookin’ Ace of Cups
The Ace of Cups has a comforting vibe. Cups relate to our emotions or things that ebb and flow in our lives. The Ace runs over, showing the honest, true source of the waters of life. The cup offers nourishment and receives love in any shap…
- Episode102: Not Even Once, Ace of Wands
Aces are the first step of each minor suit. In this case, we relate the wands to the element of fire and a season. It can be the idealized focus for Wands. It’s the ember of the fire seen in the suit. It’s a spark of the idea or connection…
- Episode 101: Intro to the Minors
Welcome back to the cards. Hilary, Lis, and Jaymi kick off the minors. We see the minors as the day-to-day nitty-gritty items of our lives. These cards are broken down into two aspects: the numbered cards and the court cards. There are fou…
- Episode 100: Our 100th Episode YouTube Live
Two weeks ago, we had our 100th episode. Instead of doing a recording, we did our first YouTube Live on our very own YouTube channel. We took questions for viewers, brought Kendra, the producer, on, and had fun. Here's the recording from t…