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In this episode hosts Mel & Alyssa tackle their opposing views on the Eight of Cups debating whether it is a positive omen or a sign of hardship and ultimately entertaining the possibility that it's both. The Dames get personal about their own struggles with feeling emotionally fulfilled in relationships, debate the merits of Alyssa's favorite Taylor Swift song, and receive divine inspiration for the theme of Season Three of the Arcane Dames Podcast. 

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The rumors are true: Mel & Alyssa are the silliest gooses around. Join us this week for goofy, messy, heartfelt conversations surrounding the tense Five of Wands.

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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!

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The Seven of Swords: a card of mischief, deception, and trickery is the lens through which Mel and Alyssa look at the ways us humans can affect one another, and how we can learn about those interactions through tarot reading.

Labeling your sexuality and coping with paranoia spirals are just a few of the topics the Dames dissect this week.

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Join Mel & Alyssa to discuss the many faces and interpretations of the Four of Pentacles along with the financial messages and trauma inherent in this card. We get real about spiritual misinformation around money, our own experiences with frugality vs. Scrooge behavior, and plenty of side bars along the way. Alyssa also recounts her favorite episode of the hit TLC series Extreme Cheapskates. What else could you possibly need in a podcast?

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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!

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In this episode, The Dames reveal why the Queen of Wands is such a powerful and important archetype in the Tarot. She is Mel's favorite card and the inspiration for her business name, Mel of Wands. We explore how this Queen has taught us to integrate our shadow side and thrive through, with, and despite of our personal mental illness struggles.

Content Warning: Discussion of Depression & Suicidal Ideation

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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.

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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.

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Mel and Alyssa explore the lonely nature of the Five of Pentacles in this high-energy episode. With both of us having unhinged days in our own ways, the conversation goes to some hilarious places, bringing humor to a rather depressing tarot card.

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Mel and Alyssa dive into the Four of Cups to unpack exactly what it is that makes this card so melancholy. We talk about the factors in our own lives that can cause us to disconnect from the love and divinity around us, and we discuss how we've learned to find gratitude and grounding through some of our most depressing times. Join us to deep dive into all the imagery, history & more!

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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!

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In this episode, Mel and Alyssa are back with a bang! We tackle one of the most infamous and spooky cards of the tarot through unpacking what makes this card so difficult to digest, how to interpret it in a reading, and how it has come up in our own spiritual paths. We also discuss the role of White Supremacy in our socialization as white women and how a fundamental part of transformation is unpacking internalized systems of oppression. Man, are we glad to be back! 

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Mel and Alyssa reflect on a season of growth, friendship, spirituality & silliness over a few glasses of wine and everybody's favorite Tarot card drinking game. Listen as the Dames share their best kept secrets and realest truths about spirituality, love, sex & Circus Carnies.

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In this episode, the Dames cover their last tarot card of Season 1: the sweet and sometimes saucy Two of Cups. Mel & Alyssa discuss discuss different types of friendships, decks for beginners, and the importance of using tarot spreads while reading.

We'll see you next week for our Season 1 finale: another episode of After Dark where we play Tarot Truth or Drink!

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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. 

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Join your favorite air signs, Mel & Alyssa as they commend their queen. They sound off on the misogyny and misrepresentation clouding the Queen of Swords, share tips for reading court cards, and thirst over some sexy tarot illustrations.

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In this bonus episode, the Arcane Dames welcome special guest Gabby Hammond of Virgo Vibes to discuss all things crystals! We leave no *stone* unturned as we explore witchcraft, the metaphysical properties of crystals, the ethics of sourcing and selling, along with our personal philosophies and experiences working with stones. Gabby gives us some insight into the world of buying and selling crystals and shares some of her wealth of knowledge on the geology and categorization of rocks. She also provides some helpful tips for identifying fake crystals when you're shopping for your personal collection.

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In their first episode of 2023, the Dames define the Three of Wands, talk through the signs of spiritual fear-mongering, and reveal the spreads they use to connect with new decks.

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In this week's episode, Mel and Alyssa reimagine some of the most commonly held beliefs and myths surrounding the Eight of Swords. They explore the relationship between internal and external barriers to growth, and how internalized oppression and cycles of abuse can blur the line between the two. Through all of their usual tangents and distractions, the Dames are able to explore the true depths of this Minor Arcana card.

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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.

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You're in for a treat this week, Arcane Babes!

Mel and Alyssa get inspired by The Chariot's determined and driven energy. This leads them into a conversation about what being a witch and magick practitioner really means. They explore concepts of willpower, intention, and warning signs of delusion that can lead to spiritual psychosis.

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In this week's bonus episode, Alyssa takes to the mic to discuss her very personal experience with Brief Psychotic Disorder and the relationship between psychosis and spirituality. Big content warning for an honest discussion of depression. As per usual, Alyssa finds herself connecting her experiences to larger structural issues of the white-supremacist, capitalist, hetero-patriarchy. Join in for part one of this rollercoaster ride!

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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!

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In this bite-sized bonus episode, Mel begins her Lenormand learning journey! She shares her research on how Lenormand cards differ from tarot cards, ways to practice reading them, and her favorite resources for discovering more about this cartomancy system.

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Why I Don't Use the Term "Straight-Passing Privilege"

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In this episode, Mel and Alyssa show their true feelings about finding your passions, following your dreams, and the crucial decisions that doing so requires. They discuss how there is no "right path" to be on, and encourage their listeners to create their own definitions of fulfillment.

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In this episode, Alyssa shares a basic how-to on working with your dreams for spiritual healing and growth. She explores different reasons you may want to engage in "Dream Work," shares some of her coolest dream experiences, and gives her best tips for inducing vivid and lucid dreams. Highlights include a discussion of prophetic dreaming, connecting with spirit guides through dreams, and using mugwort to enhance dream recall. Don't *sleep* on this one (heh heh).

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Mel and Alyssa are back with a lively episode unpacking the rich imagery of the Rider-Waite Smith Wheel of Fortune, spiritual misappropriation, the divinity inherent in everything, and how to keep your feet on the ground as you embrace your spirituality. This episode is filled with blunt honesty and sage advice on psychic abilities, interpreting signs, and dealing with Karma.

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In Mel's first solo bonus episode, she discusses the trials and tribulations of growing up as a lesbian. From her dating history to her coming out story, she unpacks it all.

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Mel and Alyssa find themselves in the trenches of the Five of Cups this week- a disappointing and concerning card of loss. They discuss empathy for clients, relationship turmoil, and make plenty of unhinged jokes on their own behalf.

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Alyssa kicks off the Arcane Dames' new bonus episode series where the hosts tackle topics in spirituality outside of the regularly scheduled weekly tarot episodes. Today, Alyssa uses her background in sociology to explore the roles of science and religion and society and why so many of us are feeling called to spirituality in this cultural moment. 

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In this episode, Mel and Alyssa explore the confusing, exhausting agony of the Nine of Swords through the lens of their own struggles with anxiety, CPTSD, psychosis, and mental health more broadly. Join us as we discuss varying imagery and consider how we can find strength and hope in one of the Tarot's most troubled cards.
Content Warning: brief discussion of miscarriage. 

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The cup is full of tea and we are spilling it! Mel and Alyssa discuss healing through sex, dream symbolism and interpretation, and the function of our subconscious minds in this episode.

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In this episode, Mel and Alyssa discuss the Knight of Swords in all his intense and confrontational glory. Mel graces us with a special history of Halloween in honor of the best season of the year, and Alyssa cries on the podcast for the first time.

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In their tenth official episode, Mel and Alyssa cover the details the Six of Wands can represent. They list the pros and cons of pip cards, share some personal victories, and talk tattoos.

This is one of two episodes dropping today- the other being a tenth episode special: ARCANE DAMES AFTER DARK! If you'd like to hear the Dames play Tarot Truth or Drink, tune in on any podcast streaming platform or our official YouTube channel!

ICYMI: We've also launched an Instagram for the podcast!

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This is the Arcane Dames' first official bonus episode! In celebration of ten episodes, we recorded a special, after dark edition of the podcast so you can get to know your hosts on a more personal and playful level. Join Mel and Alyssa as they play "Truth or Drink" with the Tarot and discuss some wildly unhinged topics. You're not going to want to miss this one.

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One of the Dames' heavier episodes, Mel and Alyssa unpack the difficult emotions associated with the Three of Swords. They discuss heartbreak & healing, shadow work, the importance of sad music for working through your pain, and what it looks like to come out the other side.

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Cooperative Magic

In their most unhinged episode yet, Mel and Alyssa analyze the Knight of Wands. While discussing the podcast's first Knight, they dish on the effects of depression, leading with your head vs. leading with your heart, and somehow tie in Taylor Swift.

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Cooperative Magic

Our first ever guest, Jennifer Rose from Basic Butch Tarot, joins us as we dive into the Ace of Wands. We consider how this card applies to sex and sexuality, unpack diverse imagery, and discuss some compelling client stories in this sexy, silly & sapphic episode!

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Special Guest Jennifer Rose:
@basicbutchtarot Instagram
@thatswhyimsopopular TikTok
(1) That's Why I'm So Popular - YouTube
Rose Tarot and Energy Services

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Cooperative Magic

On this episode, Mel and Alyssa analyze the Six of Cups in all its nostalgic glory. We talk about the concepts of hyper individualism and parenthood and get honest about our own birth charts.

To see/purchase the decks and books we reference (affiliate links):
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Mel and Alyssa explore the King of Pentacles' defining traits and characteristics as well as what it is that makes learning the Tarot Court so difficult.  This episode weaves in a discussion of Paganism vs. Wicca, Mel and Alyssa's personal philosophies on divination, and tips and tricks to connecting with the court cards in your own deck.

To see/purchase the decks and books we reference (affiliate links):
https://bookshop.org/shop/melofwands
https://bookshop.org/shop/cooperativemagic

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Mel and Alyssa chat about the Two of Pentacles, their favorite spreads, and the importance of artwork when it comes to analyzing the more simple cards of the tarot.

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cooperativemagic.com

Mel and Alyssa go deep in this week's episode on the Judgement card. Join us as we discuss spiritual awakenings, religious trauma, and the empowerment we find in this major arcana card.

To see/purchase the decks and books we reference (affiliate links):
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Mel and Alyssa do their first Tarot deep dive into the Nine of Cups. They explore what this card represents sexually, emotionally, and financially, reveal their personal love life connections, and discuss how privilege plays a role in spirituality.

To see/purchase the decks and books we reference (affiliate links):
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https://bookshop.org/shop/cooperativemagic

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Meet Mel and Alyssa, professional Tarot card readers, friends, and creators of the Arcane Dames podcast. In this episode, we outline our intentions for the Tarot series of our podcast and draw the card that we will begin exploring in the next episode!

To see/purchase the decks and books we reference (affiliate links):
https://bookshop.org/shop/melofwands
https://bookshop.org/shop/cooperativemagic

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@cooperative_magic Instagram
@cooperativemagic TikTok
cooperativemagic.com

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