Root Lock Radio: A Tarot Podcast

In episode 13, we will conclude our exploration of the Tarot's Court Cards, by looking at the Pages, Knights, Queens, and Kings of the Pentacles and Swords Suits. Since this concludes our exploration of the entire Tarot deck, you're invited to share your ideas for the future of Root Lock Radio by contacting the host. We'll also have an exciting announcement about Weston's upcoming appearances on the Archetypal Tarot Podcast. Music provided by: Shenandoah Davis http://www.shenandoahdavis.com Jeré http://www.soundcloud.com/jerejerejere The Archetypal Tarot Podcast: Website https://archetypaltarot.podbean.com/ iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-archetypal-tarot-podcast/id462098167?mt=2 Contact the host: mailto:rootlocktarot@gmail.com

In episode 12, we will delve into the specifics of the Court Cards by conducting an in-depth examination of the Kings, Queens, Knights, and Pages of the Wands and Cups suits. Drawing on the previous episode, we'll see how each card's position as an intersection of the suit's traits with the archetypal role of the court figure results in a personality type that exists apart from both gender and human form. We'll also begin to explore what drawing a card "reversed" (or upside-down) can mean for these cards. We will examine the Court Cards of the Pentacles and Swords suits in the following episode. Notes for this episode can be found at: http://www.rootlocktarot.com/podcast Music provided by: Shenandoah Davis http://www.shenandoahdavis.com Jeré http://www.soundcloud.com/jerejerejere Watch Shenandoah's new music video for the song "Supernatural Powers" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-aC9k1n-6w&feature=youtu.be pre-order her album https://shenandoahdavis.bandcamp.com/ and check out her US tour dates https://www.facebook.com/shenandoahdavismusic/ Contact the host: mailto:rootlocktarot@gmail.com

In episode 11, we'll shift our focus to the 16 Court Cards of the tarot deck and talk about how they should be viewed as symbols of personality types, rather than actual people, and how deconstructing traditional views of gender can help us to widen the scope of these cards. We'll discuss how the four elemental energies of the suits can translate into personality traits and how we can use the Ace-through-10 cards of each suit to figure out what those traits are. Then we'll talk about the archetypal roles of the King, Queen, Knight, and Page, as well as why the Court Cards are a good place to start in understanding card reversals. All of this will "set the stage" for our analysis of each individual Court Card in the next episode. Notes for this episode can be found at: http://www.rootlocktarot.com/podcast Music provided by: Shenandoah Davis http://www.shenandoahdavis.com Jeré http://www.soundcloud.com/jerejerejere Contact the host: mailto:rootlocktarot@gmail.com

In episode 10, we'll wrap up our exploration of the minor arcana by taking a close look at the cards of the suit of swords and we'll see how some of the most intense cards in the tarot deck point the way to harmony on micro and macro levels. We'll also discuss how the minor cards can provide a more accessible entry point to the big lessons of the major cards by focusing on our day-to-day lives. Notes about the cards discussed in this episode can be found at: www.rootlocktarot.com/podcast Music provided by: Shenandoah Davis http://www.shenandoahdavis.com Jeré http://www.soundcloud.com/jerejerejere Contact the host: mailto:rootlocktarot@gmail.com

In episode 9, we'll look closely at the cards of the suit of pentacles and see how these earth-energy cards teach us the value of hard work and the importance of having a long-term vision of stability. Then we'll talk about tarot spreads and some ideas to consider if you're interested in creating your own spreads and I'll give a demonstration of a spread based on the four elements. Notes about the cards discussed in this episode can be found at: http://www.rootlocktarot.com/podcast Music provided by: Shenandoah Davis http://www.shenandoahdavis.com Jeré http://www.soundcloud.com/jerejerejere Contact the host: mailto:rootlocktarot@gmail.com

In episode 8, we'll continue our in-depth exploration of the minor arcana cards and look closely at the cards of the suit of cups. We'll see how the story of the water energy teaches us about emotional maturity--and encourages us to strive for it. Then I'll demonstrate how we can employ what we've learned about numbers and elemental energies in a tarot reading. Notes about the cards discussed in this episode can be found at: http://www.rootlocktarot.com/podcast Music provided by: Shenandoah Davis http://www.shenandoahdavis.com Jeré http://www.soundcloud.com/jerejerejere Contact the host: mailto:rootlocktarot@gmail.com

In episode 7, we'll see how what we know about first ten major arcana cards teaches us all we need to know to understand the numerology in the minor arcana suits. Then we'll take an in depth look at the suit of wands and see how those cards tell us the story of how the elemental fire energy grows and evolves as it reaches each of these numbers. Notes about the cards expressed in this episode can be found at: http://www.rootlocktarot.com/podcast To book a tarot lesson with the host visit: http://www.rootlocktarot.com/lessons (use offer code RLR007 for $20 off) Music provided by: Shenandoah Davis http://www.shenandoahdavis.com Jeré http://www.soundcloud.com/jerejerejere Contact the host: mailto:rootlocktarot@gmail.com

In episode 6, we'll begin our exploration of the cards of the minor arcana and show how they ask us to zoom in through a "grid of daily experiences." We'll then see how what we already know about the major arcana cards can be used as a key to unlocking the meaning of the four suits. We'll also explore the elements of fire, water, earth, and air as well as the symbols of the wands, cups, pentacles, and swords and which realms of our lives, and ourselves, each suit corresponds to. Notes about the elements can be found at: http://www.rootlocktarot.com/podcast Music Provided by: Shenandoah Davis http://www.shenandoahdavis.com Jeré http://soundcloud.com/jerejerejere Email the host: mailto:rootlocktarot@gmail.com

In episode 5, we'll finish our exploration of the cards of the major arcana through the last leg of the fool's journey, in which the fool struggles with himself to integrate the lessons he has learned along the way. Then we'll talk about how the archetypes presented in the major arcana cards can help us to make sense of our life experiences and the world around us. For a deeper exploration of archetypes in the major arcana, I recommend The Archetypal Tarot Podcast by Cyndera Quackenbush and Julienne Givot. Notes about the cards discussed in this episode can be found at: http://www.rootlocktarot.com/podcast Music provided by: Shenandoah Davis http://shenandoahdavis.com Jeré http://soundcloud.com/jerejerejere The Archetypal Tarot Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-archetypal-tarot-podcast/id462098167?mt=2 Email the host: mailto:rootlocktarot@gmail.com

In episode 4, we'll look at how the tarot's philosophy of conflict resolution played out in the cards of the first leg of the fool's journey. Then we'll continue our in-depth look at the major arcana cards by exploring the second and middle leg of the journey and see how it tells a story of the individual struggling with (and then accepting) the power of universal forces. We'll also introduce a 3-card tarot spread that helps with conflict resolution. Notes about the cards discussed in episode 4 can be found at: http://rootlocktarot.com/podcast Music provided by: Shenandoah Davis http://www.shenandoahdavis.com Jeré @jerejerejere Contact the host: mailto:rootlocktarot@gmail.com

In episode 3, we'll look closely at the first 8 cards of the major arcana, which we'll refer to as the "First Leg of the Fool's Journey." We'll introduce the concept of numerology in relation to the tarot, and recommend Paul Foster Case's (rather challenging) book The Tarot for those interested in a much deeper look into tarot numerology. We'll also introduce the "what to hold onto, what to let go of, outcome" 3-card spread and show how to translate the archetypes from the fool's journey into a tarot reading. www.rootlocktarot.com Music provided by: Shenandoah Davis http://www.shenandoahdavis.com Jeré @jerejerejere brooklynradio.com/broadcasts/ice-cream-cake-show/ Contact the host: rootlocktarot@gmail.com

In episode two, you'll learn how the concept of balance plays a prominent role in the philosophy behind Tarot, both in the balance of feminine and masculine traits, as well as the balance of the four elemental energies (fire, water, air, earth). You'll learn how drawing a "card of the day" can help you to learn the cards' meanings and I'll recommend Rachel Pollack's book '78 Degrees of Wisdom' as a good Tarot reference. Music provided by: Shenandoah Davis shenandoahdavis.com Jeré soundcloud.com/jerejerejere brooklynradio.com/broadcasts/ice-cream-cake-show/ To contact the host: rootlocktarot@gmail.com

In the first episode of Root Lock Radio, you'll learn a bit about the philosophy of tarot used in these lessons (and why believing in "divination" isn't necessary), why to start with the Rider-Waite Tarot Deck, and how to do your first tarot reading. Music provided by: Shenandoah Davis http://shenandoahdavis.com Jeré http://soundcloud.com/jerejerejere http://brooklynradio.com/broadcasts/ice-cream-cake-show/ To contact the host: rootlocktarot@gmail.com