Episodes
Friends, we have arrived at our destination. After completing the planetary, numeric, zodiacal, and elemental series, Mel and Susie decided to record one final episode to mark the conclusion of the Fortune's Wheelhouse podcast: we decided to give the gift of divination to each other, reading about what turned out to be similar concerns for each of us. Fortune's Wheelhouse will remain available on all podcast streaming services.
Published 09/22/21
Published 09/22/21
With this episode we conclude our elemental series with Earth, our home and ultimate destination. We explore its physical, metaphysical, and astrological qualities, connection to the Assiah on the Tree of Life, magical and natural correspondences, and relationship to Pentacles/Disks and Pages/Princesses. Cards: - The World/Universe (elemental major of earth) - The Devil, the Hierophant, the Hermit (zodiacal majors of Capricorn, Taurus, Virgo). - The suit of Pentacles/Disks - The...
Published 05/26/21
With this episode we continue our elemental series with Air, symbol of the restless mind. We explore its physical, metaphysical, and astrological qualities, its connection to the world of Yetzirah on the Tree of Life; its magical and natural correspondences; its relationship to Swords and Knights/Princes. Cards considered: - The Fool (elemental major of air) - Justice/Adjustment, the Star, and the Lovers (zodiacal majors of Libra, Aquarius, and Gemini). - The suit of Swords - The...
Published 05/12/21
With this episode we continue our elemental series with Water, repository of redemption, realm of all that is felt. We explore its physical, metaphysical, and astrological qualities, its connection to the world of Briah on the Tree of Life; its magical and natural correspondences; its relationship to Cups and Queens. Cards considered: - The Hanged Man (elemental major of water) - The Chariot, Death, and the Moon (zodiacal majors of Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces). - The suit of Cups  - The Queens
Published 04/28/21
New series: the 4 elements and the tarot! First up is Fire, the spark of creation. We explore the physical and metaphysical qualities of fire; its astrological and Kabbalistic expresion; its magical/natural correspondences; its relationship to Wands and Kings (RWS) and Knights (Thoth). Cards considered: - Judgement/Aeon (elemental major of fire) -The Emperor, Strength/Lust, and Temperance/Art (zodiacal majors of Aries, Leo and Sagittarius). -The suit of Wands  -The Kings (RWS) and Knights...
Published 04/14/21
Back by popular demand, we bring you an episode showing how we apply the correspondences in real time! Esoteric tarot reading is both an art and a science, in which the correspondences form a support for the intuitive oracular moment. We put out a call to patrons for questions, and we are happy to say that we were able to read them all. If your question wasn't addressed in Part I, it will be in Part II, release date March 23, 2021. Thank you to all the loyal patrons who submitted their...
Published 03/24/21
Back by popular demand, we bring you an episode showing how we apply the correspondences in real time! Esoteric tarot reading is both an art and a science, in which the correspondences form a support for the intuitive oracular moment. We put out a call to patrons for questions, and we are happy to say that we were able to read them all. If your question wasn't addressed in Part I, it will be in Part II, release date March 23, 2021. Thank you to all the loyal patrons who submitted their...
Published 03/10/21
We conclude our zodiacal series with the mystical, spiritual sign of Pisces, the Fishes. We explore the sign's associated planetary dignities, its magical and natural correspondences, its astronomy and related constellations and myths, its magical uses and more; all considered in terms of its expression in the tarot. Cards considered in this episode: - The Moon (zodiacal major of Pisces). - The 8, 9, and 10 of Cups (minors of Pisces) - King/Knight of Cups and Queen of Wands (court cards of...
Published 11/25/20
We continue our zodiacal series with the inventive and idealistic sign of Aquarius. We explore Aquarius' associated planetary dignities, magical and natural correspondences, astronomy/related constellations, myths, magical uses; all viewed through the lens of esoteric tarot. Cards: - The Star (zodiacal major of Aquarius). - The 5, 6, and 7 of Swords (minors of Aquarius) - The Knight/Prince of Swords and King/Knight of Cups (court cards of Aquarius)
Published 11/11/20
We continue our zodiacal series with the earthy and pragmatic sign of Capricorn. We explore Capricorn's characteristics , its associated planetary dignities, magical and natural correspondences, astronomy/related constellations, myths, magical uses; all viewed through the lens of esoteric tarot. Cards: - The Devil (zodiacal major of Capricorn). - The 2, 3, and 4 of Pentacles or Disks (minors of Capricorn) - The Queen of Pentacles/Disks and the Knight/Prince of Swords (court cards of Capricorn)
Published 10/28/20
We continue our zodiacal series with the darkly mysterious sign of Scorpio. We explore the characteristics of the sign, its associated planetary dignities, magical and natural correspondences, astronomy and related constellations, myths, magical uses; all considered in terms of its expression in the tarot. Cards: - Temperance/Art (zodiacal major of Sagittarius). - The 8, 9, and 10 of Wands (minors of Sagittarius) - King/Knight of Wands and Queen of Pentacles/Disks (court cards of Sagittarius)
Published 10/14/20
We continue our zodiacal series with the darkly mysterious sign of Scorpio. We explore the characteristics of the sign, its associated planetary dignities, magical and natural correspondences, astronomy and related constellations, myths, magical uses; all considered in terms of its expression in the tarot. Cards considered in this episode: - Death (zodiacal major of Scorpio). - The 5, 6, and 7 of Cups (minors of Scorpio) - Knight/Prince of Cups and King/Knight of Wands (court cards of Libra)
Published 09/30/20
We continue our zodiacal series with the symmetrical and balanced sign of Libra, the Scales. We explore the sign's qualities, associated planetary dignities, magical and natural correspondences, astronomy and related constellations and myths, magical uses and more; all considered in terms of its expression in the tarot. Cards: - Justice/Adjustment (zodiacal major of Libra). - The 2, 3, and 4 of Wands (minors of Libra) - Queen of Swords and King/Knight of Wands (court cards of Libra)
Published 09/16/20
We continue our zodiacal series with the meticulous and perceptive sign of Virgo, the Virgin: its sign characteristics, its associated planetary dignities, its magical and natural correspondences, its astronomy and related constellations and myths, its magical uses and more; all considered in terms of its expression in the tarot. Cards: - the Hermit (zodiacal major of Virgo). - The 8, 9, and 10 of Wands (minors of Virgo) - The King of Pentacles/Knight of Disks and Queen of (court cards of...
Published 09/02/20
We continue our zodiacal series with the radiant and illuminating sign of Leo, the Lion - its characteristics, its associated planetary dignities, its magical and natural correspondences, its astronomy and related constellations and myths, its magical uses and more; all considered in terms of its expression in the tarot. Cards: - Strength/Lust (zodiacal major of Leo). - The 5, 6, and 7 of Wands (minors of Leo) - The Knight/Prince of Wands and King of Pentacles/Knight of Disks (court cards...
Published 08/19/20
We continue our zodiacal series with the moonstruck sign of Cancer, the Crab. We explore the characteristics of the sign, its associated planetary dignities, its magical and natural correspondences, its astronomy and related constellations and myths, its magical uses and more; all considered in terms of its expression in the tarot. Cards: -The Chariot (zodiacal major of Cancer ). -The 2, 3, and 4 of Cups (minors of Cancer) -The Queen of Cups and the Knight/Prince of Wands (court cards of...
Published 08/05/20
Next up in our series on the zodiac in tarot is Gemini, the Twins: its characteristics, its associated planetary dignities, natural correspondences, its astronomy and myths, its magical uses and more; all considered in terms of the Twins' double-natured presence in the tarot. Cards: -The Lovers (zodiacal major of Gemini) -The 8, 9, and 10 of Swords (minors of Gemini) -The King/Knight of Swords and Queen of Cups (court cards of Gemini)
Published 07/22/20
Next up in our series on the zodiac in tarot is Taurus, the Bull: its characteristics, its associated planetary dignities, natural correspondences, its astronomy and myths, its magical uses and more; all considered in terms of the Bull's presence in the tarot. Cards: -The Hierophant (zodiacal major of Taurus). -The 5, 6, and 7 of Pentacles/Disks (minors of Taurus) -The Knight of Pentacles or Prince of Disks and the King/Knight of Swords(court cards of Taurus)
Published 07/08/20
A new series: the 12 zodiacal signs and their relationship to cards in the tarot. First, is the sign of Aries, the Ram: its characteristics, its associated planetary dignities, natural correspondences, its astronomy and myths, its magical uses and more; all considered in terms of its presence in the tarot. Cards considered: -The Emperor (zodiacal major of Aries). -The 2, 3, and 4 of Wands (minors of Aries) -The Queen of Wands and the Knight of Pentacles or Prince of Disks (court cards of...
Published 06/24/20
Part 2 of our patron readings episode, demonstrating how we apply the correspondences in real time! Esoteric tarot reading is both an art and a science, in which the correspondences form a support for the intuitive oracular moment. We put out a call to patrons for questions, and we are happy to say that we were able to read them all. If your question wasn't addressed in Part I, it will be in Part II, release date June 3, 2020. Thank you to all the loyal Patrons who submitted their questions!
Published 06/10/20
Back by popular demand, we bring you an episode showing how we apply the correspondences in real time! Esoteric tarot reading is both an art and a science, in which the correspondences form a support for the intuitive oracular moment. We put out a call to patrons for questions, and we are happy to say that we were able to read them all. If your question wasn't addressed in Part I, it will be in Part II, release date June 3, 2020. Thank you to all the loyal Patrons who submitted their...
Published 05/27/20
In this final episode of our numeric sequence we explore the replete and fulsome number 10, and all tarot-related topics relating to it: numerology, Pythagorean thought, shapes, symbols, and the sephira Malkuth on the Tree of Life Cards covered: - the four Tens - Numbered majors: the Magus/Magician (I); Wheel of Fortune (X); the Sun (XIX).  -  Majors associated with paths from Malkuth:  Moon, Aeon/Judgement, World/Universe.
Published 04/29/20
In this ninth episode of our numeric sequence we explore the potent and magical number 9, and all tarot-related topics relating to it: numerology, Pythagorean thought, related shapes and symbols, as well as Yesod. lunar archetype of life's mysteries and the 9th sephira on the Tree of Life. Cards covered: - the four Nines - Numbered majors: Card 9, the Hermit and card 18, the Moon.  -  Majors associated with paths from Yesod:  Temperance/Art, Star (RWS) or Emperor (Thoth), Sun, World/Universe.
Published 04/15/20
Here we explore the systemic, systematic, and very real number 8, including its numerology, related shapes and symbols, and the concepts and correspondences of Hod, mercurial archetype of rational thought, the 8th of the 10 sephiroth on the Tree of Life. Cards covered in this episode: - the four Eights - Numbered majors: Card 8, Strength (RWS) or Adjustment (Thoth) and card 17, the Star.  -  Majors associated with paths from Hod:  The Hanged Man, the Devil, Tower, The Sun, Judgement/Aeon.
Published 04/01/20