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The Tarot Podcast with T. Susan Chang

The Tarot Podcast with T. Susan Chang

T. Susan Chang 61 Episodes Aug 19, 2026

Hosted by author and teacher T. Susan Chang, this podcast explores tarot for both enthusiasts and newcomers. Episodes feature interviews with tarot scholars and experts, discussions of card meanings as used by contemporary readers, and conversations with creators of popular tarot decks. New episodes are released every two weeks, with listener support available via Patreon.

Episodes

Episode 63: The Page of Wands in Real Life
Episode 63: The Page of Wands in Real Life Aug 19, 2026 1452 Tarot IRL is back, with our very first court card! In this episode, we examine how the energetic and enthusiastic Page of Wands shows up in the lives of ordinary folks. In her hand, the Page holds the Ace of Wands—our natural force, our initiative, our motivation. As the rank representing beginning in the suit representing beginning, she’s the embodiment of beginner mind. She represents our zest
Episode 62: Five Questions with Leeza Robertson, Eugene Smith + the Animal Totem Tarot
Episode 62: Five Questions with Leeza Robertson, Eugene Smith + the Animal Totem Tarot Aug 12, 2026 2057 Animal decks are commonplace in the world of tarot, but to my mind the very finest of them is the Animal Totem Tarot, published in 2016 by author Leeza Robertson and artist Eugene Smith. In our conversation, the creators share the story behind Leeza’s meticulously-conceived animal correspondences and Eugene’s exquisite inkwork, which came together in an unforgettable 78-piece work of art.. As alwa
Episode 61: Interoception—the Body Reads Tarot, with Siddharth Ramakrishnan
Episode 61: Interoception—the Body Reads Tarot, with Siddharth Ramakrishnan Aug 5, 2026 1366 Neurobiologist and tarot reader Siddharth Ramakrishnan returns to the Tarot Podcast to talk about interoception—your awareness of what’s going on inside your own body. When we’re doing a tarot reading, what’s happening in this internal sensor system? How do the things we’re hearing from our body affect what we see in the cards and say to our querents? For more Siddharth, and more on the intersecti
Episode 60: Intro to Court Cards
Episode 60: Intro to Court Cards Jul 29, 2026 1644 It is commonly said that court cards are the hardest cards to interpret. Today, we take on these Royal Pains in the A** and try to make some sense of them. When you’re done listening, you’ll have a toolbox full of ways to interpret courts. But remember, above all, court cards are just people! For this week’s bonus post, I’m asking folks to tell me a story about a court card using its associated mi
Episode 59: "Tarot! Renaissance Symbols, Modern Visions" at the Morgan Library
Episode 59: "Tarot! Renaissance Symbols, Modern Visions" at the Morgan Library Jul 22, 2026 2479 Tarot on the Road is back! This week, the Tarot Podcast heads out to the Morgan Library in New York City for their “Tarot! Renaissance Symbols, Modern Visions” show. The exhibit is dazzling to look at, but it also gives you a sense of how tarot morphed and shifted in form over the centuries. In my conversation with the three organizers responsible for the exhibit, you’ll see how the rich, thoughtf
Episode 58: Tarot Myths with Ethony Dawn
Episode 58: Tarot Myths with Ethony Dawn Jul 15, 2026 1851 If you’re tarot-curious, you’ve probably heard some of the myths around tarot – how you’re supposed to get your first deck, what kind of abilities you have to have, what kind of power the cards have, even how to handle or not handle your cards. But what do REAL tarot readers think about some of these myths? Cardfluencer Ethony Dawn and I pull back the curtain on what tarot actually looks like! in
Episode 57: So You're Getting a Tarot Reading...
Episode 57: So You're Getting a Tarot Reading... Jul 8, 2026 1175 Getting a tarot reading? How can you make sure you have the most meaningful experience possible?  How do you protect yourself against “querent remorse”?  In this week’s show, host T. Susan offers tips and caveats: how to prepare for a reading, what to expect during a reading, and what to do after a reading. (This one’s intended especially for those who are seeking out readings, but it’s also gener
Episode 56: Tarot Museum Belgium
Episode 56: Tarot Museum Belgium Jun 30, 2026 1340 It’s Tarot On the Road! This week, the Tarot Podcast visits the Tarot Museum Belgium, where proprietor Guido Gillabel shows us what 40 years of pure tarot obsession can look like. If you find yourself somewhere between Brussels and Antwerp, be sure to get in touch with Guido for a tour. The audio and video versions of this episode are distinct.  In the audio version, you’ll hear my interview with
Episode 55: Tarot and the Predictive Brain, with Siddharth Ramakrishnan
Episode 55: Tarot and the Predictive Brain, with Siddharth Ramakrishnan Jun 24, 2026 958 In today’s show, the Tarot Podcast veers off the beaten path and turns to science! for an explanation of how prediction works. My guest is Siddharth Ramakrishnan, a neuroscientist who also practices tarot. He’s also a terrific explainer of brain biology for those of us without advanced degrees in the sciences. How has evolution shaped our perception of the future? What role does our brain play in
Episode 54: The Tarot Readers of Amsterdam
Episode 54: The Tarot Readers of Amsterdam Jun 17, 2026 1862 For this week’s episode, we present something completely different for the Tarot Podcast! We recently traveled to Amsterdam and decided to do an episode on the tarot scene there. We interviewed three readers: Trippy, Melanie Webb, and Giulia Castagna. Trippy and Melanie are readers at the Embassy of the Free Mind, a Hermetic library in the heart of Amsterdam. Both Trippy and Melanie are Jungian-in
Episode 53: How Do I Care for My Cards? with Barbara Moore
Episode 53: How Do I Care for My Cards? with Barbara Moore Jun 10, 2026 1497 In today’s episode, we take on a totally practical question for both new and experienced tarot readers: How do I take care of my tarot cards? The care and maintenance of a metaphysical object is just different from the way you deal with your ordinary household items. Whether or not you feel your cards are actually sentient (and some people do!) they deserve special consideration. And Tarot Podcast
Episode 52: Jumpers, Stalkers, and Holdouts—Cards with an ATTITUDE!
Episode 52: Jumpers, Stalkers, and Holdouts—Cards with an ATTITUDE! Jun 3, 2026 1347 It’s the ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY of the Tarot Podcast! and have I got a show for you! Today we’re having a look at three Unexplained Card Phenomena that every tarot reader faces at some point or another.  They are: Jumpers: Cards that fall out when you’re shuffling. Stalkers: Cards you always get. Holdouts: Cards you never get. What do they MEAN?  What message is your jumper card trying to send you

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