Season 3: Episode 7

Step into the haunted woods of Sleepy Hollow with me as I’m joined by Nick Lawyer, artist and creator of the Sleepy Hollow Tarot Deck—a beloved deck that beautifully weaves classic American folklore with traditional tarot symbolism.

In this episode, we explore Nick’s lifelong love of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, his background as a professional stained-glass artist, and how a college art project unexpectedly evolved into a fully published tarot deck now sold in Sleepy Hollow itself.

We talk about translating the Fool’s Journey through Ichabod Crane, the Headless Horseman as Death, colonial-era symbolism in the Minor Arcana, and the meticulous historical research behind the deck. Nick also shares how he approached tarot as a non-practicing reader, navigating creativity, faith, folklore, and intention.

Plus, Nick gives us a sneak peek into his next project—a Hex & the City–inspired tarot deck—and talks about life as a full-time artist, Halloween superfan, and maker of truly unforgettable spooky art.

This episode is a love letter to storytelling, tradition, and the magic that happens when art chooses you.

🕯️ In This Episode, We Discuss:

• The origins of the Sleepy Hollow Tarot Deck
• Folklore, history & the Rider-Waite-Smith tradition
• Creating tarot as an artist (not a practitioner)
• Stained glass, symbolism & hidden Easter eggs
• Halloween devotion & extreme yard haunting
• Faith, creativity & intention in mystical art
• What’s next: Hex & the City Tarot

🔮 Connect with Nick

• Instagram: @the_shattered_pumpkin
• Merch & Decks: Available via Etsy & select shops in Sleepy Hollow, NY
• https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheShatteredPumpkin
• https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-legend-of-sleepy-hollow-tarot-headless-horseman-edition-tarot-kit-box-set-with-78-cards-and-guide-book-nick-lawyer/d32a8cf2f7dbef6d?ean=9780764368639&next=t

🖤 Stay Connected with Big Crystal Energy

• Instagram: @bigcrystalenergypodcast
• Host: @mystical.mama.ash

If you love folklore, tarot, and beautifully haunted art, this episode is for you 🕯️✨

Send me any questions or comments you may have and I will answer them on upcoming podcast episodes!! Looking forward to hearing from you!

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