On this episode:

• ​Two tarot events I'm doing this week on Thursday 6/4 and Sunday 6/7! More info on my Instagram
• ​The traditional meanings of The Tower card and its imagery of sudden upheaval
• ​The Tower reimagined as a symbol of uncertainty and the dismantling of rigid, foundational beliefs
• ​Key research on why uncertainty threatens us, why it's necessary, and how to build tolerance for it
• ​Why our relationship to uncertainty may be one of the truest measures of our resilience
• ​Why the ability to sit with ambiguity may be one of the highest forms of intelligence
• ​The Tower as a liberation card—how necessary collapse makes room for growth and possibility
• ​Practical prompts and exercises to work with The Tower in your own practice

References:

Brooks, A. W. (2014). Get excited: Reappraising pre-performance anxiety as excitement. Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 143(3), 1144–1158. ⁠https://doi.org/10.1037/a0035325⁠

Carleton, R. N. (2012). The intolerance of uncertainty construct in the context of anxiety disorders: Theoretical and practical perspectives. Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics, 12(8), 937–947. ⁠https://doi.org/10.1586/ern.12.82⁠

Carleton, R. N. (2016). Into the unknown: A review and synthesis of contemporary models involving uncertainty. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 39, 30–43. ⁠https://doi.org/10.1016/j.janxdis.2016.02.007⁠

de Berker, A. O., Rutledge, R. B., Mathys, C., Marshall, L., Cross, G. F., Dolan, R. J., & Bestmann, S. (2016). Computations of uncertainty mediate acute stress responses in humans. Nature Communications, 7, Article 10996. ⁠https://doi.org/10.1038/ncomms10996⁠

Stolzoff, S. (2026). How to not know: The value of uncertainty in a world that demands answers. W. W. Norton & Company.

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On this episode:

• How projective tests are used in psychology
• Tarot as a projective tool in therapeutic contexts
• Comparison of Tarot with Rorschach and TAT tests
• The role of imagery and symbolism in self-understanding
• Empowered randomness and its therapeutic significance
• Case study: Tarot revealing subconscious truths

Takeaways:

• Tarot cards can serve as a structured yet ambiguous prompt for self-exploration.
• The imagery in Tarot contains universal human themes that evoke personal narratives.
• Using Tarot in therapy can bypass psychological defenses and access subconscious material.
• The randomness of shuffling Tarot cards acts as a catalyst for insight, similar to Jung's concept of synchronicity.
• Interpretations of Tarot cards are subjective and should be approached with care and transparency.

References:

Ivtzan, I. (2007). Tarot cards: A literature review and evaluation of psychic versus psychological explanations. The Journal of Parapsychology, 71, 139–149.

Pollack, R. (2019). Seventy-eight degrees of wisdom: A tarot journey to self-awareness. Weiser Books.

Rosengarten, A. (2000). Tarot and psychology: Spectrums of possibility. Paragon House.

Semetsky, I. (2006). Tarot as a projective technique. Spirituality and Health International, 7(4), 187–197.

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On this episode:

• The traditional and psychological meanings of The Empress and The Emperor cards
• A short breakdown of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) as therapeutic approaches
• A Tarot Psych perspective on The Empress and The Emperor cards informed by EMDR and IFS
• Why it's important to cultivate Ideal Inner Parents, especially when engaging in trauma work
• Reflection questions for you to use when The Empress or The Emperor show up in your Tarot reading

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On this episode:

• The traditional and psychological meanings of The Wheel of Fortune card
• A Tarot Psych perspective on the Wheel of Fortune as an invitation to create our own luck
• How the "Serendipity Mindset" can help us cultivate good luck
• The three components of the Serendipity Mindset: Sensing opportunities in the unknown; Reframing setbacks; and Creating serendipity routines
• Luck as the moment when preparation meets opportunity
• Reflection questions for you to use when The Wheel of Fortune shows up in your Tarot reading

References:

Bandura, A. (1982). The psychology of chance encounters and life paths. American Psychologist, 37(7), 747–755. https://doi.org/10.1037/0003-066X.37.7.747

Busch, C. (2020). The Serendipity Mindset: The Art and Science of Creating Good Luck. Penguin Random House.

Ross, W. (2024). Accidental Thinking: A Model of Serendipity’s Cognitive Processes. Sage Journals. ⁠https://doi.org/10.1177/10892680241254759⁠

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On this episode:

• The traditional and psychological meanings of the Magician card
• How inherited and developed beliefs influence behavior and resilience
• Key research findings on the power of beliefs
• The Magician as a symbol of personal beliefs as tools that can empower or constrain
• Practical questions and prompts to work with the Magician card in your own Tarot practice

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On this episode:

• Traditional meanings of the Strength card
• The symbolism of the Strength card as a metaphor for self-compassion
• The science of self-compassion as described by Dr. Kristin Neff
• How self-compassion activates the care system and reduces stress (2022 study)
• How practicing loving kindness can slow aging by protecting telomeres (2019 study)
• Why healing requires self-compassion, not self-criticism (2025 study)
• Reflective questions and exercises for working with the Strength card in your Tarot practice

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On this episode:

• Traditional meaning of the Hermit card: the solitary traveler, the seeker of wisdom, and the symbol of inner work.
• Solitude vs. loneliness and why solitude can feel threatening in our modern, hyper-connected world.
• What healthy solitude looks like in real life, grounded in psychology and research.
• How solitude can be used as a tool for resilience.
• Practical tips and takeaways for embracing the wisdom of The Hermit and applying it to daily life.

References:

"Solitude: The Science and Power of Being Alone" by Heather Hansen, Netta Weinstein, and Thuy-vy T. Nguyen (2024)

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On this episode:

• The Fool card as a symbol of psychological resilience and a Growth Mindset.
• A clear primer on psychologist Carol Dweck’s mindset theory and why beliefs about ability matter for motivation, learning, and resilience.
• The importance of adopting a growth mindset and contrasting it with a fixed mindset.
• How Dr. Laura is embracing the energy of The Fool in her personal life.
• Practical prompts and suggestions for your Tarot practice to cultivate a growth-oriented approach to challenges and setbacks.

References:

Dweck, C. S. (2006). Mindset: The new psychology of success. Random House.

Yeager, D. S., & Dweck, C. S. (2020). Mindsets that promote resilience: When students believe that hard work and strategies can help them improve. Social and Personality Psychology Compass, 14(4), e12476. DOI:10.1080/00461520.2012.722805

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