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Join Mel, a seasoned witch and intuitive tarot reader with over a decade of experience, and Peyton, a reiki practitioner, tarot reader, and jewelry maker, as they delve into the heart of spirituality. In each episode, they guide listeners through the rich world of the tarot, helping to demystify the cards and share how to create a sustainable, fulfilling spiritual practice. Together, they challenge the fear mongering and gatekeeping often found in the spiritual community, offering a fresh, inclusive perspective. Whether you're new to tarot or an experienced practitioner, this podcast is your space to learn, grow, and connect.
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Hi Fools! This week, we got to sit down with author Meg Jones Wall to dive into the world of their newest book Tarot Spreads: How to Read Them, Create Them, and Revise Them. We talk about the gifts we offer to clients, finding our own political views after growing up religious and sheltered, and so much more. Keep up with Meg/3AM.Tarot The Everyday Altar with Mel Mel's offerings Healing House with Peyton Peyton's offerings Phases of the Fool | Instagram Phases of the Fool | TikTok
Peyton and Mel are back! This week, we're breaking down the wands court cards and how to move past confusion in readings. Whether you’re new to tarot or you’ve been reading for years, this episode will help you understand the fire court on a deeper level- and maybe recognize a bit of yourself in the process. The Everyday Altar with Mel Mel's offerings Healing House with Peyton Peyton's offerings Phases of the Fool | Instagram Phases of the Fool | TikTok
This week, Mel and Peyton are exploring the dreamlike, compelling world of Tarot Chimera: a new deck from Weiser Books comprised of Odilon Redon's artwork and authored by Nitasia Roland. We ponder the cards' imagery and the guidebook's wisdom, while connecting it all to truths in our personal lives. We also do simultaneous readings based on Mel's personal "interview spread" as a way to understand what this deck will mean to each of us and why it entered our spiritual paths at this very moment...
This week on Phases of the Fool, Peyton is highlighting the spiritual transformation that came along with becoming a first time mother. Mel and Peyton explore how to embody spiritual rebirths and discuss which unhelpful habits they're learning to leave behind, all while connecting back to the story of the Tarot. The Everyday Altar with Mel Healing House with Peyton Phases of the Fool | Instagram Phases of the Fool | TikTok
Mel and Peyton are BACK again- this time with a deep dive into not one, not two, but THREE tarot cards! Tune in as we unpack the meanings of the 8, 9, and 10 of Wands. The Everyday Altar with Mel Healing House with Peyton Phases of the Fool | Instagram Phases of the Fool | TikTok
Welcome back to Phases of the Fool! After a break following the birth of Peyton's baby boy, we are here and ready to get weird and witchy! In this episode, Peyton and Mel are catching up, discussing the spiritual places they're currently in and the development of their respective Patreon communities. The Fools also pull some juicy cards for where the podcast is headed in 2026. You don't wanna miss it! Peyton's offerings Mel's offerings Phases of the Fool Instagram Phases of the Fool TikTok
Hi Fools! This week on the pod, Mel is joined by her dear friend, longtime client, and fellow tarot enthusiast Anna! This Sagittarius/Libra duo is here to talk through some of the most intense Wands cards in the deck: the five and seven. Click here to keep up with Peyton Click here to keep up with Mel Phases of the Fool | Instagram Phases of the Fool | TikTok
This week, we're featuring the stunning Mystic Brew Tarot: an inclusive, vibrant, indie tarot deck forged through real-life moments and modern magical influences. Mellanie, the founder of Mystic Brew Healing, tells us about the process of developing all 78 cards, connecting with an illustrator, and finding the audience who needed the comfort her spiritual work provides. Mystic Brew Healing Click here to keep up with Peyton Click here to keep up with Mel Phases of the Fool | Instagram Phases...
This week, we're grounding into our bodies and taking a look at how intuition shows up. Peyton and Mel talk about how to tell intuition apart from anxious thought patterns, physical signs that show up when something's off, and the importance of building self-awareness. Click here to keep up with Peyton Click here to keep up with Mel Phases of the Fool | Instagram Phases of the Fool | TikTok
Our special guest this week is Cassandra Snow! We're discussing their latest book release, Tarot in Other Words: An Essential Anthology by Leading Queer Tarot Writers. Our conversation flows around themes of liberation, self-expression, family building, and so much more through an inclusive, spiritual, and trauma-informed lens. Purchase Tarot in Other Words Cassandra's Website Click here to keep up with Peyton Click here to keep up with Mel Phases of the Fool | Instagram Phases of the Fool ...
In this special anniversary episode, Peyton and Mel reflect on the changes, tribulations, endings, and embodiment they've experienced since starting the Phases of the Fool podcast last November. Using the Past Year Reflection Tarot Spread by Emerald Lotus Divination, they pull cards to look back on what’s evolved, what’s healed, and what’s still unfolding. It’s raw, real, and full of the Fool’s magic- celebrating the chaos, courage, and continuous becoming that defines every phase of ou...
This week on Phases of the Fool, Mel and Peyton are covering their very first out-of-order Tarot pairing! Tune in to discover what the 4 and 6 of Wands cards have in common, and what sets them apart. Click here to keep up with Peyton Click here to keep up with Mel Phases of the Fool | Instagram Phases of the Fool | TikTok
Hi there! In this special Samhain episode (which happens to be releasing on Mel's birthday!), Mel and Peyton are discussing the origins of Halloween, recognizing it as the witches new year, and indulging in a reflective tarot spread for the season. Click here to keep up with Peyton Click here to keep up with Mel Phases of the Fool | Instagram Phases of the Fool | TikTok
Welcome, fools! Peyton and Mel's deep dive journey through the tarot has arrived at the 2 and 3 of Wands: cards of momentum and passion. Tune in as they pull collective messages for the listeners of this episode and connect these two wands cards to the greater story of the tarot. Click here to keep up with Peyton Click here to keep up with Mel Phases of the Fool | Instagram Phases of the Fool | TikTok
This week, Peyton and Mel are chatting with Lori Lytle, author of Talismans & Tarot. While discussing her brand new book, we explore the difference between amulets, good luck charms, and talismans, how to join magic and tarot together, and share our personal stories of reading tarot for others and what we've learned along the way. A special thank you to Red Wheel/Weiser for sending these books our way and connecting us with Lori! Weiser Books Click here to keep up with Peyton Click here ...
Hi fools! Peyton and Mel are back this week covering the first card of the tarot's minor arcana! As we begin our journey into the suit of wands, we discuss Peyton's birth prep, how we each indulge in our passions, the traditional imagery of the Ace of Wands card, and so much more. Click here to keep up with Peyton Click here to keep up with Mel Phases of the Fool | Instagram Phases of the Fool | TikTok
This week, your favorite fools are basking in the glow of our last major arcana tarot episode! We talk all about The World and how the prior 21 cards of the tarot lead up to it. We're also doing readings for some listeners who submitted questions to us on Instagram! Click here to keep up with Peyton Click here to keep up with Mel Phases of the Fool | Instagram Phases of the Fool | TikTok
Tarot can be used for so much more than predicting the future. This week, Peyton and Mel dish on all their favorite ways to use tarot cards outside of doing readings. Click here to keep up with Peyton Click here to keep up with Mel Phases of the Fool | Instagram Phases of the Fool | TikTok
Hi fools! This week, Peyton and Mel’s conversation is focused on the cards of the tarot as living archetypes. They talk about which cards would be best friends, worst enemies, great partners, and even dream smoke buddies. Click here to keep up with Peyton Click here to keep up with Mel Phases of the Fool | Instagram Phases of the Fool | TikTok
This week on Phases of the Fool, we're basking in the light of The Sun card: how it ties to the Wheel of the Year, living joyfully, and receiving confirmation that you're on the right path. Peyton gets real about balancing the happiness of pregnancy with the current heaviness in her life, and Mel reflects on the freedom she's found after approaching relationships differently. Click here to keep up with Peyton Click here to keep up with Mel Phases of the Fool | Instagram Phases of the Fool...
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