Urban Siren: Tarot for Modern Mermaids and Mystics

Interested in learning the Tarot or deepening your understanding? Hosted by Diane Ferraro, this podcast explores the symbolism of the Tarot cards often in tandem with the zodiac calendar, moon cycles, seasons and current events. I answer listener's questions and deepens our study of the Tarot with sprinkles of astrology and peppered with wellness practices through a compassionate, joyful, and self-empowered lens. This is perfect for newbies and experts alike. View a complete list of my offerings: https://linktr.ee/urbansiren

Episode 39. New Moon in Pisces: Psychic Development and Dreaming

Let’s maximize this New Moon in Pisces energy to its full potential and work on developing our psychic skills through dream interpretation. In this episode, we explore how connecting with our dreams helps us connect with the wisdom of our subconsciousness. Our Tarot card pull for this New Moon is Ten of Pentacles, a card rich in mystery and symbolism, and we explore how this card supports us in the energy of this New Moon in Pisces. For more insight into Pisces and The Moon card, check out my Urban Podcast Episode #27. Pisces and The Moon card: Werewolves are People Too: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2TMhVuzuUwGgHpIYFtB91Y?si=NE9u2c7wRnGCDp0TFAuw4w Like to watch? Check out my YouTube, channel featuring my New and Full Moon series. My Treasure Trove series highlights my favorite picks each month including books, Tarot, Astrology, beauty + fashion, podcasts, wellness, and more. Watch me read Astrology and Tarot for clients, which is great if you're considering getting a reading from me or expanding your Tarot and Astrology studies. Astrology and Tarot readings with me are available for personalized guidance and support. Study with me! Check out my Urban Siren School. And join my newsletter to stay current on what I'm offering. Don't forget to subscribe so you're always in-the-know. Opening instrumental music: Pete Calgaro. This video was recorded on March 1, 2022. World and astrological events mentioned in this video pertain to the video's recording date. Please keep in mind that world events and astrological circumstances mentioned in this video apply to this recording date and since recording, world events and astrological circumstances are subject to chance. Please note: all Tarot and Astrology readings performed by me are for entertainment purposes only. They are not meant to replace professional health, financial or legal advice. If you like this podcast, please share it with your friends and subscribe for more divination and personal growth guidance. Connect with me on my website and explore my offerings including Tarot readings, Astrology readings and online classes: https://urbansirencreative.com/ Thank you for being here! Diane

03-02
22:40

Episode 38. Full Moon in Leo and Pisces Season: The Sun, The Moon and The Hanged Man

Hello and Welcome as we celebrate the Full Moon in Leo on Feb. 16, 2022. In this episode, we look at the Sun Card as it pertains to Leo Season, as well as The Moon card as it pertains to Pisces season which begins on Feb. 18, 2022. We also explore the symbolism of the Hanged Man in the Tarot as it prepares us for the energy of the Moon card. For more insight into Pisces and The Moon card, check out my Urban Podcast Episode #27. Pisces and The Moon card: Werewolves are People Too: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2TMhVuzuUwGgHpIYFtB91Y?si=NE9u2c7wRnGCDp0TFAuw4w Like to watch? My video podcasts are on Spotify and YouTube, including my New and Full Moon series. My Treasure Trove series highlights my favorite picks each month including books, Tarot, Astrology, beauty + fashion, podcasts, wellness, and more. Watch me read Astrology and Tarot for clients, which is great if you're considering getting a reading from me or expanding your Tarot and Astrology studies. Astrology and Tarot readings with me are available for personalized guidance and support. Study with me! Check out my Urban Siren School. And join my newsletter to stay current on what I'm offering. Don't forget to subscribe so you're always in-the-know. Opening instrumental music: Pete Calgaro. This video was recorded on Feb. 15, 2022. World and astrological events mentioned in this video pertain to the video's recording date. Please keep in mind that world events and astrological circumstances mentioned in this video apply to this recording date and since recording, world events and astrological circumstances are subject to chance. Please note: all Tarot and Astrology readings performed by me are for entertainment purposes only. They are not meant to replace professional health, financial or legal advice. If you like this podcast, please share it with your friends and subscribe for more divination and personal growth guidance. Connect with me on my website and explore my offerings including Tarot readings, Astrology readings and online classes: https://urbansirencreative.com/ Thank you so much for tuning in! Diane

02-16
23:53

Episode 37. Venus-Mars Conjunction: The Potential of Relationships

Hello Fellow Seekers! This mini-episode centers on the "triple conjunction" within an 8 month period of Mars and Venus occurring on July 13, 2021, February 12, 2022 and March 12, 2022. We look at Mars (love Lindsay's take from www.tarotforthewildsoul.com) and Venus, how they are often polarized though also compliment each other, and a suggestion to journal about what you're experiencing on the aforementioned dates: how these conjunctions affecting you? I'd love to hear what comes up for you. Leave me a message for the chance for your question to be addressed on an upcoming episode or write me a note. For more of a deep dive into Venus and Mars and the Tarot cards associated with each sign, listen to "Episode 30. Aries Season, The Emperor and Full Moon in Libra: Relationships, Justice and Self Love," and "Episode 31. Taurus Season: Being in the Body, The Hierophant, and Examining Spiritual Bypass." Like to watch? My video podcasts are on Spotify and YouTube, including my New and Full Moon series. My Treasure Trove series highlights my favorite picks each month including books, Tarot, Astrology, beauty + fashion, podcasts, wellness, and more. Watch me read Astrology and Tarot for clients, which is great if you're considering getting a reading from me or expanding your Tarot and Astrology studies. Astrology and Tarot readings with me are available for personalized guidance and support. Study with me! Check out my Urban Siren School. And join my newsletter to stay current on what I'm offering. Don't forget to subscribe so you're always in-the-know. Opening instrumental music: Pete Calgaro. Learn more at www.urbansirencreative.com and LinkTr.ee Thank you as always for being here! xox Diane IG: @urbansirencreative

02-12
24:55

Episode 36: New Moon in Aquarius, The Star and Seven of Pentacles

Celebrate New Moon Magick (there's a playlist for that), ripe with new beginnings. Ride the wave of an innovative spark thanks to this moon's placement in Aquarius, a sign celebrated for trailblazing and dreaming big for the benefit of the greater good. We dive into the symbolism of the Star card and celebrate its special place among the two cards that follow it in the Tarot: The Moon and The Sun. I reference a previous episode that highlights the Star card, and you're welcome to give it a listen: Episode 11. Full Moon in Aquarius: Licking Our Wounds In Leo Season.  We reflect on our personal growth since the recent Full Moon in Cancer, and explore the symbolism of the Tarot card that literally jumped out during my shuffle: Seven of Pentacles, a card that encourages us to consider what we've built so far, and where we want to go with our efforts. Do we want to keep doing what we're doing, or are we ready to change things up?  My podcast videos are available on my YouTube channel, including my New and Full Moon series. My Treasure Trove series highlights my favorite picks each month including book reviews, Tarot decks, Oracle decks, Astrology resources, beauty + fashion, podcasts recommendations, wellness I'm obsessed with, and more. Watch me read Astrology and Tarot for clients, which is great if you're considering getting a reading from me or expanding your Tarot and Astrology studies.   Join me on my YouTube channel and if you love what you see, subscribe and click the "Notification Bell" so you never miss a video. I appreciate you "liking," commenting and of course sharing up my videos. I love building community and expanding our horizons. And of course, I'd be thrilled if you'd subscribe to my podcast, leave a five star review if you love it, and share it up with everyone you know. This goes a long way to helping little 'ole indie podcasts like mine get in front of more people and spread the good word of empowering ourselves through divination tools like Tarot and Astrology.  Astrology and Tarot readings with me are available for personalized guidance and support.  Interested in studying with me in a fun and dynamic online learning environment?  Check out my Urban Siren School. I'm always sharing announcements through my newsletter, and it's a great way to stay current on what I'm offering. Don't forget to subscribe so you're always in-the-know. Learn more at www.urbansirencreative.com and LinkTr.ee  Thank you as always for being here! xox Diane

01-30
13:02

Episode 35: Full Moon in Cancer, The Chariot and Five of Cups

Hello Beloved Listeners! Thank you for tuning in to my inaugural video podcast, made possible by the awesome and innovative people at Anchor.FM. The video is available on Spotify, and the audio is available anywhere podcasts can be heard. I reference my recent episode referring to the New Moon in Capricorn, and that video can be found on my YouTube channel. I'd be so grateful if you'd help me build my YouTube channel as well. Please feel free to check it out and see if it holds value for you. If you love, please consider subscribing and "liking" and commenting and of course sharing up my channel to help me get the word out. I love building community and I find so much value in expanding our horizons.  In this episode, we reflect on where we've been in our personal growth since the recent New Moon in Capricorn, as well as explore the symbolism of the Full Moon in Cancer, the Chariot card in the Tarot as it associates with the zodiacal sign of Cancer, and we go in for a Tarot card pull. Voila: what comes through is the Five of Cups, and we explore this in relationship to the current astrological energies as well.  Interested in studying the Tarot with me?  Check out my Urban Siren School for more information. I'm always sharing announcements through my  newsletter, and it's a great way to stay current on what I'm offering. You are cordially invited to subscribe.  Feel free to also visit my website www.urbansirencreative.com for more goodies and ways to connect and you can always do a deep dive here on my comprehensive LinkTree resource as well.  Thank you as always for being here! xox Diane

01-17
18:55

Episode 33. Gemini Season: Don't Throw Shade on the 'Grade

Gemini season is here, sweet Friends. Here's a little mantra for us this season: "If you see something, say something." We've got Mercury in Gemini through June 22 and during that time, Mercury is retrograde from May 29 - June 21. As I mentioned in my blog post "Mercury in Gemini: Get Your Mind Right," this is an invitation to celebrate communication in all of its forms, and truly slow our role and benefit from the reflective energies of this retrograde season. It's also an important time to speak up about injustices in all their forms. In the spirit of "If you see something, say something," by all means, share the wealth about the good, juicy stuff and shout out great resources you admire. I am so pleased to give shout outs to peeps who have helped me grow and learn the intricacies inherent in deciphering astrology: Jessica Lanyadoo of Ghost of a Podcast. Her recent interview with Tony Howard of Astrology University is outstanding and shines light on Mars out of bounds.  Renee Sills of Embodied Astrology. Her subscriber offerings are off the chain and by far, the best deal in town.  My beloved and wise astrology teacher Monte Farber of the Enchanted World. You can sign up for his online classes on Soultopia.  Fellow Long Islander Colin Bedell of Queer Cosmos We also explore The Lovers card in the Tarot in this episode and how we can lean on this card to help us make more life affirming choices. If you'd like to dig deeper into the Lovers card and how it associates with the sign of Gemini, listen to Episode 5. Gemini Season: The Lovers, The Dreamers and You and Me. Getting something good out of this podcast? I'd so appreciate a five star review from you on your favorite listening platform and share it up with your friends.  Visit my podcast website to check out all my episodes and read what lovers of this podcast are saying. Whenever you leave a review, you have a chance to be featured in my review section. How fun and loving is that, right? Leave me a message for the chance for your question to be addressed on an upcoming episode or write me a note.  Check out all my offerings including my online classes and sign up for my newsletter so you never miss a thing. Follow me on Instagram @urbansirencreative, too.  Thank you so much for being here! xox Diane Music credit: Opening instrumental theme by incredibly talented Pete Calgaro. Check out his live handpan meditations on Instagram. 

05-21
38:44

Episode 31. Taurus Season: Being in the Body, The Hierophant, and Examining Spiritual Bypass

This is an anniversary episode of sorts to Episode 2 which kicked off my recording sessions during the advent of COVID19 in the Spring of 2020. I find myself reflecting on where I was mentally, emotionally and physically this time last year. Coming into Taurus season feels different this year: I have a year's worth of experience coping with all that COVID19 brought into my life. As an Earth sign, Taurus invites us into our bodies and to be present with the Earth itself. As the sun enters the sign of Taurus on April 19, and the planet Mercury (think: communication) will enter the sign of Taurus on this day as well, this Taurus season is an especially powerful time to reflect on how we relate to ourselves, our planet, our fellow sentient and non-sensient Earth mates, and how we might embody our outward and internal dialogue. We examine The Hierophant card as it relates to the sign of Taurus, and review ways we might better navigate any tendencies to engage in spiritually bypassing. Pictured in my episode art along with The Hierophant card from the Smith-Rider-Waite Tarot deck is the Spiritual Bypass card from Jordan Hope Miller's beautiful 33 Masters Oracle Deck. Here are a few words from Jordan's deck booklet describing the card: "This card comes to you as a direct sign that you are using spirituality and its concepts to escape a reality that you created for yourself. The ego mind is capable of distorting knowledge, and in this case it is protecting you from a part of your journey that is Earthly. Being authentic and starting from where you are, and not from where you want to be will help you to become more present in your process of awareness." I absolutely love this card and highly recommend Jordan's beautiful deck as a powerful tool to help you access deeper aspects of your psyche. Check out Jordan's deck and call one home for yourself. I included this card in the episode art as well as Jordan's words because I feel they so succinctly summarize the concept of spiritual bypassing. In bringing up spiritual bypass, by no means am I passing the buck. I've engaged in spiritual bypass as a way to cope with issues in my life that seemed unmanageable and overwhelming. I remedied spiritual bypass by working on issues in real time. While the work was difficult and in some cases heartbreaking, I needed to empower myself by taking responsibility, owning my choices and committing to making necessary changes. May this episode offer you relatable encouragement to solve challenges in practical ways. Taurus season is great medicine for helping us implement practical solutions to issues that otherwise might feel out of our reach.  I am most delighted and deeply grateful to have Pete Calgaro in my circle of Instagram friends as he created the intro music you hear in this episode especially for my podcast! Enjoy his beautiful music and offerings on Pete's website. Be sure to follow Pete on Instagram to catch his exquisite live pan hand drum guided meditations. Leave me a voice message with your question for the Tarot to be considered to air on an upcoming episode! Visit my website for more of my offerings including classes and connect with me on Instagram and Facebook. xox Diane

04-17
31:54

Welcome to my Urban Siren Podcast: Tarot for Modern Mermaids and Mystics

Hi! I'm Diane Ferraro, host of the Urban Siren Podcast! Through learning and studying the Tarot and recently astrology, I’ve found these systems of symbolism and guidance to be powerful allies in balancing my logical thinking with my intuitive knowing. It has also been especially beneficial for me to incorporate the wisdom of my body, and I connect through mindfulness offerings including meditation and breathing practices. A few years ago, I co-hosted an online radio show for two years which attracted over 1 million downloads and I appeared as a panel presenter at Austin, TX’s famous SXSW festival. Being on “the radio” as a host is something I adore doing. Through my Urban Siren Podcast, I connect with listeners to support you on your personal growth journey. Episodes highlight zodiacal seasons and the Tarot cards which associate with them, splashes of astrology including working with moon phases, and touching in with supportive tools to help you feel balanced and able to brave whatever life brings in the moment. I love answering listener questions and you are always welcome to leave me a message or send me a message for the chance for your question to be featured on my podcast. You are cordially invited to check out all my offerings and follow me on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, and be sure to tag me so I can celebrate your accomplishments and support you as well.

03-27
00:59

Episode 29. New Moon in Pisces: Meeting Challenges Like a Boss

We're in the final few days of Pisces season, Dreamy Ones. It's been a wild ride and I'm not sayin' it's been easy. As we experience this New Moon in Pisces, and with Mercury entering Pisces on Monday, March 15 (where it will float until April 3), I'm excited to continue exploring The Moon card in the Tarot, touch on The High Priestess as she also relates to the moon, and chat about making the most out of challenging situations. This month is the anniversary here in the Northern Hemisphere, and in the United States for sure, of the anniversary of COVID-19 becoming more prevalent in the news. I offer my condolences for all you've gone through this year, and offer space for us to grieve and reflect together.  Here are some time stamps that might be of interest:  1:12: Updates about my free online course on Urban Siren School. Our next online meetup is Thursday, March 18 at 8:00 p.m. EST. Register and join us. 5:24: Exploring The Moon card and how it associates with Pisces 9:16: How The High Priestess associates with the moon and tapping in to our intuition 14:40: Accepting not knowing without feeling lost 15:45: How to deal with overwhelm in the face of not knowing 16:09: Dealing with my YouTube channel being terminated. Please feel free to subscribe to my new (and hopefully non-offensive to YouTube) channel. I'll be rebuilding, bigger and better. 26:36: COVID-19: A year in review of a declared emergency 30:18: The fives in the Tarot are pivot and change cards. Learn more in my free online course. 30:40: My 120lb Newfoundland Baron begins to howl Episode art: Triple Goddess Moon necklace made by me.  Did you know you can ask me a question and have me address it on my podcast? Reach out with your question. Feel free to stay in touch through all my offerings. 

03-13
01:03:01

Episode 28. Siren Song Tarotscopes for Pisces Season: Dream a Little Dream with Me

Happy Pisces season, Dreamers! Enjoy my Siren Songs: Tarot card pulls for each zodiac sign during each zodiacal season. This divinational love note supports your subconscious Self in ways our over-active logical minds simply cannot, and that disclaimer ironically and somewhat shockingly comes from moi, a Double Capricorn with Taurus  Rising (Earth element on fleek here, people). Grab a cup of tea, cozy up  and sip your song. The Siren Song Tarot card pulls are drawn for Pisces season from the Dark Days Tarot and you can see and read them right here in my newsletter (don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an offering). If you know your sun, moon and rising signs, check  out the Siren Song for each. If you're not sure of your moon or rising  sign, then your sun sign is fine. If you'd like me to take a peek at your natal chart and let you know where your moon and rising signs sit, leave me a message with your date, year, time and location of birth. Get all the goodies delivered to your inbox by subscribing to my newsletter.  If you'd like more juicy information on how Pisces associates with The Moon card in the Tarot, check out  'Episode 27. Pisces and The Moon Card: Werewolves Are People Too. Interested in learning the Tarot? In honor of 2021 being a 'five'  year (2+2+1=5), I'm teaching a free course on the Tarot fives and you  can sign up right here. All levels are most welcome. You can catch the replays of our lessons on YouTube and the following episodes right here on the podcast: Episode 23. Learning the Tarot Fives. Lesson One: Five of Cups and Five of Pentacles Episode 24. Learning the Tarot Fives. Lesson Two: Five of Swords and Five of Wands Episode 25. Learning the Tarot Fives. Lesson Three: The Hierophant Did you know I answer Tarot questions on the podcast? Leave me a message for the chance for your question to be addressed on an upcoming episode. More opportunities for us to connect are right here. Thank you so much for being here! xox Diane

02-18
38:05

Episode 27. Pisces and The Moon card: Werewolves Are People Too

Welcome, Seers! We've got quite the week ahead with six out of ten planets in the sign of Aquarius on February 11 and a New Moon as well. Buckle up, Buttercup, and give yourself plenty of time and space to process feelings and both external as well as internal shifts. We continue shifting and pivoting as the Sun moves from innovative, hands-in-all-the-pies Aquarius into the dreamy, deeply internal sign of Pisces on Feb. 18, and we take this opportunity to explore Pisces' corresponding Tarot card, The Moon. With feelings at the helm of this theme, we deep dive into relating to our emotional natures, our wild Selves (and, ahem, our repressed Selves) and our 12th house inclinations. Speaking of astrology, I'm taking a wonderful 12 week online course hosted by the incomparable Monte Farber, and if you'd like to sign up, there's still time and I'll see you there. In the meantime, if you're keen on checking out your birth chart, visit Cafe Astrology for your free natal chart. Gotta love these last few days of forward-thinking, shake-up-the-status quo Aquarius, and if you'd like more juicy information on how Aquarius associates with The Star card in the Tarot, check out  'Episode 21: Moon in Aquarius: Your Healing Benefits The Greater Good," and 'Episode 11: Full Moon in Aquarius: Licking Our Wounds in Leo Season." Interested in joining my online school and checking out my free Tarot course on learning the Tarot fives in 2021, a five year (2+2=1=5)? Register here or visit www.urbansirenschool.thinkific.com and gain access to my booking calendar where you can schedule one-on-one time with me through Pisces season as we explore the Tarot and get to know ourselves in supportive and growth-oriented ways. Get all the goodies delivered to your inbox by subscribing to my newsletter. More opportunities for us to connect are right here and you are always cordially invited to connect with me on Instagram @urbansirencreative where I host live IGTV interviews with incredible people doing incredible things.  Did you know I answer Tarot questions on the podcast? Leave me a message for the chance for your question to be addressed on an upcoming episode. Now wouldn't that be fun! Howling in your direction, xox Diane

02-10
48:13

Episode 26. Poetry is Not Dead: Full Moon in Leo and Sharing our Passions

With the Full Moon in Leo, we are invited to roar forth with what makes our hearts sing. I've been writing poetry for decades, and in the wake of Ms. Amanda Gorman's outstanding read during our recent Presidential Inauguration, I thought I'd share my writing with you. No matter how nervous we might feel when expressing our selves and our art, it's so important to allow ourselves to feel seen and supported. Many of us do not share our art for fear of criticism, rejection and over-exposure. I share my poetry with you in the hopes to inspire you to feel safe and free to share your art as well, in whatever way feels right for you.  Leo is associated with The Sun card in the Tarot, and this card invites us to step fully into our Selves, regardless of the inevitability of being seen. Only when we step forth in authenticity, can we deeply reap the rewards of integrated living. Take a chance during the Full Moon in Leo and celebrate you. If you'd like more symbolism around The Sun card and Leo, listen to Episode 10: True Strength in Leo Season. If you'd like to connect with me on Instagram in a writing space, tag me @urbansiren so I can see what you're creating.  Get all the goodies delivered to your inbox by subscribing to my newsletter. More opportunities for us to connect are right here. We're also in Aquarius season. If you'd like more juicy information on how Aquarius associates with The Star card in the Tarot, check out  'Episode 21: Moon in Aquarius: Your Healing Benefits The Greater Good," and 'Episode 11: Full Moon in Aquarius: Licking Our Wounds in Leo Season." Did you know I answer Tarot questions on the podcast? Leave me a message for the chance for your question to be addressed on an upcoming episode. Thank you so much for being here! xox Diane

01-28
11:42

Episode 25. Learning the Tarot Fives. Lesson Three: The Hierophant

Welcome to my online Urban Siren School class recap! This episode is an audio recording of our third lesson which aired on Zoom on Jan. 20, 2021. You can watch the replay of Lesson Three on YouTube. Subscribe to my YouTube channel to receive all my latest uploads right away. Join me on Instagram @urbansirencreative for more updates and offerings. In Lesson Three, we dive into the Major Arcana card associated with the number five: The Hierophant. We explore where we've come from in 2020 which was the year of 4 (2+2+0=4), where we're going in 2022 as a 6 year (2+2+2=6), and where we are now in our 5 year of 2021 (2+2+1=5). You do not need to have a deck to take this course, but if you would like recommendations, I'll mostly be using the Smith Rider Waite Tarot Deck to teach the course. You certainly do not need to reference this deck, and if you do have a Tarot deck at home that you love, by all means, work with what you love. If you do not have a Tarot deck and would like to purchase one, you can sign up for my class and I'll share a few recommendations of decks that I work with and love. Interested in learning the Tarot or bringing your Tarot experience to an online community of Tarot enthusiasts of all levels? In honor of 2021 being a 'five' year (2+2+1=5), I'm teaching a free course on the Tarot fives and you can sign up right here. We're meeting each Wednesday at 7 p.m. EST on Zoom through Jan. 27, 2021. All levels are most welcome. Thank you so much for journeying the Tarot with me! I'm looking forward to enjoying the course alongside you as I learn so much from everyone here! You are cordially invited to sign up for my classes right here: https://urbansirenschool.thinkific.com Get all the goodies delivered to your inbox by subscribing to my newsletter. More opportunities for us to connect are right here. We're also in Aquarius season. If you'd like more juicy information on how Aquarius associates with The Star card in the Tarot, check out  'Episode 21: Moon in Aquarius: Your Healing Benefits The Greater Good," and 'Episode 11: Full Moon in Aquarius: Licking Our Wounds in Leo Season." Did you know I answer Tarot questions on the podcast? Leave me a message for the chance for your question to be addressed on an upcoming episode. Thank you so much for being here! xox Diane

01-23
39:00

Episode 24. Learning the Tarot Fives. Lesson Two: Five of Swords and Five of Wands

Welcome to my online Urban Siren School class recap! This episode is an audio recording of our second lesson which aired on Zoom on Jan. 13, 2021. You can watch the replay of Lesson Two on YouTube. Subscribe to my YouTube channel to receive all my latest uploads right away. Join me on Instagram @urbansirencreative for more updates and offerings. In Lesson Two, we take a peek at the minor and major arcana, and dip into our first two cards to study in the Minor Arcana: Five of Swords and Five of Pentacles. We explore where we've come from in 2020 which was the year of 4 (2+2+0=4), where we're going in 2022 as a 6 year (2+2+2=6), and where we are now in our 5 year of 2021 (2+2+1=5). You do not need to have a deck to take this course, but if you would like recommendations, I'll mostly be using the Smith Rider Waite Tarot Deck to teach the course. You certainly do not need to reference this deck, and if you do have a Tarot deck at home that you love, by all means, work with what you love. If you do not have a Tarot deck and would like to purchase one, you can sign up for my class and I'll share a few recommendations of decks that I work with and love. Interested in learning the Tarot or bringing your Tarot experience to an online community of Tarot enthusiasts of all levels? In honor of 2021 being a 'five' year (2+2+1=5), I'm teaching a free course on the Tarot fives and you can sign up right here. We're meeting each Wednesday at 7 p.m. EST on Zoom through Jan. 27, 2021. All levels are most welcome. Thank you so much for journeying the Tarot with me! I'm looking forward to enjoying the course alongside you as I learn so much from everyone here! You are cordially invited to sign up for my classes right here: https://urbansirenschool.thinkific.com Get all the goodies delivered to your inbox by subscribing to my newsletter. More opportunities for us to connect are right here. We're also in Aquarius season. If you'd like more juicy information on how Aquarius associates with The Star card in the Tarot, check out  'Episode 21: Moon in Aquarius: Your Healing Benefits The Greater Good," and 'Episode 11: Full Moon in Aquarius: Licking Our Wounds in Leo Season." Did you know I answer Tarot questions on the podcast? Leave me a message for the chance for your question to be addressed on an upcoming episode. Thank you so much for being here! xox Diane

01-23
49:04

Episode 23. Learning the Tarot Fives. Lesson One: Five of Cups and Five of Pentacles

Welcome to my online Urban Siren School class recap! This episode is an audio recording of our first lesson which aired on Zoom on Jan. 6, 2021. You can watch the replay of Lesson One on YouTube. Subscribe to my YouTube channel to receive all my latest uploads right away. Join me on Instagram @urbansirencreative for more updates and offerings.  In Lesson One, we explore where we've come from in 2020 which was the year of 4 (2+2+0=4), where we're going in 2022 as a 6 year (2+2+2=6), and where we are now in our 5 year of 2021 (2+2+1=5). We take a peek at the minor and major arcana, and dip into our first two cards to study in the Minor Arcana: Five of Pentacles and Five of Cups. You do not need to have a deck to take this course, but if you would like recommendations, I'll mostly be using the Smith Rider Waite Tarot Deck to teach the course. You certainly do not need to reference this deck, and if you do have a Tarot deck at home that you love, by all means, work with what you love. If you do not have a Tarot deck and would like to purchase one, you can sign up for my class and I'll share a few recommendations of decks that I work with and love.    Interested in learning the Tarot or bringing your Tarot experience to an online community of Tarot enthusiasts of all levels? In honor of 2021 being a 'five' year (2+2+1=5), I'm teaching this free course on the Tarot fives and you can sign up right here. We're meeting each Wednesday at 7 p.m. EST on Zoom through Jan. 27, 2021. All levels are most welcome.  Thank you so much for journeying the Tarot with me! I'm looking forward to enjoying the course alongside you as I learn so much from everyone here! You are cordially invited to sign up for my classes right here: https://urbansirenschool.thinkific.com Get all the goodies delivered to your inbox by subscribing to my newsletter. More opportunities for us to connect are right here. We're also in Aquarius season. If you'd like more juicy information on how Aquarius associates with The Star card in the Tarot, check out  'Episode 21: Moon in Aquarius: Your Healing Benefits The Greater Good," and 'Episode 11: Full Moon in Aquarius: Licking Our Wounds in Leo Season." Did you know I answer Tarot questions on the podcast? Leave me a message for the chance for your question to be addressed on an upcoming episode. Thank you so much for being here! xox Diane

01-23
23:11

Episode 22. Siren Songs: Tarotscopes for each Zodiac Sign

I'm excited to kick off innovative Aquarius season with something that I've been dreaming up as a way to offer you oceans of depth for your soul. Siren Songs are my new monthly Tarot card pulls for each zodiac sign. This divinational love note supports your subconscious Self in ways our over-active logical minds simply cannot, and that disclaimer ironically and somewhat shockingly comes from moi, a Double Capricorn with Taurus Rising (Earth element on fleek here, people). Grab a cup of tea, cozy up and sip your song. The Siren Songs Tarot card pulls are drawn for Aquarius season from the gorgeous Moonchild Tarot by Danielle Noel. If you know your sun, moon and rising signs, check out the Siren Song for each. If you're not sure of your moon or rising sign, then your sun sign is fine. If you'd like me to take a peek at your natal chart and let you know where your moon and rising signs sit, leave me a message with your date, year, time and location of birth. Get all the goodies delivered to your inbox by subscribing to my newsletter. More opportunities for us to connect are right here. If you'd like more juicy information on how Aquarius associates with The Star card in the Tarot, check out  'Episode 21: Moon in Aquarius: Your Healing Benefits The Greater Good," and 'Episode 11: Full Moon in Aquarius: Licking Our Wounds in Leo Season."  Interested in learning the Tarot? In honor of 2021 being a 'five' year (2+2+1=5), I'm teaching a free course on the Tarot fives and you can sign up right here. We're meeting each Wednesday at 7 p.m. EST on Zoom through Jan. 27, 2021. All levels are most welcome. You can catch the replays of our first two lessons on YouTube.  Did you know I answer Tarot questions on the podcast? Leave me a message for the chance for your question to be addressed on an upcoming episode. Thank you so much for being here! xox Diane

01-18
28:57

Episode 21. Moon in Aquarius: Your Healing Benefits The Greater Good

Interested in learning the Tarot? In honor of 2021 being a 'five' year (2+2+1=5), I'm teaching a free course on the Tarot fives and you can sign up right here. We're meeting each Wednesday at 7 p.m. EST on Zoom through Jan. 27, 2021. All levels are most welcome. You can catch the replay of our first class on YouTube. Sign up for more goodies including the launch of my monthly take on Taroscopes--my Siren Songs--which feature a Tarot card pull for each zodiac sign.  Read your Siren Song as I launch this offering in time for Aquarius season by subscribing to my newsletter. More goodies and opportunities for us to connect are right here.  Now, onto the episode recap. With the New Moon in Capricorn on January 12 and then moving into Aquarius on January 13, we have the opportunity to reflect on the sign of Aquarius and how it supports the greater good. The Tarot card associated with Aquarius is The Star--a card of profound healing.  Did you know I answer Tarot questions on the podcast? Leave me a message for the chance for your question to be addressed on an upcoming episode.  Thank you so much for being here! xox Diane Episode art: The Star card from The Moonchild Tarot by Danielle Noel.

01-12
20:11

Episode 20. Capricorn and The Devil: Two Peas in a Paradoxical Pod

December 21 marks the Winter Solstice and the beginning of (my favorite) Capricorn season. The medicine of Capricorn and The Devil card as it associates with this zodiac sign invites us to befriend all aspects of ourselves, giving ourselves the freedom to be who we truly are without shame or guilt. We explore the deep medicine of The Devil card and how embracing our paradoxical nature celebrates our strength and complexity. This episode shares guidance for Tarot readers on how to work with The Devil card as medicine for themselves as well as their clients. Catch the replay of my @urbansirencreative IGTV interview with Kristen Leigh (@tarot.with.a.therapist) as we discuss the importance of mental health and protecting our clients by enacting healthy and safe boundaries around our offerings.  Did you know that I address listeners' tarot questions on this podcast? Leave me your tarot question in a voice message for a chance for your question to be addressed on an upcoming episode. Stay in touch through all my platforms and services in between episode releases and subscribe to my newsletter to stay in the know about my special offerings.  Episode art: The Devil Card from The Lightseers Tarot by Chris-Anne Thank you as always for being here. Diane xox

12-20
35:47

Episode 19. Total Solar Eclipse of My Heart: Capricorns Have Feelings, Too

In this minicast, we celebrate the last eclipse of 2020, and as the Sun enters the moon this evening at 10:35 p.m. EST, I felt compelled to give a shout out to my fellow [deep feeling] Capricorns. We're gaining ground toward Capricorn season when the Sun enters this sign on Dec. 21 (this date marks the Winter Solstice, too), so as the goal oriented double Cap that I am, I'm delighted to share that my IGTV series is live and we're going strong with amazing and informative guests. This past Tuesday, I welcomed Jordan Hope Miller, creator of the 33 Masters Oracle Deck (we had a lively giveaway of his deck, too). Jordan and I talked about transgender awareness, the art that flutters our hearts, and we even some cards for our viewers to address their burning oracle and Tarot questions. It was pure joy, and you can catch the replay. And this Tuesday, Dec. 15, I'll welcome Kristen Leigh, LCSW (@tarot.with.a.therapist) at 12:00 p.m. noon EST, followed by an interview at 7:00 p.m. with Courtney Lee Hall (@plantspirits) and we'll be giving away one of her handcrafted, small batch flower essences. Enter to win the giveaway of her beautifully supportive Red Columbine Flower Essence and her poetically written 14 page full color booklet, "Wild Messengers" which teaches all about her flower essences, through Dec. 17. Visit my Instagram page @urbansirencreative for all the details, and be sure to subscribe to my newsletter so you catch all the excitement in your inbox and don't miss a thing. Check out all my offerings (at least, I think I've captured them all, LOL!)  You can leave me your tarot message on Anchor.fm for a chance to have your question addressed on an upcoming episode. How cool is that?  Until next time, take good care of yourself, and sending you so much love. xox Diane Episode art: New Moon card from The Mini Moon Deck  

12-14
14:48

Episode 18. Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Gemini: Love Thyself

Eclipse energy brings with it a powerful invitation to release and surrender to what is while staying present with your intentions. This mini episode recorded during the Full Lunar Eclipse in Gemini is a dose of self-love, self acceptance and healthy communication with ourselves. In honor of The Lovers card which is associated with the sign of Gemini, you're invited to truly and deeply get to know yourself in a loving, supportive way. Much gratitude to organizations offering mental health support during the COVID19 crisis: Headspace is offering a wide range of free COVID19 coping tools. NYS Office of Mental Health offers specific services during COVID19 and an Emotional Support Hotline: 1-844-863-9314 BetterHelp offers online resources. If you are looking to engage with a loving and creative community, please join me on my writing page on  Instagram at @urbansiren where I host writing challenges during  each zodiac season. Do you have a question you'd like me to  address on an upcoming episode? Leave me a message here and in doing so,  note that you give me permission to reiterate,   paraphrase or play back  your question and answer it on an upcoming   episode. You may also email me your question at  myurbansiren[at]gmail.com and I'll be happy to address it on an upcoming  episode (if you would like your question to remain private and not be  repeated on an episode, please let me know and also include any  information you would not like shared). If you'd like to support this podcast with a donation of your choice, I'd be so grateful. Please also leave a    review, subscribe so you never miss an episode, and share with your  family and friends. Stay in touch with me through all my platforms and services. Tarot card in episode art: The Lovers from The Mary-El Tarot xox Diane

11-30
17:27

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