In this episode, my guest is the very wise and devoted tarot student and reader Cole of Rosie Cole Reads.

Cole and I explored the symbolism and significance of the Hermit card, exploring its connection to the upcoming year 2025 and The Magician's Table. We also touched on the evolution of tarot symbolism, the importance of trust in tarot readings, and the concept of reverence and devotion in the context of tarot.

We discussed:

the transformation of the Hermit's tool from an hourglass to a lantern, and its potential connection to the Visconti deck and the concept of time
comparing and contrasting the Magician and Hermit cards
the Hermit's lantern as both a personal guide and a tool for sharing wisdom with others
the idea of staying true to oneself while staying the course, and how this can be a form of stillness
Cole shared her thoughts on the Round Table idea, comparing it to the Magician's Table and the Hermit's lantern, emphasizing the potential and possibility it represents
the importance of trust in the process of tarot readings and the value of stepping away from the everyday to fully immerse oneself in the reading
Cole’s process for choosing a new deck
a reading with Cole where I felt a lot of resistance but trusted Cole's trust in the cards, which led to a powerful and emotional experience

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Decks mentioned:

Mysteries of the Black Madonna Tarot, by Hettienne Grobler Website links: https://hergracesacredart.com and https://bookofmarysacredheart.blogspot.com IG: @mysterium_of_mary

Lumina Tarot, by Inner Hue / Lauren Aletta (art by Tegan Swyny) Website: https://innerhue.com/ Deck is published mass market from Rockpool IG: @innerhue

Tiger Tarot by Lori Field Artist Website: https://www.lori-field.com/about IG: @bunnyplanet1 Deck is currently out of print but the artist updates her IG often if extras become available.

Intuitive Night Goddess Tarot, by Linzi Silverman / Eye of Astro Website: https://www.eyeofastro.com IG: @intuitivenightgoddesstarot and @linzisilverman

The Gentle Tarot by "Mari In the Sky" (Mariza Ryce Aparicio-Tovar) Website: https://thegentletarot.com IG: @mariinthesky

RoseBae Tarot The deck is print on demand and can be found here: https://www.makeplayingcards.com/sell/rosebaetarot IG: @rosebaetarot

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Books/ Resources mentioned:

The Encyclopedia of Tarot by Stuart Kaplan (Four volumes in total, the first volume gives an historical overview and the second covers primarily historical Italian decks/ symbolism)

The Tarot: History, Symbolism, and Divination by Robert M. Place

Archetypal Tarot by Mary K. Greer (not specifically mentioned, but this is where I learned about her systems of the "birth card" in tarot, and the correspondence I followed to arrive at my understanding of being in a personal Fool year.)

Essay: "The Tarot Cards Painted by Bonifacio Bembo for the Visconti-Sforza Family" by Gertrude Moakley

36 Secrets by T. Susan Chang

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Cole is a word weaver, tarot traveler, and magic maker. A Virgo Sun and Gemini Rising, she finds Mercury fascinating and confounding in blissfully unequal measure. She attains her joy in constellating with her community, and aims to elevate and empower her tarot clients as a guide at their side, rather than to lead the way. Cole spent her 20s and early 30s pursuing a career in psychology as a family therapist specializing in adolescent counseling, and she rediscovered her love for tarot just before her first Saturn return. Over the last decade, she has embraced her role as a lifelong student and seeker, standing now at the crossroads of wisdom and mystery, knowing there are more trails to uncover. Perhaps you will show her a path you have found?

In the digital realm, Cole shares explorations centering on creative expression and tarot adventuring, and you can find her on Instagram and SubStack under Rosie Cole Reads (@RosieColeReads).

On the physical plane, she finds comfort in sharing a home with her two 13-year-old Gemini crone kitties, with open books and a tarot deck within arm's reach. In either dimension, she will try to make you laugh.

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LEARN ABOUT THE MAGICIAN’S TABLE 2025 HERE!

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