The Biddy Tarot Podcast: Tarot | Intuition | Empowerment

Brigit Esselmont: Founder of Biddy Tarot, Tarot Teacher & Mentor, and Intui
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Feb 13, 2017 • 27min

BTP61: The Six Pillars to a Thriving Tarot Business

When I quit my corporate job 4 years ago, people thought I was crazy. Why would I want to leave a six-figure job and years of University study to read Tarot for a living? I mean really – Tarot as a business – yeah right! Well here's the best part – I proved them all wrong. In fact, over the past 4 years, our business revenue has increased ten times, and just recently, we had our very first six-figure launch – after many successful five-figure launches. If you have ever dreamed of following your heart and building your own successful online Tarot business, you can. How? By paying attention to the six pillars of a thriving online Tarot business. If you want to create a business that is both spiritually and financially abundant, then these six pillars are critical to your success. They will help you to work smarter, not harder, so you have more time and energy to do what you love and support a comfortable lifestyle. In this episode, you’ll learn: How I was able to quit my corporate job and run a multi-six figure Tarot business The six pillars to a thriving Tarot Business How to do what you love and serve the world while all while making a healthy living
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Feb 6, 2017 • 45min

BTP60: Using Tarot in Your Business with Kathleen Shannon & Emily Thompson of Being Boss

Today’s podcast episode is really special. Kathleen Shannon and Emily Thompson of Being Boss join the Biddy Tarot podcast to talk about how creative entrepreneurs can use Tarot and other intuitive tools to grow their businesses. Whether you’re a pro Tarot reader, own a creative business, or work a 9 to 5, you can use Tarot to guide your business journey. Kathleen and Emily aren’t professional Tarot readers, but in this episode, they talk about how they use Tarot in their businesses. This is such a fun and interesting place to play, so listen in to learn how you can tap into Tarot’s guidance to enhance your career. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to use Tarot to guide strategic business decisions and evaluate goals How to use Tarot to enhance the creative process How to find out if embracing the “woo woo” in your business is right for you
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Jan 30, 2017 • 36min

BTP59: The Practicalities of Tarot Business with Benebell Wen

Are you a new or aspiring Tarotpreneur? If so, this episode is a must-listen. I’ve invited special-guest Benebell Wen back to the podcast to talk about what you need to keep in mind as you start a Tarot business. Whether you’re already reading Tarot full-time or you’re just starting to think about a Tarot business, it’s important for you to consider the practicalities of running that business. Maybe you’re just starting to collect some payments and you’re starting to think, “Well, what if this grows? What do I need to do to make sure that I’m covered financially, legally, from a more operational perspective and so on?” Listen as Benebell and I discuss the practicalities of running a successful Tarot business. In this episode, you’ll learn: What professional Tarot readers need to keep in mind as they set up their online business Tips for aspiring or new Tarotpreneurs
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Jan 23, 2017 • 27min

BTP58: The Benefits of Operating Your Tarot Business Online

For me, having an online Tarot business is so incredibly important and enabling. I started in the late 1990’s with a free website on Yahoo. Now, we’re reaching three and a half million people a year. That just blows my mind. Because of this online business, my family has been able to travel to Spain and different parts of the world while we’ve also run the business. Really it’s all been possible because Biddy Tarot is an online business. Had I only focused locally, I wouldn’t have been able to do what I’ve done in these last few years. Today I want to open up your mind to the possibilities of an online business, especially as a Tarot reader. In this episode, you’ll learn: The six benefits of operating your Tarot business online How to start your online Tarot business with very little money How to earn money while you sleep with an online Tarot business   Additional Resources   Biddytarot.com/Blog Free Business Training Video Series for Tarot Readers Grow Your Tarot Business Online
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Jan 16, 2017 • 36min

BTP57: Diving into The Fountain Tarot

In this podcast episode, Brigit speaks with Jason Gruhl, co-creator of the wildly popular Fountain Tarot, to share more about the inspirations behind the deck. The Fountain Tarot Deck contributes, in a fresh way, to the sacred and exciting tradition of Tarot by respectfully re-envisioning the deck, while bringing extensive quality to every detail - the paintings, writings, designs, and packaging. The Fountain Tarot offers a unique, contemporary experience connecting the worlds of geometry, internet culture, art, and spirituality. In January, The Fountain Tarot was featured in Vogue Magazine. In this episode, you’ll learn: How the Fountain Tarot was born The creative process behind the Fountain Tarot What is involved in creating and selling an indie Tarot Deck The Fountain Tarot’s marketing process What’s next for the Fountain Tarot
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Dec 12, 2016 • 25min

BTP56: The New Year Tarot Spread

In this podcast episode, Brigit shares her New Year Tarot spread to help you create a conscious 2017, reflect on 2016, and have your best year yet. This twelve-card spread can be used any time during the year - for birthdays or anytime you need an extra sense of direction. This spread is perfect for acknowledging the energies that are passing through your life and the energies coming into your life. It examines what you can expect and prepare for  - things like love, career, health and spirituality, or personal development. It provides a point of focus for the year ahead. With this spread, you can create a more conscious and inspired 2017. In this episode, you’ll learn: Brigit’s twelve-card New Year Tarot spread A description of each card position What it might mean to receive a Major Arcana, Minor Arcana, Court Card, or reversed card in each position. How to use this spread to create your best year Additional Resources: Download the free PDF version of this spread: The New Year Tarot Spread Five Simple Steps to Read Tarot with Confidence
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Dec 5, 2016 • 25min

BTP55: Tarot for Creatives with Jessa Crispin

If you’re a writer or creative, this podcast episode is for you. Brigit interviews Jessa Crispin, author of The Creative Tarot, about using Tarot for creative work. In this interview, Jessa shares how she uses Tarot in writing, and how other creatives can use Tarot for inspiration. In this episode, you’ll learn: How Jessa came to the Tarot as a writer How the cards can take on different meanings for creatives How to use the Tarot to provide inspiration and clarity for creative projects and storytelling About Jessa’s book, The Creative Tarot Additional Resources: Jessa’s creative essays on each of the Tarot cards Learn more about Jessa Jessa’s book The Creative Tarot The Castle of Crossed Destinies The Luminaries Practice reading for strangers in the Biddy Tarot Community Grow Your Tarot Business Online
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Nov 28, 2016 • 18min

BTP54: 3 Ways to Connect with your Ideal Tarot Reading Client

If you’re a Tarot reader, you can’t reach everyone. And more importantly, do you really want to read Tarot for everyone? I didn't think so. That's why knowing your ideal Tarot client is so important. It saves you time, money, and energy. And it ensures that you're working with the right client and not just anyone - doing your absolute best work within your zone of genius. So, how do you figure out who your ideal client is? In today’s podcast episode, I’ll share three ways that aspiring and professional Tarot readers can connect with their ideal clients. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to interview your ideal tarot reading clients How to survey your ideal tarot reading clients How to connect energetically with your ideal tarot reading clients What to do after you’ve identified your ideal clients Additional Resources: Free Tarot Business Videos Practice reading for strangers in the Biddy Tarot Community Grow Your Tarot Business Online
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Nov 21, 2016 • 31min

BTP53: Creating Constructive Inner Energy with Carrie Mallon

Have you ever found yourself stuck in a rut, doing something that isn’t serving you without a clue how to change? Perhaps you’re in a relationship that has become dull and disconnected. Maybe your eating habits have gone astray and your health has suffered. Or, maybe you’ve found yourself chained to your mobile devices, eagerly awaiting the next notification but disconnecting from the real world around you. Well, did you know that you can also use the Tarot to turn that destructive energy into something more constructive? In this podcast, I invite special guest Carrie Mallon to share her Tarot technique for discovering destructive behaviors - and replacing them with constructive energy - to create your best life. In this episode, you’ll learn: What constructive energy vs. unconstructive energy really means How to identify your unconstructive patterns Techniques for using Tarot and journaling to spark behavior change How to make the change last Carrie’s real life example to show how the technique works in action Additional Resources: Download the free PDF: How to Create Constructive Inner Energy with Tarot Free workbook: Five Simple Steps to Read Tarot with Confidence Grow Your Tarot Business Online
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Nov 14, 2016 • 28min

BTP52: Ask Brigit: Going Pro as a Tarot Reader

Every month Biddy Tarot gets over 200 questions from people, just like you, about how to grow a Tarot business. In this podcast episode, Brigit digs into the archives to answer your most popular questions. Whether you’ve started learning the Tarot, are considering going pro, or are already an established reader thinking about how to get to that next level, make sure you listen to this episode.  You’ll learn: How to know when you’re ready to go pro How much study and practice is necessary before going pro How to gain experience reading for strangers (and why reading for strangers is so important) How to get started with your Tarot business How to commit full-time How to charge for Tarot readings and ways to grow your income Additional Resources: Free Tarot Business Videos Practice reading for strangers in the Biddy Tarot Community Grow Your Tarot Business Online

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