
The Tarot Diagnosis
Hey there! I'm Shannon - a licensed psychotherapist in private practice who also happens to love tarot. Each episode I work to demystify tarot and explore its connections to mental and emotional health while implementing its inherently helpful tools to better understand ourselves and those around us. Join me as I unravel common struggles related to our behavior, thought patterns, emotions, and relationships while pulling cards to facilitate growth and to help create the life and relationships we all desire.
Latest episodes

Mar 28, 2021 • 43min
The Intersection of Tarot and Psychology
Luna and Shannon explore the intersectionality of Tarot and Psychology in this week’s episode. Listen in as they highlight some of the pioneers of psychology and compare their well-known theories and research back to the practice of Tarot. Luna and Shannon explore the works of Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, Alfred Adler, and Fritz Pearl and even share some details into what it is like being a therapist who pulls not only from these major psychological principles, but also from Tarot.
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Audio Edited by Anthony DiGiacomo of Deep Resonance Sound
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Mar 21, 2021 • 58min
The Emotional Baggage we Carry in Relationships
Shannon and Luna tackle everything from communication, sex, and childhood trauma in this episode that focuses on the differences in perspectives in our relationships. Relationships can be tough and we learn a lot about ourselves, our partners, and the world around us as we navigate through them during the good times and the times of conflict. As psychotherapist Esther Perel says, “The quality of our relationships determines the quality of our life.” Join Luna and Shannon as they incorporate principles from psychotherapy, developmental psychologists, and tarot to help increase insight within ourselves and our relationships.
Highlighted in this episode are the following:
Gottman’s Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse - https://www.gottman.com/blog/the-four-horsemen-recognizing-criticism-contempt-defensiveness-and-stonewalling/
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Mar 17, 2021 • 35min
Why Am I Feeling Stuck? {What the hell do I do about it?}
In this episode Luna and Shannon pull cards and talk about what happens when we’re feeling stuck, lacking confidence, and unsure how to move forward in our lives.
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Mar 8, 2021 • 52min
Using Tarot In Your Daily Life
Explore the transformative power of tarot as a daily tool for self-care and mental wellness. The hosts share personal stories and creative coping techniques, emphasizing the importance of active imagination. Discover how tarot fosters introspection and empowers decision-making. They delve into unique practices, like using card imagery for meditation, and encourage playful experimentation with tarot. Listen in as they highlight its potential for positive mindset shifts and personal growth, making it accessible for everyone.

Mar 1, 2021 • 48min
Where Is My Anxiety Coming From?
In this episode we explore anxiety, its possible root causes, and coping skills, while pulling cards to help facilitate a deeper understanding of the issue. We also show examples of how tarot can be used to learn more about your own anxiety at home or with a therapist. A follower graciously and vulnerably asked a question about her own anxiety, which we use tarot to help unravel.
We spoke about Gestalt therapy and the Empty Chair Technique. Learn more here: https://www.counseling.org/docs/david-kaplan%27s-files/wagner-moore.pdf
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Feb 23, 2021 • 43min
Creating a Work/Life Balance
In this episode we explore the concept of work/life balance from a therapist point of view, while pulling cards to help facilitate a deeper understanding of the issue and help formulate a plan to create balance and harmony.
We spoke about Sonia Fregoso, LMFT who has a course on Tarot in Psychotherapy. You can access that course information here: https://www.angelcityholistictherapy.com/classes
We also spoke about a blog exploring what to consider when searching for your own tarot deck. This blog post covers wonderful aspects of narrative therapy and tarot, which is what we have touched on throughout this podcast: https://tiffanysostar.com/?s=tarot+woo
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Feb 23, 2021 • 31min
Relationship Hacks {Managing Boredom, Increasing Fun}
In this episode we explore the concept of boredom in a relationship from a therapist point of view, while pulling cards to help facilitate a deeper understanding of the issue and help formulate a plan to feel less bored.
When talking about Six of Cups, we were discussing the idea of play. Luna mentioned therapeutic framework that references this as a basic human need, and thought it might be Rational Emotive Therapy. Close- but not. It’s actually Reality Therapy, founded by William Glasser in the 1960 and theorizes that humans have 5 basic needs to be met:
-Power, or self worth and achievement
-Love and belonging
-Freedom/ independence
-Fun
-Survival
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Audio Edited by Anthony DiGiacomo of Deep Resonance Sound
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