Carrie Mallon: Tarot's Role in Recovery and Spirituality
Tarot is something that allows you to work with it in whatever way feels right for you. So it just gives you something to focus your attention on.
Curious about how tarot can fit into your recovery journey? In this episode of The Unruffled Podcast, hosts Sondra Primeaux and Tammi Salas sit down with Carrie Mallon, a professional tarot reader and co-creator of The Spacious Tarot deck. Carrie shares her insights on the history and basics of tarot, making it accessible for anyone interested in incorporating it into their spiritual practice.
She explains how the major and minor arcana and the four suits can serve as tools for personal growth and healing. Throughout the conversation, Carrie offers practical advice for those looking to create their own tarot decks and highlights the flexibility of tarot as a practice. The episode also explores connections between tarot and other personality frameworks like the Enneagram and Myers Briggs.
Sondra, Tammi, and Carrie share personal stories of how tarot has provided them with guidance and clarity in their lives. To wrap up, Carrie reveals three items from her Unruffled Toolbox: the concept of 'zooming out', taking breaks with the Forest app, and the importance of community gatherings. Whether you're a tarot novice or a seasoned reader, this episode offers valuable insights into how tarot can enrich your recovery and spiritual journey.