Fortune’s Wheelhouse

Fortune's Wheelhouse is a podcast about esoterics and the tarot. The show is hosted by Susie Chang and Mel Meleen. The first 22 episodes are devoted to the 22 Major Arcana of the Rider Waite Smith and Thoth tarot decks. We look closely at the symbolism in each card and help you decode the meanings hidden in its cryptic details. Our pilot episode is dedicated to the Big Zero, the Original Air-head, the Fool himself, and we take a very very close look at His Feckless Majesty. (In fact, Susie has yet to recover from her examination of the 'solar codpiece'.) We consider his mad divinity, his fecundity, his sacred purpose. Upon first listening to Fortune's Wheelhouse, you may find yourself exclaiming "What on earth are they nattering on about! What is this Kether! What is this Atziluthic scale! What have I gotten myself into!" Nevertheless, persist! As the series continues, these terms will start to make more sense, and you may even find yourself flinging them about with occult abandon. Meanwhile, we have lots of…

Happy Holidays everybody! For the first time in a couple of years, we are delighted to bring you a brand-new episode of Fortune’s Wheelhouse! As you probably know, Mel released her Telos Tarot deck this year, so we thought we’d have a conversation about the magical labor that went into the deck and its unique take on decanic imagery. At the end, we also talked a bit about my own 2024 production, the Dreaming the Decans book, and how that came to be. Enjoy! Mel's productsAll decks (Rosetta, Tabula Mundi, Pharos, Telos) and books (Liber Mundi, Book of Seshet, Spectrum Fari) : tarotcart.com Susie's products Readings: www.tsusanchang.com/readings The Living Tarot Online Class: www.tsusanchang.com/class Arcana Cases, elemental and zodiacal perfumes, custom perfumes 8 of Wands talismans: www.etsy.com/shop/tarotista Gift certificates and downloadable classes: www.tsusanchang.com/shop 9 of Swords blankets, phone cases, etc.: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/139646961 TSC BOOKS Dreaming the Decans (hardcover):…

Friends, we have arrived at our destination. After completing the planetary, numeric, zodiacal, and elemental series, Mel and Susie decided to record one final episode to mark the conclusion of the Fortune's Wheelhouse podcast: we decided to give the gift of divination to each other, reading about what turned out to be similar concerns for each of us. Fortune's Wheelhouse will remain available on all podcast streaming services, for anyone to refer to whenever they like. Our books and decks will still be out there. You’ll still be able to find Mel at tabulamundi.com and me at tsusanchang.com. You’ll still be able to buy Fortune’s Wheelhouse merchandise at our RedBubble store, which is at www.redbubble.com/people/wheelhouse93/shop. And everyone is still free to join the Fortune's Wheelhouse Academy group on Facebook. Thanks to all of you, for being our heroes of the astral world. By going on this journey through esoteric tarot with us, sharing it with others, and incorporating it into your own praxis, you…

We conclude our series on the 4 elements and their relationship to the tarot with Earth, the source, home, and ultimate destination of all of us. We explore the qualities of Earth, both physical and metaphysical; its zodiacal and planetary expression in the tarot, its connection to the world of Assiah and the sephira Malkuth on the Kabbalistic Tree of Life; its magical and natural correspondences; its relationship to the suit of Pentacles or Disks and to the rank of Pages (RWS) or Princesses (Thoth). Cards considered in this episode: - The World/Universe (elemental major of earth) - The Devil, the Hierophant, and the Hermit (zodiacal majors of Capricorn, Taurus, and Virgo). - The suit of Pentacles or Disks - The Pages/Princesses Music: "Earth," by ENOT To learn more about the astrological architecture of the tarot, the Kabbalistic correspondences, and much, much more, be sure to visit us at www.patreon.com/fortuneswheelhouse. You can also shop for Fortune's Wheelhouse T-shirts, mugs, backpacks, stickers, and…

We continue our series on the 4 elements and their relationship to the tarot with Air, the ubiquitous and mobile element associated with the restless human mind. We explore the qualities of Air, both physical and metaphysical; its zodiacal and planetary expression in the tarot, its connection to the world of Yetzirah on the Kabbalistic Tree of Life; its magical and natural correspondences; its relationship to the suit of Swords and to the rank of Knights (RWS) or Princes (Thoth). Cards considered in this episode: - The Fool (elemental major of air) - Justice/Adjustment, the Star, and the Lovers (zodiacal majors of Libra, Aquarius, and Gemini). - The suit of Swords - The Knights/Princes Music: "Free as Air [Lata's International Dub Remix Version]" by Lata To learn more about the astrological architecture of the tarot, the Kabbalistic correspondences, and much, much more, be sure to visit us at www.patreon.com/fortuneswheelhouse. You can also shop for Fortune's Wheelhouse T-shirts, mugs, backpacks, stickers,…

With this episode we continue our series on the 4 elements and their relationship to the tarot with Water, repository of redemption, the unconscious, and all that is felt. We explore the qualities of Water, both physical and metaphysical; its zodiacal and planetary expression in the tarot, its connection to the world of Briah on the Kabbalistic Tree of Life; its magical and natural correspondences; its relationship to the suit of Cups and to the rank of Queens. Cards considered in this episode: - The Hanged Man (elemental major of water) - The Chariot, Death, and the Moon (zodiacal majors of Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces). - The suit of Cups - The Queens Music: "Water" by Resonancedj To learn more about the astrological architecture of the tarot, the Kabbalistic correspondences, and much, much more, be sure to visit us at www.patreon.com/fortuneswheelhouse. You can also shop for Fortune's Wheelhouse T-shirts, mugs, backpacks, stickers, and more! at our RedBubble shop.

It's elementary, dear astral heroes! With this episode we begin a new series on the 4 elements and their relationship to cards in the tarot. First up is that spark of creation, the element of Fire. We explore the qualities of fire, both physical and metaphysical; its zodiacal and planetary expression in the tarot, its connection to the world of Atziluth on the Kabbalistic Tree of Life; its magical and natural correspondences; its relationship to the suit of Wands and to the rank of Kings (RWS) and Knights (Thoth) Cards considered in this episode: - Judgement/Aeon (elemental major of fire) -The Emperor, Strength/Lust, and Temperance/Art (zodiacal majors of Aries, Leo and Sagittarius). -The suit of Wands -The Kings (RWS) and Knights (Thoth) Music: "Fire" by Fierbinteanu To learn more about the astrological architecture of the tarot, the Kabbalistic correspondences, and much, much more, be sure to visit us at www.patreon.com/fortuneswheelhouse. You can also shop for Fortune's Wheelhouse T-shirts, mugs,…

Fortune's Wheelhouse brings you part 2 of our March 2021 readings episode illustrating how the correspondences are applied in real time when reading a card. Esoteric tarot reading is both an art and a science, in which the correspondences form a support for the intuitive oracular moment. We put out a call for questions from Fortune's Wheelhouse patrons, and we are happy to say that we were able to read for every patron who submitted a question. However, we had to split the episode into two separate parts in order to do so. If your question wasn't addressed in this episode, Part I, it will be addressed in the next installment, Part II, to be released March 23, 2021. Finally, thank you to all the loyal patrons who submitted their questions - you are superheroes of the astral realm! To learn more about the astrological architecture of the tarot, the Kabbalistic correspondences, and much, much more, be sure to visit us at www.patreon.com/fortuneswheelhouse. You can also shop for Fortune's Wheelhouse T-shirts,…

Back by popular demand! Fortune's Wheelhouse brings you part 1 of a readings episode that illustrates how the correspondences are applied in real time when reading a card. Esoteric tarot reading is both an art and a science, in which the correspondences form a support for the intuitive oracular moment. We put out a call for questions from Fortune's Wheelhouse patrons, and we are happy to say that we were able to read for every patron who submitted a question. However, we had to split the episode into two separate parts in order to do so. If your question wasn't addressed in this episode, Part I, it will be addressed in the next installment, Part II, to be released March 23, 2021. Finally, thank you to all the loyal patrons who submitted their questions - you are superheroes of the astral realm! To learn more about the astrological architecture of the tarot, the Kabbalistic correspondences, and much, much more, be sure to visit us at www.patreon.com/fortuneswheelhouse. You can also shop for Fortune's…

We conclude our zodiacal series with mystical, spiritual sign of Pisces, the Fishes. We explore the characteristics of the sign, its associated planetary dignities, its magical and natural correspondences, its astronomy and related constellations and myths, its magical uses and more; all considered in terms of its expression in the tarot. Cards considered in this episode: - The Moon (zodiacal major of Pisces). - The 8, 9, and 10 of Cups (minors of Pisces) - King/Knight of Cups and Queen of Wands (court cards of Pisces) Music: "Fish to Swim," by Les Hayden To learn more about the astrological architecture of the tarot, the Kabbalistic correspondences, and much, much more, be sure to visit us at www.patreon.com/fortuneswheelhouse. You can also shop for Fortune's Wheelhouse T-shirts, mugs, backpacks, stickers, and more! at our RedBubble shop.

We continue our zodiacal series with the inventive and idealistic sign of Aquarius, the Water-Bearer. We explore the characteristics of the sign, its associated planetary dignities, its magical and natural correspondences, its astronomy and related constellations and myths, its magical uses and more; all considered in terms of its expression in the tarot. Cards considered in this episode: - The Star (zodiacal major of Aquarius). - The 5, 6, and 7 of Swords (minors of Aquarius) - The Knight/Prince of Swords and King/Knight of Cups (court cards of Aquarius) Music: "Starlight," by Falcao and Monashee To learn more about the astrological architecture of the tarot, the Kabbalistic correspondences, and much, much more, be sure to visit us at www.patreon.com/fortuneswheelhouse. You can also shop for Fortune's Wheelhouse T-shirts, mugs, backpacks, stickers, and more! at our RedBubble shop.

We continue our zodiacal series with the structure-loving and pragmatic sign of Capricorn, the Sea-Goat. We explore the characteristics of the sign, its associated planetary dignities, its magical and natural correspondences, its astronomy and related constellations and myths, its magical uses and more; all considered in terms of its expression in the tarot. Cards considered in this episode: - The Devil (zodiacal major of Capricorn). - The 2, 3, and 4 of Pentacles or Disks (minors of Capricorn) - The Queen of Pentacles/Disks and the Knight/Prince of Swords (court cards of Capricorn) Music: "Down in Moon of Goat," by EAT superimposed over "The Goat Horn," by Least Carpet To learn more about the astrological architecture of the tarot, the Kabbalistic correspondences, and much, much more, be sure to visit us at www.patreon.com/fortuneswheelhouse. You can also shop for Fortune's Wheelhouse T-shirts, mugs, backpacks, stickers, and more! at our RedBubble shop.

We continue our zodiacal series with the freedom-loving sign of Sagittarius, the Archer. We explore the characteristics of the sign, its associated planetary dignities, its magical and natural correspondences, its astronomy and related constellations and myths, its magical uses and more; all considered in terms of its expression in the tarot. Cards considered in this episode: - Temperance/Art (zodiacal major of Sagittarius). - The 8, 9, and 10 of Wands (minors of Sagittarius) - King/Knight of Wands and Queen of Pentacles/Disks (court cards of Sagittarius) Music: "Seven Arrows," by Hudson To learn more about the astrological architecture of the tarot, the Kabbalistic correspondences, and much, much more, be sure to visit us at www.patreon.com/fortuneswheelhouse. You can also shop for Fortune's Wheelhouse T-shirts, mugs, backpacks, stickers, and more! at our RedBubble shop.

We continue our zodiacal series with the darkly mysterious sign of Scorpio, the danger-loving Scorpion. We explore the characteristics of the sign, its associated planetary dignities, its magical and natural correspondences, its astronomy and related constellations and myths, its magical uses and more; all considered in terms of its expression in the tarot. Cards considered in this episode: - Death (zodiacal major of Scorpio). - The 5, 6, and 7 of Cups (minors of Scorpio) - Knight/Prince of Cups and King/Knight of Wands (court cards of Scorpio) Music: "Scorpio Weather Cult / Who Walked All Night...waiting for a door in the East River to open to a room full of Steamheat and Opium," by The Fucked Up Beat To learn more about the astrological architecture of the tarot, the Kabbalistic correspondences, and much, much more, be sure to visit us at www.patreon.com/fortuneswheelhouse. You can also shop for Fortune's Wheelhouse T-shirts, mugs, backpacks, stickers, and more! at our RedBubble shop.

We continue our zodiacal series with the sign of Libra, the Scales - archetype of symmetry, balance, and partnership. We explore the characteristics of the sign, its associated planetary dignities, its magical and natural correspondences, its astronomy and related constellations and myths, its magical uses and more; all considered in terms of its expression in the tarot. Cards considered in this episode: - Justice/Adjustment (zodiacal major of Libra). - The 2, 3, and 4 of Wands (minors of Libra) - Queen of Swords and Knight/Prince of Cups (court cards of Libra) Music: "Symmetry," by STYPTIC To learn more about the astrological architecture of the tarot, the Kabbalistic correspondences, and much, much more, be sure to visit us at www.patreon.com/fortuneswheelhouse. You can also shop for Fortune's Wheelhouse T-shirts, mugs, backpacks, stickers, and more! at our RedBubble shop.

We continue our zodiacal series with the meticulous and perceptive sign of Virgo, the Virgin. We explore the characteristics of the sign, its associated planetary dignities, its magical and natural correspondences, its astronomy and related constellations and myths, its magical uses and more; all considered in terms of its expression in the tarot. Cards considered in this episode: - the Hermit (zodiacal major of Virgo). - The 8, 9, and 10 of Wands (minors of Virgo) - The King of Pentacles/Knight of Disks and Queen of (court cards of Virgo) Music: "Trophy Hermit," by Mr. and Mrs. Smith To learn more about the astrological architecture of the tarot, the Kabbalistic correspondences, and much, much more, be sure to visit us at www.patreon.com/fortuneswheelhouse. You can also shop for Fortune's Wheelhouse T-shirts, mugs, backpacks, stickers, and more! at our RedBubble shop.

We continue our zodiacal series with the radiant and illuminating sign of Leo, the Lion. We explore the characteristics of the sign, its associated planetary dignities, its magical and natural correspondences, its astronomy and related constellations and myths, its magical uses and more; all considered in terms of its expression in the tarot. Cards considered in this episode: - Strength/Lust (zodiacal major of Leo). - The 5, 6, and 7 of Wands (minors of Leo) - The Knight/Prince of Wands and King of Pentacles/Knight of Disks (court cards of Leo) Music: "Leo" by Stephan Siebert To learn more about the astrological architecture of the tarot, the Kabbalistic correspondences, and much, much more, be sure to visit us at www.patreon.com/fortuneswheelhouse. You can also shop for Fortune's Wheelhouse T-shirts, mugs, backpacks, stickers, and more! at our RedBubble shop.

We continue our zodiacal series with the moonstruck sign of Cancer, the Crab. We explore the characteristics of the sign, its associated planetary dignities, its magical and natural correspondences, its astronomy and related constellations and myths, its magical uses and more; all considered in terms of its expression in the tarot. Cards considered in this episode: -The Chariot (zodiacal major of Cancer ). -The 2, 3, and 4 of Cups (minors of Cancer) -The Queen of Cups and the Knight/Prince of Wands (court cards of Cancer) Music: "Moonlight Ride" by Jumpsuit Records To learn more about the astrological architecture of the tarot, the Kabbalistic correspondences, and much, much more, be sure to visit us at www.patreon.com/fortuneswheelhouse. You can also shop for Fortune's Wheelhouse T-shirts, mugs, backpacks, stickers, and more! at our RedBubble shop.

We continue our zodiacal series with the sign of Gemini, the Twins. We explore the characteristics of the sign, its associated planetary dignities, its magical and natural correspondences, its astronomy and related constellations and myths, its magical uses and more; all considered in terms of its expression in the tarot. Cards considered in this episode: -The Lovers (zodiacal major of Gemini). -The 8, 9, and 10 of Swords (minors of Gemini) -The King/Knight of Swords and the Queen of Cups (court cards of Gemini) Music: "Zero-Gemini" by Trills To learn more about the astrological architecture of the tarot, the Kabbalistic correspondences, and much, much more, be sure to visit us at www.patreon.com/fortuneswheelhouse. You can also shop for Fortune's Wheelhouse T-shirts, mugs, backpacks, stickers, and more! at our RedBubble shop.

We continue our zodiacal series with the sign of Taurus, the Bull. We explore the characteristics of the sign, its associated planetary dignities, its magical and natural correspondences, its astronomy and related constellations and myths, its magical uses and more; all considered in terms of its expression in the tarot. Cards considered in this episode: -The Hierophant (zodiacal major of Taurus). -The 5, 6, and 7 of Pentacles/Disks (minors of Taurus) -The Knight of Pentacles or Prince of Disks and the King/Knight of Swords(court cards of Taurus) Music: "Taurus" by Zapa To learn more about the astrological architecture of the tarot, the Kabbalistic correspondences, and much, much more, be sure to visit us at www.patreon.com/fortuneswheelhouse. You can also shop for Fortune's Wheelhouse T-shirts, mugs, backpacks, stickers, and more! at our RedBubble shop.

A new beginning! With this episode we begin a new series on the 12 zodiacal signs and their relationship to cards in the tarot. First, of course, is the sign of Aries, the Ram. We explore the characteristics of the sign, its associated planetary dignities, its magical and natural correspondences, its astronomy and related constellations and myths, its magical uses and more; all considered in terms of its expression in the tarot. Cards considered in this episode: -The Emperor (zodiacal major of Aries). -The 2, 3, and 4 of Wands (minors of Aries) -The Queen of Wands and the Knight of Pentacles or Prince of Disks (court cards of Aries) Music: "The Emperor" ft. Mc Miscellaneous by Metastaz To learn more about the astrological architecture of the tarot, the Kabbalistic correspondences, and much, much more, be sure to visit us at www.patreon.com/fortuneswheelhouse. You can also shop for Fortune's Wheelhouse T-shirts, mugs, backpacks, stickers, and more! at our RedBubble shop.

Fortune's Wheelhouse brings you part 2 of a readings episode that illustrates how the correspondences are applied in real time when reading a card. Esoteric tarot reading is both an art and a science, in which the correspondences form a support for the intuitive oracular moment. We put out a call for questions from Fortune's Wheelhouse patrons, and we are happy to say that we were able to read for every patron who submitted a question. However, we had to split the episode into two separate parts in order to do so. If your question wasn't addressed in this episode, Part I, it will be addressed in the next installment, Part II, to be released June 3, 2020. Finally, thank you to all the loyal Patrons who submitted their questions - you are superheroes of the astral realm. To learn more about the astrological architecture of the tarot, the Kabbalistic correspondences, and much, much more, be sure to visit us at www.patreon.com/fortuneswheelhouse. You can also shop for Fortune's Wheelhouse T-shirts, mugs,…

Back by popular demand! Fortune's Wheelhouse brings you part 1 of a readings episode that illustrates how the correspondences are applied in real time when reading a card. Esoteric tarot reading is both an art and a science, in which the correspondences form a support for the intuitive oracular moment. We put out a call for questions from Fortune's Wheelhouse patrons, and we are happy to say that we were able to read for every patron who submitted a question. However, we had to split the episode into two separate parts in order to do so. If your question wasn't addressed in this episode, Part I, it will be addressed in the next installment, Part II, to be released June 3, 2020. Finally, thank you to all the loyal Patrons who submitted their questions - you are superheroes of the astral realm. To learn more about the astrological architecture of the tarot, the Kabbalistic correspondences, and much, much more, be sure to visit us at www.patreon.com/fortuneswheelhouse. You can also shop for Fortune's Wheelhouse…

In this tenth and final episode of our numeric sequence we explore the replete and fulsome! number 10, and all tarot-related topics relating to it. We touch upon numerology, Pythagorean thought, related shapes and symbols. We also comprehensively explore the concepts and correspondences of Malkuth, our own kingdom of the senses and last of the 10 sephiroth on the Tree of Life. Cards covered in this episode: - the four Tens - Numbered majors: Card 1, the Magus/Magician; Card 10, the Wheel of Fortune; card 19, the Sun. - Majors associated with paths from Malkuth: The Moon, Aeon/Judgement, the World/Universe. Music: 10, by Isaac Silk and Tennessee Mowrey. To learn more about the astrological architecture of the tarot, the Kabbalistic correspondences, and much, much more, be sure to visit us at www.patreon.com/fortuneswheelhouse. You can also shop for Fortune's Wheelhouse T-shirts, mugs, backpacks, stickers, and more! at our RedBubble shop.

In this ninth episode of our numeric sequence we explore the potent and magical number 9, and all tarot-related topics relating to it. We touch upon numerology, Pythagorean thought, related shapes and symbols. We also comprehensively explore the concepts and correspondences of Yesod, lunar archetype of life's mysteries and the 9th of the 10 sephiroth on the Tree of Life. Cards covered in this episode: - the four Nines - Numbered majors: Card 9, the Hermit and card 18, the Moon. - Majors associated with paths from Yesod: Temperance/Art, the Star (RWS) or the Emperor (Thoth), the Sun, the World/Universe. Music: Eight Nine (Won't You Be Mine), by Ava Luna. To learn more about the astrological architecture of the tarot, the Kabbalistic correspondences, and much, much more, be sure to visit us at www.patreon.com/fortuneswheelhouse. You can also shop for Fortune's Wheelhouse T-shirts, mugs, backpacks, stickers, and more! at our RedBubble shop.

In this eighth episode of our numeric sequence we explore the systemic, systematic, and very real number 8, and all tarot-related topics relating to it. We touch upon numerology, Pythagorean thought, related shapes and symbols. We also comprehensively explore the concepts and correspondences of Hod, mercurial archetype of rational thought, the 8th of the 10 sephiroth on the Tree of Life. Cards covered in this episode: - the four Eights - Numbered majors: Card 8, Strength (RWS) or Adjustment (Thoth) and card 17, the Star. - Majors associated with paths from Hod: The Hanged Man, the Devil, Tower, The Sun, Judgement/Aeon. Music: Eight, by Waylon Thornton. To learn more about the astrological architecture of the tarot, the Kabbalistic correspondences, and much, much more, be sure to visit us at www.patreon.com/fortuneswheelhouse. You can also shop for Fortune's Wheelhouse T-shirts, mugs, backpacks, stickers, and more! at our RedBubble shop.

In this seventh episode of our numeric sequence we explore the mystical, elusive and profoundly magical number 7, and all tarot-related topics relating to it. We touch upon numerology, Pythagorean thought, related shapes and symbols. We also comprehensively explore the concepts and correspondences of Netzach, archetype of inspiration and emotion, the 7th of the 10 sephiroth on the Tree of Life. Cards covered in this episode: - the four Sevens - Numbered majors: Card 7, the Chariot and card 16, the Tower. - Majors associated with paths from Netzach: Wheel of Fortune, Death, Tower, Emperor/Star, Moon. Music: Seven, by Gospel of Mars. To learn more about the astrological architecture of the tarot, the Kabbalistic correspondences, and much, much more, be sure to visit us at www.patreon.com/fortuneswheelhouse. You can also shop for Fortune's Wheelhouse T-shirts, mugs, backpacks, stickers, and more! at our RedBubble shop.

In this sixth episode of our numeric sequence we explore the harmonious sphere of Grand Central, number 6, and all tarot-related topics relating to it. We touch upon numerology, Pythagorean thought, related shapes and symbols. We also comprehensively explore the concepts and correspondences of Tiphareth, archetype of heart-centered purpose, the sixth of the 10 sephiroth on the Tree of Life. Cards covered in this episode: - the six Sixes - Numbered majors: Card 6, the Lovers and card 15, the Devil. - Majors associated with paths from Tiphareth: Priestess, Emperor/Star, Lovers, Hermit, Justice/Adjustment, Death, Temperance/Art, Devil. Music: Six Times Four, by Paul Fisko. To learn more about the astrological architecture of the tarot, the Kabbalistic correspondences, and much, much more, be sure to visit us at www.patreon.com/fortuneswheelhouse. You can also shop for Fortune's Wheelhouse T-shirts, mugs, backpacks, stickers, and more! at our RedBubble shop.

In this fifth episode of our numeric sequence we explore the very disruptive! subversive! and trying! number 5 and all tarot-related topics relating to it. We touch upon numerology, Pythagorean thought, related shapes and symbols. We also comprehensively explore the concepts and correspondences of Geburah, archetype of divine restraint and correction, the fifth of the 10 sephiroth on the Tree of Life. Cards covered in this episode: - the five Fives - Numbered majors: Card 5, the Hierophant and card 14, Art/Temperance. - Majors associated with paths from Geburah: the Chariot, Lust/Strength, Justice/Adjustment, and the Hanged Man Music: Five, by Marcel Pequel To learn more about the astrological architecture of the tarot, the Kabbalistic correspondences, and much, much more, be sure to visit us at www.patreon.com/fortuneswheelhouse. You can also shop for Fortune's Wheelhouse T-shirts, mugs, backpacks, stickers, and more! at our RedBubble shop.

In this fourth episode of our numeric sequence we explore the very stable, grounded, and generous number 4 and all tarot-related topics relating to it. We touch upon numerology, Pythagorean thought, related shapes and symbols. We also comprehensively explore the concepts and correspondences of Chesed, paternal divinity and source of matter, the fourth of the 10 sephiroth on the Tree of Life. Cards covered in this episode: - the four Fours - Numbered majors: Card 4, the Emperor and card 13, Death. - Majors associated with paths from Chesed: the Hierophant, Lust/Strength, the Hermit, and the Wheel of Fortune Music: LordDa Mercy, by Daddy Scrabble To learn more about the astrological architecture of the tarot, the Kabbalistic correspondences, and much, much more, be sure to visit us at www.patreon.com/fortuneswheelhouse. You can also shop for Fortune's Wheelhouse T-shirts, mugs, backpacks, stickers, and more! at our RedBubble shop.

In this third episode of our numeric sequence we explore the deep and restless waters of the number 3 and all tarot-related topics relating to it. We touch upon numerology, Pythagorean thought, related shapes and symbols. We also comprehensively explore the concepts and correspondences of Binah - the Great Mother, the Dark Sea, the third of the 10 sephiroth on the Tree of Life. Cards covered in this episode: - the four Threes - Numbered majors: Card 3, the Empress; card 12, The Hanged Man, and card 21, The World/Universe. - Majors associated with paths from Binah: the Magician/Magus, the Empress, the Lovers, and the Chariot Music: Three Kites Flying, by Axletree To learn more about the astrological architecture of the tarot, the Kabbalistic correspondences, and much, much more, be sure to visit us at www.patreon.com/fortuneswheelhouse. You can also shop for Fortune's Wheelhouse T-shirts, mugs, backpacks, stickers, and more! at our RedBubble shop.

In this second episode of our numeric sequence we explore the balanced, active, self-conscious number 2 - our only even prime! - and all tarot-related topics relating to it. We touch upon numerology, Pythagorean thought, related shapes and symbols. We also comprehensively explore the concepts and correspondences of Chokmah, the second of the 10 sephiroth on the Tree of Life. Cards covered in this episode: - the four Twos - Numbered majors: Card 2, the High Priestess; card 11, Justice (in Rider Waite Smith) or Lust (in Thoth); card 20, Judgement (in Rider Waite Smith) or Aeon (in Thoth). - Majors associated with paths from Chokmah: the Fool, the Empress, the Emperor (Rider Waite Smith-based decks)/the Star (Thoth-based decks), and the Hierophant Brought to you by the number 2 and the letter ב! Music: Starry Wisdom, by Misty Roses To learn more about the astrological architecture of the tarot, the Kabbalistic correspondences, and much, much more, be sure to visit us at www.patreon.com/fortuneswheelhouse. You…

In this first episode of our numeric sequence we explore the unique! the indivisible! the one and only! number 1, and all tarot-related topics relating to it. We touch upon numerology, Pythagorean thought, related shapes and symbols. We also comprehensively explore the concepts and correspondences of Kether, the first of the 10 sephiroth on the Tree of Life. Cards covered in this episode: - the four Aces - Numbered majors: Card 1, the Magus/Magician; card 0, the Fool; card 10 the Wheel of Fortune; card 19, the Sun. - Majors associated with paths from Kether: the Fool, the Magician/Magus, the High Priestess Brought to you by the number 1 and the letter א! Music: The Crown (Live @ KEXP) by The Good Sin and 10.4 Rog To learn more about the astrological architecture of the tarot, the Kabbalistic correspondences, and much, much more, be sure to visit us at www.patreon.com/fortuneswheelhouse. You can also shop for Fortune's Wheelhouse T-shirts, mugs, backpacks, stickers, and more! at our RedBubble shop.

By popular demand! Fortune's Wheelhouse brings you a readings episode that illustrates how the correspondences are applied in real time when reading a card. Esoteric tarot reading is both an art and a science, in which the correspondences form a support for the intuitive oracular moment. We put out a call for questions from Fortune's Wheelhouse patrons, and we are happy to say that we were able to read for every patron who submitted a question. However, we had to split the episode into two separate parts in order to do so. We assigned every question a number, and used a random number generator to select the order in which we took the questions. If your question wasn't addressed in this episode, Part 2, it was addressed in the last installment, Part 1, which was released September 25th, 2019. Finally, thank you to all the loyal Patrons who submitted their questions - you are superheroes of the astral realm! Music from https://filmmusic.io"Amazing Plan - Distressed" by Kevin MacLeod…

By popular demand! Fortune's Wheelhouse brings you a readings episode that illustrates how the correspondences are applied in real time when reading a card. Esoteric tarot reading is both an art and a science, in which the correspondences form a support for the intuitive oracular moment. We put out a call for questions from Fortune's Wheelhouse patrons, and we are happy to say that we were able to read for every patron who submitted a question. However, we had to split the episode into two separate parts in order to do so. We assigned every question a number, and used a random number generator to select the order in which we took the questions. If your question wasn't addressed in this episode, Part I, it will be addressed in the next installment, Part II, to be released October 9th, 2019. Finally, thank you to all the loyal Patrons who submitted their questions - you are superheroes of the astral realm! Music from https://filmmusic.io "Funkorama" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY…

This is the seventh in our planetary series covering each of the seven classical "planets" in the tarot. Featured in this show: the Great Timekeeper and Lord of Karma, Saturn - including his related astrology, Qabalah, powers, correspondences, Orphic hymn, and more. Cards in this episode: The World/Universe - planetary trump of Saturn The Devil - zodiacal trump of Capricorn, ruled by Saturn The Star - zodiacal trump of Aquarius, ruled by Saturn 2, 3, and 4 of Disks/Pentacles, decans of Capricorn 5, 6, and 7 of Swords, decans of Aquarius 7 of Disks/Pentacles: Taurus III 5 of Wands: Leo I 3 of Swords: Libra II 10 of Wands: Sagittarius III 8 of Cups: Pisces I All 3's, as 3 is the number of Saturn. All 10's as 10 is the number of Earth (conflated with Saturn in the World/Universe card) Music:Saturnienne, by Vespre + Saturn, by Marsel Minga To learn more about the astrological architecture of the tarot, the Kabbalistic correspondences, and much, much more, be sure to visit us at…

On this week's special episode, we bring you a guest whose name will be very familiar to all Fortune's Wheelhouse listeners - Austin Coppock, author of 36 Faces: the History, Astrology, and Magic of the Decans This episode is one half of a two-part production, the other half of which can be found on Austin's Eavesdropping at Midnight podcast. In this half, Austin and Susie talk extensively and specifically about the decans and their correspondence to the 36 numeric minor arcana. In the 'Eavesdropping' half, we cover a variety of more general subjects relating to tarot and astrology. You will definitely want to listen to both! You can find Austin on austincoppock.com, as well as on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. And you can support his work on Patreon.

This is the sixth in our planetary series covering each of the seven classical "planets" in the tarot. Featured in this show: our expansive all-Father and Big J himself, Jupiter! - including his related astrology, Qabalah, powers, correspondences, Orphic hymn, and more. Cards in this episode: The Wheel of Fortune - planetary trump of Jupiter Temperance/Art - zodiacal trump of Sagittarius, ruled by Jupiter The Moon - zodiacal trump of Pisces, ruled by Jupiter 8, 9, and 10 of Wands, decans of Sagittarius 8, 9, and 10 of Cups, decans of Pisces 8 of Swords: Gemini I 6 of Wands: Leo II 4 of Swords: Libra III 2 of Pentacles/Disks: Capricorn I 9 of Cups: Pisces II All 4's, as 4 is the number of Jupiter. Music:Thundering Ahead, by Ian Alex MacThunder Storm, Vancouver BC Sept 5 2013, by Lee Rosevere. To learn more about the astrological architecture of the tarot, the Kabbalistic correspondences, and much, much more, be sure to visit us at www.patreon.com/fortuneswheelhouse. You can also shop for Fortune's Wheelhouse…

This is the fifth in our planetary series covering each of the seven classical "planets" in the tarot. Featured in this show: the Lord of the Hosts of the Mighty, indomitable Mars! - including his related astrology, Qabalah, powers, correspondences, Orphic hymn, and more! Cards in this episode: The Tower - planetary trump of Mars The Emperor - zodiacal trump of Aries, ruled by Mars Death - zodiacal trump of Scorpio, ruled by Mars 2, 3, and 4 of Wands, decans of Aries 5, 6, and 7 of Cups, decans of Scorpio 2 of Wands: Aries I 9 of Swords: Gemini II 7 of Wands: Leo III 5 of Cups: Scorpio I 3 of Pentacles/Disks: Capricorn II 10 of Cups: Pisces III All 5's, as 5 is the number of Mars. Music: "Sword of Misery" by FxCK YOU PUNK To learn more about the astrological architecture of the tarot, the Kabbalistic correspondences, and much, much more, be sure to visit us at www.patreon.com/fortuneswheelhouse. You can also shop for Fortune's Wheelhouse T-shirts, mugs, backpacks, stickers, and more! at our RedBubble shop.

This is the fourth in our planetary series covering each of the seven classical "planets" in the tarot. Featured in this show: the Light of Our World, the shining Sun! - including his related astrology, Qabalah, powers, correspondences, Orphic hymn, and more! Cards in this episode: The Sun - planetary trump of the Sun Lust/Strength - zodiacal trump of Leo, ruled by the Sun 5, 6, and 7 of Wands, decans of Leo 3 of Wands: Aries II 10 of Swords: Gemini III 8 of Pentacles/Disks: Virgo I 6 of Cups: Scorpio II 4 of Pentacles/Disks: Capricorn III All 6's, as 6 is the number of the Sun. Music: "Sunlight," by OpVious To learn more about the astrological architecture of the tarot, the Kabbalistic correspondences, and much, much more, be sure to visit us at www.patreon.com/fortuneswheelhouse. You can also shop for Fortune's Wheelhouse T-shirts, mugs, backpacks, stickers, and more! at our RedBubble shop.

This is the third in our planetary series covering each of the seven classical "planets" in the tarot. In this episode we talk about Her Loveliness the Fairer Benefic, Lady Venus - including her related astrology, Qabalah, powers, correspondences, Orphic hymn, and more! Cards in this episode: The Empress - planetary trump of Venus The Hierophant - zodiacal trump of Taurus, ruled by Venus Adjustment/Justice - zodiacal trump of Libra, ruled by Venus The 5, 6, and 7 of Disks/Pentacles, decans of Taurus The 2, 3, and 4 of Swords, decans of Libra 4 of Wands: Aries III 2 of Cups: Cancer I 9 of Pentacles/Disks: Virgo II 7 of Cups: Scorpio III 5 of Swords: Aquarius II All 7's, as 7 is the number of Venus Music: Hymne Venus, by Lee Maddeford To learn more about the astrological architecture of the tarot, the Kabbalistic correspondences, and much, much more, be sure to visit us at www.patreon.com/fortuneswheelhouse. You can also shop for Fortune's Wheelhouse T-shirts, mugs, backpacks, stickers, and more! at our…

This is the second in our planetary series covering each of the seven classical "planets" in the tarot. In this episode we talk about the one, the only, thrice great Mercury! including his related astrology, Qabalah, powers, correspondences, Orphic hymn, and more! Cards in this episode: The Magus - planetary trump of Mercury The Lovers - zodiacal trump of Gemini, ruled by Mercury (day sign) The Hermit - zodiacal trump of Virgo, ruled by Mercury (night sign) The 8, 9, and 10 of Swords, decans of Gemini The 8, 9, and 10 of Pentacles/Disks, decans of Virgo 5 of Pentacles/Disks: Taurus I 3 of Cups: Cancer II 10 of Pentacles/Disks: Virgo III 8 of Wands: Sagittarius I 6 of Swords: Aquarius II All 8's, as 8 is the number of Mercury. Music: Mercurial Visions, by Blue Dot Sessions To learn more about the astrological architecture of the tarot, the Kabbalistic correspondences, and much, much more, be sure to visit us at www.patreon.com/fortuneswheelhouse. You can also shop for Fortune's Wheelhouse T-shirts, mugs,…

Fortune's Wheelhouse is back! with the first in our planetary series wherein we discuss each of the seven classical "planets" in the tarot. We shall begin with our satellite, the lovely Moon, along the way discussing the related astrology, Qabalah, powers, correspondences, the Orphic hymn, and more! (including a bit about the actual Moon card, which corresponds not to the Moon but Pisces) Cards in this episode: The High Priestess - planetary trump of the Moon The Chariot - zodiacal trump of Cancer, ruled by the Moon 2, 3, and 4 of Cups (Love, Abundance, Luxury) - decans of Cancer 6 of Pentacles or Disks - Taurus II 4 of Cups - Cancer III 2 of Swords - Libra I 9 of Wands - Sagittarius 7 of Swords - Aquarius III Music: Moon Shadow, by Little Glass Men. To learn more about the astrological architecture of the tarot, the Kabbalistic correspondences, and much, much more, be sure to visit us at www.patreon.com/fortuneswheelhouse. You can also shop for Fortune's Wheelhouse T-shirts, mugs, backpacks, stickers, and…

In this final episode of our journey through the cards, we meet at last the original Sleeping Beauty: the Page of Pentacles or Princess of Disks. Rose of the Palace of Earth, she is the ultimate destination and the ultimate source, the highest of the high and the lowest of the low. Engrossed in her talisman and silent in her repose, she is pregnant with possibility. When her Prince awakens her, 10000 things will be born.In our conversation we discuss: the Summum Bonum and the Prima Materia, hills and mountains, the spring quadrant: theory/application/analysis, breaking the ground/planting the seed/germination, the Emperor/the Hierophant/the Lovers, the pacesetter/the bridge between heaven and earth/the destiny of union, Lights/Camera, Action, the process of individuation as the whole comes to know itself, 0=2, the Eden story, the seventh day of rest, the Cosmic Egg, the Ace as portal and throne, the Page/Princess as distant kingdom, rightness/ripeness vs wastage/death/despoiling/decay, burying the seed, the…

Presiding over newly-plowed fields, the sun warm on his back, the imperturbable Bull is the Prince of Disks or Knight of Pentacles. The airy part of Earth, he applies his methodical intellect and mechanical genius to problems of the land. The final decan of Aries and the first two decans of Taurus are his: Completion, Worry, Success. He is the slow and tender lover of the earth, which yields to his concerned touch. In our conversation we discuss: fixed earth, Beltane, bulls and oxen, Mithras, Aldebaran the royal watcher of the East, the Emperor, the Hierophant, beauty in the material world, the black horse of the soil, arugula headgear, hexagram 53 (jiàn, 'gradual development'), globules of nitrogen, seed pods, sowing copper and reaping gold, GPS orbs, upcycling, patience, stubbornness, the geomantic figure Amissio, Crowley and the Black Lodge, and a mind inclined to practical pursuits. To learn more about the suit of Disks, the world of Assiah, the airy willpower of Rider Waite Smith Knights or Thoth…

Our final Queen is the silent one, the thorny rose, the Queen of the Goats. Ruling over the final decan of Sagittarius and the first two decans of Capricorn, the Queen of Pentacles or Disks offers silence, the certainty of death, and the inevitability of life's renewal. The watery part of earth, she binds matter into new forms of Change and Work. She is tireless and prolific, and in her darkness light is born. In our conversation we discuss: the descent and climb of the goat, gestation, sacrifice, and resurrection, mutable fire, cardinal earth, burial and rebirth of light, Temperance/Art, the Devil, alchemical marriage , binding tendrils and vines taking root, Persephone the Underworld Queen, cause of growth and death, Saturn/Jupiter polarities, deserts/oases, domination vs constructive work, hexagram 31 ("Hsien," mutual influence), the pineapple as hospitality and wealth, the cult of Dionysus, Queen Argaea of the Fay, Ananke, Chronos, and Phanes lightbringer, rabbits, markhour goat, the 3D hexagram in the…

The King or Knight of Pentacles/Disks is the fiery part of earth, associated with the 7 of Wands and the 8 and 9 of his suit: valor, prudence, gain. He has left behind his leonine warrior days for the hard work of peace; he is the sacrificial harvest king who ensures plenty for his people. Efficient and material-minded, he keeps a strong and steady hand on the threshing flail, ensuring every last grain is counted and consumed. We discuss in our conversation: his devotion to agriculture, the Thoth Knight of Disk's confusing resemblance to the Waite-Smith Knight of Pentacles, great-hearted rulers like Arthur and Alexander, the grape harvest, wine as blood, Cernunnos, Dhul Kharnayn the two-horned god, Zeus-Ammon the ram god of Thebes, bulls, stags, rams, gnomes, the hungry horse, the hidden sun of Hermit, solar and lunar qualities, regeneration , renewal, expanding solar rays, serpents to consume, hexagram 62 or xiao guo ("Little exceeding"), the geomantic figure conjunctio, Chokmah in Assiah, the ingenuity of…

In this final card of the decanic minors, we arrive at the Lord of Wealth. Mercury governs the final decan of Virgo, sign of his rulership and exaltation. Therefore the 10 of Pentacles or Disks holds the culmination of our material realm: here our worldly goods reach their maximum accumulation, and our bodies come to rest. We return our legacies to the earth, a seed for the next generation. We have transmuted our corruptible flesh into alchemical gold, only to begin the cycle anew. In our conversation we discuss: the final stage of the Virgo maiden's journey, her meeting with her infernal or celestial bridegroom; Persephone and Hades, and the round trip ticket of mother and maiden. We give homage to Chthonic Hermes - Mercury the psychopomp as trickster and wizard, Loki and Gandalf. We consider Odysseus and Argos, dogs as conductors of souls, the Summum Bonum or Great Work, cosmic constipation, death and old age, the body as the temple of the spirit, Malkuth in Assiah, discrimination/discernment,…

Perfection and control produce beauty in the 9 of Pentacles or Disks, province of Venus in the second decan of Virgo. Here in the Lord of Gain, the perfectly ripened crop is gathered and organized, methodically, increasing in value at every step. The Empress, wearing a harvest crown, works side by side with the Hermit, solitary seed saver. Together they build a walled garden of self-sufficiency and comfort - a beautiful task, though sometimes a lonely one. In our conversation we consider: Venus in her fall, and Mercury in his exaltation, Vindemiatrix the wine gatherer, Venus' consort Hephaistos, perfumes and sandals, the weapons of Yesod, independence vs. idleness, enclosure and encasement, left-handed snails, slow gestation, the hooded falcon as hidden light, Gabriel and the Annunciation, the archdemon LIlith and the screech owl, women, birds, and bird-women, the Curse of Scotland, the hummingbird & hibiscus, the bees of Demeter, Rosalind in 'As You Like It', gender-switching, and the many blessings counted…

Time is money and patience bears fruit in the 8 of Pentacles or Disks, the Lord of Prudence. The messenger god, at home everywhere, enters his rulership as we arrive in the sign of Virgo. The Sun governs this decan, ripening the grain and bringing in the harvest. Pantries and coffers fill even as the days shorten, ensuring another generation will thrive even if the previous one must pass onward. Here the Hermit makes the Sun safe in his lantern for its long journey through darkness. In our conversation we encounter "harvest mothers, ladies of justice, and youthful virgins" alike: Ceres/Demeter, Ishtar, Astraea, Erigone, Persephone. Hermes takes on his psychopomp form, his caduceus opening the ways to the underworld. We discuss Prudence as the "mother" of cardinal virtues: temperance, justice, fortitude, Spica, the Milky way, the long road from grain to loaf, the double-bodied bird-maiden, Masonic aprons, chisels, hammers, and engraving, Gandalf as the Hermit, the Eightfold path, the lantern as a shop light!,…