Tarot Tribe - Beyond Worlds

Guest co-host tonight, Mike Hernandez. Unleash your inner diva and grow into your divine self with the tarot! Sasha Graham joins us as we dive into her hot new book, Tarot Diva: Ignite Your Intuition Glamorize Your Life Unleash Your Fabulousity! In this fun & fresh book, professional tarot reader Sasha Graham unveils the magic & mystery of a tarot deck. She reveals that the tarot is much more than a deck of cards—it's a fantastic tool for enhancing your life & setting free your fabulousity. Kick-start your tarot practice by unlocking each card's unique energies through an assortment of enjoyable and creative meditations, exercises, recipes, spells, and charms. Invoke the "nutty" vibe of the Fool by making Raspberry Roasted Nuts. Channel the abundance theme of the Ten of Pentacles by splurging on a luxurious gift. Embrace the Temperance card's domestic goddess style by donning comfortable jeans. We'll take a journey through the 4 worlds (cups, pentacles, wands and swords) ... you may shed a few tears. We'll talk about exercises Sasha suggests for each card, and discuss more about the content of her new book and what it can offer you. For Sasha Graham, Tarot is Life. She incorporates the beauty, mystery & magic of the deck into her every breath. With the help of the cards, she's learned to empower herself by helping you. Sasha Graham is The Tarot Diva of NYC. She works with the transformative power of Tarot via writing, readings, classes and workshops and is available for private readings at her midtown Manhattan office & for exclusive gatherings & parties. Learn more about Sasha at her amazing website: www.SashaGraham.com

Are you ready for the largest and most exciting Tarot convention in the world? Join us as Ruth Ann and Wald Amberstone rev us up for what to expect at the April 29 – May 1, 2011 Reader's Studio in NYC. Ruth Ann & Wald Amberstone are co-founders of The Tarot School, and together they teach, write and publish about Tarot on all levels from divination to psychology to esotericism and magical practice. Between them, Ruth Ann and Wald have amassed more than 80 years of experience as Tarot practitioners. They were each awarded the honorary rank of Certified Tarot Grandmaster in 1998. More than a thousand students have taken live classes at The Tarot School since it opened its doors in 1995. Hundreds more from around the country have participated in Tarot Telecourses (an innovative program of classes given on the telephone), and students from all over the world have purchased recordings from The Tarot School Audio Course Series and study The Tarot School Correspondence Course. Tarot Tips, the Tarot School's email newsletter, has thousands of subscribers worldwide. The Amberstones are the authors of Tarot Tips: 78 Practical Techniques to Enhance Your Tarot Reading Skills, and have contributed articles to Llewellyn's Tarot Reader almanacs for 2005, 2006 and 2008. Their second book, "The Secret Language of Tarot" was published by Weiser Books (April 2008). Learn more about Ruth Ann & Wald at www.TarotSchool.com And learn more about The Reader's Studio at www.ReadersStudio.com

Tonight's Hand-out: www.tinyurl.com/elementalspread Tonight, join Johanna G. Sherman on a journey through her Elemental Power Spread. Johanna Gargiulo-Sherman the artist/author of The Sacred Rose Tarot© and its companion book Guide to the Sacred Rose Tarot©. She is an acclaimed psychic whose gift was discovered by noted parapsychologist Prof. Hans Holzer. Johanna holds degrees in art and education from NYC's HS of Art & Design and Pratt Institute. In childhood, after seeing her first Tarot and reading Prof. Holzer's writings she "knew" she would someday create a deck, and work with him. Years later, her precognitions came true. After viewing some of her promotional artwork she was contacted by Stuart R. Kaplan, President, U.S. Games Systems (Read letter), to create a Tarot, and (through a friend) was introduced to Prof. Holzer. To Johanna's amazement, creating the deck honed her psychic abilities even further. The Sacred Rose Tarot incorporates many elements that facilitate development of psychic talents. After Johanna began writing down her findings in her newsletter Your Psychic Connection, it laid the foundation for her book and workshops on Tarot and Psychic Development. Johanna has been a featured guest on National TV and Radio. She has been heralded in print media: The Psychic Yellow Pages, and The Directory of Psychics, both authored by Prof. Holzer; and Woman's Own magazine, in its article entitled Top 5 Psychics. Her Tarot art has been featured in the series "Baywatch" and "Baywatch Nights." For upcoming events, workshops and to contact Johanna visit her website at: http://johannagsherman.com

Jeanne’s new book is out! Tarot Spreads and Layouts/A User’s Manual for Beginning and Intermediate Readers, provides useful information and practical tools for honing the art of reading Tarot cards. Complete with interpretation guidelines and an index of basic card meanings, the book is chocked full of reading tips, simple and efficient card methods, and easy-to-use spreads and layouts designed for and organized by the specific nature of the query. During this radio broadcast we’ll review some of the book’s major themes and utilize the call-in questions from listeners as a means to demonstrate some of the book’s methods and principles. Jeanne Fiorini brings nearly 20 years experience to her work as a Tarot practitioner, teacher, and author, offering a unique blend of knowledge, wisdom, and wit. She offers monthly reading circles, provides readings to groups and individuals (in-person and by phone), and hosts a variety of Tarot-related special programs throughout the year. With formal training in both mediation and psychosynthesis counseling, Jeanne brings practical guidance and useful information to all her readings, classes, and groups. She has been a guest presenter at the C.G. Jung Center in Brunswick, Maine, the University of New England, the Whole Health Expo, and numerous fundraising and special functions in Maine and New Hampshire. In addition to her work as a Tarot reader and teacher, and with the help of an artist friend, Jeanne designed and created a special line of Tarot-themed gift wrapping papers. The gift wrap, a fabulous Tarot card wrap bag & other Tarot-related products, as well as a listing of upcoming classes/events, can be seen at: http://www.tarotworks.com

Handout: www.tinyurl.com/bethtarot Beth Seilonen, an artist who hails from Maine, USA, creates a wide variety of art from watercolors to abstract oil paintings, and from stained glass panels to suncatchers to tarot cards. With 64 tarot deck creations to her name, Beth's custom tarot decks are instantly lovable, with a variety of styles in limited edition decks that can be viewed at the bottom of this webpage: www.catseyeart.com/id31.html or at the links on this page: www.catseyeart.com/id25.html Her blog: www.bethseilonen.wordpress.com Learn more about Beth at: www.catseyeart.com

Handout: http://tinyurl.com/frogtarot Marcy Currier will share the Tarot Within, a channeled system for understanding the tarot & for healing and intuitive development. She'll also talk about The Mystical Frog Tarot, to be published by US Games. Through energetic exercises & other experiential techniques, the Tarot Within offers a direct relationship with the energies of the Tarot. Marcy is a visual artist, tarot reader, reiki master, & professional intuitive consultant. She established Metamorphosis Healing & Intuitive Arts in 2005, & through the use of archetypal imagery, channeled artwork, & a range of energetic techniques, she helps people to identify & transcend limiting belief systems, transform relationships, & catalyze creative potential. Marcy offers intuitive Tarot readings & empathic energy healing as well as classes & workshops on Tarot, intuitive development, creativity, & personal transformation throughout the East Coast. She has been employed by the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies since 2007, where she teaches a variety of workshops for staff & guests, & provides readings & healing sessions through the Omega Wellness Center. In her practice & through her art, Marcy invites an awareness of the universal principles of Truth & Love as she encourages clients & students to access and develop inner wisdom. Her work is infused with humor, imagination, & a sense of adventure. Facebook page for her healing practice: www.facebook.com/MetamorphosisHealing Mystical Frog Tarot, which Marcy is currently working on, to be published by US Games: www.facebook.com/FrogTarot Website: www.metaMarcy.tumblr.com.

Join Sabian Symbol Expert, Astrologer and Author, Lyn Birkbeck as we delve into the mysteries of Sabian Symbols. Lyn is an accomplished author, having written: Understanding The Future - 2007-2020; Do It Yourself Astrology, which was republished as The Watkins Astrological Handbook; The Astrological Oracle; Astro-Wisdom The Instant Astrologer - with CD ; & Divine Astrology - with Cards. Lyn believes astrology is one of the true great descriptors and liberators of human potential – and his style of astrology is geared towards achieving these very ends. He interprets charts with the aim of helping people to become more aware of negative patterns of behavior that attract pain and difficulty – manifesting mainly in relationship, work or health problems. At the same time, he identifies & reaffirms strengths & positive potential, those qualities that ultimately take one forward and upward, and help to find an individual’s rightful place in this world. He sees astrology as not only a tool for personal guidance and uplift, but additionally as aiding the evolution of the human spirit. He is also a musician, poet, and a trained hypnotherapist. Lyn is currently working in close association with Tarot Professionals, and on the republication of The Astrological Oracle in eBook and i-application formats,and as the Sabian Fountain at www.tarot-town.com. He lives in the Lake District of England with hiswife Talia. See Lyn's website at: www.lynbirkbeck.com

Class handout: http://tinyurl.com/loverschariot Join us for the 5th in our series of "Beyond Tarot" Intensive Classes as we study in depth The Lovers and the Chariot. Plus, a surprise cameo appearance from Courtney Weber of the Tarot of the Boroughs (www.tarotoftheboroughs.com) to talk about her Lovers and Chariot cards. These classes will feature all 4 Beyond Worlds cohosts (nearly a century of cumulative tarot experience between us), and we will journey through the deck together in a fun, interactive class-like format with a modern twist. To see a list of all the Beyond Intensive classes, go to: http://www.divinewhispers.net/tarotintensive.htm

Handout: www.tinyurl.com/tarotcraft Creatively Inspired! A special 2-hour episode tonight to ignite your tarot passion! Three Great Artisans share their secrets on how to make things with actual Tarot Decks. Great year-round gift ideas for yourself, or for those you love who love tarot! 1) Beth Seilonen of www.catseyeart.com is a gifted Tarot deck artist who has made over 60 different Tarot decks. Beth will share how to make your own, personalized, home-made deck from scratch, from start to finish. 2)Cindy Ciglar Gordon Seavert will be teaching us how to decoupage with Tarot -- from furniture to tarot boxes to vases, this makes a beautiful collage of Tarot beauty. Cindy has collected playing cards since she was a kid, and collecting Tarot has become a natural extension of her love for cards. 3)Ellen-Mary Keough O'Brien will demonstrate how to make beautiful, wearable Tarot charms! Wear your favorite Tarot cards as jewelry! 4) Learn to make a fabric Tarot Bag in 20 minutes or less. 5) Learn to make your very own set of runes(and now you'll know how to make a bag to put them in)! 6) Mini Magic Mojo Bags! Easy craft with a touch of magic!

Author, tarotist and astrologer Corrine Kenner guests on Psychic Friends Live. She gives the dish on her soon-to-be-released Wizard's Tarot, shares how she makes blending tarot & astrology easy, shares what she'll present at Reader's Studio 2011 as one of the Master Presenters, and discusses several of her books. Join us and have a great time with one of tarot's most prolific and creative women! Visit her website at: www.CorrineKenner.com

Handout for tonight's episode: http://tinyurl.com/mikestarot Mike Hernandez, a favorite of Beyond Worlds listeners, returns to provide a tarot tutorial on: * Seeing cards in context – how they relate to each other, especially when a card doesn’t seem to make sense where it sits in the spread * Storytelling – learning to tell the story the cards present * Non-positional readings ("Dynamic Readings") Mike comes from a family of psychically-gifted individuals who read the Tarot, perform energy healing, & speak with departed souls. He has been a Shaman/Medicine Man in four previous lifetimes. His main gift, specialty and area of most interest is the Tarot. Mike is the Co-Consul of the Tarosophy Tarot Association (USA), joining fellow Consul Shannon Ritchie, developing and promoting the Tarot Professionals vision and lending support to Tarot students and professionals in the USA. Mike is available for live readings tonight to demonstrate technique. See Mike Hernandez' website at: http://justenoughtarot.com and his blog at http://mikehernandeztarotblog.spaces.live.com

Julie Cuccia-Watts is the creator of four multicultural tarot decks: The Ancestral Path Tarot (1996), the Blue Moon Tarot (1998),the Maat Tarot (2006) and forthcoming Journey into Egypt Tarot. Julie is also the sole proprietor of New Moon Trading Co.,http://www.newmoontradingco.com/ where you can find Julie's tarot cards and related original paintings, posters and books. Julie has painted well over 250 original oil paintings over the past 25 years specializing in portraits. However her passion has been bringing new life into tarot symbolism. Julie began painting with oils at the tender age of 8 and has been at it pretty much ever since. Julie's interests include all things paranormal and metaphysical which she blends with her interests in history, astrology, mythology and experimental archeology. Julie enjoys visiting ancient sacred sites has been to Egypt twice. She paints dreams and visions that come from these places as well as teaching her unique approach to the tarot. Julie and her husband of 25 years, Peter Watts author of The Closet Shaman, live in historic Watertown, Wisconsin. Julie is also the mother of three grown children. Learn more about Julie's work at: www.newmoontradingco.com or contact her at: Contact: newmoon@netwurx.net

Handout: www.tinyurl.com/annatiming Delightful tarotist Anna Cook joins Beyond Worlds again to talk about timing in Tarot. We'll discussed those cards that jump or pop out of the deck when we shuffle, and their significance to timing. Anna Burroughs Cook has been reading & interpreting the Tarot for 30 years and has developed a wide base of clients across the United States as well as the U.K. & Ohio in the Lorain County area where she currently resides with her hubby Rick. Over the years she has appeared on television and radio programs and taught private classes including Tarot and Psychic development classes in Adult Education programs. In May, Anna delivered the first lecture of her series entitled Bringing The Tarot Into The 21st Century at the Midwest Astrologers Conference at the Doubletree Inn in Cleveland, Ohio. See her website: www.tarotdynamics.com

Handout: www.tinyurl.com/hezicos Mary Griffin is the creator and artist of the self published tarot deck THE HEZICOS TAROT. Mary has painted since a child and art to her, in all its forms, is wonderful, enlightening & very spiritual. Mary was fortunate to come from an artistic family and was always encouraged to expand her imagination. Mary's artistic style is very unique and unusual and her artwork has plenty to explore. She specializes in paintings of animals & fairy folk as well as also “Trompe l’oeil” and painted furniture. She has completed many private commissions as well as exhibited in the UK, selling my work to France, Spain and India, also teaching art and tarot. For many years Mary has been working privately, one to one, as a psychic clairvoyant specializing in tarot but she could never find a deck that connected to her personally. So she decided to create her own. THE HEZICOS TAROT was launched in January 2010 and is available to purchase on her website www.hezicostarot.com. At present, Mary is working on a children's story book which she have written and will illustrate herself. It is very magical! Mary lives in Cornwall, UK with her wonderful family and animals. View The Hezicos Tarot cards at her website: www.hezicostarot.com

Once in awhile a brilliant and unique idea hits the world by storm, and we're excited tonight to introduce to you a hot new way to interact and learn from the Tarot. Tonight we explore The Tarot Game by creatrix Jude Alexander! What is The Tarot Game? Come play along to get a taste of some good social Tarot fun! A great idea for your next party! This cooperative game takes you on a personal journey of transformation, through storytelling, laughter, and the wisdom of the Tarot. It is with continued practice and repeated play of the game that you gain understanding of the cards, benefit from their insights, and obtain the inspiration to act upon their teachings. Jude Alexander is a professional reader, life coach, and teacher of intuitive Tarot card reading. She is a Theater Arts graduate from Rutgers University and has long been interested in entertainment as a form of education. She began her Tarot studies in 1998 in northern California. From then until now, Ms. Alexander has developed and refined The Tarot GameTM through play at various events and parties. Jude says: “I often refer to myself as the skeptical Tarot reader. Each time they astound me with their accuracy and their ability to pull from me a story or point of view that assists in resolving a current problem and achieving direction in life.” Learn more about Jude and The Tarot Game at: www.TheTarotGame.com