8th House Healers

Happy Taurus Season & Earth Day (every day) as we welcome the most grounded, embodied, and sensual of the earth signs to grow our pentacles suit discussion. Taurus is fixed Earth, ruled by Venus, and corresponds to Pentacles cards 5-7 and the King. We are so excited to have Evvin Marin’s new book release as a regularly featured resource from which to share. Check out their Fortune’s Inkwell: An Interrobang Tarot Guidebook in the show notes. Remember, too, you can catch their conversation with Eliza from Season 4: Episode 16 which aired on May 11, 2023.Note *Sensorimotor OCD was the form of OCD that Eliza could not recall within the conversation.*Episode Art: The Little Sister Tarot, Ginny Thonson, and Esmerlize DecksAcknowledgments & Mentions: The Little Sister Tarot, Ginny Thonson; Carmen Sorrenti (Pholarcos Tarot) https://www.carmensorrenti.com; Fortune’s Inkwell: An Interrobang Tarot Guidebook (Black Ink Tarot), Evvin Marin https://www.evviemarin.com/ (Buy on Amazon Books: https://a.co/d/8fUKvfR), Medicine Woman Tarot, Carol Bridges; Grief is a Learning Experience, Claudia Christine Wolf, Scientific American, February 27, 2024 https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-the-brain-copes-with-grief/; Jungian Tarot, Robert Wang; Witch Sister Tarot, Julia Jeffrey8th House Healers Podcast is Eliza Harris and Sarah Cole-McCarthy. Original podcast theme music, Dylan McCarthy (dylanmccarthymusic.com). All rights reserved. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/8th-house-healers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Spring and welcome to Season 5: Tarot Minors & The Zodiac!Although we parted from the airwaves last December, having completed The Fool’s Journey through the majors, inspiration struck- we’re back to cover the minor arcana and their astrological associations. First up is the sign of Aries, cardinal fire element which corresponds to Wands cards 2-4 and the Queen. We hope you’ll bear with us as the first half of the episode involves much reflecting and reacclimating after our long winter’s absence.Acknowledgements & Mentions: Gods of Jade and Shadow, Silvia Moreno-Garcia; 36 Secrets: A Decanic Journey through the Minor Arcana of the Tarot, (also see Tarot Correspondences) T. Susan Chang, https://www.tsusanchang.com; Carmen Sorrenti (Pholarcos Tarot) https://www.carmensorrenti.com; The Jungian Tarot, Robert Wang; ‘“Resilient” Isn’t the Compliment You Think It Is’, Simran Jeet Singh; Maria Vaccarino/Concertina Art https://www.instagram.com/concertina.art; Blue Joy: Memoirs of a Dangerous Bang-Up, Deb Guerdat 8th House Healers Podcast is Eliza Harris and Sarah Cole-McCarthy. Original podcast theme music, Dylan McCarthy (dylanmccarthymusic.com). All rights reserved. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/8th-house-healers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I Am The World/DancerThis final episode is dedicated to Madeline Jazz who (like in the Cosmic Dancer song) “danced herself right out the womb”… Happy Birthday (December 10th) 🖤It’s the end of the line for our Fool in this bittersweet finale… Hosts Sarah and Eliza look back on the Tarot archetypes they’ve come to know more intimately, and reflect on all the ways they’ve grown as individuals and as co-creators through their Journey together…’The World represents wholeness and completion. At the culmination of a long journey, everything has come together in a meaningful and fulfilling way. Each element is in balance with its opposite, and synchronicities have all lined up. You have found your place within the world, and have gained a deeper understanding of its influences on you, as well as your effects on it. The result is a sense of belonging and purpose.’ - Jessica Lei Howard, Forager’s Daughter Tarot‘If we are living fully, we will touch and change the world, and it will do the same for us, constantly, in tiny ways, and sometimes in profound and enormous ways. Every time we put ourselves out into the world wholeheartedly we become more. We are more alive and grow less afraid to raise our voices in the great song.’ - Julia Jeffrey, Witch Sister Tarot*Episode cover art features: Pholarcos Tarot, Guardian of the Night Tarot, and Oriens TarotMentions & Acknowledgments:Raven’s Prophecy Tarot, Maggie Stiefvater; Pholarcos Tarot, Carmen Sorrenti; Forager's Daughter Tarot, Jessica Lei Howard; Dark Goddess Tarot, Ellen-Lorenzi-Prince; Shining Tribe Tarot, Rachel Pollack; Medicine Woman Tarot, Carol Bridges; Witch Sister Tarot, Julia Jeffrey; Rememberings, Sinead O’Connor; “Utility of Belief” from Faith, Hope, and Carnage, Nick Cave & Sean O’Hagan, Storms, Fleetwood Mac (Stevie Nicks)*Correction- In grief, it is our assumptive world which shatters rather than our world view.8th House Healers Podcast is Eliza Harris and Sarah Cole-McCarthy. Original podcast theme music, Dylan McCarthy (dylanmccarthymusic.com). All rights reserved. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/8th-house-healers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are forces guiding you at this time. Depending on your belief system, this might be your higher self, God, the Universe, or something else. It does not matter how you label it, what matters is heeding the call. While the Fool is a broad opening to possibilities, Judgement is an invitation onto a specific path. If you have been feeling pulled towards certain actions or decisions or ways of being, this card could be a sign that you're moving towards a magnificent purpose. It is time to do what you know you're meant to do. There are many cycles of ushering out old and welcoming in new throughout tarot. Judgment is one of these cards, offering a chance for rebirth. There is a mystical realm that exists alongside the ordinary world. Step into this portal. Absolve yourself of the past and witness what you are becoming. - The Spacious Tarot*Episode cover art features: Mystic Faerie Tarot, Linda Ravenscroft; Tarot of Physics, Dan Horn & Corrine Kenner; Dust II Onyx: A Melanated Tarot, Courtney Alexander; The Crow Tarot, MJ CullinaneAcknowledgments & Mentions: Gifts Differing: Understanding Personality, Isabel Briggs Myers with Peter B. Myers; 78 Degrees of Wisdom, Rachel Pollack; Medicine Woman Tarot, Carol Bridges; The Spacious Tarot; Linestrider Tarot, Siolo Thompson; The Hush Tarot; Shadowlands Tarot, Monica Bodirsky; The Fountain Tarot; Mystic Fairie Tarot; Tarot of the Crone, Ellen Lorenzi-Prince; Wildwood Tarot; Herbcrafter’s Tarot8th House Healers Podcast is Eliza Harris and Sarah Cole-McCarthy. Original podcast theme music, Dylan McCarthy (dylanmccarthymusic.com). All rights reserved. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/8th-house-healers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rise and Shine!!! You Are The SunIn the quest that is your life, you have left behind some capacity for happiness, some simple wholeness that you can call back to you now. After all the good that you have been told you can't have, and can't be, it's time to say you can. After all the suffering in the world, it's time not to add to it one more ounce. When the Sun comes out, it's okay to be happy. More than that - it's a good thing. When the Sun shines, everyone benefits. Seek now for what brings you joy. Act now as if that's all that matters. Joy is the radiance that comes from expressing yourself, from singing your soul, from living with true passion. Give to it with both hands. - Ellen Lorenzi-Prince, Tarot of the Crone*Episode cover art features: Paulina Tarot; The Brady Tarot; Children of Litha Tarot; and Leonora Carrington Arcana (Majors) TarotR.I.P. to the beautiful and radiant Suzanne Somers… 10.17.1946~10.16.2023Acknowledgments & Mentions: Cyndi Lauper; Stephen King’s Fairy Tale; The Wizard of Oz, T. Susan Chang’s Custom Perfumes at Tarotista; The Brady Tarot; Anima Mundi Tarot; The Last Unicorn Tarot; Children of Litha Tarot; Tarot of the Abyss; Tarot of the Crone; Little Sister Tarot; Herbcrafter’s Tarot; Paulina Tarot; Spiritsong Tarot; Spacious Tarot; The Wildwood Tarot; Winged Enchantment Oracle; Traditional Witchcraft: A Cornish Book of Ways, Gemma Gary; Medicine Woman Tarot; Tarot of Physics; MBTI; Billy Joel; The Beatles; Earth, Wind & Fire; Bad Company; The Mask*Correction: Tarot of Physics suits are: Energy=Fire/Wands; Space=Water/Cups; Time=Air/Swords; Matter=Earth/Pentacles/Coins8th House Healers Podcast is Eliza Harris and Sarah Cole-McCarthy. Original podcast theme music, Dylan McCarthy (dylanmccarthymusic.com). All rights reserved. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/8th-house-healers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'I Am The Moon'... with Special Guest, Madeline Jazz Harvey‘Prayer for Darkness’ by Deb GuerdatGo in, go in my child. Away from your savage cities of fire and stone. Wrap the sacred darkness around you like blankets and rest, sleep. And before the new tendrils stretch inside the dark seed. And before the new hatchling stirs inside his dark shell. Look up, sweet child, look up. And see how brightly the stars shine above you in the black sky. The joy, the wonder, the music. And you will remember why you are here. And the beautiful place we’ve been given.*Episode cover art features: Cosmic Tarot, Norbert Losche; Ravyness Drakon Tarot, Beth Seilonen; Tarot of the Witch’s Garden, Sasha Graham/ils. Natasa Ilincic.Acknowledgements & Mentions:Medicine Woman Tarot, Carol Bridges; ‘Indirection’, Richard Ralph; ‘Man of LaMancha’, Dale Wesserman; The Giving Tree, Shel Silverstein; ‘Prayer for Darkness’, Deb Guerdat; and very special thanks to our guest, Madeline Jazz Harvey and son, Levi Harvey. ‘I See The Moon’, sung by Aliya Harvey; ‘Music Alone’, courtesy of Evvin Marin.8th House Healers Podcast is Eliza Harris and Sarah Cole-McCarthy. Original podcast theme music, Dylan McCarthy (dylanmccarthymusic.com). All rights reserved.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/8th-house-healers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dedicated to Deborah Guerdat6.29.1948- 7.24.2023Deb's Obituary: https://www.goesfuneralcare.com/obituaries/Deborah-Guerdat/#!/Obituary Deb's Celebration of Life: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vx1qgnT1n3AHealerBeing able to call on her nurturing support is fundamental to your survival. She's always close by, but if you are unwell and continue to ignore her wise promptings, your pain will be exacerbated.The Healer kneads your muscles. Her hands are soft and strong as she releases the dark cells of trauma long held within your body. She smells of lemongrass and tamarind, and you can feel the warmth of her breasts pressed gently against your back. She absorbs and absolves the burden of guilt and sadness that tortures you; your chest opens and you can breathe deeply. She asks you the questions you need to answer.When you are exhausted from striving but continue to push yourself, she encourages you to put down your tools and rest. When you cannot sleep, she closes your eyes. And if you are prepared to listen, she will teach you how to let misfortune harmlessly pass by.And when the time comes to let go of your life and step into the fire ring, she will take your hand and accompany you. Stepping through the ring of healing flame, she will enfold you in her arms to cauterize your wounds. Go to her; she will relieve you from your hurt.-The Archeo, Nick BantockAcknowledgements & Mentions:Medicine Woman Tarot, Carol Bridges; Eliza's (Esmerlize Wisdom of Field & Forest) Tarot, Emily Dickinson, Fred Rogers, Sinead O'Connor8th House Healers Podcast is Eliza Harris and Sarah Cole-McCarthy. Original podcast theme music, Dylan McCarthy (dylanmccarthymusic.com). All rights reserved. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/8th-house-healers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"WHERE TEMPERANCE EXUDES EFFORTLESS CONTROL, THE DEVIL DEMANDS MASTERY, AND EVIDENCE OF SPIRITUAL METAMORPHOSIS. UNTRANSFORMED, THE BONDAGE AND OBSESSION OF THIS CARD WILL MUTATE INTO ADDICTION, ABUSE OF SUBSTANCE, AND TOXIC RELATIONSHIPS. THOUGH DARK, CREATIVE INNOVATION IN TECHNOLOGY, POWERFUL ART, AND ALL EVIDENCE OF GENIUS HAVE ENTERED THE DEVIL'S CAGE. THE HOPE IS: MAKE SOMETHING OF THE DEVIL, AND PERHAPS IT WON'T MAKE SOMETHING OF YOU." -Linda Benjamin, Interim Tarot*Episode cover art features Wayhome Tarot, Esmerlize Tarot, and Paulina Cassidy’s Phantasma TarotAcknowledgments & Mentions:‘Devil in Disguise, Elvis Presley; Medicine Woman Tarot, Carol Bridges; Shining Tribe Tarot, Rachel Pollack; Interim Tarot, Linda Benjamin; Sante Muerte Tarot, Spacious Tarot, Tarot of the Crone, Ellen Lorenzi-Prince; Spiritsong Tarot, Paulina Cassidy; Wildwood Tarot; Esmerlize Tarot; Wayhome Tarot; Man and His Symbols, Carl Jung; The Unwitting Mystic, Mary Reed; Sophie’s Choice; Black Phillip of Roger Eggers’ The Witch, 20158th House Healers Podcast is Eliza Harris and Sarah Cole-McCarthy. Original podcast theme music, Dylan McCarthy (dylanmccarthymusic.com). All rights reserved. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/8th-house-healers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Difficult feelings require expression, not suppression. Keen your grief. Speak your rage. Forge your purpose. Pull the personal pain out of your soul for the fuel to make something tangible from it. Show the world what it is, and what it should be. Bring your regular practice to another level through the implementation of a grander vision and a deeper desire. Find inspiration in the elemental world. Observe the will and the dance of Fire. Sense the mystery and the wisdom of Water. Bring balance into your life. If you feel too withdrawn, add activity. Stretch your legs, your arms, your neck, your mind. If you feel too busy, add quietude. Turn off the music, the program, the monologue, the lights. Balance is not a static but a living process.It is a measured flow, a graceful dance performed every day.” -Ellen Lorenzi Prince, Dark Goddess Tarot*Episode cover art features The Cosmic Tarot and The Pacific Northwest TarotAcknowledgements & Mentions:78 Degrees of Wisdom, Rachel Pollack; Dark Goddess Tarot & Tarot of The Crone, Ellen Lorenzi-Prince, Guardian of the Night Tarot, MJ Cullinane; The Pacific Northwest Tarot; Pholarcos Tarot, Carmen Sorrenti; Interim Tarot, Linda Benjamin; Medicine Woman Tarot, Carol Bridges; The Druidcraft Tarot8th House Healers Podcast is Eliza Harris and Sarah Cole-McCarthy. Original podcast theme music, Dylan McCarthy (dylanmccarthymusic.com). All rights reserved. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/8th-house-healers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re baack… all hail The Sunset. Season 4 begins with The End, ‘I Am Death’ as Sarah and Eliza join minds in contemplating The Great Mystery.XIII - SANTA MUERTE“A profound transformation, a renewal, a true and proper revolution. If it is life that generates death, than death generates life. We are connected to all that surrounds us, to the people who have come before us and to those who will come from the cradle to the tomb, from the coffin to the womb, in a continual exchange and a continual regeneration not of opposites but of complementary elements. Santa Muerte brings with it new projects, changes, cuts and the necessary abandonment of what we keep stationary and entangled, like the past or suffocating ties. These changes however are not always pain-free but can bring with them trauma, anger, violence and loss including an immobility when we refuse to take on these transmutations.The advice of the dead: Accept the changes that are offered in front of you, without fear of cutting ties and cutting yourself off from your old positions, old ideas or preconceptions. A mutation is imposing itself.” - Santa Muerte Tarot, Fabio ListraniAcknowledgements & Mentions:Intro by Krizstina Lazar, (excerpt from 8th House Interview 5/9/22) The Wildwood Tarot, Talk Death/ Understanding Autism & the Hyperfixation on Death, The Witches of Eastwick, The Buddha Dharma, Duhkha (suffering). Ram Dass, Medicine Woman Tarot by Carol Bridges, Santa Muerte Tarot8th House Healers Podcast is Eliza Harris and Sarah Cole-McCarthy. Original podcast theme music, Dylan McCarthy (dylanmccarthymusic.com). All rights reserved. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/8th-house-healers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.