In this introductory episode I welcome listeners to “Tarot & More,” explain my background and philosophy, and set the tone for what the series will explore. I frame Tarot as a reflective, artistic tool rather than a means of divination, and outline the kinds of conversations and guests listeners can expect in future shows.

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Who's talking to you?

I'm Gosia, a multipassionate writer, poet, language teacher, translator, dog lover, and spiritually curious bookworm. I come from Poland but live in London, UK, and run an online shop curating indie Tarot & Oracle decks, especially those inspired by Eastern‑European and Slavic folklore: https://lasvistas.co.uk/

Core themes & takeaways:

Personal lens: Eclectic spiritual beliefs, grounded in evidence‑based science. Belief in spirits of loved ones watching over us. Resonating with Taurus' Earth element.

Tarot philosophy:

Tarot = self‑reflection, inspiration, and a spotlight on answers we already hold. Influenced by Lindsay Mack & Soul Tarot. Not a predictive tool but a catalyst for self-reflection and development.

Podcast focus:

Explore how contemporary artists reinterpret classic tarot symbols. Highlight voices traditionally excluded from tarot imagery. Discuss community‑building around tarot. Track how meanings of individual cards shift across time & geography. Feature creators of indie decks, teachers, readers, authors, booksellers, and community organizers.

Divination context:

Doesn’t endorse future‑prediction; views fate as non‑fixed. Still fascinated by divination as a cultural practice (e.g. Romani fortune‑telling).

Tarot journey:

First deck (2020): Lisa McLoughlin’s Textured Tarot... By 2025: Owns multiple indie decks and runs an online shop with Tarot & Oracle cards :)

Disclaimer:

Tarot readers, healers and practitioners of "woo" can offer valuable support, but they’re not substitutes for licensed mental‑health professionals. Listeners needing therapeutic help should seek accredited counsellors.

Resources mentioned:

Las Vistas Tarot & More, Lindsay Mack, Lisa McLoughlin

What's coming next?

Episode 2 (Halloween 2025): Conversation with the first guest, an artist, a witch, an author, a Tarot publisher, and a fellow Slav: my “8 of Wands” in the Tarot shop adventure.