Meat and Potatoes Tarot (with Ellie)

All Episodes (48)

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   1. Introduction to Seven of Swords

   The thing about Seven of Swords is that the imagery seems to be quite easy to understand from first glance. But many people miss the hidden relevance of the man's behaviour, and what it means in the wider sense. Ellie goes into detail to help understand the depth of the card, with basic definitions and an explanation of key symbols. 

   May 02,2024 07:58
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   2. Introduction to Six of Swords

   A man, a woman and a child, all traveling by boat to somewhere. But where? And what is the relevance of their travel? Ellie discussed the Six of Swords, a card with hidden meaning about what has been left behind and what can be expected at the destination. Basic definitions and Key symbols are explained in detail. 

   Apr 24,2024 07:59
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   3. Five of Swords

   The Five of Swords is often called the card of the bloody battle. But there is a much closer link to human character. Ellie provides detailed explanation of the card's purpose, key definitions and information on the symbolism of the card's imagery.

   Apr 09,2024 09:10
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   4. Four of Swords

   Ellie explains the relevance of Four of Swords, an explanation of its imagery, links to human nature, and key definitions for the card.

   Apr 01,2024 09:49
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   5. Three of Swords

   A heart with 3 swords, or much more? Ellie explains the relevance of Three of Swords when it comes to imagery, symbols, numbers and how to interpret in a reading.

   Mar 25,2024 10:31
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   6. Two of Swords

   Welcome to the Two of Swords. Simple imagery but a far more complex card than most people know. Ellie provides clear definitions and an explanation of the symbols, plus numerical relevancies and examples of how to read the Two of Swords.

   Mar 18,2024 11:47
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   7. Ace of Swords

   Ellie introduces the Ace of Swords, providing context for the card, symbolic, numerical relevancies, and an explanation of basic defintions.

   Mar 11,2024 10:37
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   8. Introduction to the Swords Suite

   Congratulations on completing your first elemental suite of cards! It's time to begin learning the Swords Suite. Ellie provides background information on the Swords Suite, and its elemental significance to tarot.

   Mar 04,2024 10:43
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   9. Introduction to King of Wands

   Why isn't the King looking forward? What is the point of the little creature at his feet? Ellie talks about the purpose of King of Wands in tarot, and provides a clear explanation of basic definitions and key symbols.

   Feb 08,2024 07:24
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    10. Introduction to Queen of Wands

    The Queen of Wands sits elegantly on her throne, but Ellie brings her purpose to life with a clear description of her influences over a tarot card reading, basic definitions and key symbols.

    Feb 01,2024 08:29
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    11. Introduction to Knight of Wands

    Why do some tarot card readers describe the Knight of Wands as focused on his task, while others say he's daft and confused? Ellie brings out the meaning of the card, along with its life lessons, basic definitions, and key symbols, so that finally, a clear understanding of what is happening in the card can be known.

    Jan 25,2024 08:12
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    12. Introduction to Page of Wands

    Whilst the Page of Wands looks like quite an optimistic card, with a simple scene of a young fellow examining his budding opportunities, there is far more to the card than originally meets the eye. Ellie describes the life lessons of Page of Wands, along with basic definitions and key symbols.

    Jan 18,2024 09:02
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    13. Introduction to Ten of Wands

    Why is this fellow carrying his wands up a hill in such an uncomfortable manner? Ellie explains the purpose of the card, definitions. key symbols, and its life lessons.

    Jan 11,2024 08:21
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    14. Introduction to the Nine of Wands

    Ellie talks about the Nine of Wands and provides a deeper understanding of why this poor fellow looks so apprehensive out there. The opportunities provided by this card, and the way it can be interpreted with an explanation of definitions and key symbols.

    Jan 04,2024 10:04
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    15. Episode 34 - Eight of Wands

    There is a reason why no people (or animals) appear in Eight of Wands. But what is that reason? Ellie provide insight into the relevance of Eight of Wands, and how to interpret the card upright, and in reverse.

    Dec 26,2023 09:46
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    16. Episode 33 - Seven of Wands

    The Seven of Wands is about determination. Elie provided basic definitions for the card, and key symbols that demonstrate some of the subtle changes in the card's meaning, depending on how it appears. Determination can be a positive thing. But what if it's not?

    Dec 19,2023 08:17
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    17. Episode 32 - Six of Wands

    Victory is for the victorious! Ellie discusses the Six of Wands, which is all about that wonderful moment when we get exactly what we have been inspired to achieve. Or perhaps, what our ego has prompted us to achieve?

    Dec 11,2023 08:08
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    18. Episode 31 - Five of Wands

    The Wands Suite is all about action and inspiration. But what about when two adversaries decide to act with competing inspirations? Ellie takes us through just such a card - Five of Wands - and provides basic card definitions, information on the key symbols within the card, and the card's relevance to the Wands Suite.

    Dec 04,2023 09:52
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    19. Episode 30 - Four of Wands

    Four is about community and groups. Four of Wands is about that and more. Ellie describes the basic definitions of the card, key symbols and links Four of Wands to other relevant Wands suite elements. 

    Nov 27,2023 09:02
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    20. Episode 29 - Three of Wands

    Time for an adventure! Ellie describes the entrepreneurial elements of Three of Wands, along with basic definitions, key symbols and relationship to other cards in the Wands suite. 

    Nov 20,2023 07:54
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    21. Episode 28 - Two of Wands

    Two means unity and partnerships. The Two of Wands depicts this and more. Ellie describes the basic definitions and key symbols of the Two of Wands, plus its relationship to other cards. 

    Nov 13,2023 10:05
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    22. Episode 27 - Ace of Wands

    Ace means one and marks the beginning of something new. Ellie explains how the Ace of Wands card marks the start of an inspiration to act. Basic definitions and key symbols, plus links to other relevant cards are included. 

    Nov 06,2023 09:37
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    23. Episode 26 - Introduction to the Wands Suite

    Time to delve into the Rider Waite Minor Arcana! Ellie begins with an introductory explanation of how the Wands Suite is relevant to tarot, and what to look out for when Wands are included in a tarot card reading. 

    Oct 30,2023 11:43
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    24. Episode 25 - How are numbers relevant to tarot?

    In this episode, Ellie demonstrates how numbers are used in tarot to pinpoint elements of the human condition, and life's experiences. The relevance to Chinese and Western numerology, and the Minor and Major arcana cards....

    Oct 23,2023 24:50
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    25. Episode 24 - The World

    You have done it! You've completed all of the Major Arcana cards. The World is a fitting example of what happens when we complete a long-anticipated task. We suddenly aren't sure what happens next, and that's exactly what The World is all about. It is the anticipation of the new beginning, the continuation into something new, or the final place to which we rest... if that's how you prefer to see it. As it happens, The World also depicts a portal between the material and spiritual realms. So fini

    Oct 16,2023 11:30
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    26. Episode 23 - Judgement

    We are nearly at the end of our endeavour to learn about each of the Major Arcana cards in the Rider Waite deck. Judgement denotes the end of the journey, and a time for reconciliation. There is a closeness between Judgement and faith or religion, but an interesting aspect of the card shows that we don't all have to agree in order for each of us to be righteous.If you are enjoying this podcast please consider supporting Ellie at PayPal.MeTo view a video version of this podcast you can become an

    Oct 09,2023 07:44
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    27. Episode 22 - The Sun

    Congratulations! You have stuck it out and now you've reached your destination, The Sun. In today's episode, Ellie takes us through some of the key features of The Sun, and why it's often described as the 'best card in the deck' of tarot. For those who are listening with audio only, please take note that the flag and feather symbols that appear in The Sun are related. More information in future episodes. If you are enjoying this podcast please consider supporting Ellie at PayPal.MeTo view a vide

    Oct 02,2023 09:18
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    28. Episode 21 - The Moon

    Today Ellie explains the basics of The Moon, and how the card links to our sense of identity as a tarot card reader. There is a fine line depicted in the basic definitions of The Moon, its symbols, and to excel in our craft, we must balance ourselves on this fine line.If you are enjoying this podcast please consider supporting Ellie at PayPal.MeTo view a video version of this podcast, become an All-access Patron at Ellie Dreams Down Under | creating videos on politics and world affairs using tar

    Sep 25,2023 10:55
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    29. Episode 20 - The Star

    In today's episode, Ellie takes us to The Star, a card of serenity and hope. Regardless of the trials that confronted us in previous experiences as we progressed along with The Fool on his journey, The Star reminds us that there is always another chance... 

    Sep 18,2023 08:11
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    30. Episode 19 - The Tower

    We are just about to officially embark on the spiritual leg of our journey, but before we do... there are few things we need to leave on the earthly plane. Our entire lives revolved around these aspects of ourselves while we existed in the material world, but each of these prized worldly attributes are worthless in the spiritual world. The Tower presents us with no option... it's either jump or get pushed!

    Sep 11,2023 08:55
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    31. Episode18 - The Devil

    The Devil is an often misunderstood card. Ellie provides a clear insight into what The Devil really represents, and how its appearance in a reading can actually be very useful to the Querent.

    Sep 04,2023 13:21
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    32. Episode 17 - Temperance

    There is a reason why Temperance is the first card that appears immediately after death from the material aspect the Fool's journey towards spiritual enlightenment. The first card that signifies the start of the spiritual leg of the journey is a preparation for what's to come. Ellie provides insight into how the Temperance card readies the Fool for the unpredictable and potentially ruinous aspects of his journey...

    Aug 28,2023 11:57
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    33. Episode 16 - Death

    In today's episode, Ellie explains the richness of the Death card. There is much more to death than death... 

    Aug 21,2023 13:03
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    34. Episode 15 - The Hanged Man

    Often misunderstood in its symbolism and imagery, The Hanged Man sits between Justice and Death. But why? Ellie provides a description of the card's significance in the Major Arcana suite and shows you how to fully appreciate the card's complexity.

    Aug 14,2023 09:21
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    35. Epidode 14 -Justice

    Today we examine the Justice card. Justice is blind in the legal sense, but it is all-seeing in the sense of tarot and our journey towards spiritual enlightenment. Ellie explains the significance of understanding the position of Justice as the card that sits bang smack in the middle of the Fool's journey!

    Aug 07,2023 08:53
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    36. Episode 13 - Wheel of Fortune

    In today's episode we discuss the Wheel of Fortune, which reminds us that our destiny comprises of 2 key factors that work together in union. We also begin our departure from the material world, and learn an important lesson that helps us to look at tarot in a way that helps us to understand faith and the beliefs of others.

    Jul 31,2023 14:52
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    37. Episode 12 - I read tarot. Am I a psychic, medium? What am I?

    Let's take a brief break from the Major Arcana today and talk about the many titles and labels that are given to people who are often confused with each other. Ellie goes through some basic similarities and differences between psychics, mediums, spiritualists, empaths and more, and then talks about some of the most important characteristics of a proficient tarot card reader.

    Jul 24,2023 23:22
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    38. Episode 11 - The Hermit

    In today's episode Ellie talks about the collective experiences of The Hermit and how they bring The Hermit to a point in the journey that signifies a change in direction for The Fool.

    Jul 17,2023 10:27
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    39. Episode 10 - Strength

    Today's episode is about the Strength card in the Major Arcana suite. It is a distinctly different card than its previous Major Arcana, in that it looks at an inner virtue for the first time. Ellie explains the importance of the Strength card in tarot and how it helps to shape us in ways that nothing else can...

    Jul 10,2023 10:49
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    40. Episode 9 - The Chariot

    In this episode Ellie explains how The Chariot card draws from each of its predecessors to provide insight into how to put previous learning into practice, to achieve positive outcomes.

    Jul 03,2023 09:24
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    41. Episode 8 - The Lovers

    Today's episode is about knowing another, whether it be in the intimate sense, or as a friend and work partner. But there are other more complex aspects of The Lovers card in the Rider Waite deck, which might explain why love and relationships are sometimes confusing aspects of life...

    Jun 26,2023 11:23
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    42. Episode 7 - The Hierophant

    In this episode we discuss how tarot takes us beyond the material world by providing a brief glimpse into the concept of there also being something other than what we can prove, and our need to organise our beliefs into a structure that helps us define and set boundaries around those beliefs.

    Jun 19,2023 16:08
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    43. Episode 6 - The Emperor

    In today's episode we talk about the contrast between The Emperor and his complementary partner in the Major Arcana suite. Ellie provides a range of basic definitions and an explanation of the key symbolism in The Emperor card. Also, the card's significance in readings and its hierarchal place in the deck.

    Jun 11,2023 09:48
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    44. Episode 5 - The Empress

    In today's episode we talk about the abundance of The Empress, and how she perfectly complements another Major Arcana card. Subtle encouragement of dealing with all people as equal are also appearing by this time, and Ellie shows examples of how the Rider Waite tackles the topic of diversity.

    Jun 05,2023 09:45
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    45. Episode 4 - The High Priestess

    In this episode, Ellie talks about how The High Priestess demonstrates the single creator theory and how its symbolised within the Rider Waite deck of tarot cards. The relationship between The High Priestess and her complementary Major Arcana card is also discussed.

    May 29,2023 07:45
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    46. Episode 3 - The Magician

    In this episode of the Meat and Potatoes Tarot podcast, Ellie takes us through the basic definitions and interpretive symbols of The Magician card and links The Magician to other cards in ways that begin to demonstrate the continuity of the Rider Waite imagery.

    May 25,2023 11:31
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    47. Episode 2 - The Major Arcana. A glimpse into The Fool.

    In episode 2 we take a look at the relevance of the Major Arcana and how it links to the Universal Human Experience. We also begin to study the first of the Major Arcana cards - The Fool card. 

    May 21,2023 17:18
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    48. Episode 1 - Introduction to Meat and Potatoes Tarot. An explanation of the Fool’s Journey.

    After a brief introduction, Ellie takes us through each stop in the Fool's Journey through tarot's Major Arcana suite of cards. Every card includes an important lesson, and getting to understand the significance of the Fool's Journey is an easy way to create a solid foundation of knowledge that will help as we learn more about each card. Meat and Potatoes Tarot is about keeping it simple. 

    May 15,2023 44:46