The Tarot Podcast with T. Susan Chang
An author-led podcast for tarot enthusiasts, blending practical advice, historical deep dives, and interviews with fellow experts and practitioners.
This is an educational podcast that treats tarot as a subject worthy of serious study and personal exploration. The show alternates between several formats: deep-dive interviews with authors and experts, on-location reports from tarot communities like Amsterdam, practical Q&A sessions on reader-submitted topics, and solo-host explorations of single cards or concepts. It bridges the gap between academic history, esoteric symbolism, and the practical realities of reading cards today.
“The host's background as a published author and teacher provides a structured, educational framework that sets it apart from more purely intuitive or conversational podcasts. Its unique blend of formats—from neuroscientific inquiry to on-the-ground reporting—gives it a broad yet specific scope.”
Who hosts this show
T. Susan Chang, a tarot author and teacher with over 25 years of experience, hosts this bi-weekly podcast for both the tarot-curious and seasoned readers. The show explores everything from the practical care of cards to the historical origins of decks and the esoteric symbolism within them. Chang is the author of several books, including "Tarot Correspondences" and "The Living Tarot," and brings an educational, yet accessible, approach to her interviews and solo episodes.
Credentials & credits
- Author of "Tarot Correspondences," "36 Secrets," "The Living Tarot," and co-author of "Tarot Deciphered"
- Certified Professional Tarot Reader by the American Tarot Association
- Teaches an undergraduate course at Smith College
- Instructor for online courses via The Living Tarot, Atlas Obscura, and The Jung Platform
- Writes occasional cookbook reviews for NPR
- Lecturer at venues like the Philadelphia Jung Society and Northwest Tarot Symposium
Other ventures
- Co-host of the "Fortune's Wheelhouse" esoteric tarot podcast (2017-2021)
- Creator of the Arcana Case® for tarot decks, sold on her Etsy shop, "tarotista"
- Teaches "The Living Tarot" online course
- Co-presenter of "Godsong: 365 Days with Homer's Iliad and Odyssey" online course
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01Tarot & the Predictive Brain - The Tarot Podcast Ep 55Jun 24, 2026 · 16 min
- 02Tarot in Amsterdam - The Tarot Podcast Ep 54Jun 17, 2026 · 38 min
- 03How Do I Care for my Cards? with Barbara Moore - The Tarot Podcast Ep 53Jun 10, 2026 · 27 min
- 04Jumpers, Stalkers and Holdouts - The Tarot Podcast Ep 52Jun 3, 2026 · 23 min
- 05Tabula Mundi with M.M. Meleen - 5 Questions - The Tarot Podcast Ep 51May 27, 2026 · 46 min
- 0610 of Wands IRL - The Tarot Podcast Ep 50May 20, 2026 · 24 min
- 07How to Read with the Tarot de Marseille with Sherryl Smith - The Tarot Podcast Ep 49May 13, 2026 · 36 min
- 08What is the Tarot de Marseille? with Sherryl Smith - The Tarot Podcast Ep 48May 6, 2026 · 32 min
Notable episodes
- 01Tarot & the Predictive Brain - The Tarot Podcast Ep 55
Connects esoteric tarot practice with modern neuroscience, featuring an expert guest to explain the biological basis of prediction.
- 02Tarot in Amsterdam - The Tarot Podcast Ep 54
A travelogue-style episode that explores a specific local tarot scene through interviews with multiple working readers.
- 03How Do I Care for my Cards? with Barbara Moore - The Tarot Podcast Ep 53
A highly practical episode that answers a fundamental question for all tarot owners, featuring a fellow author as an expert guest.
- 04What is the Tarot de Marseille? with Sherryl Smith - The Tarot Podcast Ep 48
A historical deep dive into one of tarot's most foundational and influential decks, guided by a tarot historian.
What you'll be asked on this show
T. Susan Chang's interview style is collaborative and inquisitive, often framing an entire episode around a single core question (e.g., "How do I care for my cards?"). She acts as a bridge for the listener, asking guests from other fields how their expertise connects back to tarot practice. She frequently opens by establishing a guest's background ("How did you get started?") and specific methods ("What deck do you use?"). The conversations feel like a friendly, informal exchange between knowledgeable peers, with Chang often sharing her own practices to compare and contrast with her guests.
The podcast features a mix of formats including expert interviews, solo deep-dives, and travelogue-style episodes. Host T. Susan Chang maintains a calm, articulate, and educational tone throughout. Episodes are released approximately every other week and are produced by Randall te Velde.
Questions the host keeps coming back to
12 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.
origin
1- Q.01
“How did you get started reading tarot?”
A frequent opening question to understand a guest's personal history and entry point into the practice.
craft
1- Q.01
“What kind of reader are you?”
Used early in interviews to establish the guest's specific style and philosophical approach to tarot.
process
6- Q.01
“What deck do you primarily use, and why?”
This question explores the guest's main tool and their rationale for choosing it.
- Q.02
“What are your personal rituals for caring for your tarot cards?”
A central question for episodes focused on the practical and energetic maintenance of tarot decks.
- Q.03
“Do you ever do a 'deck interview' with new cards?”
This question probes into a specific, common ritual to compare methodologies with guests.
- Q.04
“How do we energetically reset our decks?”
Focuses on the methods and theories behind cleansing the energy of a tarot deck.
- Q.05
“Do you use moon phases in your tarot practice?”
Explores the integration of another common esoteric practice with tarot work.
- Q.06
“How does brain science explain concepts like prediction or divination?”
Used when interviewing scientific experts to ground esoteric ideas in biological or physical phenomena.
technique
1- Q.01
“How do you combine tarot with other practices like astrology?”
Asked when a guest mentions other modalities, seeking specific details on their integrated technique.
advice
1- Q.01
“What is the right way to part with a deck you no longer use?”
Addresses the practical and ethical considerations of letting go of a tarot deck.
mindset
1- Q.01
“What does it mean to 'charge' a deck with intention?”
This question seeks to define and understand the metaphysical concept of imbuing a deck with energy.
industry
1- Q.01
“What's the general attitude towards tarot in a specific city or country?”
A key question in travelogue episodes to understand the local tarot culture.
Signature segments
- · Tarot IRL (In Real Life) segments
- · On-the-road episodes exploring local tarot scenes
- · Deep dives on single card meanings
- · Practical Q&A episodes (e.g., "How do I care for my cards?")
- · Interviews with authors and experts
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are typically established experts who can speak with authority on a specific niche. This includes fellow tarot authors (Barbara Moore), deck creators (M.M. Meleen), historians (Sherryl Smith), working practitioners, and academics from adjacent fields like neuroscience (Siddharth Ramakrishnan).
- Siddharth Ramakrishnan, Ph.D.on Tarot & the Predictive Brain - The Tarot Podcast Ep 55
- Barbara Mooreon How Do I Care for my Cards? with Barbara Moore - The Tarot Podcast Ep 53
- M.M. Meleenon Tabula Mundi with M.M. Meleen - 5 Questions - The Tarot Podcast Ep 51
- Sherryl Smithon How to Read with the Tarot de Marseille with Sherryl Smith - The Tarot Podcast Ep 49
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast is primarily listener-supported through a Patreon membership, which is mentioned frequently for access to bonus content. The host also promotes her own books and products from her Etsy shop, indicating a direct-to-audience business model.
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People also ask
- What is the host's name?
- The host is T. Susan Chang, a published author and tarot teacher.
- Is The Tarot Podcast still active?
- Yes, new episodes are released approximately every other week.
- What is the show's format?
- It's a mix of formats, including interviews with experts, solo deep dives on cards and concepts, practical Q&A episodes, and on-location reporting.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available on YouTube, Patreon, and major podcast streaming services.
- Is this podcast suitable for absolute beginners?
- While the curious are welcome, the content is generally geared toward intermediate and experienced tarot practitioners looking to deepen their knowledge.
- How can I support the podcast?
- You can support the show by becoming a member on Patreon, which also provides access to bonus content.
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- [01]Official Website - T. Susan Changtsusanchang.com
- [02]Author Page - Llewellyn Worldwidellewellyn.com
- [03]The Tarot Podcast on Patreonpatreon.com
- [04]Etsy Shop - tarotistaetsy.com
- [05]Fortune's Wheelhouse Podcastpatreon.com
- [06]T. Susan Chang - Omega Institute Facultyeomega.org
- [07]Reddit AMA with T. Susan Changreddit.com
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