Tasseomancy
Divination & The Harry Potter Series
Season 13 of Every Day Tarot is all about divination, and today’s episode dives into tasseomancy—the ancient art of reading tea leaves—and its appearance in the Harry Potter universe.
What we explore in this episode:
The history of Tasseomancy, from melted wax divination to Romani tea room traditions
How Harry, Ron, and Trelawney approached tea leaf reading in Prisoner of Azkaban
The balance between ambiguity, symbolism, and intuition in both tarot and tea reading
Trelawney and Intuition
Divination & The Harry Potter Series
Season 13 of Every Day Tarot is all about divination, and today we step into one of the most complicated corners of the Harry Potter universe: Sybill Trelawney, intuition, and the strange way a magical world still undervalues certain kinds of knowing.
For me, this is personal. I grew up reading the series as a family from elementary school onward. I’ve been a Mugglecast listener since 2006. I’m a Slytherin, my favorite book is Half-Blood Prince, my favorite film is Goblet of Fire, and when it comes to intuition in this world, I can’t help but adore Luna and Tonks! But Trelawney’s arc has always fascinated me—partly because of what she could have been if she’d been allowed to trust herself (sigh).
What we explore in this episode:
The many faces of intuition in Harry Potter—Luna, Tonks, Harry, Molly, and Snape
The gendered dynamics of whose intuition is celebrated and whose is undermined
How bias, trauma, and context shape whether we trust our own intuition
The paradox of prophecy: fate, choice, and the power of belief
Trelawney
Divination & The Harry Potter Series
Season 13 of Every Day Tarot continues our exploration of divination in the wizarding world, and in this episode, we turn the crystal ball toward Sybill Trelawney—a character who embodies both the mystique and the marginalization of intuitive arts.
We’ll explore her family lineage, the mythological roots hidden in her name, how her prophecies shape the series, and why she’s often dismissed despite her accuracy.
What we explore in this episode:
How Sybill’s name links her to ancient Greek oracles and prophecy traditions
The portrayal of divination in Hogwarts classrooms vs. real-world magical practices
The tension between authentic vision and public disbelief
Why reclaiming the intuitive arts matters for modern witches and seekers
Male Divination Disbelief
Divination & The Harry Potter Series
Season 13 of Every Day Tarot continues our exploration of divination in the wizarding world, but this time through the lens of how male characters approach (or avoid) it!
In this episode, we look at Ron and Harry’s skepticism, the gendered dynamics around mystical arts, and how fiction mirrors real-world attitudes toward intuition.
What we explore in this episode:
Why Ron and Harry approach divination with skepticism and how that shapes the story
How intuitive arts are often coded as “feminine” in both magical and non-magical culture
Power, perception, and why divination threatens rigid hierarchies
Reframing divination as a universal human skill, not a gendered one
Hermione
Divination & The Harry Potter Series
Season 13 of Every Day Tarot continues our deep dive into divination in the wizarding world by looking at one of its most skeptical students—Hermione Granger.
We explore her background, her dismissal of divination as a “woolly” subject, and the irony of her embracing numerology while rejecting other intuitive arts. Along the way, we connect her magical preferences to her mythological namesake Hermes, a god strongly associated with messages, magic, and prophecy.
What we explore in this episode:
How Hermione’s character, name origins, and mythological roots tie into themes of knowledge and divination
The irony of her loving Arithmancy (numerology) while rejecting other intuitive practices
The contrast between Hermione’s logic-driven mindset and Luna Lovegood’s intuitive openness
JK Rowling
Divination & The Harry Potter Series
Season 13 of Every Day Tarot opens with a vital conversation before stepping into the magic of the Harry Potter world.
In this episode, we explore the irony of JK Rowling’s public persona, how the books often portray femininity and intuition in a negative light, and the ways the fandom has reclaimed the wizarding world to center inclusivity and queer joy.
What we explore in this episode:
JK Rowling’s trans-exclusionary radical feminist (TERF) stance
How the Harry Potter books reveal a pattern of devaluing femininity and intuitive arts like divination
How the fandom has reclaimed the series to center inclusivity, diversity, and queer joy
Tarot and Spiders
Welcome to Season 12 of Every Day Tarot! This season, we’re exploring the sacred bond between the tarot and our animal allies.
Animals are ancient storytellers. They whisper truths about our intuition, reflecting our fears and desires, guiding us through cycles of change, and reminding us of the wild magic woven into the natural world.
In this episode, we talk about spiders—weavers of fate and keepers of intricate worlds. They invite us to become intentional architects of our own lives. Spider energy says, "Every strand we weave—each choice, thought, and action—becomes part of the story we’re living."
Let’s dig into their lore, their tarot appearances, and the lessons they bring when they show up in your life (or your deck!)
What we explore in this episode:
Spider symbolisms in myth and magic
How spider energy relates to certain tarot archetypes
The message of the rabbit: weave with intention and honor the connections that sustain you
Tarot and Goats
Welcome to Season 12 of Every Day Tarot! This season, we’re exploring the sacred bond between the tarot and our animal allies.
Animals are ancient storytellers. They whisper truths about our intuition, reflecting our fears and desires, guiding us through cycles of change, and reminding us of the wild magic woven into the natural world.
In this episode, we talk about goats—curious, determined, and fiercely independent creatures who have lived alongside humans for over 10,000 years. From their ability to scale impossible cliffs to their role in myth and folklore, goats embody persistence, adaptability, and a refusal to be tamed.
Let’s dig into their lore, their tarot appearances, and the lessons they bring when they show up in your life (or your deck!)
What we explore in this episode:
Goat symbolisms in myth and magic
How goat energy relates to certain tarot archetypes
The message of the goat: stay persistent, resourceful, and unafraid to follow your own path
Tarot and Butterflies
Welcome to Season 12 of Every Day Tarot! This season, we’re exploring the sacred bond between the tarot and our animal allies.
Animals are ancient storytellers. They whisper truths about our intuition, reflecting our fears and desires, guiding us through cycles of change, and reminding us of the wild magic woven into the natural world.
In this episode, we talk about butterflies—delicate yet powerful symbol of transformation, death, and rebirth. With their striking beauty and intricate life cycle, butterflies teach us that true change takes time, struggle, and surrender. They remind us to trust the cocoon, to honor periods of stillness, and to celebrate what emerges on the other side.
Let’s dig into their lore, their tarot appearances, and the lessons they bring when they show up in your life (or your deck!)
What we explore in this episode:
Butterfly symbolisms in myth and magic
How butterfly energy relates to certain tarot archetypes
The message of the butterfly: look forward to your transformation, embrace it, and it will give you wings
Tarot and Wolves
Welcome to Season 12 of Every Day Tarot! This season, we’re exploring the sacred bond between the tarot and our animal allies.
Animals are ancient storytellers. They whisper truths about our intuition, reflecting our fears and desires, guiding us through cycles of change, and reminding us of the wild magic woven into the natural world.
In this episode, we talk about the wolf. Revered and feared across cultures, wolves remind us of our instincts, our longing for belonging, and the tension between the wild and the tame. They show up in tarot as symbols
of the wild self, the edge-dweller, the one who knows how to walk between worlds.
Let’s dig into their lore, their tarot appearances, and the lessons they bring when they show up in your life (or your deck!)
What we explore in this episode:
Wolf symbolisms in myth and magic
How wolf energy relates to certain tarot archetypes
The message of the wolf: there is power in the pack, and there is strength to be found in an untamed heart
Tarot and Crows
Welcome to Season 12 of Every Day Tarot! This season, we’re exploring the sacred bond between the tarot and our animal allies.
Animals are ancient storytellers. They whisper truths about our intuition, reflecting our fears and desires, guiding us through cycles of change, and reminding us of the wild magic woven into the natural world.
In this episode, we talk about the crow—a bird of intelligence, adaptability, and mystery. From mythic trickster to messenger of transformation, the crow calls us to use our voice, sharpen our perception, and honor the magic in the unseen.
Let’s dig into their lore, their tarot appearances, and the lessons they bring when they show up in your life (or your deck!)
What we explore in this episode:
Crow symbolisms in myth and magic
How crow energy relates to certain tarot archetypes
The message of the crow: see beyond surface appearances and embrace shadow as part of growth
Tarot and Bats
Welcome to Season 12 of Every Day Tarot! This season, we’re exploring the sacred bond between the tarot and our animal allies.
Animals are ancient storytellers. They whisper truths about our intuition, reflecting our fears and desires, guiding us through cycles of change, and reminding us of the wild magic woven into the natural world.
In this episode, we talk about bats—mysterious and often misunderstood creatures of the night. They symbolize transition, awareness, and the courage to navigate the dark. Bats teach us that we can still move through uncertainty if we trust our intuition.
Let’s dig into their lore, their tarot appearances, and the lessons they bring when they show up in your life (or your deck!)
What we explore in this episode:
Bat symbolisms in myth and magic
How bat energy relates to certain tarot archetypes
The message of the bat: trust your senses and face the dark unknown
Tarot and Deer
Welcome to Season 12 of Every Day Tarot! This season, we’re exploring the sacred bond between the tarot and our animal allies.
Animals are ancient storytellers. They whisper truths about our intuition, reflecting our fears and desires, guiding us through cycles of change, and reminding us of the wild magic woven into the natural world.
In this episode, we talk about the deer—creatures of wild grace, gentleness, and instinct. They symbolize gentleness in motion, teaching us how to move through life with presence, vulnerability, and strength.
Let’s dig into their lore, their tarot appearances, and the lessons they bring when they show up in your life (or your deck!)
What we explore in this episode:
Deer symbolisms in myth and magic
How deer energy relates to certain tarot archetypes
The message of the deer: move through life with presence, vulnerability, and strength