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In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Laura Tempest Zakroff — artist, author, performer, and modern Traditional Witch, whose work sits at the crossroads of art, embodiment, divination, and magic. 
We discuss Laura’s newest book, Tarot by Tempest: Playing with Numbers, Meaning & Movement, and why play is a vital part of divination: it's often the doorway back into creativity, intuition, and real insight. (A topic I'm very passionate about as well!)
In this episode, we discuss
 How movement and embodiment shift the way we read symbols (and how to “get out of your head” at times.) 
 Reading tarot through numbers, patterns, and energetic motion.
 Using art as a spiritual technology: creativity, meaning-making, and getting unstuck.
Laura's next oracle deck projects, based in the Northeast of the US.
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 Preorders for my book The Diviner’s Path: A Nature-Led Approach to Divination with Tarot, Runes & Pendulums are now available — thank you so much to everyone who has already preordered and sent kind messages. It truly means a lot, and preorders make a real difference for authors. 
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Links and Resources:
Laura Tempest Zakroff (website): https://lauratempestzakroff.com/
Laura’s Books + Decks: https://lauratempestzakroff.com/books-and-decks/
Classes and Events with Laura: Classes & Events – Laura Tempest Zakroff

Preorder JoAnna Farrer's book, The Diviner’s Path: A Nature-based Approach to Tarot, Runes, and Pendulums - The Diviner's Path: A Nature-Led Approach to Divination with Tarot, Runes & Pendulums: Farrer, JoAnna: 9780738782430: Amazon.com: Books
Coffee & Divination (website): https://www.coffeeanddivination.com/
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In this episode, I’m joined by Solomon Pakal - founder of the Mayan Mystery School, historian, and longtime occult practitioner - for a conversation on astrology, tarot, and the depth of Maya traditions of magic and divination.

We speak about his perspective on tarot, the importance of understanding divination within a larger cultural and cosmological framework, and the vastness of Maya magical and divinatory traditions. This is a conversation about worldviews as much as methods —about what becomes possible when we approach older traditions with seriousness, humility, and curiosity.

A note for our listeners: If you’d like a bit of (free) support for your own practice, there is now a free Weekly Divination Planner available to download at coffeeanddivination.com. And new content will soon be arriving on Greek alphabet divination, question-tech for divination, and much more.

Solomon is a fantastic speaker and guest, and I encourage you to find him on Instagram and Substack to see more of his works.

Enjoy the episode, and if you find it interesting, share it with friends who might want to learn more.

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Links and Resources for Solomon's work:

Solomon’s website - https://www.solomonpakal.com/
Courses by Solomon Pakal - https://www.solomonpakal.com/p/course...
Find him on Instagram: @solomon.pakal

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Theme music: “Come with Me” by JoAnna Farrer, featuring Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas, and Yann Falquet –    • JoAnna Farrer - Come With Me (Official Lyr...   
Ending music: “Pollen Path” by Elana Low.

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My guest in this episode is Ethony Dawn—author, professional tarot reader, and teacher, known for her clear, supportive approach to helping readers build confidence and consistency with the cards.

In this conversation, we keep things practical and accessible as we talk about how to learn tarot well: building real skill through repetition and reflection, learning to trust what you’re seeing, and developing your own unique style as a reader. We also explore different approaches to tarot spreads and her thoughts on creating your own.

If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing it with a friend — it genuinely helps Coffee & Divination grow. And to watch episodes, as well as bonus content in the coming months, check out our YouTube channel: The Coffee and Divination Podcast - YouTube

Also, based on feedback and requests from listeners, I’ve created a new free resource that's available on our website.  It’s a short, practical divination workbook designed to help your practice, with tarot or other methods. Click over and download it today.
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Links and Resources for Ethony's work:

Tarot Grimoire - Buy the Book: Tarot Grimoire | Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd.
Ethony’s website - Ethony Dawn -
Ethony Dawn's Tarot Readers Academy - Home | Tarot Readers Academy

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Watch episodes and bonus content on the Coffee and Divination YouTube channel:  The Coffee and Divination Podcast - YouTube

Theme music: “Come with Me” by JoAnna Farrer, featuring Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas, and Yann Falquet – https://youtu.be/3HD_LeJSnF8?si=JBnnI5kg_8qdOtjr 
Ending music: “Pollen Path” by Elana Low.

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My guest in this episode is Ethony Dawn—author, professional tarot reader, and teacher, known for her clear, supportive approach to helping readers build confidence and consistency with the cards.

In this conversation, we keep things practical and accessible as we talk about how to learn tarot well: building real skill through repetition and reflection, learning to trust what you’re seeing, and developing your own unique style—your tarot identity—instead of trying to read exactly like someone else. We also explore different approaches to tarot spreads and how to choose a layout that supports the kind of insight you’re actually seeking.

Ethony Dawn is the creator of the Tarot Readers Academy and the author of several tarot books, including Your Tarot Court, Tarot Grimoire, and Become an Exceptional Tarot Reader. 

If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing it with a friend—it genuinely helps Coffee & Divination grow! And come say hello on Instagram: @coffeeanddivination. 
Want to watch the episode? Join us on our YouTube channel: The Coffee and Divination Podcast - YouTube

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Links and Resources for Ethony's work:

Tarot Grimoire - Buy the Book: https://www.llewellyn.com/product.php?ean=9780738777047
Ethony's website - https://ethony.com/
Tarot Reader's Academy - https://tarotreadersacademy.com/

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Connect with Coffee & Divination:
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Our Website: https://www.coffeeanddivination.com

Theme music: “Come with Me” by JoAnna Farrer, featuring Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas, and Yann Falquet – https://youtu.be/3HD_LeJSnF8?si=JBnnI5kg_8qdOtjr 
Ending music: “Pollen Path” by Elana Low.

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In this episode, I’m joined once again by Ivo Dominguez Jr. prolific author and long-time leader in the modern occult community. We’re discussing the newly updated, re-released edition of his book Spirit Speak: A Comprehensive Guide to Connect Beyond the Veil, and what it offers practitioners seeking clear, safe, grounded methods of spirit contact for divination and magical work. 
Ivo is not only one of my favorite guests to speak with and learn from - he was also one of the keynote speakers for the first annual Wylde Grove Gathering Online Leadership Summit, alongside 14 other incredible presenters, this past week in January, 2026. Clips from some of the Summit roundtables - including the conversation on technology and learning in the occult world that Ivo joined - will be on the Coffee & Divination YouTube channel soon. 
In our conversation, we explored:
What the updated edition of Spirit Speak brings to modern practitioners 
Techniques and “warm-ups” for divinatory work, and why those matter. 
Levels of consciousness and how they affect what (and who) we perceive
Practical distinctions between different forms of spirit contact used for divination, and how to approach them responsibly
Links and Resources for Ivo's fantastic work:

Spirit Speak - Buy the Book: https://tinyurl.com/5hdywpet
Ivo’s website - Ivo Dominguez Jr's Website - www.ivodominguezjr.com
Find Ivo on Instagram - @ivodominguezjr

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Connect with Coffee & Divination:
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Our Website: www.coffeeanddivination.com

Theme music: “Come with Me” by JoAnna Farrer, featuring Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas, and Yann Falquet – https://youtu.be/3HD_LeJSnF8?si=JBnnI5kg_8qdOtjr 
Ending music: “Pollen Path” by Elana Low.

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