About this episode
In episode 133 of the Magick & Alchemy podcast, hosts Kate Belew & Kristin Lisenby interview Cat Willett. Cat is a Brooklyn-based artist, author, and tarot enthusiast. In this conversation, Cat walks us through the halls of tarot history and introduces us to the women behind tarot’s evolution. They meet Pamela Coleman Smith, Rachel Pollack, Moina Mathers, Marie-Anne Lenormand, and other overlooked mystics. They contemplate art as ritual, and Cat shares the inspiration behind her new book, Women of Tarot, An Illustrated History of Divinators, Card Readers, and Mystics. Learn more about Cat and her offerings via her website catherinewillett.com or on Instagram @catwillett . Pre-order Women in Tarot here . Sources: Tarot & Oracle Decks mentioned in this episode include: The Rider-Waite Coleman Smith Deck The Barbara Walker Tarot Deck, Barbara Walker Dirt Gems Tarot Deck, Chelsea Granger & Anne Louise Burdett The Wild Unknown Animal Spirits, Kim Krans The Wild Unknown Archetypes, Kim Krans The Shining Tribe Tarot, Rachel Pollack The Queer Tarot, Ashley Molesso & Chess Needham Shoutouts: The Witch Wave with Rachel Pollack The Women of the Golden Dawn: Rebels and Priestesses, Mary K. Greer The Artist’s Way, Julia Cameron Join the Tamed Wild Coven! The Coven by Tamed Wild was created out of the desire for community. Not just any community, but a community of earth-spirited, magical witches who want to connect beyond the bounds of social media. A place to share knowledge, speak face-to-face, and make real-life connections. A place to cast a circle, set intentions, build an altar, and learn the tarot. A place to talk astrology, write spells, and grow in our practices together. For those who desire magick in the mail, you can also subscribe to the Tamed Wild Quarterly Box - a quarterly delivery of magic & earth medicine. Each box is crafted around a season and includes items for the earth-spirited and the lovers of all things mystical and natural. Deliveries can include crystals, herbs & teas, ritual tools, altar items, jewelry, essential oils & other li Join Tenth House Rising! Tenth House Rising offers seasonal learning for those who seek meaning through myth, magick, and memory. Rooted in the rhythm of the seasons and inspired by the Wheel of the Year, each month brings a new theme that echoes the energies of the natural world. Learn more at TenthHouseRising.com . For those who desire magick in the mail, you can also subscribe to the Tamed Wild Box, a monthly delivery of magic & earth medicine. Each box is crafted around a season and includes items for the earth-spirited and the lovers of all things mystical and natural. Deliveries can include crystals, herbs & teas, ritual tools, altar items, jewelry, essential oils & other lifestyle pieces. The Tamed Wild Box is a monthly offering of 5-7 items, chosen for the month and season we are in. Each delivery includes a box card that explains your items and a little ritual you can do with your new tools. You will also receive access to a monthly moon gathering, exclusive to box subscribers! Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero. Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio