Episode Description
This week, Liz Theresa welcomes her friend, tarot reader, and mind-body facilitator Patti Woods for a conversation full of magic, business wisdom, and a touch of Halloween spirit. Patti Woods shares her unique journey from journalist to professional tarot reader, why therapeutic tarot makes a difference, her love for both writing and spiritual entrepreneurship, and what it’s really like reading for celebrities (including Conan O’Brien!). Together, they unpack business vs. relationship tarot, the joys and challenges of writing in the digital age, and top tips for facing your entrepreneurial fears—plus, a collective tarot reading for listeners!
Key Takeaways
- Patti Woods believes tarot can be a therapeutic tool to help people find clarity and agency, rather than serving as a fortune-telling scam (01:25).
- She started with tarot as a teen and balanced a journalism career with tarot on the side before going full-time in 2018 (02:10).
- The realities of writing as a business have shifted drastically: getting paid to write is now much harder (04:22).
- Patti Woods loves in-person tarot events and community gatherings, especially after the online-only COVID era (06:20).
- Tips for tarot professionals: Know your cards, have people skills, and learn business basics—clients expect more than just “knowing the cards” (10:05).
- Human intuition and connection are still core even as AI becomes more prevalent; nothing replaces authentic presence (15:08).
- Business-oriented tarot readings can bring practical guidance, possibility, and magic—it’s not just about romance questions! (23:00).
- There’s a difference between attachment in business vs. relationships: business challenges can be creative pauses (26:44).
- The episode ends with a collective tarot reading for facing business fears, emphasizing clear communication, tying up loose ends, and reconnecting with your “why” (36:14).
Notable Quotes
- “You have to know those cards…but you also need people skills and business skills. It’s more than just the cards.” — Patti Woods (10:05)
- “What is it about your business that you love? What brings you joy? Why did you start this in the first place? It’s time to remember that.” — Patti Woods (37:47)
Connect with Patti Woods
- Website: pattiwoods.com
- Patreon: Boozy Tarot
- Substack: Spiritual Biz Talk
- New Insights, Sandy Hook, CT – Patti’s in-person tarot gatherings
Episode Timeline Highlights
- [00:01] – Spooky hats, D&D, and how Patti got into tarot
- [02:10] – Patti’s childhood introduction to tarot and early career in journalism
- [06:20] – The return of live events and tarot gatherings post-2020
- [10:05] – The “three-part deal” for a pro tarot reader: cards, people, and business skills
- [15:14] – Using AI wisely and the non-negotiables of human intuition
- [23:00] – Why Patti loves business readings and their value for entrepreneurs
- [26:44] – The difference between being attached to outcomes in business vs. love
- [36:14] – Collective tarot reading for listener business fears
- [39:56] – Connect with Patti and wrap-up
