Starzology Interview: Cardsy B
My interview with tarot reader and astrologer Cardsy B...
One of my favorite things about co-hosting the Starzology podcast is getting to meet intriguing people whose lives have taken very different paths, but which have led to an intersection with topics I find fascinating—in this case, astrology and tarot reading.
This month, while I’m recovering from a fractured wrist and unable to comfortably type with both hands, I’m reposting my recent series of interviews on the Starzology podcast, in case you missed them. Please make sure you’re subscribed wherever you listen to podcasts!
A Wide Spectrum of Guest Speakers
A few months ago, when we crossed a certain threshold in our monthly downloads, we got a flood of inquiries from potential guests to be on the podcast. I responded to most of them, whether or not they really seemed to have anything to do with astrology.
If you’ve been reading my last few posts, you will have seen my interviews with musician Mark Winters and astrologer Thomas Gazis. There were many others—including a party planner, a YA science fiction author, and more than a few niche self-help gurus—that never got past the initial exchange of emails.
Clearly, AI is doing some behind-the-scenes matchmaking, as well as writing the introductory letters (which is totally fine—I get it, no one likes writing cover letters!), but often the first question that came to my mind was “why us?!” But hey, if they think they would be a good fit, I’ll almost always reply and give them a chance.
So when someone reached out to us saying that Cardsy B (aka Rebecca), an astrologer, tarot reader, author, podcaster, and self-described “wellness witch” based in New York City, was interested in being a guest on our podcast, we were genuinely excited. I reached out, and we quickly scheduled an interview.
Check out the Starzology post for more on this episode
Listen to the episode: Cardsy B on Starzology
My Conversation with Cardsy B
This was a true meeting of the minds, and we immediately slipped into an easy exchange. One thing that made our conversation so engaging was how open she was about the challenges that ultimately led her to the dream of making a living doing what she loves full time.
After a devastating Saturn Return (which happens around age 28-30, when Saturn returns to the exact spot in its orbit where it was the day you were born) that brought personal loss, financial hardship, and the end of her marriage, Cardsy B rebuilt her life from the ground up, eventually turning her lifelong passion for tarot and astrology into a thriving career.
As we talked, I realized we had even more in common than I expected. We laughed and cringed recalling the dark chapters of our lives marked by our Saturn Returns. Hers involved losing her career, marriage, and financial security. Mine involved losing my job and being evicted from my apartment when I couldn’t pay my rent (the worst fear of anyone with Saturn in Cancer, the sign of the home!).
Saturn may be a tough teacher, but its lessons often—ideally anyway—provide us with a strong foundation to for the next chapter of our lives. By the time the second Saturn Return comes around, at the age of 58, hopefully we’ve internalized its lessons and find ourselves looking back on the first one as the crisis that turned us into stronger, more resilient, more independent versions of ourselves. #adulting lol
United in Badass
Which is not to say our conversation was all Saturn and gloom! I had to laugh when I learned that the first tarot deck she designed (her background is in advertising and graphic design) is called Badass Bitches Tarot, while my artwork has focused on Badass Goddesses for years. Clearly we share an appreciation for strong, inspiring women—and a love of profanity!
We talked about how Cardsy B taught herself tarot as a child, later discovering astrology through the zodiacal correspondences within the tarot. Today she blends astrology, tarot, and numerology in her client work, hosts the Hex in the City podcast, and is the author of The Saturn Diaries, a combination memoir and modern grimoire. Her second tarot deck, inspired by New York City witches, is currently in the works.
Toward the end of the interview, we discussed the turbulent astrological climate we’re all navigating this year and drew a collective tarot card for guidance. We agreed that the divination tools for which we both have an affinity are less about predicting the future and more about navigating life’s challenges with resilience, self-awareness, and compassion—for ourselves and others.
We could have easily talked for another hour, and we both agreed we’d love to collaborate again, so I’m hopeful this won’t be our last conversation!
If you enjoy thoughtful discussions about astrology, tarot, creativity, and the unexpected twists and turns our lives can take on the way to finding our true calling, I think you’ll really enjoy this episode. Give it a listen!
Check out my previous post on Tarot Decks in my collection.
Find Cardsy B Online:
Website: https://www.cardsyb.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cardsyb/
Podcast: https://www.cardsyb.com/podcast
