by Shannon Knight
Hey there! I'm Shannon - a licensed psychotherapist in private practice who also happens to love tarot. Each episode I work to demystify tarot and explore its connections to mental and emotional health while implementing its inherently helpful tools to better understand ourselves and those around us. Join me as I unravel common struggles related to our behavior, thought patterns, emotions, and relationships while pulling cards to facilitate growth and to help create the life and relationships we all desire.
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April 27, 2025
<p>This week on<a href="https://www.thetarotdiagnosis.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> <strong>The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast</strong></a>, I’m stepping back into my music-journalist roots (yes, I share a tidbit of my personal lore in this episode haha) and I’m leaning hard on my therapist brain to do something I’ve been dying to do: a Jungian-tarot psychoanalysis of Sleep Token’s new single, <a href="https://youtu.be/0NDqYZVbpho?si=CZ82-H95VILcu52r" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>“Damocles.”</strong></a> </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Beyond dissecting the song itself, this episode journeys into the artist’s mind and unpacks the relentless push to outdo one’s last creation, highlighting the unique ache of making art under capitalism.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I look at how a seemingly stripped-down metal track can crack open huge psychological themes of coping with fame, creative and emotional burnout, cognitive dissonance, and the inevitable collapse of any persona. Drawing on Jung’s ideas of the Persona and Shadow, I unpack Vessel’s lyrics line by line, explore the myth of Damocles, and show how the song mirrors key tarot archetypes like <strong>The Tower, The Moon, Seven of Wands,</strong> and <strong>The Emperor</strong> (but specifically The Emperor from the Somnia Tarot with that anvil-over-the-throne vibe).</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Along the way, you’ll hear:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Why the song’s minimal arrangement is a clever metaphor for longing to return to simplicity amid skyrocketing success</p></li><li><p>How anonymity and adoration create cognitive dissonance and create emotional whiplash</p></li><li><p>The inner critic’s cameo: “I know these chords are boring, but I can’t always be killing the game”</p></li><li><p>A tarot-infused reading of the lyrics that reveal a map from persona collapse to individuation and integration</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Even if Sleep Token never hits your playlist, you’ll still love hearing a therapist psychoanalyze a song and weave its themes through universal tarot archetypes.</p><p><br></p><p>So grab your deck, hit play on “<a href="https://youtu.be/0NDqYZVbpho?si=CZ82-H95VILcu52r" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Damocles</a>,” and join me for a deep dive where metal meets myth and tarot meets therapy.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Want to find out all of the ways you can connect with me live this month? Join us inside</strong><a href="https://ttd-symposium.circle.so/checkout/symposium" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong> The Symposium</strong></a><strong>!</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>If you love The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, please consider leaving a review! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This helps more people discover the show and is a great way to support my work <3</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Don't forget to subscribe to our email list to get all kinds of free mental health and tarot goodies on our website, as well as access to our private membership community<a href="https://www.thetarotdiagnosis.com/symposium-sign-up" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> The Symposium</a>!<a href="https://www.thetarotdiagnosis.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> www.TheTarotDiagnosis.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow The Tarot Diagnosis on Instagram<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thetarotdiagnosis/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> @TheTarotDiagnosis</a></p><p><br></p><p>Audio Edited by Anthony DiGiacomo of<a href="http://www.deepresonancesound.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> Deep Resonance Sound</a></p><p>Contact: [email protected]</p><p>Music by Timmoor from Pixabay</p>
April 13, 2025
<p>This week on<a href="https://www.thetarotdiagnosis.com/"> <strong>The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast</strong></a>, I’m continuing my monthly Tarot Therapy series by exploring a topic I’ve been wanting to discuss for ages: How <strong>tarot and witchcraft</strong> function as <strong>Psychodrama</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>Specifically, I explore how tarot and witchcraft can be understood and practiced through the lens of psychodrama, a powerful therapeutic method developed by Dr. Jacob Moreno. Psychodrama is essentially theater for the psyche. It’s an embodied way of working with emotion, memory, and healing through role play, creativity, and storytelling.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve ever lit a candle for someone you love, pulled a tarot card that made your stomach drop, or cried while drawing a protection sigil - then you’ve already engaged in psychodrama.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I share why I believe tarot and magick aren’t just symbolic or ritualistic, but active, expressive healing tools. I talk about how tarot spreads become psyche-inspired stages, how tarot becomes characters, and how we can use these practices to externalize our inner world in ways that go beyond talk therapy.</p><p><br></p><p>I also walk you through a guided psychodrama-inspired tarot practice using a technique called the soliloquy - a beautiful, embodied way to give voice to something you’ve been holding inside.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>✨ In this episode, I talk about:</strong></p><ul><li><p>What psychodrama is and how it relates to tarot and ritual</p></li><li><p>Why embodiment and symbolism matter for emotional healing</p></li><li><p>How to turn your tarot spread into a living story</p></li><li><p>A guided soliloquy-style tarot activity to help you release what’s been unspoken</p></li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Want to find out all of the ways you can connect with me live this month? Join us inside</strong><a href="https://ttd-symposium.circle.so/checkout/symposium"><strong> The Symposium</strong></a><strong>!</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>If you love The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, please consider leaving a review! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This helps more people discover the show and is a great way to support my work <3</p><p><br></p><p>Don't forget to subscribe to our email list to get all kinds of free mental health and tarot goodies on our website, as well as access to our private membership community<a href="https://www.thetarotdiagnosis.com/symposium-sign-up"> <u>The Symposium</u></a>!<a href="https://www.thetarotdiagnosis.com/"><u> www.TheTarotDiagnosis.com</u></a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow The Tarot Diagnosis on Instagram<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thetarotdiagnosis/"><u> @TheTarotDiagnosis</u></a></p><p><br></p><p>Audio Edited by Anthony DiGiacomo of<a href="http://www.deepresonancesound.com/"><u> Deep Resonance Sound</u></a></p><p>Contact: [email protected]</p><p>Music by Timmoor from Pixabay</p>
April 6, 2025
<p>This week on<a href="https://www.thetarotdiagnosis.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> <strong>The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast</strong></a> I’m exploring a delicate identity that many people carry without ever naming: <strong>the wounded caretaker</strong>. Inspired by a <strong>social media trend</strong> that says, “I probably just needed a hug, so I became a therapist,” this episode takes a deep dive into the lifelong emotional patterns that develop when we’re asked to care for others before we’re ready…and before we've been cared for ourselves.<strong> </strong></p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I unpack the concept of <strong>parentification</strong> - when a child is placed in the role of caretaker, whether emotionally or physically, and what that does to their developing sense of self. Through the archetype of the <strong>Queen of Pentacles</strong>, we examine how this card (often celebrated for her nurturing energy) can also hold shadow traits of burnout, over-functioning, and self-neglect. I explore how tarot archetypes like the <strong>Ten of Wands, Page of Cups, Six of Pentacles, The Devil,</strong> and <strong>The Star</strong> offer a rich map for understanding the cycle of exhaustion, grief, and hidden hopes of those who were taught to meet everyone else’s needs and neglect their own.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>I also bring in psychological research and frameworks like <strong>Internal Family Systems </strong>(IFS) and <strong>attachment theory</strong> to illustrate how the identity of the helper often masks a quiet desperation to be held, seen, and nurtured. This episode is dedicated to those of you who have always been the “strong one,” the “go-to” person, or the “emotional rock” and who might be quietly wondering: But when will someone take care of me?</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>And just a quick note before we dive in: the phrase “we’re all wounded healers” is often attributed to Carl Jung, who did explore the idea that healing often stems from our own pain. That said, the exact quote has been credited to several different folks over time. The first time I heard it was back in 2009, when I was taking classes to become a certified domestic violence counselor, and honestly, it was one of the most validating phrases I had ever heard. It gave me permission to keep moving forward in the healing profession, knowing that I didn’t need to be fully healed to help others. That nuance really sits at the heart of today’s conversation.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>✨ If you’ve ever felt resentful after giving too much, struggled to ask for help, or found your sense of worth tangled up in how useful you are to others, this episode will speak directly to that wound. I also offer journal prompts, card pulls, and strategies to help you begin the healing process…so you can learn to care for yourself with the same devotion you've shown others.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>💔 Remember, you’re not selfish for having needs. You’re human. And it’s time to include yourself in the circle of care.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Deck Used: </strong>Joie de Vivre</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Study Referenced:</strong> Hooper, Lisa. (2008). Defining and Understanding Parentification: Implications for All Counselors. Alabama Counseling Association Journal. 34. 34-43.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Want to find out all of the ways you can connect with me live this month? Join us inside</strong><a href="https://ttd-symposium.circle.so/checkout/symposium" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong> The Symposium</strong></a><strong>!</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>If you love The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, please consider leaving a review! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This helps more people discover the show and is a great way to support my work <3</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Have a topic you’d like to hear about? We’re always interested in hearing your suggestions!<a href="https://www.thetarotdiagnosis.com/submit-a-question" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> Click here</a> to submit a topic!</p><p><br></p><p>Don't forget to subscribe to our email list to get all kinds of free mental health and tarot goodies on our website, as well as access to our private membership community<a href="https://www.thetarotdiagnosis.com/symposium-sign-up" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> The Symposium</a>!<a href="https://www.thetarotdiagnosis.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> www.TheTarotDiagnosis.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow The Tarot Diagnosis on Instagram<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thetarotdiagnosis/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> @TheTarotDiagnosis</a></p><p><br></p><p>Audio Edited by Anthony DiGiacomo of<a href="http://www.deepresonancesound.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> Deep Resonance Sound</a></p><p>Contact: [email protected]</p><p>Music by Timmoor from Pixabay</p>
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