The GRACED Podcast
Everyday Magic
for your
Everyday Life
Grace Duong, the creator of Mystic Mondays, shares Mysticscopes with her Tarot and Oracle decks as well as hosts solo episodes and interviews guests that share wisdom on how to enhance one’s everyday life through magic, rituals, tarot cards, astrology, wellness, and more.
Episode 57* JUDGEMENT Tarot Card: Embracing Multidimensionality and Galactic Wisdom with Alexandra Hanly
I sit down with multidimensional teacher and co-creator of the Galactic Star Tarot, Alexandra Hanly. We dive deep into the transformative energy of the JUDGEMENT tarot card—from soul contracts and reincarnation to healing karma and awakening your higher purpose. Alex shares her personal story of spiritual awakening, shadow work, and radical self-forgiveness, reminding us that every version of ourselves deserves love.
Episode 56* SUN Tarot Card: Delusions of Grandeur and Owning Your Power with Yumi Sakugawa
I’m joined by artist and author Yumi Sakugawa to dive deep into the healing energy of the Sun tarot card. We explore what it means to truly embody your inner light, how to reclaim authenticity beyond self-shrinking narratives, and how creative expression becomes a powerful act of spiritual truth. Yumi shares her journey of healing, speaking out, embracing "delusions of grandeur," and creating her Cosmic Comfort oracle deck 🌈✨
We also talk about the balance of giving and receiving, finding your truth in community, and why the Sun card is so much more than just “positivity.”
Episode 55* MOON Tarot Card: Break Patterns Using Lunar Cycles & Rewrite Your Story with Sarah Gottessdiener
Grace welcomes Sarah Faith Gottesdiener, creator of The Moon Book, for a conversation on working with lunar cycles, the subconscious, and the healing power of shadow work. Sarah offers practical and mystical insights on how the moon reflects our inner world, and how learning emotional safety can open the door to real transformation. If you’ve ever struggled with recurring patterns, self-sabotage, or fear of hope, this episode offers a loving invitation to break through those cycles—one moon phase at a time.
Episode 54* STAR Tarot Card: Using Intuition to Make Confident Decisions with Vanessa Somuayina
Grace Duong chats with the radiant Vanessa Somuayina—YouTuber, spiritual entrepreneur, and creator of multiple beloved tarot and oracle decks. We explore Vanessa’s path to success, how she built her business from the ground up, the role of intuition in decision-making, and how to stay authentic in a constantly evolving world. This is an inspiring deep-dive into trusting yourself, embracing change, and becoming the CEO of your own life.
Episode 53* TOWER Tarot Card: Chaos as a Catalyst for Spiritual Growth with Robert Ryan
In this episode of the GRACED podcast, we’re diving deep into the mystical world of Tarot Tantra Esoterica with Robert Ryan!
Rob shares his personal journey with tarot, the inspiration behind his Tarot Tantra Esoterica deck, and how shadow work, self-discovery, and spiritual transformation all play a role in tarot reading. We also explore the Tower card, its meaning in times of destruction and rebirth, and how we can use it as a tool for growth.
Episode 52* DEVIL Tarot Card: Sex Magic, Healing Shame & Reclaiming Pleasure with Gabriela Herstik
What if pleasure could be a portal to healing? In this episode, Gabriela Herstik joins us to dive deep into the Devil Tarot card, Sex Magic, overcoming shame, and how to reclaim your power through sacred sexuality. We explore the connection between the Devil and Lovers cards, breaking free from mental traps, and working with the Goddess of Love for self-empowerment.
Episode 51* TEMPERANCE Tarot Card: Finding Balance, Inner Peace, & Self-Discovery with Elizabeth Su
What does it truly mean to find balance in your life? In this episode of the GRACED Podcast, I sit down with Elizabeth Su, creator of The Adventure Tarot, to explore the lessons of the Temperance card—finding balance, healing burnout, and embracing self-care.
Episode 50* DEATH Tarot Card: Navigating Life’s Biggest Changes with Amanda Yates Garcia
In this episode of the GRACED podcast, Amanda Yates Garcia—writer, public witch, and host of Between the Worlds—joins us for a powerful conversation on transformation, surrender, and the true meaning of the Death card in tarot. We explore how embracing life’s inevitable changes can lead to profound growth, the role of witchcraft in shaping transformation, and why surrendering isn’t about giving up but about reclaiming our power. If you’ve ever feared change, this conversation will give you a whole new perspective.
Episode 49* The 3 Keys to Financial Abundance: Cracking the Wealth Code with Taylor Eaton
Money is often tied to self-worth, but what if we could rewrite that narrative? In this insightful episode of the GRACED Podcast, I sit down with Taylor Eaton, a money mindset expert, to discuss how spirituality and manifestation can completely transform your relationship with wealth.
Episode 48* HANGED WOMAN Tarot Card: Overcoming Creative Blocks & the Role of Divine Timing with Marcella Kroll
We dive deep into the themes of The Hanged One, divine timing, creative blocks, and the personal journey that led Marcella to tarot and self-discovery. From near-death experiences to embracing tarot as a guiding force, Marcella shares wisdom on breaking free from imposter syndrome, the evolution of tarot in modern culture, and how we can better connect with our intuition.
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Episode 47* 2025 Chinese New Year – Wood Snake: Unlock Creativity & Transformation Insights with Vicki Iskandar
Discover the transformative energy of 2025, the Year of the Wood Snake! 🐍✨ In this episode of the GRACED Podcast, Grace Duong chats with Vicki Iskandar about Chinese astrology, the power of Yin Fire, and how Functional Feng Shui can align your space and energy. Learn how to navigate the year's dynamic shifts, cultivate creativity, and manifest joy through practical tips and ancient wisdom. Perfect for anyone ready to embrace change and thrive in 2025!
Episode 46* Creating Art with Archangels & Impacting Lives Through Art with Jennifer Hawkyard
Today's guest, Jenny Hawkyard, is a multidisciplinary artist and designer known for her intuitive artwork, particularly on Oracle decks. She has collaborated with Hay House and author Kyle Gray on several decks. In this session, Jenny shares her experiences of creating an Oracle deck from an artist's perspective, including channeling spiritual beings, committing to the creative process, and preparing oneself for upcoming opportunities.
Episode 45* Embracing Artistry: Becoming an Illustrator and Tarot Deck Creator with Ripley Jene
In this episode, Ripley Jene, a member of the Create Your Deck Club, discusses her transformative journey. She shares her breakthrough during early mentorship calls, her motivation for creating a Tarot deck, and her evolution in embracing the role of an illustrator, a shift that was sparked by her participation in the club.
Episode 44* JUSTICE Tarot Card: Exploring Past Life Journeys, Unlocking Karma, and Soul Contracts with Jen Sankey
Today's guest, Jen Sankey, joins us as an author, tarot reader, professional witch, and teacher specializing in mystical arts. She is renowned as the creator of the Stardust Wanderer Tarot, a deck we explore in depth in this episode centered around the Justice card. Our discussion delves into profound themes such as karma, soul contracts, and energetic hygiene.
Episode 43* THE MANDARIN TREE: Exploring the Lunisolar Zodiac and Rituals with Pamela Chen & Samantha Blossom
Today’s guests are Pamela Chen and Samantha Blossom, co-authors of The Mandarin Tree, a book on how to manifest joy, luck, and magic with two Asian American mystics. In today’s episode we talk about various rituals, connecting to entities from the Asian diaspora like the Laughing Buddha and Kuan Yin, how we can use the Lunisolar Zodiac to better understand ourselves, and so much more.
Episode 42* Saturn in Career Astrology: Your Ultimate Guide to Success and Guidance with Alice Hu
Meet Alice Hu, founder of the Woo Woo Company and expert career astrologer. Join us as we explore using astrology to steer your career path, delve into Saturn's influence across different houses, and discover how your South Node and North Node placements shape your journey. Plus, uncover the optimal astrological placements for leveraging social media effectively. Tune in for insights that could transform your career trajectory!
Episode 41* Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Creating a Deck with Confidence with Dov Gertzweig
In this episode, we meet Dov Gertzweig, a member of the Create Your Deck Club. Dov shares his decade-long journey of creating his Tarot deck, discussing the challenges he faced and how joining the club propelled his progress. A poignant moment arises when he recounts a pre-order from a friend who passed away before he could complete the deck, serving as a powerful motivator. The conversation delves into imposter syndrome and the importance of building confidence through practice and commitment to one's craft.
Episode 40* WHEEL OF FORTUNE Tarot Card: The Hidden Message in Synchronicities & Signs from the Universe
Today’s guest is Benebell Wen, a professional lawyer, published author of three books—I Ching The Oracle, The Tao of Craft, and Holistic Tarot—and the self-published creator of the Spirit Keeper’s Tarot. In our conversation, we discuss themes of the Wheel of Fortune, concepts of change and fate, and the power of embracing challenges, emphasizing that while control is often out of our hands, focusing on what we can control and being open to synchronicities can lead to magical co-creation and balance.
Episode 39* I Ching Explained for Daily Decision Making with I Ching Oracle Cards Expert
Today’s guest is Catherine Pilfrey, an I Ching expert, meditation teacher, and corporate designer who is also the creator behind the I Ching Oracle deck, which we’ll talk more about in this episode. I Ching is also known as the book of changes, and according to Catherine, we can also use the I Ching to help us make decisions in our everyday lives.
Episode 38* DIRT GEMS Oracle: Explore Nature’s Beauty + Human Relationship with Nature feat. Anne Louise Burdett and Chelsea Granger
Today’s guests are Anne Louise Burdett and Chelsea Granger, co-creators and friends of the Dirt Gems Plant Oracle Deck! Annie is the writer and Chelsea is the artist.
In today’s episode we talk about the wisdom of plant allies, recognizing our inner ecosystems to our outer ecosystems, and understanding our true nature by observing the environments and the plants around us. We also talk about the collaboration process between the two of them and how their friendship blossomed through creating this Oracle deck.
Episode 37* Focus on Personal Growth and Development by Creating a Tarot Deck with Justine Shu
Today’s guest is Justine Shu, who happens to be one of my Create Your Deck Club students. In this episode we’ll hear more about Justine’s experience inside the Create Your Deck Club inside the Mystic Mondays Coven. We talk about the link between our spiritual journeys and how they’re often tied to our creative expression, especially when it comes to the world of Tarot! How to maintain creative sovereignty, making our own creative choices when it is so easy to be influenced by others, including our teachers!
Episode 36* BLACK MOON LILITH Oracle: the Dark Divine Feminine Energy with Adama Sesay
Our guest today is Adama Sesay, a professional Astrologer, Occultist, Entrepreneur and Beauty Expert. She is also the author of the book and oracle deck: Black Moon Lilith Rising and Black Moon Lilith Cosmic Alchemy Oracle Cards, which we delve into further in this episode. I invited Adama to join the podcast to explore the themes of the Lilith, how Lilith inspired Adama, reclaiming the repressed parts of ourselves, the impact of power struggles and authority on our lives, healing the divine masculine and divine feminine, and empowering ourselves using Black Moon Lilith.
HERMIT Tarot Card: Self Compassion & Healing Trauma in the Body with Kate Van Horn
Our guest today is Kate Van Horn, a tarot reader, psychic, and spiritual mentor. She's also the author of The Inner Tarot - A modern approach to self-compassion & empowered healing using the Tarot, which we delve into further in this episode. I invited Kate to join the podcast to explore the themes of the Hermit tarot card. Understanding the Hermit means embarking on an inner journey to illuminate our soul's light by deeply comprehending and awakening to ourselves.