In this episode of Tarot & More, I talk to Lida Pavlova, a popular figure in the indie tarot community. Known as the worldwide witch, Lida shares her journey from performing readings with Barbie playing cards to founding her own indie publishing house, Modern Magic Press. Her journey intertwines with her Slavic heritage and her passion for crafting worlds, such as the post-apocalyptic animal universe depicted in the Bird King Tarot deck. Lida discusses the challenges and delights of being a night owl in a world of early risers and provides insights into how she selects projects and creates her unique tarot decks.

Host: Gosia Rokicka of Las Vistas Tarot & More

Guest: Lida Pavlova of Modern Magic Press

LIDA'S HAUNTED HOUSE SPREAD FOR HALLOWEEN:

(A spread you probably want to escape from!)

The old door that has shut down: What worked before, but won't work now?

The shadow in the mirror (or was that just you?): What makes you doubt and even suspect yourself?

The potion bubbling in the kitchen: What's brewing? (This is going to alter the situation unpredictably - if you give it time).

The ghost, wailing in the dark: What's the real problem?

The dusty library: Where, or how, to find all the answers to deal with?

The skeleton in the closet: What clue can this reading give you, before leaving you alone in the haunted house to try and sort this out?

(This spread comes from Lida's book "The Library of Questions").

You can also read this conversation on the Las Vistas Tarot & More blog.

More Halloween / Samhain spreads from Lida

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Find Lida's decks in the UK:

Bird King Tarot

Ominous Oracle

The Green Tarot

Honey & Lavender Tarot

Phrog Tarot

...and other decks published by Modern Magic Press:

The Solar Kingdom Tarot

Sabotage Tarot

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Disclaimer:

Tarot readers, healers and practitioners of "woo" can offer valuable support, but they’re not substitutes for licensed mental‑health professionals. Listeners needing therapeutic help should seek accredited counsellors.

What's coming next?

Episode 3: Conversation with a multidisciplinary artist from the Pacific Northwest with a passion for exploring a wide range of creative expressions - and a special bond with Tarot.