{"podcast":{"title":"The Tarot Diagnosis","slug":"the-tarot-diagnosis-3578861","podcast_index_feed_id":3578861,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/4a48eba4/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://thetarotdiagnosis.com","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo/12362929/12362929-1618188048263-2f55cdda0ec8f.jpg","author":"Shannon Knight","episode_count":193,"summary":"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.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-tarot-diagnosis-3578861"},"episode":{"title":"Blindfolds and Closed Eyes in Tarot: What Obscured Vision Really Symbolizes","slug":"blindfolds-and-closed-eyes-in-tarot-what-obscured-vision-really-symbolizes","published_at":"2025-10-19T21:20:26+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-tarot-diagnosis-3578861/blindfolds-and-closed-eyes-in-tarot-what-obscured-vision-really-symbolizes","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-tarot-diagnosis-3578861","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetarotdiagnosis/episodes/Blindfolds-and-Closed-Eyes-in-Tarot-What-Obscured-Vision-Really-Symbolizes-e39oc1k","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/4a48eba4/podcast/play/109899252/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-9-19%2F98755418-f485-67b7-f69e-1353193ad490.mp3","summary":"What does it mean when tarot archetypes are blindfolded or their vision is obscured? In this week’s episode of The Tarot Diagnosis , I explore the often over-looked symbolism of obscured vision in tarot - where sight is blocked, avoided, invited or even denied. Inspired by six cards (Two of Swords, Four of Swords, Eight of Swords, Nine of Swords, Ten of Wands, and Strength), I take a psychological and symbolic deep dive into what it means when our eyes are closed. Together, we’ll unpack: Why blindfolds might represent clarity over confusion (Two of Swords vs. Eight of Swords) The difference between chosen vs. imposed limitations on sight How anxiety and panic (Nine of Swords) make us unable to see clearly, even if our eyes open What closing our eyes can teach us about nervous system regulation and rest (Four of Swords) How over-functioning and burnout distort our ability to see what’s truly happening around us (Ten of Wands) Why Strength might be less about control and more about titration and sensory input Through the lens of psychology and tarot symbolism, we uncover how visual obstruction in the cards can indicate increased internal knowing , emotional overwhelm , or even power dynamics . And how sometimes seeing less allows us to feel and know more. If you’ve ever pulled the Two of Swords and said, "just open your eyes and deal with it," this reframe might change the way you see the cards forever. Deck Used: Tarot Vintage 🌙 Stay Connected With Me 💌 Follow me on Instagram: ⁠ @thetarotdiagnosis⁠ 🧠 Sign up for my newsletter at ⁠ thetarotdiagnosis.com⁠ 👥 Join ⁠ The Symposium ⁠ — my tarot & psychology membership community 📚 Pre-order my book Dark Shadow, Golden Shadow for more therapeutic tarot practices! If you love The Tarot Diagnosis Podcast, please con…","meta_description":"What does it mean when tarot archetypes are blindfolded or their vision is obscured? In this week’s episode of The Tarot Diagnosis , I explore the often o…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1725,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-tarot-diagnosis-3578861/episodes/blindfolds-and-closed-eyes-in-tarot-what-obscured-vision-really-symbolizes/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-tarot-diagnosis-3578861/blindfolds-and-closed-eyes-in-tarot-what-obscured-vision-really-symbolizes.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}