Listen "Red"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, we talk about the power of red—the color of fire, passion, courage, and raw life force. Whether you're new to tarot or deep in your craft, red invites you to reconnect with your body, your vitality, and your power.What we explore in this episode:What Color Magic is and how to use it intuitivelyThe traditional planetary and day-of-the-week color correspondencesHow color shows up in tarot symbolismWays to incorporate color into your spiritual and mundane routinesUnderstanding Red in Color MagicRed is the longest wavelength of visible light, which is why we instinctively feel its intensity. Across cultures and history, red has symbolized power, vitality, sexuality, danger, heat, courage, blood, life, and sacrifice. It is one of humanity’s oldest colors—used in prehistoric cave art, ancient rituals, armor, and holy ceremonies.In color magic, red represents:FireStrength and vitalityPower and momentumCourage and assertivenessPassion, sexuality, and desireSurvival instincts and energetic driveRed is the color of Tuesday | Mars: assertive, strategic, competitive, courageous. Red is an activator. It signals movement, quickening, and awakening. It tells the body: Wake up. Pay attention. Act.To align with red’s magic, choose practices that engage the body, heat, passion, or courage. Red is powerful magic for:Conflict resolutionPhysical strengthLegal mattersVitality and enduranceLogic and decisive actionWar magic or protective magicThis is why many witches wear red or pink on Tuesdays—to embody courage, direction, and unwavering momentum.Tarot, Symbolism, and the Power of RedMany central archetypes in tarot wear red because red conveys power and agency. Red in tarot shows where you must take initiative, trust your inner fire, or call on courage.The Sasuraibito Tarot deck by Stasia Burrington Five of Swords - Red emphasizes conflict, self-sabotage, and sharp internal battles.Nine of Cups - Pink-red hues connect to self-love, softness, and emotional fullness.King of Cups - A red-orange tunic reminds us that emotional intelligence requires inner strength.Therapists Who Tarot Deck, Prompts by Dreya Blume, and Images by Rebecca Bloom The Hermit - A red, flame-like interior glow suggests the sacred fire of inner transformation.The Tower - Red marks crisis, explosive change, and the lightning-bolt moment of truth.Four of Wands - Red celebrations, community warmth, joy, and shared passion.💭 Today's Tarot Pull:From The Goddess of Love Tarot Deck, who also goes by snakes4hair, I pulled The Hermit (Upright).The Hermit invites you into a different kind of fire: the inner flame of devotion, soul-searching, and emotional truth.Reflective prompts on this card:What part of my life is asking for honest attention?Where do I feel a spark that wants tending?What truth is burning quietly inside me?How can solitude help me reconnect with desire or purpose?Ways to Connect & SupportGrab my Queer Coven Spooky 6-card spread here! Check out my episode of Kayla Moore’s Connected Pleasure podcast, Living by the Body, Dreaming of Land, and Weaving the Future Fill out my form to Be a Guest on my Podcast!New Moon Collective Tarot ReadingLearn how to create your own Tarot Cards with collage! Click here to purchase now!Tarot for Transformation Workshops kick off in 2026. Get more information!Book a Consultation: I’m a sex & relationships therapist and coach working virtually from my home office. Let’s see if we’re a fit: camilleasaunders.comNewsletter: Get my FREE 2025 5-Card Tarot Spread PDF + magic straight to your inboxJoin our last Full Moon Circle for the rest of 2025 on 12/7
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