Hello all, and welcome to an experimental new format for Untethered (at least for this week).

Some of you will know I'm really into Tarot cards - both as a tool for spiritual awareness and also a tool to further understand ourselves and other people. For this week's episode of Untethered, my amazing friend Aja consented to me recording a Tarot reading for her to share with you all. Over 90 minutes, we explored the depths of Aja's work in environmental activism and how it intertwines with personal identity and collective responsibility. The conversation was a beautiful look into the ways our upbringings shape our understanding of scarcity and fortune, urging us to consider the resilience and adaptability required to navigate life's complex tapestry. Over the course of this double episode, Aja shares her insights on crafting a fulfilling existence within the bounds of a capitalist world. As a result, you'll be invited to reflect on your own ambitions and the societal roles we each play.

This is the (shorter) half of a two episode arc, just introducing Aja and the parameteres of our conversation. Consider it a little taster. The guts of the episode will come out on Sunday, with me walking Aja through one of my own personally designed spreads:

B: The material bones of who Aja is in the world
E: The essence of why she is
S: The strength that informs Aja's work
T: The throat - or truth - that Aja speaks from
I: The imagination Aja holds for herself, a dream she wants to achieve
E: The elevation of how to make that dream come true

Let me know if you like this format. I know that tarot and this vibe isn't for everyone, but I am really embracing the stage in my life where I want to just really ENJOY what I do and make and lean right into it!

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Aja Barber can be found across all social platforms on @ajabarber

Aja's book Consumed can be purchased here: booktopia.kh4ffx.net/9g65q5

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