Integrating Tarot and Psychology with Shannon Knight of the Tarot Diagnosis

Is Tarot secular or is it spiritual? How can Tarot cards be used in therapy practice? What *really* goes into shadow work and are you equipped to do it alone? Today we continue our mini series speaking with mental health professionals such as therapists, somatic educators, social workers, and other professional caregivers. Our special guest today is Shannon Knight, a John Hopkins-trained psychotherapist and host of The Tarot Diagnosis, a podcast that highlights the intersection of mental health and the practice of tarot and self-inquiry. In this episode of the Moonbeaming Podcast, host Sarah Faith Gottesdiener and guest Shannon Knight dive into the transformational potential of combining tarot with psychological modalities, exploring themes like internal family systems, shadow work, and the use of archetypes for personal inquiry. You’ll learn: - The different perspectives of tarot as either secular or spiritual - Combining tarot and therapy practice - Why shadow work should not be done alone (and how to do it) - How The Tarot Diagnosis was created If you’ve been using Tarot in therapy (or thinking about it), or if you’re wondering about the deep, complex nature of shadow work, this episode is for you. About Shannon Knight: Shannon Knight (she/her) is a Johns Hopkins trained psychotherapist. Shannon hosts The Tarot Diagnosis - podcast that highlights the intersection of mental health and the practice of tarot and self-inquiry.