Is the Ouija board a harmless game or a portal to something darker?

In this episode, we explore:

• The history of the board and its rise during the Spiritualist movement

• Scientific explanations like the ideomotor effect and confirmation bias

• Chilling real-life cases: Patience Worth, the Vallecas haunting, the exorcism that inspired The Exorcist, and the Zozo phenomenon

• The board’s eerie role in pop culture

• Listener questions, personal thoughts, and a few stories that might make you think twice before saying “yes” to the board

Whether you’re a skeptic or a believer, this deep dive will leave you questioning what’s really behind the planchette’s movement.

🎧 Listen now… if you dare.

In this continuation of our Tarot series, Paul and Rachel dive headfirst into the rich symbolism and mysterious power of the Major Arcana. From The Fool’s first step to The World’s final triumph, these 22 archetypal cards form the backbone of the Tarot’s mystical narrative. Join us as we spin the wheel of lore and unravel how each card reflects our own journey through life, death, love, power, and transformation.

Tarot cards—fortune-telling gimmick or a window into the past? In this season premiere of Shadow’s Embrace, we unravel the mysterious origins of Tarot, tracing its journey from medieval playing cards to a tool of divination and self-reflection. From secret societies to pop culture, we'll explore how Tarot has shaped—and been shaped by—history, myth, and the human desire for answers. Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, step into The Fool’s shoes as we take the first step on a path filled with secrets, symbolism, and surprising truths.