Why Moldavite Is The Tower Card: The Story Behind The Crystal Keys Tarot w/ Dina Rosenberg

What happens when a lifelong crystal lover and tarot reader combines two powerful spiritual systems into one deck?

In this episode of Big Crystal Energy, I sit down with Dina Rosenberg, creator of the Crystal Keys Tarot, to explore the inspiration behind this beautiful and unique deck that pairs every tarot card with a crystal, mineral, shell, or sacred earth ally.

Dina shares her journey from collecting rocks in the woods as a child to becoming co-owner of Amityville Apothecary, a crystal healer, tarot reader, and now published deck creator. We dive deep into how she channeled the crystal correspondences for each card, the four-year creative process behind the deck, and why stones like Moldavite, Chrysocolla, Black Obsidian, and Septarian became key archetypes within the tarot.

We also discuss:

✨ Dina's early connection to tarot through the iconic Vertigo Tarot
 ✨ How crystals helped guide her through a major life transition
 ✨ The surprising story of how illustrator Amalia Drews appeared at exactly the right moment
 ✨ Why Moldavite became The Tower card
 ✨ The deeper meanings behind popular crystals beyond their "surface-level" associations
 ✨ The relationship between crystal energy and tarot archetypes
 ✨ How The Crystal Keys Tarot can help both beginners and experienced readers
 ✨ The powerful symbolism behind Black Obsidian as The Devil card
 ✨ Septarian, dragon eggs, and the rebirth symbolism of Judgment
 ✨ A collective card pull featuring Carnelian and The Chariot

Whether you're a tarot enthusiast, crystal collector, or simply curious about combining intuition with symbolism, this conversation offers a fascinating look at the magic that happens when two spiritual languages come together.

Connect with Dina

•  Creator of The Crystal Keys Tarot
•  Co-owner of Amityville Apothecary 
•  Co-host of Apothecary After Dark
•  Learn more through the Amityville Apothecary community and events

Please message me with any questions or comments. 
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