You've bought a tarot deck and are eager to use it. You shuffle. You lay out
a Celtic Cross. (celtic
cross spread)
You're at a loss. The book that came with
your deck lists dozens of meanings for each card. Which to choose? What to
do? How
to
read
them? Throw
out the book! Separate the Major from the Minor and try this method instead
of getting lost in the madness.
Divination can be easy. Shuffle the Major . Focus on the backs to clear your
mind. Deal them in rows of three across. Place the odd card to the side. It
represents the outcome.
Look at the cards. Their symbols activate the intuitive part of your brain.
What do you think they mean? I strongly recommend considering this only with
your mind and the guide below.
Identify patterns that strike you. Do you see shapes that seem to repeat?
Are there similarities/opposites in the pictures that seem to jump out? Try
to find a group that tells you a story. What is it? Use the guide below to
help identify interconnections.
Patterns may occur left to right or more haphazardly. The first one you see
identifies the major issue. For example: If Sun (money) is beside Magician
(job) beside the Tower (chaos), this person's main issue is financial because
of job chaos. Read the pattern like a sentence . Subsequent patterns illustrate
other issues you or the person you're reading for have.
That’s right – you.
There are taboos about reading your own cards. This is because
it’s
difficult to be objective about yourself. Pretend they're someone else’s
cards for better results.
When reading for another person, don't ask what's on their mind. You need
to learn to pick up on it yourself. Additionally, their current idea of the
problem is probably not the true problem at all. Usually current issues are
the result of past events. Providing insights about these events is what then
resolves current situations.
Here
Is A Quick Guide
The Fool:
Meaning: You
Phrase: Look before you leap.
The Magician
Meaning: Employment
Phrase: You're expected or able to pull a rabbit out of your hat.
The High Priestess
Meaning Hidden knowledge
Phrase You know more than you're letting on.
The Empress
MeaningCreativity
Phrase Be fruitful and multiply.
The Emperor
Meaning: Will
Phrase: Intent follows action.
The Hierophant
Meaning: College, Marriage
Phrase: Take things to a higher level.
The Lovers
Meaning: Love or choice
Phrase: There is always choice.
The Chariot
Meaning A car, moving quickly
Phrase: Take control.
Strength
Meaning: Physical health
Phrase: Tame the beast within.
The Hermit
Meaning: Introspection
Phrase: Lay low.
The Wheel of Fortune
Meaning: Unexpected events
Phrase: For better or worse, its happening fast.
Justice
Meaning Rationality
Phrase Fairness rules.
The Hanged Man
Meaning: Plans are suspended. The sacrifice may be too great.
Phrase: When you're at the end of your rope, tie a knot & swing.
Death
Meaning Death of a person, situation, issue
Phrase Every end is a beginning.
Temperance
Meaning: Emotions
Phrase: Keep things flowing smoothly.
The Devil
Meaning: Abuse of people or substances, sex
Phrase: You're controlled only as much as you allow yourself to be.
The Tower
Meaning: The chaos that comes before enlightenment
Phrase: Everything has blown up because you've let it build up. Learn something
from it so it won't happen again
The Star
Meaning Hope
Phrase Careful what you wish for, you just might get it.
The Moon
Meaning Secrets
Phrase You're in the dark about something.
The Sun
Meaning: Money
Phrase: You reap what you sow.
Judgment
Meaning: Fate
Phrase: You get what you deserve.
The World
Meaning: Communication
Phrase: Talk about things.
Next, make your own guide. Draw a Major card each day. Consider
the figures and their environment. Write down the card & your impressions.
At the end of the day, compare what you wrote down with what happened and
record connections.
When you've done this with each card, you'll have your own interpretation of
the Major .
The Minor represent human experience:
Cups: Love; emotions
Swords: Conflict; mentality
Wands: Health; creativity
Pentacles: Money; business
To understand these, lay out each suit in order. You must use a deck with
pictures in the Minor. If you love the Major of one deck but the Minor look
like playing cards, get 2 decks and combine them. Write down what you think
the story of each suit is. Use your interpretation of them as a guide.
Deck books are useful for interpreting court cards. Consult the meanings listed
there and keep in mind the fact that they often represent real people. Assign
the characteristics of the card to people in the situation at hand for more
insight.
Use the Minor to elaborate on situations you've already identified. If you
want to know more about a job issue, lay some Minor cards on top of the Magician
and the surrounding pattern cards. Continue to do this for any situation you
want more information about.
Practice frequently on yourself and friends. The key to this method is to
learn to trust your intuition. You'll be amazed how quickly your reading skills
develop.
(Tarot
Reading: Misunderstandings and Frequently
Asked Questions)
| Authors
Details: Elizabeth Bissette |
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