Tarot Cards & Tarot Readings
Over the years I have used Tarot cards as a tool to gain
insight, clarity and achieve greater control over issues in
life. Many people wonder how a deck of cards can tell us
anything but as we study the cards we realize that they go way
beyond the pictures that we see. As we use the cards we gain a
greater understanding of ourselves and the world around us. We
can see the cards as a journey that each of us must take and
complete to master the lessons we are here to learn on the earth
plane.
It is believed that Tarot Cards originated in the 14th-15th
centuries. There are many possibilities as to where tarot cards
come from including Egypt, France, Italy, Spain, China and India.
The type of Tarot Card Deck used is based upon personal
preference. I have used the Rider Waite Tarot Deck and and Robin
Wood Tarot Card Deck in the past. More recently, I have
experimented using the Goddess Tarot Deck. Many beginners like
to use the Rider Waite Tarot Deck. One piece of advice I shall
give to you regarding chosing a deck, is to use a NEW deck of
cards. A used deck of cards may be carrying the energy of the
previous owner and will interfere with your reading.
Traditionally, there are 78 cards in a Tarot Card deck and is
separated into two parts; the Major Arcana and Minor Arcana. The
22 Major Arcana Cards of the Tarot deck symbolise the universal
patterns of human nature. The 56 Minor Arcana cards of the Tarot
deck is further divided into 4 suits- Pentacles, Cups, Swords &
Wands. They represent the energy, emotions and activities of our
daily lives.
As each tarot card has a unique astrological meaning and numeric
significance, the cards can be used to gain insight, clarity,
and achieve greater control over issues involving relationships,
life changes, work and career, health, spirituality, dreams, and
family.
Whilst, anyone can do a tarot reading, it takes commitment to be
able to truly understand the cards.
May the Guides be with you always,
Mary