A Comprehend of Tarot and Tarot Card Reading
Tarot is mainly known as a tool for predicting the fortunes of individuals. In recent times, the reading of Tarot Cards has been used as an instrument to understand the real personality of a person. This will help in personal and spiritual development and will dictate prospects.
History of Tarot
Tarot reading has been prevalent since medieval times in Europe. Modern Tarot has developed due to the interest taken by the mystic group, the Order of the Golden Dawn based in London. The modern deck was originally published by Rider and Arthur Edward Waite. The drawings were created by Pamela Colman Smith. The deck is popular under the name Rider-Waite deck.
Nowadays, there has been a profusion of Tarot decks. Some of the classic decks are the Tarot of Marseille, the Golden Tarot, The Hermetic Tarot, and Thoth Tarot by Aleister Crowley. You can go by intuition while selecting a particular Tarot Deck.
Understanding Tarot Cards
The Tarot has two parts which are known as Arcanas meaning secrets. Major Arcana consists of 22 Tarot Cards that depict certain aspects of the journey of life of an individual. This Arcana relates to major life changes, the history of commencement and the finishing of events, new encounters, and the ending, tranquillity and development.
Minor Arcana contains 56 cards with four suits. Each suit exemplifies the various components and characters of life.
The Four suits are:
The Cups: Represent the element of Water and the emotions of the person.
The Pentacles: Represent the element Earth and physical aspects of the individual.
The Swords: Represents the Air element and the intellectual aspects
The Wands: Represent the Fire Element and the application of energy
Beginners of Tarot normally focus on Major Arcana cards. A combination of these cards opens up innumerable aspects of life.
Reading with Tarot Cards
Tarot Cards Reading requires a Reader who has a good understanding of the cards and their interpretation, and a Querent, the person who is seeking information from the Tarot cards through the Reader.
The querent pulls out a series of cards and lays out the cards in a definite pattern. This is known as a spread. The most important spread is a spread of 11 cards known as The Celtic Cross. Other popular spreads are the Pentagram Spread, The Tetractys’ Spread, the Tree of Life Spread, and the Planetary Spread.
Some readers go for a simple three-card spread. It may represent various interpretations such as Past – Present – Future.
Reversed Tarot Cards
Tarot Cards have a single image in an upright position. During shuffling and dealing, a card may end up in an upside-down position. This Reversed Card has its significance. It is interpreted in many ways. The energies represented by the card may have decreased power or the energies may be absent. Some readers may interpret that the opposite energies are active.
Meanings of Tarot Cards and Tarot Cards Reading
Card Number: 0. The Fool
When this card comes up, it represents that you have to embark on new activities with boldness and interest to start an entirely new chapter in life. The Fool symbolizes a craving for enterprise with unlimited curiosity.
Card Number: 1. The Magician
The Magician represents excellent communication with the right judgment. The card exhorts the individual to complete new ventures with the right communication techniques and create wonderful things.
2. The High Priestess
The card delves into the subconscious and represents qualities of instinct, and confidence, and encourages the individual to use his perception and capabilities.
3. The Empress
The card represents Mother Earth with qualities of receiving and fostering love to maintain stability. It also signifies sensuality and creativity.
4. The Emperor
The Card reading signifies personal supremacy and management capabilities. The Individual is advised to go ahead with his ambitions bravely and take complete charge of the situation.
5. The Hierophant
The card deals with spirituality and the focus will be on faith, religion, and traditions. It is time for spiritual development with the help of a spiritual guide.
6. The Lovers
The card signifies internal and external relationships. It is an amalgamation of two diverse things or people. It may require choosing between two persons or two circumstances. Also, it represents tactics, selections, and submission to love.
7. The Chariot
When the individual draws this card, it indicates drive, fortitude, and capabilities. He will be able to make the right choices and overcome challenges with resolve and poise.
8. The Strength
The card represents a development from primitive instincts to civilized behavior. It asks the individual to communicate his desires, nature, and ingenuity. He can look forward to the required vitality and pleasure in life.
9. The Hermit
The Card encourages us to follow a new path with intelligence. This may be done after meditation which will throw light on the right steps at the right time. It is time for introspection and discovering hidden strengths.
10. The Wheels of Fortune
The card is an indicator of new lucky openings for new ventures in mind. Be ready to explore new avenues for innovations and affluence.
11. Justice
Justice represents congruence in the various facets of life such as career, wealth, health, and relations. The individual has to make necessary adjustments and create harmony in life. It is time to throw away all the undesirable things that are affecting harmony in life.
12. The Hanged Man
The card exhorts the individual to see life with a new perception. It is time to throw away all deceptions and start a new phase of life.
13. The Death
The card implores the individual to disconnect from all dead things and enter a new chapter in life. It is time for vigorous renewal of life.
14. Temperance
The card symbolizes a period of amalgamation. Changes may not be evident externally, but the individual is in the process of creating new things internally which will present themselves shortly.
15. The Devil
The card wants the individual to enjoy life while striving after new acquisitions. He should not be caught up seriously in new ambitions with a sense of anxiety.
16. The Tower
It is time to rejuvenate life by eliminating all the debris that has accumulated in life. The focus should be on creating something new in line with the real objective.
17. The Star
It is a symbol of rejuvenation of life with a new attitude and confidence. It is time to enhance self-worth in society and take center stage. Be prepared for accolades from the society.
18. The Moon
The card is a metaphor for searching far within oneself for understandable feelings. It is time to accept the unknown things in life which do not follow any logic. There may be some answers deep inside.
19. The Sun
The Sun asks the individual to throw sunshine on others by inspiring others. He will be a source of happiness and encouragement to others. It is time to throw away depression and enjoy life with people who provide sunshine.
20. Judgement
The card focuses on the virtues of discrimination in life. The individual should focus on justice and impartiality. It is time for transformation and to follow new objectives in life.
21. The World
The card symbolizes the end of an old cycle and the beginning of a new cycle. It indicates the ability to use knowledge and experience gained from the previous cycle. It represents completeness. The individual has to share his expertise with the universe and be part of the progress.
Conclusion: Reading of Tarot Cards
Results from the reading of Tarot Cards can be applied universally, which is why they are pertinent for all people at all times.