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The essence of Tarot
Tarot, pronounced, Teh-roh; is a
divination tool comprising 78 cards, divided into the
Major Arcana and the Minor Arcana. The origin of the
tarot cards, the region of the world, and the precise
purpose of their origin, are wrapped in a haze of
conjecture, doubt and superstition. Some authorities
claim that the Tarot evolved from the Chinese divination
system called I-Ching; others say that it was adapted
from the legendary Book of Thoth. Still others place its
origin as recently as fourteenth or fifteenth century
Europe, since the earliest known complete deck dates
from that time.
The most eminent and profound
occultist, several of whom, including Court de Gebelin,
Papus, Charles Barlet, boldly affirm that tarot cards
are nothing less than the leaves of the sacred Book of
Thoth, which contained a summary of the profound occult
lore of ancient Egypt. Moreover, these occultists agree
that Tarot presents an epitome of the mysteries of the
Jews Cabbala, which (Jews Cabbala) is largely Egyptian
in its origin. In fact, even the name 'Tarot' hints on
an Egyptian origin. Etteilla, a great exponent of the
Tarot, explains that the name has been derived from
Egyptian words' Tar'," a path" and 'ro or ros',
"royal," meaning together "the royal path
of life." J. F. Vaillent (in les romes, histoire
vraie des vraise bohemiens, 1857), states" the
great divinity Ashtaroth, As-Taroth, is no other than
the Indo-Tarter Tan-Tara, the tarot, the zodiac."
And still other authorities teach that both the Tarot
and the Book of Thoth derive their names from the
Egyptian word 'taru' meaning "to require
answer" or "to consult"
Whatever the origin of the Tarot, it
is clear that the symbolism on the cards is universal,
speaking to many different cultures and philosophies.
The Tarot Deck: The
Tarot deck consists of 78 cards, divided into: -
- The Major Arcana, consisting of 22
pictorial and symbolical cards, and
- The Minor Arcana, which are
composed of 56 court and numeral cards, divided into
4 suits.
The word "Arcana" comes from
the Latin word 'arcanus' meaning closed or secret.
The major arcana, or trump suit,
consisting of 22 cards has different pictures on each
card illustrating an action, behavior and or event. Each
card also has a label, which is a name, a title, or the
description of the picture on the card.
All the cards in the major arcana
except one are numbered, from 1 to 21. The Fool, which
is an unnumbered card, is generally considered to be
number 0.
The remaining 56 cards, the minor
arcana, are divided into 4 suits: Swords, Cups, Coins,
and Wands. There are 14 cards in each suit: 10 numbered
(or pip) cards, from Ace to Ten, and 4 face (or court)
cards: Page, Knight, Queen, King.
In the divination, the major arcana
represents states of being- i.e. ones mental, emotional,
and/or spiritual condition at the time of tarot card
reading.
On the other hand the minor arcana
describes events or situation, and each suit focuses on
a different area of life. In general, Swords describe
mental or intellectual state of the questioner and Cups
his emotional life. Coins represent his material status,
and Wards his career, abilities, or potentials. The
court cards sometimes symbolize actual people in
questioner life or may have same interpretation as the
pip cards.
Divining with Tarot
There is no absolute destiny: there is
only Cause and Effect. Sometimes the process is simple
like mixing blue and yellow will give green. However
most of life's situations is not that simple. It is
difficult if not impossible to discover a causal
relationship. These are the situations for which one
needs Tarot a means to see beyond the sensory
perception.
The important thing to remember is
"if you change the cause, you change the
effect" i.e. if you change either blue or yellow
(the cause), you change green (the effect).
The Tarot works, by helping the
conscious mind focus, via meditation, on the clairvoyant
powers of the unconscious mind. The underlying premise
is 'solutions are inbuilt in the problem, one has only
got to search for it.' Tarot is one of the tools, which
help in this search .
Tarot Spreads : There
are many spreads to choose from. Some spreads are
suitable for answering in' yes or no' while others
require a great deal of skill from the reader and fair
deal of patience from the questioner, for these spreads
are complicated; but they provide an indepth analysis to
the questioner.
The spreads mentioned below have been
chosen for their ease of use and the depth of answer
that they impart.
- The Four-Card Spread : - This gives
a reasonably detailed answer to simply phrased
question. The beginner with minimum knowledge of the
Tarot may use it with ease. It may be of further use
as a part of a longer reading using another spread
to answer secondary question relating to specific
part of the questioner's life.
- The Celtic cross Spread : - This is
perhaps the most widely used and most popular of all
Tarot spreads. It gives the questioner a much more
detailed view of his/her circumstances than the Four
Card Spread. The reader should attempt to read the
cards in relation to each other for all the cards
taken together would provide more meaning than the
sum of their individual parts.
- The Astrological Spread : - This
spread, as the name implies is based upon the
principles of astrology. 12 cards are placed in
positions representing the 12 astrological houses.
Each card is interpreted with in the context of the
individual house. This may take a little longer to
learn for the beginner but any one with the
knowledge of astrology will find the principle
straightforward.
Both the Celtic Cross Spread and the
Astrological Spread together give a very detailed and in
depth understanding of the questioner's situation and
there by help in deciding a course of action.
There are some other popular spreads
namely Etteilla's Great Figure of Destiny and Papus's
Rapid methods of divination. However, an indepth
analysis of all the Spreads and exact methodology
employed for divination using Tarot cards is beyond the
scope of this treatise.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
ABOUT THE TAROT
WHAT ARE THE TAROT CARDS?
The exact origin of tarot cards dates back to 15th
century Italy, however their more familiar use for
divination and intuitive knowledge became popular during
the 18th century A deck of 78 cards that depict aspects
of life and spiritual development, together they are
intended to represent all the possible cycles of life
and experiences that one might encounter. Tarot cards
contain symbolism that is deeply imprinted on our
subconscious and collective mind, and through these
symbols may draw out what is buried in our own minds and
souls and bring it to light, where we can examine them
and learn to apply these universal concepts to our own
life.
CAN THE TAROT TELL ME MY
FUTURE?
Tarot cards, in the hands of an experienced Tarot
reader, can tell you things about your past, about your
present, and often, things that may happen in the
future. But Tarot card reading is not fortune telling.
Any possible outcomes the reader sees are possibilities
only. Your future depends on your past and current
actions, and you can change your outcome by changing
your actions.
HOW DO THE CARDS WORK?
Using intuition and an understanding of the cards, the
Tarot reader can tell a client what the cards mean based
on their positions in the spread and the meaning of each
individual card. Individual card's messages can come
from the name of the card, from the picture and from the
number of on card.
WHEN SHOULD I GET A TAROT READING?
- When you have a decision to
make and you want a different opinion. Or
some insights into the probabilities: be it about a
relationship, buying property, diversifying into new
business, insights are provided to help you make the
best choices.
- When you need a little
direction with respect to a career choice,
a career change, your relationships, the cards can
help you choose the best route.
- When you want to know what
is going on, or what it all means, or when
you want to look a little more deeply into your
present circumstances.
At the end of the day, you
must follow your heart... the best that the cards can do
is provide you with an alternate view.
CAN I CHANGE THE OUTCOME OF MY
READING?
Always. Your future is not predetermined, and you have
free will, along with the right and responsibility to
exercise it. A tarot reading should never be accepted as
an absolute prediction of things to come, but rather an
encouragement if you are on the right path, or a warning
of what may come if you continue down a destructive
path. Tarot readings should be considered tools for
making positive changes in your own life and for
understanding the influences at work in any situation.
Clients have the ultimate responsibility for using this
information and making their own decisions.
How will I know if I have a
good reading?
Trust your feelings. A good reading 'feels' complete and
right. You have insights on what's going on around you,
as well as information about what you can do about it
and somewhere deep within you, it resonates.
SOME TIPS:
1. Have a purpose for the
reading.
Questions like 'tell me my future' are
vague and time and energy is wasted trying to reach the
areas that require insights. Prepare your questions and
if you are clear and direct with the reader about what's
going on in your life and what you need to know right
now, you'll have a much better chance of getting an
accurate reading that provides you with some good
guidance and direction.
2. Know the Tarot is only
another view.
Tarot Cards can provide good insights
and information - guidance - second opinions - but they
cannot run your life. Use a reading as an additional
source of information, then take your power and use your
own instincts and intuition to know how best and when to
apply what you learned from the reading.
HOW TO GET A GOOD TAROT
READING
One important principle of the Tarot
is that the answer depends very much on the question -
you will always get a true response, but the more you
take responsibility for your question, the more direct
and useful the answer will be.
Here are some time tested tips which have been culled
from the experts and handed down generations that will
help you get the most of your money's worth from the
Tarot cards.
1. THINK YOUR QUESTION
THROUGH. NOTE IT DOWN.
Take time out and carefully think through your issue
before you go in for a Tarot reading. Not only will it
save you and the reader's time, but if you're paying for
a session, it will save you money as well. Carry along a
notepad with your questions and jot down the insights.
2. BE CLEAR AND DIRECT.
Questions should be straightforward and clearly defined.
A brief background to your concern will help the reader
focus better and offer you insights on your specific
situation. Vague questions lead to vague answers. If you
want a general overview, state it. Remember the Tarot
Reader will give you the most honest insights to your
situation so the more honest you are with yourself and
your reader, the more beneficial the insights will be.
3. AVOID ROLLING TOO MANY
QUESTIONS IN ONE.
I've had countless people coming in and ask me to tell
them about why their relationship is going through a bad
patch, why they are not getting a promotion and if so,
how much can they expect? Not only do such questions
exhaust the reader, they confuse the issue and the
clarity disappears. Slow down, relax, one issue at a
time.
4. ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR
YOUR LIFE.
The Tarot believes we can shape our future and provides
helpful insights into your present moment and what
direction your life can go if you follow a particular
advice etc. Ultimately we as human beings are
responsible for our own lives, and the Tarot is simply a
tool that gives us empowering knowledge. The more
informed we are about our present moment, the better
decisions we can make about our tomorrow.
Avoid asking questions that deflect responsibility like
"Will I get promoted?" Instead you can turn it
around to "What do I need to know if I want to be
promoted in 6 months?" In that way you are gaining
from the wisdom of the Tarot and enabling yourself to
work towards a more positive direction.
The Tarot can lay forth your options, challenges,
strengths, weaknesses, hidden influences and possible
outcomes. Ultimately the decision lies in your hands,
and no reading is ever carved in stone.
5. AVOID YES/NO QUESTIONS.
Frame a question in such a way that you get more out of
a reading. Instead of asking "Will I be happy in
marriage?" ask "How can I work towards a happy
marriage with my spouse?" In that way, you not only
receive guidance, an honest assessment of your
situation, you become an active and not passive
participant in your own Life. Remember happiness resides
in all of us, sometimes it helps to have a little
information to help us find it within.
6. OPEN MIND.
As Tarot readers have been saying for centuries, a good
tarot reading occurs when you believe and come with an
open mind. Without belief, the whole operation is an
exercise in futility. You should also be willing to at
least consider the advice given to you by the reader,
and not dismiss it off hand. Tarot only works for those
who are willing to listen.
To quote a famous reader "They do not always tell
you what you want to know, but they do always tell what
you need to know. They do not always answer the question
that you ask, but they will always answer the question
that needs answering the most."
7. TREAT THE TAROT AS IF IT
WERE A FRIEND.
A Tarot reading can sometimes be like a visit to a
friend who can look at your situation objectively and
empathically. Remember a Tarot reader is simply
interpreting your cards in context of your question and
trying to help you find clarity and focus in your life
at that point in time.
8. DON'T EXPECT FORTUNE
TELLING.
Tarot cards, in the hands of an experienced Tarot
reader, can tell you things about your past, about your
present, and often, things that may happen in the
future. But Tarot card reading is not fortune-telling.
Any possible outcomes the reader sees are possibilities
only. Your future depends on your past and current
actions, and you can change your outcome by changing
your actions.
To quote Marion Weinstein "What is the future,
anyway? It is a state of being that exists in the
present - as potential. It is an accumulation of trends,
based firmly on the past and present. The future is a
choice, or more specifically, a series of choices, just
as all of life can be viewed as a large group of
choices."
EXAMPLES OF GOOD QUESTIONS TO
ASK THE TAROT:
- What do I need to know about my
professional life right now if I want a promotion by
the year end?
- How can I improve my relationship
with my mother/brother/girlfriend etc?
- Why am I facing recurring troubles
with my business?
- What is holding me back from
achieving my financial goals?
- What is the best way to handle this
situation?
- I have been struggling to find a
job that suits me but have not been successful, what
aspect of myself am I not seeing?
- Where do I stand on my Life path?
- What do I need to learn from my
past lives?
Remember, the more focused your
question, the more focused will be your insights. Rely
on your better judgment and spend a few minutes
carefully thinking your situation through. The Tarot
reader will help rephrase your question but first you
will need to be clear about what exactly you want
him/her to reveal to you with the Tarot cards.
Rameshwar Prasad
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