A traditional tarot card deck has 78 cards each with its own imagery and symbolism. Each card represents different aspects of life, situations or personal characteristics. When read as a spread or combination of cards, the cards become a tool to create a picture that tells a story that relates to the person who has asked for the reading. (querent). Every reading is different depending on the reader and the circumstances, but tarot cards are also a useful tool in offering insights and common-sense advice on the trials and excitements on this journey we call life.
Most readers start this journey curious to tap into their intuition and psychic abilities by giving and receiving simple tarot card readings with their friends and family. Sometimes it is harder to read for friends and family and almost impossible to read for yourself than it is a complete stranger because you know them and have emotional expectations about the outcome. Whereas, with complete strangers it is actually quite surprising how perceptive people are when they are asked to give a reading for someone because the clues are always there; body language, verbal language and most people intuitively pick up the energy (vibes) of the people they are interacting with.
As with anything, the more you practice the better you become. Some readers are extremely intuitive and naturally gifted at reading the tarot cards because when they do a reading the cards ‘become alive’ and start interacting with each other and telling the story of the querent’s question. The most proficient tarot card readers are also gifted psychics and have the ability to ‘tune into guides’ and other information that goes beyond the five normal senses. Everyone has their own innate wisdom and the ability to be psychic or a tarot card reader depending on their desire and interest to create a practice that embraces this and brings it into their everyday life.
There are many different ways to read tarot cards, ranging from the simple to the complex. Starting with the basic yes / no spread, right up to using multiple cards to ask meaningful questions which takes the querent on a deep, introspective, spiritual and personal journey. The word spread in a tarot card reading means each card that is placed has a designated meaning, giving the reader an overview and the ability to use the cards in combination to create a story. The most common spreads are the three-card spread, the five-card spread and the Celtic Cross which uses ten cards.
There are many different tarot card or oracle decks which a reader may choose from, each with their own unique symbolism and messages. The reader will use the cards that will give them the most accurate and authentic information to share with their clients.
Written by Verna
The universal language of Earth is symbology. Symbols, and pictures are the only way to communicate that everyone on earth understands.
The creator of our universe is unbiased, and while utilizing the many languages of mankind, mostly uses symbolism to communicate because it cannot be misinterpreted.
From animals and their attributes, to pictures and symbols - we can communicate through the aether by observing and connecting to the original foundations of Earth.
Tarot is technically the creator's language. And people who wanted to separate man from his creator made us feel as though it's bad.
Many people are afraid of the tarot, but don't realize that playing cards are based upon the tarot, with the joker being the fool and the 4 suits correlating with the four elements of the tarot.
This is an esoteric truth, and the tarot was hidden within playing cards during an era (victorian predominantly) when tarot readings were illegal.
The fears of the tarot still continue to this day in many people, though it truly is an illogical fear. As if a creator would be so immature as to ban images on a card.
The fear comes mostly from the tarot being accurate. "How can the tarot be so accurate? It must be demonic!", is what many people feel. But this can be easily explained.
The tarot works by a psychic using their gifts of connection to the divine and channelling that connection through the cards on behalf. This connection is invisible in the same way that wifi is. It works along electromagnetic fields. The information comes from the field of the individual seeking a reading. This field is then "shuffled" (transmuted) into the symbology of the cards to be read.
There is nothing demonic about it. It comes from an understanding that everything is connected and is ultimately energy. Those seeking answers will find them, and that can come personally or through another (in this case a tarot reader).
Symbology is used in all cultures and has been around since the dawn of humanity.
There is nothing to fear and everything to gain from receiving a tarot reading.
Written by Karissa
We also have a great book in our store that we highly recommend if you're interested in exploring Tarot even further - Advanced Tarot: An in-Depth Guide to Practical & Intuitive Tarot Reading
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Two Aries together from the opposite sex are usually great mates as there is usually a little lighthearted fun in the way these two go about things together. There could however be a threat for a little too much competitiveness in some areas of their lives.
Fire with Fire is a compatible combination as it produces a dynamic, exciting and busy atmosphere but there could be a tendency for stress if you both don't slow down a little occasionally.
Peace, quiet, and relaxation may be difficult to achieve if both try to be the boss so take it in turns with a little bit of give and take and your day to day lives will run smother. Just because you let your Aries mate take over for a while doesn't mean you won't get your say later.
As a partnership you are fiercely supportive of each other and jump to each other's defence if harm threatens Each others feelings are also easily read so you usually can get things off your chest without upsetting each other too much because you anger quickly but also quickly forgive and forget.
You both also have a tendency to rush into things without examining all the facts or options first so together there could be a need for a more rational, steady approach towards financial, career or investment matters.
At the same time because you are both natural risk takers and leave some things to fate, fortune can indeed smile on your relationship and bless you with uncomplicated honest love and affection pure and simple!
Regarding Physical attraction this is when Fire on Fire really begins to ignite
You are both passionate and enthusiastic lovers, with few sexual inhibitions; Boredom will seldom arise in this relationship. You are very well suited when it comes to sexual energy and expression.
Both sexes of the Aries sign are a little flirtatious and this coupled with strong possessive traits could be one area you may need to work on
Affairs of the heart are common, but are just as quickly discarded once the fun of the chase or conquest is over. Aries men and women sometimes see love as another challenge or game to win and once you have the prize what else is there to do?
Around this relationship there could almost be a strong romantic feel, as Aries' people have an innocence and charm all of their own in matters of the heart. Two honest souls who love to be loved.
ARIES WOMAN WITH ARIES MAN
Mr Aries explodes into Miss Aries's life not only at the beginning but also throughout the relationship. If there is anything wrong he doesn't hesitate to say, so there could be the odd argument.
Both sexes display the famous Arian temper so the relationship could be marred by excess disagreement. This could be a physically passionate affair that could burn its self out. As you both need lots of attention and are not liable to give it to each other one or the other could end up looking elsewhere for it.
Both of you display impulsive behaviour when it comes to matters of the heart and in sexual matters swell
You are also both selfish and can have problems sticking to one partner for all of your desires.
He is intrigued by get rich schemes so financially they need to watch things.
Getting to the point where you love yourself truly is like climbing a cliff face barefoot with no rope. If you’ve been hurt and betrayed or perhaps your childhood wasn’t that great, then the path to loving yourself can be one shaky step forward and a few shingle-sliding steps back. The stakes seem so high, one wrong decision and you could have to start all over. One blind choice and you could unravel.
Don’t look down.
The Tarot can remind you to shine your valuable energy on yourself. To show self care and compassion and be your own champion. The cards fall and remind you to feed your passions, obey your intuition, take that creative risk, clear the swords from the heart, deal with sorrow, be imperfect and feel your power.
In the Ace of Cups a magnificent golden chalice is handed to you. A downward dove indicates divine love pouring universal energy into your cup and the five overflowing streams represent your senses. This cup is invaluable. It speaks of the seeds of great happiness, of experiences that make your heart swell with fullness. It’s the days when you feel blessed and lucky. It is filled with your sensory self. And I like to think of the Ace of Cups as a self love card. A spiritual card of truly feeling your value irrespective of accolades of failures. Your value as a spiritual being. Loving yourself is as simple as that. Loved simply because you exist, like a flower, or a tree.
A chalice you carry with you everywhere. Being selective about what goes in and protecting the contents gained and garnered.
When the Queen of Cups holds her chalice it is filled with her experiences in love - all the facets. How she mothers and loves, all the sunsets and bush walks and long baths and right choices and lessons learned. Even the sweetness of grief is distilled in her chalice. The Queen of Cups will never let anyone knock her cup over again. It simply won’t happen. Though sometimes it does.
There are many cards in the Tarot calling you to deepen your experience of self. Through knowing yourself, loving yourself - caring for your beautiful soul and sacred journey is perhaps why you are here on Earth.
Love yourself.
Written by Southern Star
A basic tarot card deck has 78 cards. The deck is divided into the Major Arcana and the Minor Arcana. Arcana means the secret of the mysteries. The Major Arcana represents archetypes/stereotypes/ideals of universal life experiences which myths and legends are based on. Whereas the Minor Arcana focuses more on the decisions and influences of everyday life.
The Major Arcana has 22 cards which is a master number and represents the souls’ journey to enlightenment. There are 21 numbered cards and one unnumbered card which represents the Fool or the uninitiated starting out on their journey, learning life lessons and meeting new teachers along the way.
The Fool is represented by the number 0 which is the beginning and the end of a cycle. The Fool is carefree and happy to venture out into the world totally in the present moment because he/she is naive and is totally unaware or unafraid of what lies ahead. The journey takes him/her through all the numbered cards which represent different human, psychological and spiritual aspects of themselves. On this journey the Fool finds perspective and maturity by learning how to deal with both the internal and external influences in his/her life. At the end of this particular journey, the Fool has gained knowledge, understanding and wisdom of the world. The Fool now knows that life is an endless cycle that is learnt by experience.
The Fool on his/her journey to enlightenment also has to engage in activities, interact with people, thoughts, feelings, ideas and projects that make up his/her everyday life. This is personified by the Minor Arcana which has 56 cards that are made up of four suits of 14 cards. In each suit the cards are numbered Ace to 10, plus four court cards: Page, Knight, Queen and King.
The suit of Wands represents energy, motivation and passion.
The suit of Swords represents mental thoughts, actions and words.
The suit of Cups represents feelings, emotions, intuition and creativity.
The suit of Pentacles represents physical manifestation, money and practical things.
Tarot card reading is more than just memorising the meaning of the cards. Each card comes with its own unique characteristics, rich in imagery and symbolism that goes deeply into the human psyche, assimilating the lessons, joys and challenges of the human/soul journey. A gifted tarot card reader creates a meaningful reading by intuitively linking the cards together to create a story.
Written by Verna
