Introduction to Tarot

 

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Last week, a large yellow school bus rolled onto my street. It braked with a squeal and a puff of exhaust, opened it's accordion door, and waited patiently for my little one to climb aboard while I simultaneously dabbed at my tears with a tissue and clinked mimosas with the other mothers in the neighborhood. Yes, it's September, and the smells of freshly sharpened pencils and rubbery new shoes are in the air.

In honor of Back-to-School month I'm bringing you back to the classroom for a brief overview of the tarot and to answer any questions you might have.

Pay attention, class is in session! :-)

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What is Tarot? 

A tarot deck is comprised of 78 cards, each one depicting an image with a meaning or metaphor. The origins of tarot can be traced as far back as 1440 Italy, when tarocchi cards were individually hand-painted and likely used by Nobles in a game called Triumph, which, historians say, was similar to Bridge. It spread throughout Europe and in the 1700's followers of the occult began using them for divination purposes, as they felt the images represented something deeper than a simple game - perhaps, the keys to life's mysteries.


What do they do?

However they came to be, they are a useful tool for gaining clarity and understanding about your life, where you've been and where you might be headed. There's a misconception about using the cards to predict the future. The future isn't set in stone. It is flexible. If you really think about it, the future is today! The cards can give you insight to help you create your future.


How are they used?

A tarot reader (like me!) is someone who has studied the tarot for many years. A querent (like you!) comes to the reader when they have questions about their life. The tarot can reveal anything you need to know about love, money, family relationships. . . basically anything! Usually the querent will shuffle or cut the deck to allow the cards to pick up their individual energy, though it's not always necessary. A reader then places them in a spread (a pattern of laying out the cards) and interprets the meanings based on where they fall. The cards express the inner and outer energies surrounding your life experiences. The tarot is a reflection of YOU!


How can I get a reading?

To schedule a reading in-person or via Skype or email, just fill out the little contact form in the side bar or send me an email at thesuburbanseer@gmail.com. I look forward to hearing from you and, as always, wish you the brightest of blessings! :-)