The Divination World: An Introduction to Tarot and Tarot Reading

Everyone is fascinated by divination. Despite technology advancements such as the use of artificial intelligence and robots, people are still drawn to Tarot and divination practices. We look for answers to lifes most interesting questions such as When will I get married? Is this person my soulmate or twin flame?

Since the times of Ancient Egypt, or even before it is believed that people have practiced Tarot readings. Cards were used in different occult practices which were common in the late medieval times.

What is the Tarot Deck

The standard Tarot Deck consists of 78 different cards. These cards are dividend into two main categories named the Major Arcana and the Minor Arcana. The Major Arcana consists of 22 cards. It represents big life events and archetypal energies. The first card of the Major Arcana is named The Fool. This card, The Fool is an unnumbered card. It is the main character, and he makes his journey through each of the cards. If a Major Arcana card shows up during a reading it means that the cards are asking you to reflect on a life lesson.

If during a reading, a lot of Major Arcana cards show up it means that you are experiencing life challenging events in your life. These events will have a long-term effect on you. If the Major Arcana Tarot cards show up reversed then you are not paying attention to the important life lessons showing up in your life.

Then we have the Minor Arcana. The Minor Arcana consists of the remaining 56 cards. These 56 cards are divided into four different Suits: Wands, Cups, Swords, and Pentacles. Each Suit has 10 numbered cards and 4 Court Cards (Page, Knight, Queen and King). The Cups are related to the emotional self. The Pentacles relate to the Earch and our physical body. The Swords are all about the mind, what is keeping you preoccupied. The Wands, are all about how you apply your energy in life.

The Minor Arcana cards relate to events happening daily in your life. The Minor Arcana cards have a temporary influence. They represent an energy that can be easily changed, depending on your decisions and actions.

The Art of Tarot Reading

Tarot reading is a mix between art and science. It requires a high level of intuition and an understanding of symbolism. You can also perform a reading for yourself. Or you can do a reading for someone else.

The right cards always come out to the right people. Each reading is specific to the person’s set of circumstances. Tarot readings are also very personal, very intimate.

The proces of reading tarot begins with a question asked by the querent (the person asking guidance). The person doing the reading shuffles the cards and focuses on the energy of the querent. Each position in the spread corresponds to a different aspect in the querent’s life such as finances or career. Then it is the reader’s job to interpret the meaning of the cards in relation to these positions. They use their intuition and knowledge of the symbolism to answer the question and provide guidance.

It is true that you do not have to be a psychic to read the Tarot cards. Everyone has the key for reading Tarot and that is intuition. We’re all intuitive beings, but some have decided to shut theirs down.

Tarot does not tell you what to do. And this is a good thing. Tarot cards have a narrative power in them. Their symbolism makes people reflect on their lives, on their actions. It empowers people to make their own decisions about the direction they want their future to go.

Closing thoughts

In times of uncertainty like the ones we’re currently living, the wisdom of Tarot offers some hope. It sheds a light of hope and inspiration. If you find yourself in need of guidance don’t hesitate to ask for a little help from the Tarot Deck. Within its symbols you might find an answer to a question bothering you.

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