Tarot Card Essentials
Learning how to read tarot cards required a balance of intuition and knowledge of the tarot's symbols. There is no one-size-fits-all approach, and everyone eventually finds a method that they are comfortable with. We'll walk you through a step-by-step approach that will have you reading cards in no time.
(firmenpresse) - The birth of Tarot Cards can be a matter of some debate. No one knows for certain when the very first decks of tarot cards have been invented. Many scholars think tarot cards 1st emerged in the 15th century, others believe the origins of tarot goes back as far because the early 1300's. Absolutely everyone agrees tarot cards originated in Italy as 'tarocchi' cards and have been made use of as playing cards with no direct connection to divination or meditation. During the 18th century, tarot cards became immensely common in France, along with the french pronunciation of 'taro' with a silent 't' has been adopted universally.
Throughout the late 18th and early 19th centuries, a catholic priest named Eliphas Levi incorporated tarot cards into his occult writings of magic. Levi was a well-versed student of several languages (Hebrew, Hindu, Polish, Masonic, and Cabalism) as well as many scientific studies (Astronomy, Astrology, and Metaphysics). Levi developed his own deck of tarot cards as a teaching tool to help his students with their studies of spiritual matters and self-awareness. He was the initial to incorporate the four components of nature, astrological symbols, and biblical references into a deck of tarot cards. His use of these symbols have surely stood the test of time, a lot of modern authors still make use of the symbols he created.
The single most well-liked deck of tarot cards in use nowadays would be the Rider-Waite deck which was first published in England, circa 1910. The name Rider-Waite is often a mixture of the publisher's name (Rider Company of London) as well as the author's name (Arthur Edward Waite). Within the late 19th century, an English occult group known as the 'Hermetic Order in the Golden Dawn' was deeply engaged within the study of tarot. One of it's members, and American-born and English-educated author, Arthur Edward Waite, conceived a deck of tarot cards which could be utilized to predict attainable future events. The Rider-Waite deck was revolutionary since each card depicted a picture which told a story. The cards had been magnificently illustrated by fellow Golden Dawn artist, Pamela Coleman Smith. Her work has served to inspire a lot of tarot artists that have followed.
Tarot Deck Important Elements
A full deck of tarot cards consists of 78 cards. 56 of the cards comprise the 'Minor Arcana' along with the remaining 22 cards make up the 'Major Arcana'. Arcana signifies 'secrets, mysteries'.
The 56 Minor Arcana cards deal with difficulties of every single day significance and value. They will be additional classified as 14 cards (Ace by way of 10, plus four Court cards) in every single of four suits. Each and every suit is related to one from the four components of nature: Fire, Water, Earth, & Air. Every single suit possesses its personal unique characteristics:
- The masculine element of Fire is represented by the tarot suit of 'Wands' and symbolizes: action, will, drive, creativity, and spirit.
- The feminine element of Water is represented by the tarot suit of 'Cups' and symbolizes: emotion, feelings, psychic ability, and spiritual belief.
- The masculine element of Air is represented by the tarot suit of 'Swords' and symbolizes: clarity of thought, intellect, invention, and ideas.
- The feminine element of Earth is represented by the tarot suit of 'Pentacles' and symbolizes: all things of an earthly nature, the body, health, and career.
Within each and every suit, there are fourteen cards which have their own symbolic meaning:
- Ace: New Opportunities, Beginnings
- Two: Balance, Partnership
- Three: Magic, Trinity
- 4: Completion, Foundation
- Five: Chaos, Unrest
- Six: Beauty & Perfection
- Seven: Spiritual Quest, Study
- Eight: Stability, Infinity
- Nine: A Magic Number
- Ten: Fulfillment, Harvest
- Pages: Exploration, Learning
- Knights: Action, Movement
- Queen: Depth, Maturity
- King: Power, Strength
The 22 Major Arcana cards speak to matters of deep significance and higher purpose. Major Arcana cards often relate stories with the journey of one's soul and spiritual awareness. Life experiences transcend boundaries of space and time, this realization is reflected inside the Major Arcana cards. Major Arcana cards are considered trump cards.
Usefulness of Tarot Cards
Tarot cards should be viewed as a tool to examine one's personal life, and to gain positive perspective going forward. The cards do not possess mysterious powers, nor do they present any risk of harm to you or other folks when utilised properly. Tarot cards should be applied to gain positive insights which could be helpful with everyday situations and struggles. Tarot may reveal a higher level of self-awareness, a new point of view, and a better understanding of your place within the world. Many tarot readers have reported gaining insights which have helped them understand past events with additional clarity, and ultimately this understanding has helped them avoid repeating mistakes. Some tarot readers turn to the cards to predict possible future events. Often times, if your mind is open to new possibilities, that alone is enough to spark a positive change in your life's path.
Care for Your Tarot Deck
You can find all kinds of different advice on the internet for how to care for your cards. Essentially, it is recommended to cleanse your new deck of cards before their initially use, this might be easily done by leaving your deck on a window sill for 24 hours to allow both the Sun and also the Moon to cleanse your cards. Next, your cards should be seasoned by sleeping with them under your pillow for a few nights. Between uses, your tarot cards should be wrapped in a velvet cloth and stored in a tarot bag (pouch).
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