What are Tarot Cards and How Do They Work
In our lives, we are often faced with difficult decisions, responsibilities that we do not feel ready for, or situations where we feel lost. In such instances, something that can mirror our thoughts, awaken the power of our subconscious and show us the right path is certainly a great tool. Reading Tarot Cards is that … Continued
In our lives, we are often faced with difficult decisions, responsibilities that we do not feel ready for, or situations where we feel lost. In such instances, something that can mirror our thoughts, awaken the power of our subconscious and show us the right path is certainly a great tool.
Reading Tarot Cards is that tool. It helps people realize their inner wisdom and the voice of their souls. Tarot cards have been part of various cultures for a long time and are in use even today. The imagery, symbolism, and stories in the tarot cards are a reflection of our thoughts, helping us gain more clarity and leading us on a path meant for us.
Deck of Tarot Cards
One deck of standard Tarot cards contains 78 cards. Each card depicts a particular symbol or story. There are 22 cards that represent the spiritual lessons of life. These are known as the Major Arcana cards. Major Arcana cards are divided into three categories- the physical world, the intuitive mind, and the realm of transformation.
The remaining 56 cards, known as the Minor Arcana, represent the trials and tribulations that humans face in life. Different personality characteristics are depicted in the 16 Court Cards that are a part of the Minor Arcana. There are also 40 numbered cards within the Minor Arcana.
These are organized into 4 suits of 10 cards each. The various situations that humans encounter each day are showcased in these 40 cards.
What do Tarot cards portray?
It is a common misconception that Tarot cards are a way of predicting the future. Tarot cards, in theory, serve as a guide, helping people connect with their spiritual selves. The cards you pick are a manifestation of your thoughts.
Reading Tarot cards allows you to access your intuition, so you can make meaningful changes in your life, as required.
Reading Tarot cards
The different Tarot suits within the Minor Arcana, represent various aspects of your life- emotions, instinct, imagination, material possessions, work, finances, relationships, feelings, energy, and enthusiasm, for instance.
It is said that a Tarot transfers your energy into a card. This leads you to pick it. Hence, it is important to focus your energy on the cards and follow the pull of energy that draws you to a particular card to be picked.
Tarot cards are like picture books and have to be read by creating spreads. The interpretation of cards is fluid, and changes, depending on their position in a spread. By picking each card, you are completing the storyline of your life. The meaning of cards may also change if the card is upright as opposed to reverse.
Tarot Spreads
The Three Card pull and the Celtic Cross are recommended for Beginner level Tarot readings. In the first spread, you have to pull out three cards from the deck. These will represent your past, present, or future.
Alternatively, these could also represent your mind, body, and spirit. The Celtic Cross is a 10-card spread, in which each card has a particular meaning and location.
An easy Tarot reading includes thinking of a question that you need answers to, then drawing a card and interpreting its meaning to connect with a possible response to your question. How you draw cards depends on the spread you decide to create.
Conclusion
Learning the different spreads and reading Tarot cards yourself is a great way to gain powerful insight into your life. Understanding the relationship between your physical and spiritual existence can help you navigate your worldly journey in an informed manner, providing mental and emotional stability.
