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AN INTRODUCTION TO TAROTCARDS
Tarot Cards are universally recognizedas a tool for reading ones past,predicting ones future and to someextent defining ones character. Overthe centuries they have evolved andchanged with how they are used andtoday we see many varieties of thecards.The deck of Occult Tarot Cards werefirst popularized by Etteilla, a Frenchoccultist who made them known to a wide audience and became the first professional occultist.Etteilla published his ideas and thoughts on tarot, astrology and the four classic elements Earth,Wind, Fire and Water and made his living by card divination in the 1700's.The Occult Tarot Card deck comprises of seventy eight cards in total and is split into two very distinct parts, the first is the Major Arcana (greater secrets) and then second is Minor Arcana(lesser secrets).The Major Arcana has twenty two cards within its group and whilst there is some variation,the main names and numbers that comprise of the group are as follows:1 The Magician / The Juggler2 The High Priestess / The Popess3 The Empress4 The Emperor5 The Hierophant / The Pope6 The Lovers7 The Chariot8 or 11 Justice9 The Hermit10 Wheel of Fortune11 or 8 Strength / Fortitude12 The Hanged Man / The Traitor
 
13 Death14 Temperance15 The Devil16 The Tower / Fire17 The Star18 The Moon19 The Sun20 Judgment / The Angel21 The WorldThe Minor Arcana consists of fifty six cards, which are grouped into four suites with fourteencards in each. These, again, can vary depending on who is using them but they generally havea Latin name that then relates to the four classical elements and are matched as follows: Wandsand Fire, Coins and Earth, Cups and water, Swords and air. It is considered that Wands relateto creativity and will, Coins relate to material body or possessions, Cups with emotion and lovewhilst Swords relate to reason.How many cards are pulled out, in what order and placed where is determined by what spread you choose. There are all manner of different spreads which can be chosen dependent on what you want to find out. From relationship tarot spreads to decision making tarot spreads it really is determined by you which one you choose.
HISTORY OF TAROT AND CARD MEANINGS
Tarot dates back some 5000 years and initially comprised 22 cards called the Major Arcana.The Tarot is based on a form of Numerology and the twenty two cards represented the journey of an apprentice (The Fool) through various stages until he reached the end of his journey having acquired the full spiritual knowledge to become a Magi (The Magician). In later years,the French added a further 56 cards called the Minor Arcana in order to play the game of Tarot. The 56 cards of the Minor Arcana are divided into four suits: Wands, Coins, Swords andCups. Most professional clairvoyants dismiss the Minor Arcana and only use the 22 cards of the Major Arcana.Tarot spreadsAn instruction book will tell you that there are several spreads:- Celtic Cross, Tree of Life etc.Again, my opinion is that you should ignore these and devise a spread which is personal to you!Throughout my career I have always rebelled against regimentation. No two people are thesame, we are all unique. No book can provide intuition. You must use your own!
 
Reading Tarot cards is all about sensing and feeling, not interpreting a card from a book!Professional clairvoyants use the Tarot as a focus and, during a reading, will seldom mentionthe card upon which they are focusing. Beware the reader who says, for example, " I've got theKing of Cups and it means....." That reader is probably telling you something he has learned,rather than "sensed" or "felt" However, a professional might say "looking at the cards in front of me, I sense and feel ........" which will prove he is a genuine clairvoyant.Upside down or Reverse Tarot cardsThe meaning of reverse cards depends upon the card and the reading. Suppose, for instance,that you are asking about a relationship and the spread of cards includes a man and a woman.One is the right way up, the other is reversed. This would indicate that the people concernedare going in the opposite direction.Reading the cardsThe Major Arcana is indeed beautiful and mystical. The following meanings are supplied by Graham.0 The FoolPositive Unrestrained and naïve, an innocent, childish nature, fun lovingNegative Making poor decisions by failing to learn from past experience, clownishI The MagicianPositive Creative genius, flair, impressive skilful, ability to inspireNegative Use of skills to destroy, control or deceive other peopleII The High PriestessPositive Wisdom, patience, someone who listens and has a helpful natureNegative Opinionated, shallow, interfering, running other people's livesIII The EmpressPositive An accomplished female, perhaps rich or in a position of authority Negative A female with an inflated ego or abuser of powerIV The EmperorPositive An accomplished male, perhaps rich or in a position of authority Negative A male with an inflated ego or abuser of power
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