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Publched i the United States by ay House Inevwnnebaphousecom* Published in stale [yey Hou AsslaPy Leds wncayoase om Palihed the United Kingdon Hy House UK i= wnnchavbousncouk = Publahed {india by Hay Huse Puce nla oy oaecoia All artwork e copyrighted bythe ati sd may otha epaduced by any mn ston ‘evi, wthou Bs cbuning the persion of ‘Rania Incerir dig Nick Weleh Invern dtutatons Chie Ane Alligherserve, No part ofthis ide took may be reproduced by any mechanical photogrphie, or electron process, of inthe form of phonographie recording nor may st Ubeatored ina rereval apetem, anomie ot terse be coped for pble or private use~ ther than for vai eo” at rif quotations ‘rien permission ofthe publicher The nest SF the author ie oly 10 ofr Information of ‘general nature to help youn your quet fr Gnstonal apd prt! all bing a the event youse any ofthe information inthis guidebook {or yoursall, the suthor andthe. publisher sseune no responsibly for your actin Costes Dearest Light Seer ‘Working and Healing with The Light Seer's Tarot ‘The Major Arcana ‘The Minor Arcana Wands Cups Swords Pentacles About Chris-Anne Acknowledgments ” 63 63 93 123 153 182 183 Deares' Ené ce When I started cresting The Light Seer Tarot, I was determined to create & healing deck-one that wat aligned with wes aligned with contemporary spsitual txperiences and 2iet-centry Ife, and thet inchided relatable, fre-spirted characters \who took responsibilty for their owa sun Shine end light Timegined a deck of int five guides who would dig into truth and uunvell our shadow aspects as they shared ‘her wiedom with us, My goal was to eveate a happy deck that would lif me up, without ssceficing tarot's incredible ability to dluminate any deeper mesnings that hid beneath the sur fet ad ob inane enought prod tnd actions, while aleo inspiring me to do the deeper healing work when Iwas ready. ‘The result of my study is the deck you hold in your hands, and I invite you to explore this world of traditional end nontraditional Archetypes with me It ey wish that you make the characters your own, and breathe new meaning into their worlds as you work your magie into the cards. Trot can be @ profoundly healing tool and as you explore the sunshine-and-shadow laden path ofthe Light Seer, hope you hear it whisper that shadow is a profound tool and that light n awesome end game. If you want to ge deeper with your cards, Ihave crested the LightSeersTaroteom website, where you will be able to find more materiale to ‘support your teot journey. ‘To connect with others who use the deck, use the hashtag aLightSeereTarot to ‘ind one another online. A LiesTSeerSIeT Wt had one piece of advice for new reader, it would be to trust in your ability todo this. You totaly can. Wait Ihave one more piece of advice: Have ar, Giant love and epic magic to you, x0 Oho1s manifested through the sult of Pentacles, Which form messages of physical security, ‘wealth, and health, The Aces of each euit ‘othe inthe elemental energy oftheir aul, land asthe numbers on the cards inrease the ‘ergy and the esors heighten Tach wit hae a eet of “Court” cards: Page, Knight, Queen, and King, These Court cards ean often be the tiekest cards to mae terin the tarot. They are messengers be seen as people, energies, or situations a reading is heavy on Court cards it ean meen thatthere area letof people or opinions sifectina the situation. Each card has a per tonality, and my favorite way to vead Court ardsisimagining the character speaking up inthe middle ofthe reading. Tarot can seem overwhelming when we fist get started. Daly practice makes perfectly imperfect. There are no set rules, decided-upon meanings or governing bod ies when it comes to tarot. tie really a rela Honship between you, your intuition, and the ead, co s with any gret relationship you'l build wust overtime ‘Tarot Basics for the New Card-Slinger If this is your first experience with the tarot, weleomel What an absolute honoris tohare dia Usuiful pus wth You. ‘Know that there is no right of wrong vray to read with the cards, Some people use cards to better understand who they are and what they want, some look to the cards for guidance and to highlight shadow fspects of self, and some use the cards in a predictive manner. Howyou use the cardsis torally up to you, ‘There is no need to memorize every card mening before you begin to work with the cards. I crested the artwork on each card to deliver a clear message to you and each character i a sacred guide to your own intr ition. Your fist impresion ofthe card isthe best meaning! This guidebook ie meant ae reference anda resource, andit should bolster yous om unigue conversation with the cards Thighly suggest e technique called pathwork ing to learn more. Pathworking is having an imagined conversation withthe card's char acter during your own creative visualization] meditation time) Youd be amazed at the information you receive rom your own inner ‘guidance system! ANote on Upright Cards and Reversals Some readers use upright cards only, and many a case has been made that there {s'no need to rend with reverels, 88th fl energy ofthe human condition is contained Within the 78 cards. believe chs to be cue (Others prefer to read with reversals, giving tas 156 messages to work with. A reversal is when you pick a card and the image is upside down. I have chosen to inchide the mesninge for upright, Light Seer, and fevereel messages, Shadow Seer, at hey \wordein the guldebook,butafeourse! leave ie'up to you how you interpret the cards. Reverse There are three tain ways tend to reed reversed cards: people ‘The Major Arcana Most tarot decks are bated on the same basic structure: 22 Major Arcana cards tnd 86 Minor Arcana cards. The 22 Majors tthe big guns othe tarot. They often con vey the “major” energes, othe overarching archetypal energies tha surround major life ‘events, traaitions or lersons. The journey of the Major Arcana begins with the Foo ‘ard ho fale off the cif to begin a cycle, and ends with the Worl card hen the cycle se complete. Ifyou pall ot of Majors inone eing a ‘The Minor Arcana ‘The Minors are often seen as energies surrounding day today experiences and decisions. Traditionally, the Minor Arcana ts broken into four aut thet lign with the fourelements, Fire is expressed va the suit of Wands endit dese with inspiration crest ityand passions Waterisfelthrough the suit of Cups, which mainly deals wth emotions, relationships, andhow we fel Aire comm ieated through the aut of Swords, andthe Swords help express the mind our ideas, nd how we comminicate and think, And earth + Reverals can convey the more negative cor shadowy ais ofacards energy. With 1 card like the Mopiian, his power to ‘manifest when the cad ie facing upward may turn into his power to manipulate vwhen the cards Ripped upside down. Sometimes, reversals are seen as the oppositeofthe upright original meaning, + Most of the time, T choose to read reversals as blocked or stagnant energy around the ead, because blockages can highlight important opportunities for Dealing. There willbe afew times inshe deck when the reversed Shadow Seer message seems slightly more positive than ite Light Seer counterpart, nd {his is because there are carde that are slightly easier to navigate when th energy is blocked, Alotafreveeae showing wpinthe sane spread can indicate an overall stagnation ot negative mind-set, or even that che quetent is temporarily blocked from their goal For Individual cards ina spread, the surrounding carda always help me to decide which messages are meant to be highlighted. The surrounding cards are usually a fabulous indiestr of how the ears energy is meantto be interpreted. f you arent sure about reversal, I would suggest beginning with ‘upright cards, Read allthe card's keywords as ftstating point, and {suspect you wil now very quilly which ones eed to be focused ‘on. Trt your gut, Fou go this Connect with Your Cards Start by choosing your light and shadow cards Before you get started, take s moment to connect with your cards, By simply Bip ping through the deck with the intention ‘ee ach card and fel ite unique energy, you willbe geting yourself ecquainted with the stories and themes in The Light Seer’s Tarot. ‘As you spend time noticing the diferent characters and scenarios, take note of your visceral reactions tothe cards. The image that brings you the most joy will be your light card, whereas the card you feel the ott aversion to will be your shadow card. Your shadow card may be card in the deck that you relly dont like, and that’s eoally okay. Tis is something that you should do intuitively, without looking atthe quiseboole to decide which meanings youprefer.Asyou ‘explore the cards, atk yoursel you are going to use to gather information from your cars. Wilyu choose one ard? Or ‘ore? How wil youlay the ears on the abl? (seat. Thre are some ideas for spreads on ‘he flowing pagee) 2. Clearly meditate onthe situation or question Shull the earde any way you'd ike 3. Choose your card() 4, Read your card ‘When you ave reed, Bip the card cover and sit wth the mesning. I suggert spending ome ie looking atthe image ery before jumping into the guidebook. ‘Answers that come fom your intuition villalvays offer the mortinsight. Here are ‘fowequestions that willhelpyoutune into your own interpretations: + What does the card make youthinkof? + How does the card make you fel? + Does i remind you of a specific situation? + Doesthe character seem tohave qual ts that remind you of anyone? + How could the characte, seenarla, Jestom on the card help you to better ‘hich one fel the moet inspiring? Which one fel ie itreslly"gets" you? ‘Which one feel ikea giant yesin yoursysten? (These help you define youlight card) ‘hich one do you feel he least atacted 1? Which one ust urns you of? Which one makes you the most Uncomfortable? (These help you define your shadow card) Go ahead and pick your two carde now. ‘Yourlight and shadowcardewillbeyour trusted allies and guides os you work with ‘The Light Seer’ Tarot, and they wil become your messengers along the path. Often, the fard you choote as your light card will ee the mort like where you sre heeded. snditwll represent who you want to be. Consider it to ‘bes special od from the card when it shows up in reading, because its going tobe your big, badass YES card—the card that lets you Ienow you are on the ight track ‘Conversely, your shadow card will be the one that stra up the most felinge of discomfort. Quit offen this is because this, tard has an important lesson to teach you Spend some time with your shadow card understand your current situation? + Hfthey hed advice for you, wht would inber ‘When you've taken note of your awn Intitive interpretations, go othe guide book to see if there's anything more you can earn fom the card. ‘5. Journal forthe win ‘To go deeper with your reading, Journal about your experiences with the ‘ard! When you doa reading, something fon the cards will eal for your attention: may be as simple asthe ie of day or the type of landecepe thatthe artwork portray. It may be an emotion, an item, ‘ra pair of ehoes onthe card that remind youcfeo-end-to. These lite nudges from the cards allow you to connect your own inner knowing with the message thet the card conveys sbout your situation. Andi in this connection—in your own interpretation of the meszage-that the magic lies. now, if yout like, Maybe find its mesning in the guidebook and pul cut your journal ‘What lesson doce the card have for you right now? What ist about the card thet rub you the wrong way? Maybe i's the character in they evem to bein? Pethaps they remind you of «time In your Iifeora person from your past? ‘Mest mportany, try to discern how thie card could have a positive infence on your lite if you were easily able to sceept the wis- dom found on the ard. We can often learn a ‘great deal about the challenges that we a7e facing inaide of our darkest shadows. ‘As you work with The Light Seer's Tarot, your shadow card will terveasagentle seminder that some agpectof your situation 's being blocked by shadow thar youve cre ated, and that there ie a massive opportunity totuin things around by working witha more positive mind-set Readings and Spreads ‘There are so many waysto setup aread: ing, and as you work with the eards you will, find your evn favorite ways to shale, daw, and inerpet them. Usually you will come to the earde with something you want te laera bout a project, a relationship, or an ides Decide in advance the type of “epread that ° 2. DAILY MESSAGE OF LIGHT (Draw card and place it upright or reversed a5 pulled) What message of ight do you have forme today?Ligh 3 oO 1 vant to introduce you toa ight and chadow technique tha will eve you placing cards in their upright and reversed (Light ‘Seer and Shadow See: positions on purpose 2. LIGHT SEER (Place in Light Seer pos ton) Were sth retest opportunity fr light inthis situation? 1, SHADOW SEER (Place in Shadow Seor position) Where isthe greatest oppor nity to heal shadow i this ituation? Ofcourse, you can choose to place the cards as you draw them, 10.1 knoe ‘'sunorthodon, but [nd the moat healing messages come through when we force the reversals and uprightsina reading! Brae 1. GIFT (Place in Light Seer position) What ean T give 2. ILLUMINATION (lace in Shadow Seer position) What can ‘Mhuminate for others? 3. LESSONS OF JOY (Place cerdas tas pulled) Where can ry lestons of oy be Alt 6 Light wor Kea, Lal AGON GpRgAD Cases See maleate on tinge ton) icc magni J2\) me possible outcome 1, GROUNDING ‘SHADOW SEER (Place in Shadow Seer ok’ ea Cables le 2. RECOGNIZING LOVE (Place in Light Seer position) What (qualities will my fate parinerhaver f 2. SEEKING LIGHT (Place in Light Seer positon) Where ean Teoek them? Who wil hey remind me of? 8. BLOCKING LOVE {Glavein Shedow Seer pociion) ‘What shadow aapect of mine e Blocking thie union? 4. ATTRACTING LOVE (Place in Light Seer position) What aurltie do possess thet will attract ray partner? LIGHT SEER: now beginnings, potential, ‘dventures, enthusiasm, awakening, Innocence, optimism ‘SHADOW SEER: naivete, assuming you already have the answer, rash or Impulsive choices, lacking experience, analysis-paralysis, foolishness very dream achioved begins with the seemingly “oolish" notion that there {something bigger out there, something greater to explore and ro become, This tlildike ‘optimism comes from deep within yu you that you can achieve all Ube mag Ital things that youve eon dreaming owing, and it remindsbout. The journey of the soul bs with @ single step, and you may If on the edge of an epie jo Tura toward your fature with enthuse snd know that a divine leap of faith ic required in order 9 claim the reward that the abyss is offering, You may not fel ready. You may not Be ready. But there is rage inthe air, and the Universe is wat ing to support you with infinite love and auldanee. Trust your intuition as you swan dive into the sed of potential lam ready for this adventure down my soul path LIGHT SEER: dreams, powerful visions, psychic insights, serendipity, meditation, introspection, intuition, 2 spiritual experience ‘SHADOW SEER: keeping secrets, ‘gossip or mistruths, hidden agendas, fear of intuitive abilities, not paying attention to your inner voice ‘The Priestess ets on the edge of thie realm and the next, as she draws down meaning and illumination from beyond the veil, Sacred insights and profound wisdom are flowing to you now, and to ccess them you must tune in to your LIGHT SEER: skil, natura talents, powers of manifestation, creativity, resourcefulness SHADOW SEER: unused potential, latent talents, questionable intentions, ‘manipulation, selfishness, unfocused cr blocked creative energy ‘The Magician brings forth epowertul message oferetion and potential: You Are ‘Magic. You have everything you need to succeed. Bedass manifesting energy from the Cosmos? All the skills you req They're at your fingertips! Beautiful cre inyour veins by focusing your energy, willpower, stor, go create! Activate the magic her subconscious realm, The ls the unconscious mind is revealing itself to you now through metaphor, in dreams, of fe ancient memories that resurface to be processed, Pay atention to synchronicity, ny nagging feelings of being off tack, ab well as gut feelings that move you in anew direction at this time. The divine whispers ‘that are emanating from you soul hold an important message for you, andthe bridge between the enigmatic realm ofthe Priest ess and your conscious understanding of the signs willbe found through your own, ‘ie introspection | have the answers | seek, and by following the truth | will find them. desire, and actions. When you consciously “top into your personal power and decide to thape the material world in this sa, every breath in (and every breath out isan fepparinity to carve new meanings and few perspectives into reality. IF you ste unsure of your ability to create the life you desire, trust in the latent potential that resides within you. Feeling lee th ingpired at this time reminds you that is time to find your muse. Find your spark Find your why. With everything you need sitting in front of you like a giant Universe ‘cauldron, what is itthat you decireto bring to life? And what can you do today that ‘will bring tone sep closer to reality? | can manifest the life | desire through energy and action. LIGHT SEER: the divine feminine, prolific creativity, fertility, motner- hood, unity, the Goddess, sensual, nurturing, abundance, empathy, unconditional love, unification of rmind/body/spint SHADOW SEER: infertility, emotional overwhelm, shutting down, the need for cel-caro, disharmony, negligence, being materialistic, being overorotec- tive of your creations, being overly dependent on others This Galan Empress radistes fertile ‘energy, positive 0% ditional Tove! This flourishing, creative comes, and unconfnergy is of the earth, so bring your reams from the etheresl realms and Ground them. Share them. Birth them. Her bountifel abundance is always available te you, and she reminds you to find her regenerative beauty everywhere. You are entering « time of profound healing and blessings, and if yout fee: Ing any lack of inepiration or possibilities, seek to heal your physical temple and to noutish your soul by embodying her shin ing creative essence. Continue to move calmly and gracefully inthe direction of that which whispers yee. The card often afeme that you are on the right track, 20 keep growing, beautiful seer, and work withthe nature of your situation instead of lam ready to give birth to my abundantly rich future. LIGHT SEER: tradition lesson, spi= itual leader or guide, enlightenment, ‘awakening, in service of Spit, formal ‘education or training, new paradigms ‘SHADOW SEER: outdated systems (or ways of thinking, dogma, rebelling against societal norms, abuse of power, ‘stagnation, ego-based leadership, @ need to cannect with Spit [As you search for your divine tath, you ereste frameworks of belief that Yyou to expand your consciousness and ‘ground your faith into this reality. If you've been stuck in en old tradition ora structured way of acting or being that eno 8 LIGHT SEER: the divine masculine, Structure, strategic and analytical thinking, taking action, promotion ‘SHADOW SEER: unchecked power, being overly pragmatic and rigid, corruption, selfishness, defensiveness, {3 desire for contro, being stubborn ‘The Emperor's messege is one of ambitions met and success found. Often ‘eon a the card of the divine masculine, the Emperor brings forth a desire to build ‘a better world, one brick at @ time. Use your mind as well as your hear, and rise te power as you lead your own evolution 6 longer serving you, itis time to lt it fall away in order to make space fora better ‘version of you, The Hierophent serves 2 4 gateway between Divine Source and the seeker, so be open to new paradigms, perspectives, and teachers in your life Looleto the patterns around you and strive to understand your own internal compass Kote that sehile there is wiedom in the teachings ofthe mystics, the voice of your fown heart isthe one voice that matters the most Find the wisdom of the heavens, within, lam my own guru, and the guidance | need is rooted in my faith, my belief, and my unique essence. 29 While becoming your own emperor means infinite possibility for your success, it tleo means addressing any issues you harbor around authority, contal, and wil power You may need to work your magic ‘within the confines of “establishment, but remember thatthe organizing principles of societies are id overtime. Remain fex- ble and keenly aware of your own energetic boundaries and motives. Find opportuni tiesto be of service to others ae you build your empire, Step into thie fery energy of success and ris, sweet Light See! Embody confident, compassionate leadership and exercise sovereignty over your own reality, The world youre. I lead the circumstances in my world with confidence, harmony, and generosity. LIGHT SEER: a choice, duaities, harmony, a lover or romantic relalon= ship, friendship, unity, choosing to «allow yourself to fallin love, healthy boundaries, soulmates ‘SHADOW SEER! a break in com- ‘munication, disharmony, the need to find selt-iove, giving away power in arelationship, the loss of sll, too many expectations of others, manip Ution, an imbalanced partnership, codependency Magnetism lite magie 1 coming type of protaheppens when two souls are intertwined snd their entenglement forever marks their individual paths. Often this card signifies that an important choice needs tobe made, Will vou embrace the spiraling enerav that unwinds between two people who ate beginning to connect, and choose to shift {nto this lationship, ornot Falling deeply Into trust will be necessary in order to create a lasting bond, and growth around vulnerability, honesty, dese and intimacy is being called into the light to be healed, While partnershipe are besuifal gifts on the path, you must also seek to give flly without weakening your resolve t remain ‘whole, Remember that selFove is the key tobalancing the dueltyofany relstionehip. My heart is open to deeply meaningful relationships, and | expand into this union with loving trust. a LIGHT SEER: courage, calmness, quiet Strength, influence, graceful leadership, gifted healer. purty of thought and heart, spirtual matters, compassion, sometimes lust or animal instinct SHADOW SEER: blocked by fear, self-doubt, 3 reminder to not be Quided by the lizard part of your brain, a need to exercise self-control self-destructive impulses Be brave, sweet seer. Embody your gt and shine courageously inthe face of danger or uncertainty. Step into patience fad fierce serenity as you exert your grace * LIGHT SEER: victory, speed and ction, determination, harnessing and Uniting opposing energies, success, travel, confidence, willpower, control SHADOW SEER’ lack of energetic facus, lack of sel-diseipline, going in the wrong direction, @ tendency to speed past the needs of others The Universe constantly gilts us the opportunity to become the person we Want t9 be. Tes a magical time for taking inspired action! Push aheed with willpower and determination, because you will get there. Remember inaction is the eame a8 eciding to stay ail. The Chariot reminds ls great fortitude in your calm heart, and a gentle demeaner will not be mistaken for weakness when you share your gift of relentless love with the world, Allow confidence end composure 10 guide you toward your desies without the wee of cexceasive force or aggression. Mindfsl ‘evareness will be much more useful than, rigid contol right now. This card rein you to stand strong in your beliefs and Gesires, and t remrin steady as you bring fre powerful, and your be a beacon of strength and inspiration to those around you your eurrent situation. You rity of east will | deliberately bring my compassion and strength forward, and | use them for good. you that while you are on the way to your goal, you need to make decisions about yous best path forward If you feel pulled In two different directions, know that you willbe able to coax both af these energies toward the same target. Charging ahead vethout paying attention to your path ean fometimes be harmful to those in your wake, ro take cate otto temple on others fon your way up the mountain. Choose the thing you really want... focus your efforts and move swifly. I you arent sure what some plans. align goals, and spark dres | choose who | am becoming, and | run toward it with conviction and consistent motion. LIGHT SEER: inner reflection, reuttation, contempration, soul searching, inner wisdom, spiritual mentor, finding your guide within, taking time away from the chaos (of a busy life, “hermitting SHADOW SEER: withdrawing from society, isolation, loneliness, forever seeking without healing feeling like a misfit Re time to make space for your sacred alonenese snd self-care. If you ere feeling disconnected from your spisitual noet, this time of solitary withdrawal will Irelp you to connect with your cv compass, 8Soul purpose, spiritual awakening, and deep inner wisdom spring from thie energy Sometimes, we run the risk of being 20 Introspective tht we loe our connections to others, or worse—we ean dive 20 deeply imo our stories of struggle that we ina: vertently begin to believe that our wounds willbe par of our freverientiy In the deepest trenches of eof discovery, we must zemember that our continual eearch for our ‘own healing snd inner truth doesnot mean that we are not already whole and heeled. Emerge fom your inner retest with he tial insights fom Sprit and allow yourself to navigate the path with your brightly ill inated heart, Inner-Sage. Inner-Mentor. Inner-Guide. Show me my brightest light so that | may see with all of my heart. a LIGHT SEER: changes, fate, destiny 2 lucky break, cycing up through karmic lessons, the chaos of creation, a tuming point, serendipity, SHADOW SEER: misfortune, karma, {need to relinguish control, the ups {and downs of life, the inevitability of change, an unexpected setback Get ready, sweet soul, for the wheel is about to gift you divine blessings! Syn chronicity is afoot, 9 lock for wonderful opportunites to. propel your life ahead, Be prepered for fortuitous meet Ings ora fork in the peth that will change ‘everything forthe better. If you're open to 8 ut gush LIGHT SEER: natural iw balance arma, truth, wisdom, legal matters, fairness, cause and effect, integrity objectivity, perspective, accountability ‘SHADOW SEER: consoquances, retribution, karma, injustice and inequity, dishonesty, imbalance, a need to take responsibilty for your past actions Justice aske you to learn from your past experiences: the good, the bed, and the fugly. Takei all and grow from it This energy is not about perfection, but aboxt faimess and honesty. It highlights clarity of motivation nd intention, anditaaks yo, to be realistic about the cause and effect fof your thoughte and ction. Seak to bal: lance your growth with both poutvty and ‘Shadow, and lesen from the mary different ‘of yous In your current stu tial as you rerame Your Te werk to remove any negative emotional charge fom the equation. I fears causing youtb actin away thet you aren proud of, Seek a variety of perspectives before judg Ing another persoisactionsio be "good" or ‘The only true path ahead of you ie ine tho ia necereriy blank ar whit, butt is always always one of love My good karma is delightfully loving, and it can be the most motivating of teachers. spotting opportunity, it's yours forthe take Ing Just fllowe the bread crumbs of eeren-