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There is much mystery regarding the tarot and it’s origins. Some of what is said is true, some of it speculation and some of it false. Below is just a small segment of tarot history. If this is an area of interest to you we encourage you to explore it further. The Tarot is a deck of cards that began to become popular over 500 years ago in northern Italy in the early 15th century. The word Tarot seems to come from the old Italian word “tarocchi” which means Triumph, and is also the root of the English word “Trump”. However the earliest known term to describe the Tarot pack was “cartes da trionfi” or cards of triumph in the year 1442. As the popularity of the playing cards began to grow, the deck was later adopted as a tool for divination. Tarot symbolism of this time was deeply rooted in Medieval and Renaissance Europe. Since that time, the Tarot has been the source of much speculation, at various times attributed to the Ancient Egyptians, East Indians, the Crusaders, the Gypsies (which some believe are the remnants of the Ancient Egyptian culture) and the Kabbalah at various times by various groups. As mentioned, the oldest surviving Tarot deck dates to the early 15th century, and playing cards of any type are only perhaps a century or so older. Today, the Tarot is widely known, and is one of the most popular tools for spiritual insight in Western culture. There are 78 cards in a Tarot deck, and they represent all elements of life. The Major Arcana consisting of 22 cards also known as "Greater Secrets" bring forth insights from a deeper more spiritual realm, and the minor Arcana with 56 cards also known as "Lesser Secrets" dealing with every day situations. The minor arcana is broken down in to 4 suits wands cups swords and pentacles which correlate to modern day playing cards clubs hearts swords and diamonds. Within the cards we can find every emotion we might experience and every lesson that needs to be learned. From the fools journey right through to the world card including the earthly lessons held within the minor arcana. Working with the Tarot will confirm and bring to the surface things you've always known but may have held within your subconscious. Tarot can bring a new perspective to a question or problem for which you have been looking for an answer by giving you a better understanding of what your choices are, and what direction it is best for you to take. It is important to realize that the tarot is not really meant to predict the future, because no one can do that with any real certainty. It is meant to show us that we are not passive in our own lives but that we are active participants in creating our own future. To
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A good reading will help you better understand your current circumstances and the influences surrounding them. A good reading will help you identify your options, by clarifying the issues at hand so you can make the right choices to bring about your desired outcome(s). A good reading can provide you with a clearer perspective on where another person is coming from. A good reading will help empower you to move forward and make positive changes in your situation. Predicting timing in a reading can be done, however it is important to keep in mind that your thoughts & actions affect the results greatly. How often you get readings depends on how quickly you are working through your issues and making changes. Make sure you feel comfortable with a reader before you hire them. A good reader will not take advantage of you financially, or tell you that only they can help you, in exchange for large sums of money. |
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