All posts tagged: Tarot
When I was originally asked to review M. David Huxley’s book “How to Pick Up Women with Tarot Cards”, my first thought was that it must be a joke. Surely there must be an easier way to make friends with women at parties. Having read the book, I am now convinced there is not. If
Most, who hear the word tarot, generally think of mystic gypsies or even pagan heretics. For the many that do follow the divinatory path however, The Book of Thoth rings sweetly in their ears. While there are many common decks, tarot enthusiasts consider Thoth Tarot to be unparalleled. An element of becoming an adept of
Though it is often considered just a fortune-telling device, Tarot cards are actually part of a much larger, centuries-old spiritual movement devoted to the discovery of the Higher Self. This movement, called the Western Mystery Tradition, encompasses and explores the many deep spiritual pathways found outside established western religious institutions; the treasure sought is an
Tarot reading has been around for centuries. The Tarot deck was earlier used for playing card games and was called ‘Triumph Cards’. Tarot readings were earlier done behind closed doors as people thought it was a tool used for evil. People get wrong ideas when they see scary images on cards, like, Death or The
Tarot card and tarot card readings originated in ancient Italy. Though tarot card readings are not based on any science and theories, it caries a mystic that interests people and are drawn toward it to know the future. The tarot card reader has an inborn sense that is trained further to understand people and sense
The Devil and Death are great controlling forces of the Universe. The destruction and havoc these cards wreak, clear the way for renewal and rebirth. Nothing is permanent in Life. Sometimes disintegration clears the fear, it paves the way for you to confront these to find renewal, stability and strength after a struggle. Life comes
In Tarot, the signifier card (also sometimes referred to as the “significator card”) serves as a representation for someone or something in your current life. In most cases, people use the signifier card to represent themselves. In this respect, the signifier card is the central figure or question posed during a tarot reading. This is
Cartmonancy is the art of using a regular playing card deck to see someone’s fortune. The suit of Hearts are considered lucky and tend to predict events of good fortune. Read on to learn the general meanings of the various Heart cards in a person’s reading. Tarot Cards and Cartmonancy Cartmonancy developed from Tarot reading,
One of the more common means of telling fortunes and offering insights into the days gone by and future is the tarot. Tarot cards original originated in Italy in the first half of the fifteenth century as a card game, used purely for recreation. This early game was something like the modish game of Bridge.
When you first pick up a tarot card deck, you may feel a little intimidated. The images are simple, yet evocative, confusing yet engaging. And while it might seem simpler to allow someone else to do a reading for you, learning to do your own tarot card spreads can be an enlightening process. Not only
Teaching tarot to kids is one of the best ways to get them involved with this ancient spiritual art. Years ago tarot was seen as something that we should stay away from, however these days it has been greatly demystified and people have started to let go of their fear and negativity towards tarot. More