We all seem to come to a crossroads in our lives from time to time when we have big questions about the direction we want to go. These times can involve making decisions about career, relationships, and finances, to name a few. Should I take this new job? Is this the right person for me to marry? When is the best time to buy that new car?
This is also when we can seek insight from psychics, astrologers, or tarot card readers. It is popular belief that such alternative practitioners can look in to our future and suggest certain ways to deal with the situation we're facing. In this article, we will begin an introduction to the tarot cards and the meaning of each card, to assist you in understanding the value of a reading.
Most of us are familiar with the future-telling tarot card. But not all of us are aware of the rich historical and magical meanings behind each individual card. The tarot is an ornate deck of cards usually adorned with symbols (such as stars and crosses) and images (water, trees, maidens), and is broken down as what is referred to as the Major Arcana and four suits of cards. Every individual card possesses its own meaning, and a series of cards with their individual meanings makes up a unique story for each tarot reading.
In the tarot deck, the "Fool" card indicates someone who is not truly aware; the "Magician" indicates someone of great talent; the "High Priestess" indicates someone who is both wise and in possession of intuition; The "Empress" rules over the triad of birth, death, and re-birth, while the "Emperor" is the symbol of control in the world. The "Pope" indicates someone who lives by rituals and beliefs. The "Lovers" represent love; the "Chariot" is the symbol of struggle; and "Strength" speaks for itself. The "Hermit" is one who is a soul-searcher; the "Sun" indicates contentment; and finally, the "Moon" is a feminine, seductive symbol.
The 'Star' in the Tarot deck symbolizes positive thinking, optimism and hope. The 'Swords' is another abstract symbol which is used to predict suffering and mental challenges. There are a variety of other symbols that tell what is coming in a persons life. For example, the 'Cups' foretell of changes to the emotional life. If you were to see the 'Wands' card appear it would represent changes in your career. 'Pentacles' would represent money and other material goods.
Some cards, like "justice", mean exactly what they say, justice. The card for "death" represents spiritual or mental death as opposed to physical death. Finding the card with the hanged man symbol means self sacrifice. Turn up the "tower" card, and it will show that you are in for a big change. "Temperance" stands for balance and harmony and "judgment" is introspection. These cards all take you to the card for "world".
Now, that we have looked at the meaning of each tarot card, the next question would be: How does someone learn how to read tarot cards? To master the art and skill of tarot card reading is an ongoing quest. It requires study, practice, and a sharp intuition. The depth and value of a reading is very dependent on the reader's level of skill. A simpler place to begin is to locate a website that offers a free tarot card reading. Use this as your introduction to this storied practice.
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