Basic Concepts of Tarot Reading
Tarot reading is a divination method using 78 cards with a history spanning several centuries. Through the symbolic designs and symbols depicted on the cards, you can gain insights into the querent’s past, present, and future.
Characteristics of Tarot
- 78-card structure: 22 Major Arcana, 56 Minor Arcana
- Symbolic designs: Each card holds deep meaning
- Intuitive reading: Interpretation from card arrangement and combinations
- Applicable to various questions: Love, work, relationships, future direction, etc.
What Tarot Reading Can Do
1. Understanding the Current Situation
You can objectively re-examine your current situation and understand hidden aspects and backgrounds.
2. Considering Options
When faced with important decisions, you can explore the possibilities that each option may bring.
3. Exploring the Inner Self
You can discover your deep psyche, latent desires, and fears, and deepen your self-understanding.
4. Future Possibilities
It suggests future possibilities if the current situation continues, and provides hints to guide you in a better direction.
How to Conduct a Tarot Reading
Basic Flow
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Clarify the Question
- Think of specific and clear questions.
- Specific questions are more effective than ambiguous ones.
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Select Cards
- Shuffle and intuitively choose cards.
- Do this while focusing on the question.
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Lay Out the Spread
- Arrange the selected cards in a predetermined pattern (spread).
- Each position has a specific meaning.
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Interpret the Cards
- Understand the basic meaning of each card.
- Consider the meaning in its placed position.
- Read the overall message.
Mindset for Tarot Reading
How to Approach Divination
- Open Mind: Accept results without preconceptions.
- Constructive Attitude: Utilize it for problem-solving and growth.
- Responsibility: Make final judgments and actions yourself.
Precautions
- Tarot is not an “absolute prophecy” but a “suggestion of possibilities.”
- Use it as a reference for life, without becoming dependent.
- Consider important decisions from multiple angles.
Next Steps
Once you understand the basic concepts of Tarot reading, let’s learn about the following:
- History of Tarot - How Tarot has developed.
- Types of Cards - The structure and classification of 78 cards.
- Basic Spreads - Card arrangement methods.
- Reading Guide - Actual divination methods.
Tarot reading is a wonderful method that goes beyond mere divination, serving as a tool for self-understanding and growth. By learning step-by-step from the basics, anyone can enjoy practicing it.