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There are as many methodologies to learning the tarot as there are Tarot Decks. The essential principles however are easy to learn. Here's how to teach yourself Tarot.
In order to learn Tarot, you have to study Tarot. While this seems an obvious maxim, it's important to note that reading about it alone is no substitute for the daily, conscientious working with it. The good news is that the Tarot can be learned fairly quickly if you are willing to invest even fifteen minutes a day consistently. This system ensures that you will develop the skills essential to learning the Tarot as a practice rather than a methodology based on the type of deck that you choose. Because there are an abundance of different types of Tarots in existence, it's important to start with the basics of all Tarot Decks which are generally interchangable. They are:
Choosing the deck that is right for you is an intuitive process that corresponds to your own level and vibration of existence. VIsit a metaphysical shop and handle each deck, browsing over its colors and feel. The right deck for you will literally resonate at a different level than the others, and will likely be the best one to start with. Developing a Tarot StudySet aside at least fifteen minutes each day to dedicate to the study and meditation of the Tarot. Items to consider beforehand include:
Once you have your tools assembled, you're ready to begin your study. Begin with the SuitsEach suit represents the elemental qualities of human existence and serves to detail the specific influence present in the reading. The four suits and their meanings are:
Memorizing these associations early in your education will serve to deepen your comprehension later with each individual card. Follow with the Major ArcanaThe term 'Arcana' is Latin for 'Life Secrets'. The Major Arcana represent the greater mysteries and can be seen to represent the soul's progression through its various stages of Karma. The twenty-two cards within the Major Arcana serve as the archetypal symbols of human existence and mark the stages and path of the karmic journey., and include:
The Minor ArcanaThe Minor Arcana is comprised of fifty-six cards and serves to enhance and deepen the meaning of the representations of the Major Arcana within a reading. Where the Major Arcana underscores the overall spiritual and karmic principles and situations, the Minor often represents people, places and events which are influencing the specific moment in question. The Minor Arcana mirrors a standard deck of playing cards in that there are four suits and cards as follows:
Understanding the energies for each card will help you to divine the meaning when paired with the suit they fall within, rather than attempting to specifically memorize each and every card, at least initially. Supplementing your study with a Tarot Study Guide and/or quality online course is highly recommended. Further Links and References
The copyright of the article Tarot 101 in New Age is owned by Lisbeth Cheever-Gessaman. Permission to republish Tarot 101 in print or online must be granted by the author in writing.
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