AVOIDING FIXATIONS WHEN READING TAROT CARDS: PART TWO

Cassy — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 20:24:06 +0000

Nowadays, tarot authors tend to steer clear of the tougher subjects, such as death and illness, but the tarot was designed to encompass all the psychological, philosophical, and physicalities of life. We may try to help beginners wade into the kiddy pool, but when beginners are on their own, the possibility is there for a big dive into the deep end, which can result in confusion. In my opinion, these subjects should not be sugar-coated. Instead, we should strive to educate as much as possible so beginners can relax and enjoy the oracular experience offered. Let’s bear in mind that any divination tool is a key to unlocking your own intuition. The divination tool is not an entity with a mind of its own. Remember that we are working with energies: our own energy, the energy of the seeker, and the energy of the universe.

We all want to offer the lighter side of the tarot, the excitement, the fun, the wonder. “Will I find love? Will he or she be my perfect mate? Will I get a good job?” But life does have its setbacks, its hard times, its tragedy, and these subjects cannot ever really be avoided. This is part of our walk with Spirit. When we seek, really SEEK to find, we must embrace the ALL, not just the SOME. This is the burden of a psychic. We are not just given the good. Besides which, some tragic events can be avoided if the oracle is properly interpreted. But we want the beginner to fully understand. You must walk before you run. Don’t rush the cards, don’t rush the learning. Spirit opens up to you as you can handle it.

If you become panicked or you are a beginner, and you are concerned about any “grief” cards appearing too often in your throws, I suggest that you remove the offending cards for a brief time, perhaps even a few months, until the feelings of dread dissipate and you’ve gained some more knowledge of the cards and spreads. Doing this resets your pattern of thinking. Once you understand how to maintain the cards and meanings in context, and your confidence is well established, these cards will no longer cause panic, fear, or dread. You will understand their importance in the deck, and you will have learned to accept their message in context.

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Why People Consult A Professional Tarot Reader

Cassy — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 14:50:58 +0000

Simply put, people seek a tarot reading because they want answers. It seems that in stressful times, we become more active about seeking answers outside ourselves. This is in part due to the fact that stress short-circuits our rational thoughts, not to mention our intuitive hunches. In stressful times, we tend to spin around the problem, circling around it instead of dissecting it and getting to the core of the problem and finding answers.

In a case where one might be faced with a personal crisis or a dilemma, the tarot can be very beneficial in bringing to light the core aspects of the crisis, how you perceive the crisis, and options and ways to deal more efficiently with the crisis. I’ve said before that symbols are the language the soul uses to communicate ideas to our earthbound minds. Symbols are powerful vehicles that can be applied to help unlock the psyche. In a time of stress, an ethical, compassionate tarot reading from a trustworthy professional can help focus the client and ground the client so they can deal with the obstacles they face. This in no way implies that the tarot should be used in place of psychiatric intervention, if that is indeed necessary. It simply means that tarot can help focus the will and the mind to find solutions.

The main questions seekers ask of professional tarot readers revolve around financial concerns, career direction, and relationship worries. Who hasn’t been in a situation where they are unsure if they should proceed with a new relationship, or even an old relationship? Should I or shouldn’t I marry so-and-so? Well, first, asking the tarot a ‘should’ question is never the best approach. Why? Because answers are not static. All is fluid. Everything about this universe is in an ever-constant state of change, including you, your body, and your thoughts. Even as you sit and read this article, every cell in your body is performing an infinite number of tasks that measure in the millions, if not trillions. Your bones are being broken down and replaced with new bone. Your liver is regenerating itself. And on and on it goes in the continuous cycle of life.

Your thoughts are not static either. Instead, they emerge as energy and become a part of the universe. The energy of your thoughts influence the outcome of any situation you may find yourself in. This is why it is wise to always maintain a positive flow of thoughts and never to dwell on the negative aspects of anything.

Instead of asking a ‘should’ question, it is better to ask Spirit to reveal any unknown factors that could enhance or damage the relationship. In this way, you acknowledge one of the great laws of the Universe. Your Spirit, guardian angels, and spirit guides will never tell you what to do because you have free will as your God-given right. Your Spirit, guardian angels, and spirit guides will, however, show you things you may need to know in order to make your life easier, less burdened, or to help you be safer. But ultimately, even after you are offered this guidance, it is up to you to choose which path you will take. A good tarot reader will help you by teaching you how to interpret the signs and symbols in your life that can enhance your experience on this earth.

Enjoy the Path.

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AVOIDING FIXATIONS WHEN READING TAROT CARDS: PART TWO

Why People Consult A Professional Tarot Reader