HOW THE TAROT WORKS
Tarot is more than just an illustrated deck of playing cards to be used for entertainment; when used intentionally, it becomes a conduit.
The deck itself takes on a deeply personal meaning when infused with the energy of the individual working with it.
It can be an important tool for self-discovery and for deepening your spiritual knowledge.
Think of it as a communication device that connects you to the divine.
One thing tarot does not do is predict, or tell, the future. Rather,
tarot offers confirmation of your intuition, which then empowers you
to move forward in life in a way that speaks to your truth and aligns
with your purpose. Sometimes you may not get the answer you
wanted to hear, as tarot often points to the areas that need attention
in order to reach a desirable outcome. Try to remain flexible and
open. The answers to many of life’s questions aren’t black and white,
so don’t expect your deck to offer a yes or no response. Instead,
trust your intuition; it will be your best asset for interpreting the cards.
What's in the Tarot
Most tarot decks contain a total of 78 cards—22 trump cards called
the Major Arcana and 56 cards called the Minor Arcana. The word arcana means secret
The Major
Arcana cards hold more significance than the Minor Arcana cards.
MAJOR ARCANA
The 22 cards that make up the Major Arcana represent significant
life events. Cards 0 to 22 take you on a journey, showing you the
energy present on both internal and external levels, individually and
collectively.
MINOR ARCANA
The remaining 56 cards that make up the Minor Arcana represent
everyday influences in your life. While these energies may be less
significant, they are the threads that weave our lives together,
assisting us in making decisions and getting to know ourselves
better.
COURT CARDS
Each suit within the Minor Arcana also contains four court cards,
much like a deck of playing cards. These cards represent the next
level of energy within their respective suits, meaning they are
considered masters of their suit and more powerful than the
numbered cards. Each of the court cards have already faced the
lessons depicted in the Ace through 10 cards and carry that wisdom
and experience within them. The Page, Knight, Queen, and King all
have their own levels of maturity and talents, giving them more
weight than the numbered minors.
BRIEF HISTORY OF THE TAROT
Tarot has been around for more than 600 years! Throughout those six
centuries, its meanings and usage have evolved. In the 1400s, a
version of the tarot cards featuring four suits, court cards, and trump
cards—similar to a traditional deck of playing cards—popped up in
various parts of Europe. In the 1800s, tarot cards were being used as
divination tools in occult practices, which is likely the source of the
belief that tarot is a tool of evil. The Rider Waite Smith deck was
drawn by illustrator Pamela Colman Smith from instructions given by
academic and mystic A. E. Waite and was published by the Rider
Company in 1909. To this day, this deck has the most iconic and
recognizable tarot imagery in the world. While the Rider Waite Smith
deck uses Judeo-Christian imagery, the symbolism transcends any
religious connotations and has inspired most decks released over the
last century.
Tarot has increased in popularity over the past decade, largely
due to curiosity around spirituality and self-healing, and understanding
the law of attraction. A perfect tool for self-discovery and making
changes in your life, it helps you co-create with the universe rather
than leaving life up to chance.
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