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Tarot Class by Michele

Introduction to the Tarot

The course will be generic in nature and will not be keyed to any

specific deck. As long as you are using a standard Tarot deck

with a theme that does not cause the interpretations to stray too

far from the traditional, you should be able to follow along. The

interpretations given will be simple, basic and have been culled

from many sources. They are by no means "the correct"

interpretations, but they will be based on the "traditional"

meanings. Feel free to jump in and share your insights and

interpretations as well.

I will not go into a long history of the Tarot here, too many

books are available which can discuss this topic much more

intelligently than I can. The standard Tarot deck which is

commonly in use today consists of 78 cards. They are divided

into the Major Arcana, The Minor Arcana and the Court Cards.

There are 22 Major Arcana or Trumps. These cards are thought

to represent the Higher parts of our consciousness and have

been linked with the Archetypes proposed by Jung, the 22 Letters

of the Hebrew Alphabet, The paths of the Tree of Life, The I-

Ching and the Runes among other things.

The Court Cards represent other people in our lives or aspects of

our own personality. The Minor Arcana are concerned with

the everyday, mundane affairs of day to day living such as

work, school, the home and relationships. The Minors consist of

four suits: Wands, Cups, Swords and Pentacles. In various decks

these suits might be renamed, but they are usually recognizable.

Some of the more common alternate names are:

Wands - Staves

Cups - Vessels, Bowls

Swords - Crystals

Pentacles - Disks, Coins

Tarot can be used in several ways; as a means of divination, as

a tool for self discovery, as an aid to spiritual or esoteric study

or even as a game. Tarot is such a diverse medium that an

entire lifetime can be devoted to it's study.

The Suits

There are 4 suits commonly found in Tarot decks: Wands,

Cups, Swords and Pentacles. While they sometimes have

different names, the idea behind them is usually the same. If you

understand the meanings of the suits and have some knowledge

of numbers, you can read the Minor Arcana of any deck of

Tarot cards, or even playing cards for that matter.

I have included some basic astrological descriptions as the two

systems, Astrology and Tarot seem to complement each other. I

have also noticed that many Tarot readers incorporate their

knowledge of astrology into their interpretations and readings

and that many people who are interested in one are also

interested in the other. Since a great many people have some

knowledge of Astrology, I thought the descriptions might be

helpful in understanding the ideas behind the suits.

Wands: Wands can be described as the suit having to do with

energy, creativity, communication, action, passion, self

improvement/self development, spirituality and enterprise. If

you look at the suit of Wands in most decks you notice that most

of the cards show some type of action in progress, or someone

who appears to be reviewing or enjoying the results obtained

from a recently completed action. Action and energy are two

key words to this suit. Wands are usually associated with the

element of fire. If you know a little of astrology, think of the

personality attributes of the fire signs, the forceful Aries, the

flamboyant Leo and the honest and enthusiastic Sagittarius.

Additional attributes include:

Direction - South

Season - Spring (Vernal Equinox)

Masculine/Feminine - Masculine

Cups: Cups are associated with the emotions, the subconscious,

relationships and intuitive or psychic abilities. Most decks try to

convey emotions in this suit; happiness, love, boredom,

disappointment and dejection are usually represented and easily

identified. This suit is associated with the element of water and

like water can be calm and serene, or turbulent and rough.

Astrologically, the nurturing Cancer personality, the depth of

the Scorpio and the intuitive, dreamy Pisces could be applied.

Additional attributes:

Direction - East

Season - Summer (Summer Solstice)

Masculine/Feminine - Feminine

Swords: Swords are the suit of mental activity, rational

thinking, decisions, and intellectual pursuit. Because much of

the turmoil in our lives can be attributed to our thoughts, this

suit often depicts conflict and struggle as well. Looking at this

suit in most decks, one finds some of the more negative cards

depicting nightmares, craftiness, pain and restriction. Swords

are usually associated with the element of air. Astrologically one

can think of the Libran desire for balance, the contradictions

inherent in the Aquarian personality, and the Gemini's thirst for

intellectual stimulation. Additional attributes:

Direction - West

Season - Autumn (Autumnal Equinox)

Masculine/Feminine - Masculine

Pentacles: Pentacles are the suit associated with work, money,

crafts, the home, the physical body. Looking at this suit, one sees

craftsman at work, business being conducted, the physical

comfort and security of having material things and the physical

discomfort and pain of not having them. Pentacles are

associated with the element earth. Astrologically one can think

of Taurean practicality and love of home, the Capricorn's

financial and business prowess and the Virgo's industry, skill

and productivity. Additional attributes:

Direction - South

Season - Winter (Winter Solstice)

Masculine/Feminine - Feminine

Swords and Wands are usually associated with Air and Fire

respectively, however some writers have reversed these

attributions assigning Fire to Swords and Air to Wands. Emily

Peach does this in "The Tarot Workbook" and Ellen Cannon Reed

does as well in her deck ,"The Witches Tarot" and her two books

"The Goddess and the Tree" and "The Witches Tarot". Arguments

can be made for both points of view and you should chose

whichever attributions seems to fit best to you. The same is true

of the directions assigned. An alternative system for directions

taken from Astrology is: Wands - East, Cups - North, Swords -

West and Earth - South.

Tarot Notebook

Now is the time to make yourself a Tarot Notebook. Any

notebook will do. Personally, I like a 3 ring binder, which allows

me to expand as needed. As we go through the course, write

down what you have learned. For instance in today's lesson we

went over the suits, Set aside a page in your notebook for each

of the suits and write a brief synopsis of what we covered here

for each. Add any thoughts you might have or any insights

from Tarot books you are using. Should additional ideas or

information come to you in the future, go back and add them as

well. Over time, this notebook will become a valuable resource.

It will document your progress over time and be a source and

record of interpretations.

Aces

Aces represent the energy of each suit in its purest and most

concentrated form. They also represent beginnings, ideas,

commencement, opportunity, a fresh start, inspiration, a gift.

Applying the above to what we have covered in the suits gives

you the

meaning of each ace.

??Ace of Wands - New energy, a burst of creativity,

beginning a self improvement program, the start of a

spiritual quest.

??Ace of Cups - A new relationship ( romantic or

otherwise), awakening intuition or psychic powers, the

start of happier times.

??Ace of Swords - New ideas, a new intellectual interest

or hobby, strength, power.

??Ace of Pentacles - Beginnings on the physical plane, a

new job, a new home, the start of a period of prosperity.

Timing

Many readers use Aces as timing cards. If a question of

timing comes up during a reading, write it down and put it

aside. After the main reading is done, have the querent re-

shuffle and cut the deck, then deal cards face up until you get an

Ace. The suit of the Ace will indicate the time that the

event is most likely to occur. Using the seasons from the

message on suits we have:

??Wands - Spring

??Cups - Summer

??Swords - Fall

??Pentacles - Winter

Yes/No

A method for answering yes/no questions uses Aces as well.

Shuffle and cut the deck while concentrating on the question.

Turn one stack over periodically while shuffling in order to get

reversals. Deal the cards until you get an Ace then stop. Deal a

new pile until you get another Ace. Deal one last time until you

get a third Ace. The direction of the Aces will give you your

answer. If two or more are upright, the answer is yes. If two or

more are reversed, the answer is no. Personally, I rarely use

Tarot to answer yes/no questions. I believe that the answer will

be correct for the conditions at that time, but as conditions

change, the answer may change as well. I prefer to ask

questions such as "what can I do to enhance my chances of...." or

"What am I doing that is preventing me from..." . This type of

question gives me some control over events rather than allowing

things to just happen to me.

Twos

Twos represent duality, balance, choices, interaction,

polarity, developing.

??Two of Wands - A choice or balance in applying energy.

The first steps have been completed, and one must decide

where to apply energy from this point on. Control.

??Two of Cups - Emotional interactions. Balance between

opposites. Love.

??Two of Swords - Peace (hard won), a respite from

conflict, a tenuous balance. Compromise.

??Two of Pentacles - Balance in practical matters; juggling

several tasks on the physical plane (home, work, hobbies,

recreation, etc.). Change.

Tarot Progression

Some readers see a progression though the Minor Arcana

with Aces representing a beginning, twos further development,

threes as planning, fours as practical attainment, fives as

unbalance, sixes as harmony, sevens as choices, eights as changes

and nines as conclusions. Tens are the ultimate

fulfillment of the suit and represent a transition which leads

back to the Ace. Various authors have assigned different

progressions to each number. Some are based on numerology

and some are not. If you are familiar with numerology, you can

apply some of its concepts to Tarot as well.

A Tarot exercise

At this point we have covered 8 cards. Pull those cards from the

deck, mix them thoroughly and deal them in face down in four

sets of two. Do not think of a question, this exercise is for

practice only. The first card in each pair represents the past and

the second, the present. Now turn over the

first pair and interpret the cards together.

Example: Two of Swords, Ace of Pentacles - You have just

completed a fairly tumultuous period. Things were difficult, but

you worked them out, achieved a balance and are about to begin

a period of material prosperity.

Do the same with the other three pairs. This exercise is designed

to get you used to the idea of reading groups of cards right

away. It should help you to see relationships between cards

rather than viewing each card in a vacuum. If you have time,

you should do this exercise every day, adding the new cards you

have learned to the group you use. If you like, remix and try it

again, you

can't do this one too often.

Threes

Threes represent creation, abundance, group activity,

building, planning, synthesis.

??Three of Wands - planning, reflecting, aspiration

??Three of Cups - Celebration, happiness, joy, sharing,

abundance, friendship

??Three of Swords - Sadness, heartbreak, emotional pain,

sorrow

??Three of Pentacles - creating, bringing into physical

reality, work.

Centering

Most readers do some type of centering exercise before

doing a reading. These exercises can be elaborate or very simple.

The method I use is in the latter category. Before doing a

reading I always shuffle the deck. While shuffling I ask

God/Goddess to guide my words and allow me to assist the

querent (or myself). Some people like to create an atmosphere by

lighting candles, burning incense or doing a short meditation

before reading. Whatever your belief system, it is best to

approach the cards from a feeling of calm, rather than in a

harried, distracted way. Pray, cast a circle, invoke the

God/Goddess, meditate, do deep breathing exercises, or do

whatever it is you do to get in touch with your center.

Tarot Exercise

Do the same exercise as yesterday, adding the threes and

making a third column for the future. Someone here in the

forum once recommended that you do all readings aloud, even

those done for yourself. I think that is an excellent suggestion

and recommend you do the exercises aloud as well. It is one

thing to recognize the meaning of a card in your mind and an

entirely different thing to articulate that meaning to another.

Reversals

In case you haven't noticed, I do not use reversals, however

many people do. You can take a book and learn it's

interpretations of reversals or you can take an easier approach

and chose one of the methods of reading them listed below:

1. A block in the upright energy of the card

2. A delay

3. A subconscious wish or desire

4. A hidden or surreptitious energy

5. A weakened version of the upright meaning

The opposite of the upright meaning (this is the method most

often seen in books, however there are exceptions. Some cards

have similar meanings whether upright or reversed. Refer to the

book for your deck when using this method to learn which cards

it does not apply to).

There are many other methods for reading them as well. The

use of reversals is not as prevalent as it once was. Many newer

beginner books do not include them at all, however you must do

what you feel most comfortable with. Arguments can be made

for both sides. If you decide not to use them, bear in mind that

each card has a full spectrum of meanings. For example, the

three of cups can mean merriment and celebration, but carried

to excess could mean drunkenness, or excessive partying.

Fours

Fours represent stability, structure, order and practical

attainment.

??Four of Wands - rites, inspiration, freedom, ceremony,

harmony, peace

??Four of Cups - Boredom, apathy, discontent,

dissatisfaction, withdrawal, meditation

??Four of Swords - regrouping, introspection, illness, time

out, rest

??Four of Pentacles - holding on to ones possessions, thrift,

a reluctance to let go, insecurity, selfishness.

Undercurrents

This is a reading method I learned from another reader.

Whenever she does a reading, she throws whatever spread she is

going to use and then looks at the card left on the bottom of the

deck. She calls this card the undercurrent. The undercurrent is

what underlies the question. It is the atmosphere in which events

are taking place. For example if the querent had a question

about a relationship and the 4 of pentacles was on the bottom of

the deck, it could be interpreted as someone in the relationship

not wanting to let go. Perhaps for financial reasons (very

common), for selfish reasons, or for security reasons. It could be

an unconscious or unexpressed desire which the querent

him/herself is not even aware of. Depending on the rest of the

cards thrown, letting go might be the best thing. I find the

concept useful and use it in my daily readings.

Reading for Yourself

Many Tarot books and readers warn against reading for

yourself. The common thread in this argument is that it is

difficult to be objective and that one tends to see what one wants

to see rather than what is really there. That is a real danger,

however I think reading for yourself can be most

helpful, particular in seeing options that you might not have

come to on your own. You have to keep all possible meanings in

mind when reading for yourself and then decide which one fits

best realistically, not hopefully. Reading for yourself can help

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