Tarot Cards - (2 of 23)

Got them almost a decade ago, Thanks to Sharyn. Have been reading and doing it now and then. But somehow, was driven to this since Dec 2022. Why not use it as sign and be prepared? We can improve your future by holding a positive outlook and following inner guidance. 

Tarot is a divination tool that dates back to the 15th century. The second t in tarot is silent, so the word is pronounced "tair (rhymes with hair) Oh."

Interestingly, in North America, the first syllable is emphasized whereas in other regions, it's the second syllable. 

Tarot has touched the lives of countless individuals, giving them peace, comfort, and insight in times of joy as well as in times of challenge. It's one of the most accurate ways to received detailed guidance about your future and answers to your questions. Consulting tarot cards is like spending time with a dear wise relative who acknowledges both the shadows and the joys of life. However, many people are put off or frightened by he traditional images and phrases in tarot.  Angel Tarot Cards preserve the ancient divination method, while using only positive, gentle and life-affirming words and picture. 

Using Angel Tarot Cards

Tarot was originally two sets of cards, the Major Arcana and the Minor Arcana. (Arcana is the plural of arcanum, meaning a deep or profound secret or mystery.)  The two sets were later combined into the now-traditional 78 cards. 

The Major Arcana consists of 22 cards that describe major events and turning points in our lives (such as marriage, pregnancy, relationship and career changes and personal challenges). The Major Arcana can also represent the different phases from childhood to old age. 

The Minor Arcana represents more ordinary day-to-day life events and is divided into four suits or elements: fire, water, air and earth. The Minor Arcana cards are numbered 1 (Ace) through 10, plus the court cards - a Page (card 11), a knight (card 12) a Queen (card 13) and a King (card 14) - for each suit.

It's most common to treat the tarot as one deck of cards. However, some people prefer to use Major Arcana separately from the Minor Arcana. As you work with the cards, you will notice that each Major Arcana card features one of the 15 principal archangels! (A few archangels appear on more than one card, as they embody aspects of several cards). These archangels provide strong protection and clear guidance as you travel along your spiritual path. The Major Arcana cards can also be mixed in with your other angel oracle decks to provide additional details in your readings. 

The Minor Arcana consists of four suits or elements. The earth element is represented with paintings of fairies, air with unicorns, water with mermaids and fire with friendly dragons. 

Court cards can represent either a situation or a person during a reading. When the reading shows the influence of another person in your life (such as a lover), Pages and Queens represent females (or feminine men) and knights and kings represent males (or masculine women)

Reversed or upside-down cards mean that you especially need to focus upon the issues connected to that particular card.  Reversal can also mean that the energy around that particular card's meaning is beginning to lessen. 

Steps to give and Oracle-card reading:

1. Clear your card Deck - Hold the deck in the non dormant hand as this is the hand that receives energy from, form a fist with your other hand and knock on the card ones. 
2. Consecrate the Cards - Briefly touch each of the cards to infuse them with your personal energy. You can simply touch one of the corners of each to accomplish this. Then fan the cards out with the artwork facing you. Hold the fanned cards to your heart and think about any prayer or intentions you'd like to bestow upon your cards. Example "I ask that all of my readings with these cards be accurate and specific, and bring blessings to everyone involved. Please help me stay centered in my higher self so that I may clearly hear, se, feel and know the Divine messages that wish to come through these readings." Ask for whatever help you'd like during your readings, such as confidence, clarity, compassion and so forth. Your cards now carry your personal vibration and intention. 
3. Ask a question - Think of the question you'd like an answer to. If you're giving a reading to someone, ask him or her to either think of or verbalize a question. Your angels and guides can hear your thoughts. So You needn't voice your queries aloud. 
4. Shuffle the Cards - Think of the question as you shuffle the cards and ask the angels to help you with answers and guidance. If one or more cards 'jump' out of the deck while you're shuffling, place them to the side. They'll be part of your reading.  As you shuffle you'll likely notice feelings, thoughts, words or visions. This Divine guidance will help you further understand the cards your draw, so pay attention to these impressions as they come to you. When your cards begin to clump into two distinct sections, it's time to stop shuffling. You may also receive a feeling, thought or vision that tells you to stop - or you may even hear the words 'stop shuffling now'. Trust and Honor these divine messages that are helping you with the reading. You can't make a mistake and stop shuffling too early, as the Law of attraction ensures that you'll always choose the correct cards. 
5. Choose a Card - Pull the top card from the deck. This is the answer to your question or guidance about which healing steps to take to help you with the issue you've inquired about. As you read the words on the card, notice any thoughts, additional words, feelings or visions that come to you, as these are messages from your angels and guides that personalize the cards particular meaning for you. The picture also holds significance, so be sure to study it's details. If you set aside a card (or cards) 'jumped' out of the deck while you were shuffling, carefully examine it too. 
6. Spread - a) Three - Card Spread b) The Celtic Cross

Three-Card Spread

After completing Steps 3 and 4, pick three cards from the top of the deck. With the pictures and words facing up, lay the first card to your left, the second one in the middle, and the third to the right. The card to your let speaks about the immediate past with respect to the situation you inquired about. The middle card reveals your question's current status and what you need to know or work on right now. And the card to the right shows your immediate future if you continue on your present path and follow the guidance in the middle card. You can improve your future by holding a positive outlook and following your inner guidance. 

The Celtic Cross

The most popular spread for tarot cards is called the Celtic Cross, and it can be used to answer questions about any topic. This spread of ten cards reveals the basis of your situation, the challenge, the past, the present, the future and the likely outcome. 

After completing Steps 3 and 4 lay out ten cards as below:

Each card represent:

1. Situation
2. Current challenge affecting the issue
3. Basis of the situation
4. Past as pertaining to the situation
5. Present
6. Near future
7. Your power in the situation
8. The effect of people around you
9. Your hopes or fears
10. The Outcome

Re-Read the book today and took out my cards on Present, Future and Past in that order. 

Past:

Time of comming into my own. Steps taken to improve career, business - courageous choices. Don't be discouraged by temporary delays or allow anyone to hinder your progress.  Work in partnership with those whose skills complement your own. Joint endeavours can help you achieve your goals. Negotiations move smoothly at this time. 

Additional meaning: Excellent foresight. Hope for the future. Contracts and business agreements. Great potential. Controlled progress. 

Future: 

Card of extremes. Cautionary message to take care of your resources. Review spending habits and create savings. It's also possible that you're too financially conservative. Donate time or money to charities or worthy causes. Hard work is paying off, but stay alert to new possibilities. Change is inevitable and can bring new found sources of abundance. Be open to new and exciting opportunities. Don't let fear-based thoughts limit your action. 

Additonal Meaning: Good business decisions or investments. Large purchases. Penny-pinching. Fears that what you've accumulated will be lost. 

Present

Something has occurred that makes you sad. This may be a current situation or something from past that has lingered and continues to distress you. Trust that the sadness will pass and you'll eventually see his situation's purpose in your life. Take time to heal. Release painful memories and move bravely forward. Forgiveness is a powerful healer. Don't hold on to the energy of past disappointments or conflicts. Remember to forgive yourself for choices you might wish you'd made differently. You did the best you could at that time, and allow yourself to move on. 

Additional meaning: Misunderstanding, loneliness, relationship concerns. Painful revelations.