One of the creative uses for the Tarot is problem solving. We need to focus on our question clearly. This alone is therapeutic. Very often we think about things in a disorganized way. Formulating the question helps organizing thought and facilitates an answer to come to the surface.
This is how I read for myself.
By the way, in my experience we can read for ourselves. It asks for objectivity, being an observer to what’s going on in our busy mind. When we step away from the question and look at the cards in an inquisitve open manner, the whole process becomes a creative search for the truth in the moment.
When you can read for yourself you can read for another.
Before I ask the question I make sure that I have about 15 minutes to myself without interruption. Asking the Tarot a question is a bit like a meditation. We centre within, we let go of all other concerns and we focus solely on the question.
It’s helpful to have a basic knowledge of the cards and also to have a good Tarot book as back-up.
Take time to shuffle the cards thoroughly to ‘shake out’ the energy of the previous readings. This too helps to focus your attention.
Then I spread out the deck so all cards are partly visible.
I find it helpful to close my eyes and pick the cards with my non-writing hand, this way I can’t ‘think’ about the cards I am ‘supposed’ to pick.
With focused attention I pick the beforehand decided number of cards; I know the spread I am using and where to position the picked cards. This too helps organize thoughts.
I open the cards, and interpret the cards one by one
Then I log the outcome, to be able to read and reflect on the meaning.
Sometimes after a day or so a new interpretation comes to the surface. This is another benefit of working with the Tarot. New meanings discovered by ourselves can create a shift in awareness and offer a new solution.
The Tarot triggers our inner guidance, like The Hermit in the Tarot. The Tarot comes to us when we are ready as guidance comes to us when we are ready to listen. This is the Magick of the Tarot.
For information about Tarot classes email josiane@souldirections.com.au
