The Tarot is a deck of 78 cards which has been used for amusement, divination, inspiration and personal growth. A source of wisdom, deep symbolism and psychological insight, it is the relative of our modern deck of playing cards. The Tarot is a "book" of reality it represent many ways of being. Whenever we truly seek to know the Tarot, we will discover ourselves. By using the Tarot we are given keys to living magically and finding our highest self.
In addition to the Tarot's popular use as a tool for divination, it is also a vital tool for personal growth and spiritual development.
Used in readings; one may consider each card's deeper ramifications for healing and integration.
Chosen as a tool for meditation and affirmation; the Tarot serves as a guide and an ideal.
Embodied through action, creative expression, ritual and drama; the Spirit and Wisdom of the Tarot becomes a positive Source to enable deep transformation.
The Tarot is divided into two parts the Minor Arcana and the Major Arcana. The Minor Arcana represents all the aspects of daily
existence. It is divided into four suits the wands, the cups, the swords and the pentacles; these suits correspond to our earth's four elements fire, water, air and earth. The Major Arcana reflects experiences which go beyond mundane reality, and touch upon the mythic. It deals with the universal concepts of spiritual growth: life, death and rebirth.
We can use the Major Arcana to chronicle our learning process and illuminate the universal aspects of our own personal journeys. There are three stages on the journey through the Major Arcana. The Fool is the traveler who walks this path The first is the physical stage, from the Magician to the Chariot, representing the period from birth into adolescence. The second, the emotional stage, from Strength to Temperance, symbolizes the period from adolescence to adulthood. The final stage, the spiritual stage, moves from the Devil to the World. This is the period from adulthood to maturity and enlightenment.
These are archetypes we all intuitively know, we can use these images to trigger information within us. As you look at these images try using your imagination and draw your own conclusions about what you see and what they mean to you. Consider how each card is or isn't relevant to your life today and notice the ones which you are especially drawn to. These are clues just for you for finding answers to your life.