The True Nature of Tarot: Your path to personal empowerment

The True Nature of Tarot

Contents

Introduction ........................................................................... iii

Chapter 1 -- The Truth about Tarot .................................... 1

Psychic Sensations ................................................................. 2

Chapter 2 -- Grounding ........................................................ 11

Grounding Techniques ......................................................... 12

Chapter 3 -- How To Read The Tarot ................................ 15

Choosing A Tarot Deck ......................................................... 15

Before the Reading Begins ................................................... 17

Setting up the reading .......................................................... 17

Chapter 4 -- Seeing patterns in the cards ........................ 21

Chapter 5 -- Interpreting the Cards .................................. 27

Deck Overview ...................................................................... 27

Chapter 6 -- Major Arcana ................................................... 31

0 – The Fool ........................................................................... 31

I – The Magician ................................................................... 33

II – The High Priestess ........................................................ 35

III – The Empress ................................................................. 37

IV – The Emperor ................................................................. 39

V – The Hierophant .............................................................. 41

VI – The Lovers .................................................................... 43

VII – The Chariot ................................................................. 45

VIII – Strength ..................................................................... 47

IX – The Hermit .................................................................... 49

X – The Wheel of Fortune .................................................... 51

XI – Justice ........................................................................... 53

XII – The Hanged Man ......................................................... 55

XIII – Death .......................................................................... 57

XIV – Temperance ................................................................ 59

XV – The Devil ...................................................................... 61

XVI – The Tower ................................................................... 63

XVII – The Star .................................................................... 65

XVIII – The Moon ................................................................. 67

XIX – The Sun ....................................................................... 69

XX – Judgement .................................................................... 71

XXI – The World ................................................................... 73

Chapter 7 -- Minor Arcana ................................................... 75

Aces ........................................................................................ 75

Two (II) .................................................................................. 82

Three (III) .............................................................................. 90

Five (V) ................................................................................ 105

Nine (IX) .............................................................................. 130

Ten (X) ................................................................................. 136

Chapter 8 -- Court Cards .................................................... 141

Pages .................................................................................... 141

Knights ................................................................................ 146

Queens ................................................................................. 151

Kings .................................................................................... 158

Chapter 9 -- Ethical Considerations – Psychics ........... 167

Chapter 10 -- Selecting a Practitioner – Clients ........... 169

Chapter 11 - Psychological Aspects ................................ 173

Epilogue ................................................................................. 175

Appendix: Sample Reading ................................................ 177

About the Author ................................................................. 179

Bibliography ......................................................................... 181

Index ....................................................................................... 183

 

Introduction

Since The Nature of Tarot was written and released in 2003, many have benefitted from the techniques and philosophy contained

in that book. The True Nature of Tarot is a revised and expanded version of the first edition. In addition to the original text,

it contains advanced techniques, card interpretations, and progressive insights into tarot as a tool of growth and enlightenment.

Throughout this book, as in the last, the same philosophy holds true: tarot is not a predictive tool, but rather a gateway to open us

to the potential of who we are; show us the way to apply occult philosophy to manifest our desires; and to tap into the Universal

Energy. With a strong connection to the Universal Energy, the individual is capable of creating an ideal present and future.

Tarot readers, beginner through advanced, and inquirers (those looking to experience a reading given by another or to perform a

reading for themselves) will benefit from the information contained in this book. It is a boundless tool that allows the reader and the

inquirer to tap into ancient wisdom that promotes deep transformation of the self and the way in which interactions with the

physical, spiritual, emotional, and mental worlds are experienced.

The mechanism by which it works is tied to the reader’s and inquirer’s ability to open to the messages and to relate to the

energies that the cards represent.  Because free will prevails, no one can predict another’s future. It is possible to convey the energies and

  circumstances that exist in the now in order to make changes that move one closer to desired goals; awareness of these energies does much

 to modify how a person approaches life. The decisions of the individual are what propel him or her to one future or another, not the predictions of

a psychic.

The reader’s role is to sense the situation and the energy of the individual in an objective way that allows the inquirer to gain a deeper

 understanding of vibrations that are not readily accessible to the average person. The noise of emotionality, stress, fear, and

worry do much to cut off access to this information. The reader acts as a clear channel to allow the inquirer an unobstructed view into

themselves and their circumstances.  Over the years, I have discovered and developed my own way of getting information from the cards. My

techniques will be discussed throughout this text. While you are welcome to try my methods, I encourage you to discover your own unique way of

reading and the meanings you attach to the cards. What works for one may not work for another.

If you have consulted a psychic or if you have done readings for others, you may have had encounters with the tarot that vary from

mine. Results and abilities manifest differently from one individual to another. Through practice, it is possible to discover what your

personal results and abilities are and the best ways to enhance them. The experiences of the reader, as well as that of the inquirer,

are discussed throughout this text.

Almost a quarter century of experience with the cards has shown that the true nature of tarot speaks to the secrets held within its

images. A tarot deck provides a pictorial journey of the self to foster connections with the Universal Energy and the Higher Self. The

study of tarot and of the Self is life-long, with new discoveries waiting to be revealed at each level of development. The intention of

this book is to open its readers to greater understanding and self-empowerment through making energetic connections that lead to

wisdom about oneself and one’s relationship with the Universal Energy.