The True Nature of Tarot: Your path to personal empowerment

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 ................................................ 177About 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 containedin 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.