What is Tarot?


The Tarot has existed for over 600 years but many people do not understand what it is or how it works.

Some people think it is a mechanical, fortune-telling system. They believe each reading gives a fixed, future pattern, and our lives are fated to develop in a way that leaves no freedom to change anything.

This, and the rather spooky images on some cards (they do not always mean what they appear to), has given Tarot a sinister reputation in some circles.

In practice, a good Tarot reader can give a clear picture not only of the problems or issues a client faces but also of potential solutions. The Tarot's value comes partly from the fact that the cards give a complete picture of human life.

The Major Arcana (the named cards, such as the Fool or the Lovers, often seen in films) show the major forces moving through the client's life.

The Minor Arcana, which has four suits rather like a deck of playing cards, shows the details of how those forces take effect.

The reader's skill is to interpret the cards for the individual client. Different readers have different styles. But all readers tap into their own psychic ability to interpret what they see.

Clients often ask questions during a reading. If these are not answered at first, the reader can lay more cards to answer them. At the end of a reading, the client should feel more in charge of his or her life.
Prospero

Prospero is the author of Tarot for Life.
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