Month: December 2017

My Experience of Learning Tarot

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It’s funny how different people come to tarot. For some people it’s been something their family has always done, others are simply drawn to it, but for people like me who grew up in very ‘no nonsense’ households where anything esoteric was poo-pooed, it is something odd and mysterious that requires a ‘happening’ to be brought into your life.

Tarot was something I was aware of but never paid much attention to. After all, it was just a load of nonsense and woo wasn’t it? Just a bunch of generalisations that could be applied to any situation, a bit like cold reading. Until I learned that my good friend, Steve, reads the cards.

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Learn Tarot – Introduction

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On the many Facebook groups and forums you’ll regularly see people recommending the study of each individual card, using a mix of artwork interpretation and other references, over many, many months.  With 78 cards this is a considerable challenge;  if others learnt the hard way then you should too!  Right?

Wrong!  Let us show you not only the easy way – but the best way to learn the underlying associations.

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Learn Tarot – The Elements

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Tarot, like all Western Magical Traditions has 4 core elements;  Earth, Air, Fire and Water.  Below we’ll not only outline the element/suite associations but also provide clues on how to commit them to memory.

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Learn Tarot – The Numbers

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Now you know what the elements represent, let’s take a look at the number associations (1-10) then combine this with what we’ve already learnt to perform our first readings/interpretations.  See, we said this would be easy!

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RWS The 5s

Learn Tarot – Putting The Pieces Together

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We now have an understanding of the elements plus the numerological associations.  How do we combine these to determine the meaning of a card?

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From James Ricklef’s Blog

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James Ricklef's Tarot Blog Explore and learn about the Tarot ... and yourself!

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From Mary K Greer’s Blog

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Mary K. Greer's Tarot Blog "Tarot helps you meet whatever comes in the best possible way."

  • Living with the Seduction of the LLM: AI Hallucination, Symbolism, and the Human Mirror
    by Mary K. Greer on June 13, 2025 at 12:46 am

    This paper, written by both Mary K. Greer and ChatGPT, explores the epistemological and ethical tensions in interacting with AI large language models (LLMs), especially in symbolic, psychological, and philosophical contexts. LLMs generate output using statistical language prediction, which often results in ‘hallucinations’: responses not grounded in factual data but appearing coherent, resonant, and meaningful.

  • The Oedipus Cycle and Tarot Triumphs
    by Mary K. Greer on February 14, 2025 at 4:00 pm

    This is about the Oedipus cycle viewed through the lens of Tarot’s Major Arcana, culminating in the realization of Oedipus’s apotheosis and a nuanced exploration of fate in classical Greek thought. I studied this cycle of three plays in 1968 in a theatre class on Greek drama during the same period when I was introduced

  • Pulling Back the Wizard’s Curtain on ChatGPT
    by Mary K. Greer on January 14, 2025 at 9:42 pm

    The following is for those interested in the human+AI interactions via ChatGPT, which, in my case, began with my fascination for using ChatGPT for Tarot inquiries. This particular experiment shows both the benefits and liabilities, or even dangers, of conversations if the human is unaware of the programming and core AI purposes involved. MKG to

  • The Masters and Wisdom of the Tarot August 2024 Workshops
    by Mary K. Greer on June 12, 2024 at 9:19 pm

    Do you feel somewhat alone in your tarot practice? Want to make friends at the same level and with shared interests? Are you looking for inspiration and to up your tarot skills whether reading for yourself or others? And would you just like to have fun with tarot? Come to one or both Omega Institute

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From Round the Cauldron’s Blog

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‘Round the Cauldron Everyday life as a modern witch!

  • Words We Don’t Say – Thoughtful Thursday
    by Megan Black on June 26, 2025 at 12:00 pm

    We often have feelings and associations with specific words related to religion. Some of them make us feel better than others. What words do you avoid using in your faith, and why?

  • A Solstice Cycle – Thoughtful Thursday
    by Megan Black on June 19, 2025 at 11:40 am

    The Solstice is one of many reminders that no matter what we do, life tends to go in cycles. How do you handle this in your life? And how do you embody this within your faith?

  • Rooted in Community: A Day at the Maine Pagan Leadership Conference
    by Megan Black on June 15, 2025 at 11:06 pm

    Over the weekend, I attended my first-ever event held by the Maine Pagan Clergy Association. I’ve been following them on Facebook for a while with the hopes of getting involved if I ever had the time and energy. Well, back in March, I decided to reach out with a presentation idea — and to my surprise, it was accepted! I think I was surprised for two reasons; one is that I have imposter syndrome when it comes to situations like this, and two is that I felt kind of odd because my first […]

  • Witchy Dates to Remember – June 2025
    by Megan Black on June 1, 2025 at 11:58 am

    June is a quiet month in the overall witchcraft world. Outside of folk traditions and regional holidays, we just have the Full Moon, New Moon, and Solstice. So, let’s get into these three days and see what’s going on.

  • New Moon Spell For Inner Peace
    by Megan Black on May 25, 2025 at 7:25 pm

    There’s so much going on in the world today. No matter how well we think we deal with it, it can often leave us feeling overwhelmed, chaotic, and scattered. I wrote this spell to help calm my inner world as I rest and reflect during the New Moon. It is written for a cup of caffeine-free tea, but feel free to substitute the beverage with one that makes you feel at peace. Some other ideas include decaf coffee, water, or your favorite juice.

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From the Unified Esoteric Tarot

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Esoteric and Divinatory Tarot by Attila Kárpáthy

  • 3-card readings 06/26/2025 – the change
    by Attila Kárpáthy on June 26, 2025 at 6:00 am

    Ten of Disks rev. – Three of Cups rev. – Nine of Disks Rigidity – Discomfort – Dedication Card of the day: Three of Cups rev. Time: 10:40 PM to 11:20 PM. “True strength lies in submission, which permits one…Read more 3-card readings 06/26/2025 – the change ›

  • 3-card readings 06/25/2025 The Fool and more
    by Attila Kárpáthy on June 25, 2025 at 6:00 am

    Demiurge rev. – The Fool rev. – Hermit Restriction – Recklessness – Compassion Card of the day: The Fool rev. Time: 10 PM to 12 PM “I was not obedient, and rules made a rebel of me.” Tali Sara –…Read more 3-card readings 06/25/2025 The Fool and more ›

  • Speaking about peace is forbidden
    by Attila Kárpáthy on June 24, 2025 at 1:39 pm

    “War! What is it good for? War! What is it good for? Mobilisation Science Religion Domination Communication Teleportation” (Laibach, song War – album NATO, 1994) I dedicated most of my adult life to finding answers to questions nobody else cared…Read more Speaking about peace is forbidden ›

  • Summer Solstice, 1795
    by Attila Kárpáthy on June 20, 2025 at 7:00 am

    According to the Gregorian calendar, the Summer Solstice of 1795 occurs on June 21, 2025, at 3:43 AM (GMT). The Tarot card associated with the Summer Solstice is the Ace of Cups, while the Tarot cards associated with the three…Read more Summer Solstice, 1795 ›

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