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."

  • 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

  • The Art of Writing Forewords
    by Mary K. Greer on April 18, 2024 at 10:41 pm

    I’ve written quite a few forewords to tarot books and in the process have looked at forewords to other books to create a checklist for what I appreciate most in them and might want to include in my own foreword

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From Round the Cauldron’s Blog

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‘Round the Cauldron Everyday life as a modern witch!

  • Bitty Bubble Beanie [FREE PATTERN]
    by Megan Black on May 5, 2025 at 11:48 am

    Who doesn’t want a bit of texture with their winter accessories? I know I do! This Bubble Beanie was designed with that in mind. Use the simple puff stitch to give your beanie a bit of texture while still keeping your head warm and protected.

  • Mother’s Day Magic: Ideas For A Witchy Celebration Of Moms!
    by Megan Black on May 4, 2025 at 3:54 pm

    In this post, I want to explore some different ways you can make Mother’s Day magical for yourself, even if you’re not a mother or don’t have a good relationship with your mother. Remember, if you’re a pagan, you can turn to mother-like deities of your pantheon for celebration, too.

  • Witchy Dates to Remember – May 2025
    by Megan Black on April 27, 2025 at 12:35 pm

    There’s a lot happening this month, so keep reading to see what you may want to pay attention to for your practice.

  • Four Common Tarot Misconceptions & The Truth!
    by Megan Black on April 6, 2025 at 4:17 pm

    I’ve been reading tarot for a while now, and in that time, I have heard some wild misconceptions and “truths” about these cards. Some of these misconceptions had a purpose back when the occult was more taboo, but they hardly hold any weight today. So, let’s talk about four misconceptions about tarot cards, where they come from, and what the truth actually is.

  • Witchy Dates to Remember – April 2025
    by Megan Black on March 30, 2025 at 4:36 pm

    There’s a lot happening this month, so keep reading to see what you may want to pay attention to for your practice.

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From the Unified Esoteric Tarot

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Esoteric and Divinatory Tarot by Attila Kárpáthy

  • UET Black Edition on sale
    by Attila Kárpáthy on May 15, 2025 at 4:57 am

    Only 78 Unified Esoteric Tarot Special Black Edition copies have been published and sold. Now one of these copies is up for sale in new, perfect condition. It is a rare opportunity. The seller is Silvana Juárez from Santiago de…Read more UET Black Edition on sale ›

  • Sunday, 3-card readings 05/11/2025
    by Attila Kárpáthy on May 11, 2025 at 6:00 am

    Knight of Wands – Nine of Swords – The Fool rev. Indulgence – Communication – Recklessness Card of the day: Nine of Swords Time: 0:40 to 1:20 AM “Much unhappiness has come into the world because of bewilderment and things…Read more Sunday, 3-card readings 05/11/2025 ›

  • The Tarot of the Holy Death
    by Attila Kárpáthy on May 10, 2025 at 6:00 am

    Ekaterina Topilskaya created her deck using AI technology. Therefore, it is an excellent opportunity to discuss the use of AI technology in creating spiritual products such as Tarot decks. Artists and graphic designers involved in creating Tarot decks are especially…Read more The Tarot of the Holy Death ›

  • Fragment of 1000 the Moon Tarot
    by Attila Kárpáthy on May 9, 2025 at 10:15 am

    Olga Voloshyna is a member of the Association of Tarot Professionals Tarosophy, author of articles in the international magazine Tarot Chronicles, practising magician and holistic therapist, creator of the Oracle of the Abyss (the world of Qliphoth, demons and hellish…Read more Fragment of 1000 the Moon Tarot ›

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