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 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 … … Continue reading →

  • 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 … Continue reading →

  • Deep Play Tarot Retreat in Tulum: Feb 27-Mar 3, 2024
    by Mary K. Greer on January 8, 2024 at 1:08 am

    Many of you have been asking about the Tarot Retreat in Tulum, Mexico at the end of February. Please join co-leaders, Jenna Matlin, Dreya Bloome and myself as we talk about our Tarot teachings and present a few ideas for things to do in the Tulum area – known for its archeological sites, crystal clear … … Continue reading →

  • Pamela Colman Smith photo by Alice Boughton
    by Mary K. Greer on October 9, 2021 at 10:40 pm

    I just discovered this previously unknown photo of PCS by her friend, the well-known photographer, Alice Boughton. The source is The Literary Digest, July 4, 1908. Enjoy.

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From Round the Cauldron’s Blog

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‘Round the Cauldron Everyday life as a modern witch!

  • 3 Tips For A Consistent Spiritual Practice
    by Megan Black on August 20, 2024 at 11:04 am

    These are times when we’re disconnected; life gets too hectic for you to keep your wits about you, let alone practice your faith. Each tick of the second hand on the clock is a reminder that you’re running out of time, and your to-do list just keeps growing.

  • Book Review: Spellcraft and Spellwork by Ariana Carrasca
    by Megan Black on August 14, 2024 at 11:15 am

    Spellwork and Spellcraft is geared toward beginners and any witch looking to expand their practice. With sections on correspondences to practicality and more, Ariana covered a lot of ground in under 100 pages.

  • Book Review: Ambrosia’s Book of Witch Flight by Jasmyne Ambrosia
    by Megan Black on June 22, 2024 at 1:56 pm

    Having only read one other book about spirit flight, I was already very interested in Jasmyne’s take on the subject. Rather than approach the subject solely from a historical and traditional perspective, Jasmyne brings a different perspective to witch flight. It was refreshing to read about another witch’s personal experiences with the Otherworld.

  • Mood-Boosting Magic: Four Tips For Magical Joy
    by Megan Black on May 17, 2024 at 11:42 am

    I woke up in a horrible mood this morning and was trying to think of something I could do to help me. I have a few things in my witchy “toolbox”, so to speak, that are perfect for anxiety, depression, and a general sense of “emotional unwellness”. I wanted to share a few of them with you because I’m sure I’m not the only person to experience this!

  • Change is a Constant – A Life Update
    by Megan Black on May 11, 2024 at 11:30 am

    One thing is certain – I always feel like a broken record with the number of times things change here ’round the cauldron. But you know what? That’s just life as a modern witch, I suppose.

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From the Unified Esoteric Tarot

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Esoteric and Divinatory Tarot by Attila Kárpáthy

  • Concentric and vertical
    by Attila Kárpáthy on October 20, 2024 at 4:00 pm

    Acrylic colours on canvas. 30×30 cm – 11.81×11.81 inch. “Now the Lord God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there he put the man he had formed. The Lord God made all kinds of trees grow…Read more Concentric and vertical ›

  • 3-card readings 10-20-2024
    by Attila Kárpáthy on October 20, 2024 at 6:00 am

    Sunday, 3-card readings 10/20/2024 Eight of Swords rev., Queen of Cups rev., and Six of Wands Restlessness – Possessiveness – Lust Card of the day: Queen of Cups reversed “I used to advertise my loyalty and I don’t believe there…Read more 3-card readings 10-20-2024 ›

  • The Dragon Slayer
    by Attila Kárpáthy on October 18, 2024 at 7:07 am

    The Dragon Slayer (Saint George II) Acrylic colours on canvas. 20×30 cm (7.87x 11.81 inch) Bucharest, September, 2024. Private collection. My second instalment of Saint George slaying the dragon. The primary inspiration for this painting was the Equestrian Portrait of…Read more The Dragon Slayer ›

  • Good faith versus critical thinking
    by Attila Kárpáthy on October 14, 2024 at 8:52 am

    In the digital age, information is more plentiful than ever, but parsing truth from fiction can be daunting. According to Wikipedia, rationality is the quality of being guided by or based on reason. In this regard, a person acts rationally…Read more Good faith versus critical thinking ›

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