Finding the Meaning
We are always searching for meaning, in a lot of different ways. In the big picture, we search to find the meaning of life.
As spiritual people we seek an understanding of ourselves and our existence on a deeper level. Often, we do this through divination, study, prayer, and meditation. These are all good ways to explore our inner world, the outer world, and the world of spirit.
Yet, we can also find spiritual meaning and understanding in our mundane day-to-day interactions.
That is because, by nature, we are spiritual beings having a human experience.
That means that there is spiritual meaning, and an opportunity for spiritual growth, in each and every encounter and activity.
We also seek meaning in the communication we have with others. We wonder what someone meant when they said or did a certain thing. Sometimes we jump to an untrue or unfair conclusion because we don’t understand someone’s communication style.
When we study tarot, we first seek to find meaning in the cards. Then we use the cards to find meaning in life. We do this in a couple of different ways. In the study of tarot, we find that the lessons inherent in each of the cards help us find meaning in life. In divination, we are able to find answers to specific questions. This can bring us to new understanding, and new meaning.
The spiritual adage ‘as above, so below’ has many applications. One important understanding of this expression is that we can find spiritual meaning in the mundane world. We can also use spiritual tools and spiritual thought to help us find meaning even in the most mundane aspects of our lives.
The StaarCorner
In the first StaarCast since StaarCon, Amie Mouser and I share some stories, laughs, and thoughts about the first-ever StaarCon, and what will come next for the StaarCon community.
You can watch this episode on YouTube, or find it wherever you get your podcasts.
Join Us Tomorrow for a Tarot Class about Personalities and Relationships
There is still time to sign up for tomorrow evening’s tarot class! Tomorrow, Thursday, at 7 pm EST I will present ‘Tarot Reading for Personalities and Relationships’ live on Zoom.
How do tarot cards speak of people, their personalities and their relationships? How can we use tarot to better understand ourselves and each other?
In this class you will learn how to give helpful relationship readings and couples readings, and how to determine the nature and needs of an individual simply by understanding the cards that appear for them.
This class is appropriate for readers of all levels of experience.
Class fee is $37.50. Register now!
What Does This Card Mean?
So often tarot students, and even experienced readers, will struggle to find the meaning of a tarot card. Here are a few things to do when you are not sure what a card is trying to tell you.
First, look for how the card speaks to the context of your question, or the spread position. If you are working with more than one card, how do the other cards influence the card in question?
What do you see, and how do you feel, when you look at the card? What comes to your mind?
Say the name of the card aloud. Often this will bring the card into focus for you.
Think about everything you know about the card. Sometimes this will help you make the connection you need.
Look up the card online. There are so many references, blogs, and videos for tarot cards on the internet. You might find something there that makes sense.
Remember that, in a reading, a card can mean more than one thing at the same time.
If you need to, draw another card to clarify the card in question.
The Week in Review
This week I presented a free class on my YouTube channel, “Love in the Cards”. This class is about the way we use tarot in relationship readings. You can watch it in archive!
Each week I do at least four live broadcasts on my Facebook Business Page. Visit me there and hit ‘Like’ so you can be notified when I go live there next. You can also see the archived videos of my past broadcasts there, and on my YouTube channel.
From Around the Web
I love this article about self-discover and tarot from The Lily.
From the Llewellyn blog, a sweet Magic Broom Tarot Spread from Pamela Chen.
Here is a Daily Check-in Tarot Spread from Little Red Tarot.
Cards for Your Consideration
In the search for meaning, I consider each of the seventy-eight tarot cards essential. Beyond that, I consider the study of more than one tarot deck helpful. When we see different traditions of tarot, and the perspective of different artists, we have an opportunity to find greater meaning within each card.
There are other card decks of divination we can consider as well. While Lenormand and Kipper speak of mundane circumstances and situations, they can certainly help us understand our journey through life.
Oracle cards of all types are designed to help us as we seek meaning and understanding.
When it comes to our need to find meaning in life, the more tools we have, the better!
Events and Tours
Connecticut and Tampa Tours Resume Fall 2021. I will be providing online alternatives to our usual schedule of in-person meetings until social distancing is no longer prudent.
Tarot Topics Newsletter
Volume 4 Issue 7
February 17, 2021
