Meaning Of Each Tarot Card: The Mystery Decrypted
Life is often full of questions we may not always have the answers for. Everyone comes to points in their lives when they have to make big decisions regarding careers, relationships, and finances, among others. Questions to be answered may include: Should I change careers? Have I met Miss/Mr. Right? Is it a good time for me to buy that new car?
Many seek answers from various types of alternative practitioners. They feel that psychics, astrologers, and tarot card readers can see the future and provide guidance for the present. This article will provide an introduction to the tarot, giving you insight into the meaning of every card so that you can more readily grasp the efficacy of your tarot reading.
Most of us are familiar with the future-telling tarot card. But not all of us are aware of the rich historical and magical meanings behind each individual card. The tarot is an ornate deck of cards usually adorned with symbols (such as stars and crosses) and images (water, trees, maidens), and is broken down as what is referred to as the Major Arcana and four suits of cards. Every individual card possesses its own meaning, and a series of cards with their individual meanings makes up a unique story for each tarot reading.
A 'Fool' tarot card represents someone that is unenlightened; a 'Magician' symbolizes someone that is talented; a 'High Priestess' signifies understanding and the trait of insight; an 'Empress' rules over birth, mortality and resurrection; an 'Emperor' signifies humanistic power; adherence to rituals and faith is symbolized by a 'Pope'; love is symbolized by a 'Lovers' card; a 'Chariot' signifies great effort; Strength' symbolizes just what is implied; a 'Hermit' signifies introspection of the soul; a 'Sun' symbolizes happiness; whereas a 'Moon' card signifies female qualities and seduction.
The 'Pentacles' suit is associated with materialistic things like money and luxury, while the 'Wands' tarot suit is used for work-related predictions. The 'Swords' suit is used for predictions as well, but for mental changes and sufferings. If you're interested in hope, then you'll want to see the 'Star' suit appear. Lastly, the 'Cups' reflect how a person is emotionally, as well as any other emotional changes.
The card of 'Justice' stands for justice while the card of 'Death' stands for the 'spiritual/mental death'. Self sacrifice is shown by the 'Hanged Man'. The 'Tower' symbolizes a sudden change. Balance and harmony are represented by the card of 'Temperance'. 'Judgment' stands for introspection. All these cards lead to the card of the 'World'.
OK, now that you know the meaning of each tarot card, the next logical step is to wonder how do people learn how to read tarot cards? Mastering the reading of tarot cards is a journey, not a destination. You'll need intuition and a commitment to practice and study. A good tarot reading depends on how much skill the reader has acquired. One way to get started is to find a website where you can get a free tarot card reading.
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