Post on 18-Aug-2015
The History of Tarot
• 1400’s - Italian game “Tarocchi appropriati”• 1500’s French “tarot” - divination
The History of Tarot
• 1400’s - Italian game “Tarocchi appropriati”• 1500’s French “tarot” - divination
• 1700’s - Thought to be connected to Egyptian culture. Still only 32 cards
• 1850’s - Connected with Kaballah and numerology. Made to 78 cards.
• 1960’s - Spiritual emergence brought Tarot to center stage
Traditional Tarot vs. Angel Tarot
Both: 78 cards, 4 suits, major arcana.
Traditional Tarot: Shrouded in secrecy, mysticism, devil worshipping, cards confusing to read, too much symbolism, no words.
Angel Tarot: Non-denominational, gentle, easy to understand, words printed, connected to the light and love.
Your first reading!
Consecrate the deckPrepare for the readingDraw a one card – make note of symbols /trust intuition3 card reading.
Cards numbered Cards numbered 0 - 21 0 - 21Color: PurpleColor: Purple
Major life events
Each one has a specific archangel associated.
Major Arcana - 22 cards
The dreamer’s journey
Card 12 Card 12 AwakeningAwakening
Change of perspective. Appreciate your unique self.
Suit of Air Suit of Air (Swords)(Swords)Color: Dark BlueColor: Dark Blue
IntellectDecisionsLegalFearMental
Represented by Unicorns14 cards
Suit of Earth Suit of Earth (Pentacles)(Pentacles)Color: GreenColor: Green
MaterialBody/PhysicalMoneySecurityAbundanceHealth
Represented by Fairies14 cards
Suit of Water Suit of Water (Cups)(Cups)Color: Light Color: Light blue/aquablue/aqua
EmotionsLove/RomanceFamilyIntuition & Psychic giftsDepth of soul
Represented by Mermaids14 cards
Suit of Fire Suit of Fire (Wands)(Wands)Color: RedColor: Red
PassionInspirationsCareerTaking action (motion)Art/Adventure
Represented by Dragons14 cards
Psychic self-assessment• 1. When you initially meet someone new,
what’s the first thing you tend to notice about the person?
• A. The way the person looks, such as clothing, hair, teeth, shoes, or general attractiveness
• B. How you feel around the person, such as being comfortable, amused, safe, and so on
• C. Whether you find the person interesting, or believe this may be someone who can help you out in your career
• D. The sound of the person’s voice or laughter
2. Think back on a vacation you took. What stands out most in your memory?A. The beautiful sights of nature, the architecture, or something that you witnessedB. The peaceful, romantic, restful, or exhilarating feelings associated with the tripC. The important and interesting cultural and/or historical information that you learned while travelingD. The sweet silence, the crashing surf, the chirping birds, the rustling leaves, music, or some other sound
3. Recall a movie that you truly enjoyed. When you think of that film, what comes to mind first?A. The attractive actors and actresses, the lighting, the costumes, or the sceneryB. The way the movie made you laugh, cry, or moved you in some other regardC. The interesting plot, or the life lessons that you or the movie’s characters learned during the storyD. The musical score or the sound of the actors’ and actresses’ voices
Mostly “a” answers signify clairvoyance.
Mostly “b” answers signify clairsentience
Mostly “c” answers signify claircognizance
Mostly “d” answers signify clairaudience
Clairvoyance-Clear seeing
Highly visual Mental imagesSeeing signsArtistic harmony
Clairsentience-Clear feeling
Highly sensitiveEmpathicFeeler Healer
Claircognizance-Clear knowing
IdeasInspirationThoughtsDeep conversationFacts/details
Clairaudience-Clear hearing
Remember soundsSensitive to noiseHear Voices