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Beginning TarotBeginning Tarot
with Katrina Wynne, MA
Exploring TarotExploring Tarot
• What is Tarot?
• Brief history and esoteric roots
• Philosophy, wisdom, and spirit
• Symbolic language
• Tool for education and self-development
• Structure and care of cards
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What is Tarot?What is Tarot?
Tarot is a visual symbolic language that teaches us about and guides us through the “Sacred Journey of our Soul”—through life and beyond. — Katrina Wynne
What is Tarot?What is Tarot?
• Visual symbolic language
• Book of wisdom
• Divination channel
• Mirror of your soul
• Template for life
• Malleable tool
• Paper with pictures
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HistoryHistory& Roots& Roots
Ancient divinationAncient divination
Spiritual /philosophical influencesSpiritual /philosophical influences
Esoteric major arcanaEsoteric major arcana
Playing cards and minor arcanaPlaying cards and minor arcana
First Tarot decksFirst Tarot decks
Metaphysical influencesMetaphysical influences
Modern decksModern decks
Ancient divinationAncient divination
Spiritual /philosophical influencesSpiritual /philosophical influences
Esoteric major arcanaEsoteric major arcana
Playing cards and minor arcanaPlaying cards and minor arcana
First Tarot decksFirst Tarot decks
Metaphysical influencesMetaphysical influences
Modern decksModern decks
Philosophy, Philosophy, Wisdom Wisdom & Spirit& Spirit
As above, so belowAs above, so below
Alpha to OmegaAlpha to Omega
Divination as communication Divination as communication with the Divinewith the Divine
“Visual Symbolic Language”“Visual Symbolic Language”
As above, so belowAs above, so below
Alpha to OmegaAlpha to Omega
Divination as communication Divination as communication with the Divinewith the Divine
“Visual Symbolic Language”“Visual Symbolic Language”
© The Trustees of the British Museum
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As Above,As Above,So BelowSo Below
Hermetic text, originated in the VedasHermetic text, originated in the Vedas
The Emerald Tablet ofThe Emerald Tablet ofHermes TrismegistusHermes Trismegistus
“That which is Below corresponds “That which is Below corresponds to that which is Above, and that to that which is Above, and that which is Above corresponds to which is Above corresponds to
that which is Below, to accomplish that which is Below, to accomplish the miracle of the One Thing.”the miracle of the One Thing.”
Hermetic text, originated in the VedasHermetic text, originated in the Vedas
The Emerald Tablet ofThe Emerald Tablet ofHermes TrismegistusHermes Trismegistus
“That which is Below corresponds “That which is Below corresponds to that which is Above, and that to that which is Above, and that which is Above corresponds to which is Above corresponds to
that which is Below, to accomplish that which is Below, to accomplish the miracle of the One Thing.”the miracle of the One Thing.”
Alpha Alpha —— OmegaOmega
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Symbolic Symbolic LanguageLanguage
• What is a symbol?
• Symbols appear as:• colors• numbers• shapes• objects• props• people• composition• focus• activity• environment• movement• energy
• Archetypes and complexes
• Example: III Empress
ArchetypesArchetypes
1.1. A prototype.A prototype.
2.2. Platonic philosophical idea, Platonic philosophical idea, pure forms which embody the pure forms which embody the fundamental characteristics of a fundamental characteristics of a thing.thing.
3.3. Jungian term, collectively inherited Jungian term, collectively inherited unconscious idea or image, usually unconscious idea or image, usually present in individual psyches.present in individual psyches.
4.4. Constantly recurring symbol or Constantly recurring symbol or motif, such as in art or mythology.motif, such as in art or mythology.
1.1. A prototype.A prototype.
2.2. Platonic philosophical idea, Platonic philosophical idea, pure forms which embody the pure forms which embody the fundamental characteristics of a fundamental characteristics of a thing.thing.
3.3. Jungian term, collectively inherited Jungian term, collectively inherited unconscious idea or image, usually unconscious idea or image, usually present in individual psyches.present in individual psyches.
4.4. Constantly recurring symbol or Constantly recurring symbol or motif, such as in art or mythology.motif, such as in art or mythology.
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Tool for educationTool for education&&
selfself--developmentdevelopment
Cross-cultural study
Strengthen intuition
Self-reflection & growthDevelop a personal and/or professional service
Deck StructureDeck Structure
• 78 cards:- 22 major arcana- 56 minor arcana – four suits
• Compare with oracle decks
• Best ways to learn a new deck:- Daily card and journal- Two books – one with deck, one without
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Daily Tarot Daily Tarot JournalingJournaling
1.1. Use one deck, journal six monthsUse one deck, journal six months
2.2. Separate 22 major arcana cards, add Separate 22 major arcana cards, add minor arcana after two months.minor arcana after two months.
3.3. Randomly select one card each dayRandomly select one card each day
4.4. Place face down, then turn overPlace face down, then turn over
5.5. Capture first “intuitive” impressionCapture first “intuitive” impression
6.6. Scribble note, draw image, copy cardScribble note, draw image, copy card
7.7. Study meaning in Tarot bookStudy meaning in Tarot book
8.8. Walking meditation, experienceWalking meditation, experience
9.9. Reflect at end of dayReflect at end of day
10.10. Develop unique “Keywords”Develop unique “Keywords”
1.1. Use one deck, journal six monthsUse one deck, journal six months
2.2. Separate 22 major arcana cards, add Separate 22 major arcana cards, add minor arcana after two months.minor arcana after two months.
3.3. Randomly select one card each dayRandomly select one card each day
4.4. Place face down, then turn overPlace face down, then turn over
5.5. Capture first “intuitive” impressionCapture first “intuitive” impression
6.6. Scribble note, draw image, copy cardScribble note, draw image, copy card
7.7. Study meaning in Tarot bookStudy meaning in Tarot book
8.8. Walking meditation, experienceWalking meditation, experience
9.9. Reflect at end of dayReflect at end of day
10.10. Develop unique “Keywords”Develop unique “Keywords”
Daily Journal PageDaily Journal Page
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Tarot as LifeTarot as Life
1. Identify key moments and transitions in your life
2. Think of one or two Tarot cards that represent the energy, experience or lesson of that time
3. Put each memory and card on a timeline
Inspired by Mary Greer’s Tarot for Your Self
Care of Your CardsCare of Your Cards
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Care of Your CardsCare of Your Cards
• Old Taboos – arranging and touching
• New Deck – gift or purchase?
• Vulnerability – paper or plastic cards
• Cleansing – literally and symbolically
• Respect – your deck is your friend
• Home – storing your cards
Recommended ReadingRecommended Reading
• Sacred Journey of Your Soul – series, Katrina Wynne
• My Tarot Journey—Integrating the Wisdom of Tarot, Katrina Wynne
• Tarot for Your Self, Mary Greer
• 78 Degrees of Wisdom, Rachel Pollack
• Pictures from the Heart—A Tarot Dictionary, Sandra A. Thomson
• The Tarot—History, Symbolism, Divination, Robert M. Place
• Tarot Symbolism, Robert V. O’Neill
• Origins of the Tarot, Dai Leon
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Thank you…Thank you…
Resources
Authors• Carl C. Jung, 4 Archetypes
• Christine Payne-Towler, The Underground Stream
• Dai Leon, Origins of the Tarot
• Katrina Wynne, Tarot Journal
• Mary Greer, Tarot for Your Self
• Rachel Pollack, The Kabbalah Tree
• Robert M. Place, The Tarot—History, Symbolism, Divination
• Wikipedea
Credits
Artists• Renee’ Slade, photographer
• Qahira Lynn, artist
• Rebecca LaMothe, artist
• Albano-Waite cards, original• Trinick image, © The Trustees of the British
Museum• Voyager Tarot, James Wanless• Oswald Wirth cards of Laurent Langlais
Webinar• Global Spiritual Studies - Linda Marson
ProfessionalProfessionalTarot ConsultingTarot Consulting
Study Programand
Certificate Course
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ProfessionalProfessionalTarot ConsultingTarot Consulting
Three Tracks
I. Beginning Tarot – Knowledge – 3 classes
II. PTC Program – 4 units with 2 classes each
III. PTC Certificate Course – training and support group experience
Beginning Beginning TarotTarot
KnowledgeKnowledge1.1. Introduction to Tarot Introduction to Tarot --
Free Free class on history,class on history,philosophy, card basicsphilosophy, card basics
1.1. Sacred Journey of Your Soul Sacred Journey of Your Soul ––through the major arcanathrough the major arcana
Deep exploration of each trump Deep exploration of each trump and the pathway they provideand the pathway they provide
2.2. The Grid of Life The Grid of Life –– working with working with the minor arcanathe minor arcana
Simple ways to relate to the suits Simple ways to relate to the suits and people/court cardsand people/court cards
1.1. Introduction to Tarot Introduction to Tarot --Free Free class on history,class on history,philosophy, card basicsphilosophy, card basics
1.1. Sacred Journey of Your Soul Sacred Journey of Your Soul ––through the major arcanathrough the major arcana
Deep exploration of each trump Deep exploration of each trump and the pathway they provideand the pathway they provide
2.2. The Grid of Life The Grid of Life –– working with working with the minor arcanathe minor arcana
Simple ways to relate to the suits Simple ways to relate to the suits and people/court cardsand people/court cards
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Professional Professional Tarot ConsultingTarot Consulting
ProgramProgram1.1. Intermediate Tarot Intermediate Tarot -- Reading Reading
Intuitive skill buildingIntuitive skill buildingSpreads Spreads –– telling the storytelling the story
2.2. Developing Your PracticeDeveloping Your PracticeCounseling skills & ethicsCounseling skills & ethics
Professional business & promoProfessional business & promo
3.3. Advanced Tarot Advanced Tarot -- SkillsSkillsSymbolismSymbolism
DreamworkDreamwork
4.4. Advanced Tarot Advanced Tarot -- MetaphysicsMetaphysicsAstrologyAstrologyAlchemy & KabbalahAlchemy & Kabbalah
1.1. Intermediate Tarot Intermediate Tarot -- Reading Reading Intuitive skill buildingIntuitive skill buildingSpreads Spreads –– telling the storytelling the story
2.2. Developing Your PracticeDeveloping Your PracticeCounseling skills & ethicsCounseling skills & ethics
Professional business & promoProfessional business & promo
3.3. Advanced Tarot Advanced Tarot -- SkillsSkillsSymbolismSymbolism
DreamworkDreamwork
4.4. Advanced Tarot Advanced Tarot -- MetaphysicsMetaphysicsAstrologyAstrologyAlchemy & KabbalahAlchemy & Kabbalah
Professional Professional Tarot ConsultingTarot Consulting
CertificateCertificate
Experience Experience –– Online Online Support GroupSupport GroupTopic discussionsTopic discussionsReading assignmentsReading assignments
Supervision by KatrinaSupervision by Katrina
Exercises in dyadsExercises in dyadsInspirational resourcesInspirational resourcesCurrent library list, 1000+ titlesCurrent library list, 1000+ titles
Certificate Certificate –– work at your pacework at your pace
Personalized certificate of Personalized certificate of completioncompletion
3030--minute Life Coach sessionminute Life Coach session
Experience Experience –– Online Online Support GroupSupport GroupTopic discussionsTopic discussionsReading assignmentsReading assignments
Supervision by KatrinaSupervision by Katrina
Exercises in dyadsExercises in dyadsInspirational resourcesInspirational resourcesCurrent library list, 1000+ titlesCurrent library list, 1000+ titles
Certificate Certificate –– work at your pacework at your pace
Personalized certificate of Personalized certificate of completioncompletion
3030--minute Life Coach sessionminute Life Coach session
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Katrina Wynne, M.A.
Counseling & Classes
TarotCounseling.org - website
MySacredJourney.org - weblog
OracleSoup.org – podcast
email: [email protected]
phone: (541) 547-5123 / USA