Reading the Tarot

I’ve been feeling down lately.How can I improve my attitude and outlook on

life?

A Question

Tarot – an introduction

• Objective– Expose you to the world of Tarot– Teach the basics of the Major and Minor Arcana– Explain the card positions in a Celtic Cross Spread– How to phrase a question– Practise a 3-card spread

The Cards• Major Arcana– 22 cards– Roman numerals

• Minor Arcana– 56 cards– Cups, Wands, Swords

and Pentacles– Court Cards

The Celtic Cross

Phrasing the QuestionWhat is it you want to know?

• Accept responsibility• Keep your options open• Find the best level of detail• Focus on yourself• Stay neutral• Be positive

Phrasing the Question2

• Ways that questions can be asked– Can you give me insight into...– What do I need to understand about...– How can I improve my chances of...– What is the meaning of...– How might I...– What is the lesson or purpose of...

(One Kind of) Three Card Spread

• Past• Receding

Influence• Quality to Let

Go• Resolved Factor

• Present Environment (Inner)

• Present Environment (Outer)

• Primary Factor• Heart of the Matter

• Future• Approaching

Influence• Quality to

Embrace• Unresolved Factor

Tarot – an introduction

• Objective– Expose you to the world of Tarot– Teach the basics of the Major and Minor Arcana– Explain the card positions in a Celtic Cross Spread– How to phrase a question– Practise a 3-card spread

Questions???