The history of the origin of tarot cards is rather vague and is associated with numerous legends. Various symbolisms (kabbalistic, gnostic) are closely intertwined in them, which complicates their interpretation. Initially (at the beginning of the 15th century) they appeared in Italy, but the system of predictions itself was formed only by the end of the 16th century. As early as 1530, tarot began to be used as playing cards throughout Europe. However, they have survived to this day as a legacy of the isoteric tradition.
Instructions
Step 1
You can learn to read tarot cards on your own (by studying a lot of books on this topic) or with the help of an instructor. The main condition for this is your personal predisposition to mystical, transcendental perception of reality.
Step 2
At the beginning of your training, whichever method you choose, you need to see how the master is guessing, his manner, scheme, skills and, of course, the result.
Step 3
Tarot is divided into arcana. The most significant are the elders.
The jester is a merry fellow. This is a man in his nature. The map has a deep philosophical meaning. The jester holds a staff in his hands, but he is not just a wanderer, he is also a messenger, there are 12 branches on his staff - these are all signs of the zodiac
The magician has many attributes, they all belong to the minor arcana, which allows you to establish logical connections in the layout. The magician itself is a symbol of egocentrism, a kind of self-sufficient human cosmos.
The priestess is the embodiment of mystery, she is also a symbol of the feminine principle, birth and rebirth.
Step 4
Then you will need a deck of tarot cards. It is not difficult to buy it, it is important to choose the one that suits you (will attract your attention). You can use one deck for all cases, you can have several for certain topics.
Step 5
Next, find a quiet, secluded place and start your first acquaintance. Consider each card, catch the emerging associations and compare them with the classic ones, gradually developing your own system of interpretation. Make contact with the cards.
Step 6
It should be noted that there are three levels of "professionalism" based on the peculiarities of thinking of the master of tarot layouts. The first, "student" - makes predictions, relying solely on the classical description of the meaning of each card. It can be difficult for him to build a coherent picture for each separate alignment. The second, "psychologist" - basically reads not cards, but a psychological portrait of the client. The third, "master" - in addition to all of the above skills, has a strong intuition and is able to read information from a single field. Maps in this case are just a way to tune in to the desired wave.
Step 7
Everyone must answer the question of what exactly motivates you to master the art of divination.
