Home | Tarot
There are two basic types of tarot readings – open readings and question readings. Open readings don’t require a question and are used for general occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries or a turning point in one’s life. Question tarot readings can be used to explore personal questions. The question tarot reading starts by setting the right mood. The querent should open himself or herself up to the insights brought by the cards. The reader, on the other hand, should feel secure about his or her abilities. The environment should be relaxing and comfortable, but allows full concentration for both parties. Next, it’s time to ask the question. The reader may ask the querent to touch the card while thinking about the question to transfer some of his or her energy to the cards. The reader can make an opening statement, either in the form of a prayer or an affirmation, to welcome in the message of the cards. The querent may then ask the question out loud. Some may prefer to write the question before hand, and at this point can read it from what was written. The cards are then shuffled and cut. Next, the tarot cards are spread. There are several spreads available. The selection is usually based on the reader’s preference or specialization. Some of the most popular include the Celtic Cross, the Horseshoe spread, the Tetractyte, the Mirror Spread, Mandala Spread, Star Spread and even the single-card spread. During the tarot reading, a story may unfold that answers the question posted by the querent. The answer may branch out into details that are important to the querent’s life, as such, it is ideal to keep a notepad and a pen handy for taking down notes. The last part of a tarot reading involves clearing the deck of all energy patterns to prepare them for another reading or another question. Tarot readings can be very insightful and can help one discover the answers to some questions in an unconventional manner. Tarot Card Pairs If you’re a beginner at tarot card reading and interpretation, there is one important concept you need to learn: card pairing. Most tarot readers base their interpretations on two things: the single cards and the whole spread. Each tarot card has an inherent meaning that can give good insight to questions or situations. But the meaning of the cards may change depending on those adjacent to it and its position in the spread. This combination, therefore, lets the tarot reader tell the full story. Card pairs, on the other hand, can bring forth insight on the querent’s balance issues. It tells us which personal characteristics or elements in our lives we need to focus on to achieve balance. There are three types of card pairs: Permanent pairs – Tarot cards that are permanent opposites. The most known are The Magician and the High Priestess and the Eight of Swords and Four of Wands. For the first example, the Magician represents action while the High Priestess represents inaction. Occasional Pairs – These are the pairs that arise by chance and their relationship only becomes obvious during the particular reading. If the idea behind the cards becomes meaningful to the querent, then it can be considered an occasional pair. Reinforcing Pairs - Most pairs illustrate opposing forces or ideas. This pair, however, works in a different way. They are meant to support each other. An example would be the Empress and the Nine of Cups. Their combination denotes pleasure and sensuality.
Jackson Swift is the author of this article for Universal Psychic Guild that offers free email psychic readings, free psychic chat online and psychic text services.
Article Source: www.NewAgeArticles.com
Please Rate this Article
5 out of 54 out of 53 out of 52 out of 51 out of 5
# of Ratings = 1 | Rating = 5/5
