Guest Author - Leslie Fulger
With any path, there are challenges & obstacles to face. And it is our willingness to overcome them that keeps us ever forging ahead; sometimes more slowly than others, but always shifting & transforming. One of the most important aspects of our experience in life is how we embrace it.
The Tarot will most certainly reflect the answer to that question, as well as, point out any lessons that we are failing to recognize. This also includes any attitudes or thoughts that may be hindering our progress. As each suit represents a certain aspect, it is important to keep in mind that each aspect influences and affects the other ones as well.
Typically when the cards are pulled, our minds tend to make certain associations automatically. For instance, you know that if a cup comes up in a reading that there are some emotions involved. Often times, it will be these very suppressed emotions that that we try to ignore or deny that need to be dealt with before changes can truly begin to take effect.
And we know that all too often, our emotions are directly linked to our thoughts so when cards are drawn look beyond the obvious into the depths of the card's imagery, symbology and the overall energy you feel associated with the card. The cards are designed to help us in so many wonderful ways if we utilize them as a powerful tool to help us transform and become more aware of ourselves, our strengths, our talents, our purpose, where we should be utilizing our energy, how to achieve peace of mind, contentment and balance to name a few.
I would recommend this simple effective exercise to help assist you in connecting with the cards. Set aside 10 or 15 minutes each day to pull just one card. The best time to do this would be each morning before you begin your day. You could even do it while drinking your coffee. Or you may prefer to do it at night before going to bed to reflect upon the day ahead prior to sleep. Both are powerful times to tune into the Tarot. You may even decide later on to do one in the morning and then before going to bed to reflect upon the message while your in a very receptive state while dreaming. Whichever time is most appropriate for you make it a habit to do it each day if possible.
The way I pick cards is by shuffling and allowing whichever card is needed for me to meditate upon show itself. Ninety-nine percent of the time, a card will fall and the one that does is usually pretty accurate and I spend a few minutes softening my focus on the images and symbols of the card and allow it to speak to me. By staring into the card and looking at each element you will find over time the cards will begin to communicate with you. Whatever thoughts, impressions, feelings or emotions that come to you are subtle messages that you need to take into consideration in the overall interpretation.
By applying the information that you receive in a positive and productive way you can learn how to balance your life and manifest your desires, dreams, hopes and goals. The Tarot is more than just about intuition and self awareness, it's about taking charge and taking control of your life and making the most of it. Have fun with this exercise and keeping a journal will help you reflect on that information to see how accurate the cards have been.
To Your Divinatory Success!
Leslie Fulger
Tarot Site Editor
BellaOnline.com
