The Chakra Tarot Spread

The Chakra Tarot Spread

Here is a beautiful well thought out Tarot Spread based on the Chakra's, designed by  a dear friend and fellow Tarot Mentor, Tessa Sutton.
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Find your silent place, and using your crystals according to the colors represented, arrange your sacred space.

Starting from the base and working up, we have:

1. Root Chakra.
Reveals what you need to release from the past.

2. Sacral Chakra.
Reveals your hidden desires and dreams.

Death by Lorraine Candy

Death

I must let go what serves me not

Release my fears to chance

Embrace the change of me within

To grow, I must advance.

Trust, I will with fiery heart

In what I may not see

The Hermit by Lorraine Candy

The Hermit

I ascend the hill with staff on foot
the path behind me worn,
My lantern guides the way ahead
to where I’ll be reborn.

And alone I must, for my soul to heal
on a quest to seek the truth,
For under the ice a change has begun

A brief, yet somewhat deeper glimpse into the 10 Card Celtic Cross Tarot Spread

The full 10-Card Celtic Cross Spread is probably one of the most difficult Tarot Spreads to interpret, yet when completely understood, this incredible spread offers more enlightenment than any other. Sure, the Celtic Cross is normally printed in each Tarot Deck booklet, and each interpretation is similar to the next.  To the aspiring Tarot Reader this would seem a rather simple spread to take on with booklet in hand and just read each card in relation to it's position. However, delving into the relationships between the cards is where the mastery comes in.

About Cold Readings

Die Wahrsagerin
Michail Alexandrowitsch Wrubel (1895)

Very often a querent will contact me wanting a reading, but not really know what it is he/she actually wants to know. They have no direct question, no specific quandary; they just know that they want a reading. As a member of various Tarot forums, I have seen this situation to be many a Tarot Reader's nightmare; however, this should really not be the case.

Personally, I feel a cold reading is better for the querent who cannot isolate the actual issue they are experiencing. Not because I wish to "imply that I know more" (as seen in so many definitions of 'cold readings; such as definition below) no, that would be rather

Kabbalistic Introduction to Understanding and Three…

Kabbalistic Introduction to Understanding and Three…

 

As a reader, when a querent draws a “three”, I always ask how the three resonates with their understanding. Most querents, even my Hindu querents, reflect on the Holy Trinity and the spiritual aspects thereof.   

Understanding is found at the top (third) sphere in the Pillar of Mercy on the Kabalistic Tree of Life. This sphere is named Binah. According to the Kaballah there are three pillars one can travel in the Tree of Life, namely the Pillar of Severity, the Pillar of Balance, and the Pillar of Mercy. In order to grasp any means of understanding, one needs to travel up the Pillar of Severity.

The Pillar of Severity is made of three spheres. The
first sphere Hod is ruled by Mercury (planet of communication) and thereby refers to analysis – ensuring that we take the time to really contemplate what is most befitting for our circumstances and organize ourselves

Two simple methods to determine your Birth and Soul Card

Temperance: Tarot de Marseille

Determining your Birth Card and your Soul Card

One of the most exciting readings in Tarot is determining the querent’s Birth and Soul card (Soul card is also often known as the Shadow or Personality card) The Birth card can determine the individual aspects and characteristics of the querent. As you would use your date of birth to ascertain your Astrology sign, so too can you determine your own unique Tarot card. This card can assist you in gaining a deeper understanding of your strengths and weaknesses, thereby giving an accurate means to determine your true potential, as the Tarot will reveal where you are in your journey.

 

Here are two simple methods to help you determine your Birth and Soul Cards:

Death XIII

Tarot de Marseille Deck

XIII Death

I, as a tarot reader, do not forecast death in the physical sense when Death is dealt in a reading. However, whichever way we look at Death, it is a disconcerting card. But is it really? If I take the first word that comes to mind when I see Death, it's most definitely Transformation – how does death transform, one might ask. To find this answer, firstly we look to Mother Nature. Everything in nature transforms, the caterpillar becomes the butterfly, and even dung feeds the earth. There’s nothing that dies in nature that doesn’t become part of something better, something more wholesome than before. Death can also thereby be taken into consideration in a more figurative manner, Death of old habits or death of the way things used to be. Ending a cycle so that a new one can begin. Closing old doors that just don’t open anymore, and finding a wonderful door with a whole new world, this pertaining to relationships, work, illness, or just thought patterns. So in a figurative way, death basically indicates that changes are to be made, so best take cognizance of your situation and bring about improvements, before it all crashes down around you! Change is after all one of the few things in life that is inevitable.

Numerology:

3-Stone Futhark Runic Reading

The wonder of Runic Stones will never cease to amaze one, which probably explains why they're still around since 1st or 2nd Century AD! This 3-Runic Stone reading may look very simple, yet it is filled with meaning, underlying factors, and clarity. This reading can be applied to general quandaries, or a set situation. Their applications are incredible!

As I have no real pertinent question, see how the meanings would relate to you, but generally speaking per say, here are some possibilities:

5-Stone Runic Divination Reading. Email, Dropbox or Skype

The 5-stone reading is a wonderful means to understand the circumstances which one finds themselves in. It can be used for general readings, or it has wonderful potential to be applied to a specific scenario in need of clarification. Allow the stones to "whisper" that which need be heard, their accuracy is alarming.  Read more

6 Tarot Runic Combo Reading. Email with jpeg photo, Skype, or Dropbox with emailed photos.

To really get deeper into what is transpiring, this is one of my favorite readings! As the Tarot de Marseille really gives so much essence in it's diagrams, yet is so simple, this reading flows beautifully with the simplicity of runes. This reading is based on story telling, and reading between the flows, cycles, and energies of the Tarot de Marseille. The runes however, give a whole new dimension to each card drawn, and thereby really add a deep, fulfilled enhancement to the poetry of the reading. This is a passionate reading, and one that will really alter your thoughts and emotions.  

Seven steps of prayer and meditation with the Tarot.

Have you ever felt surrounded by so much cloudiness that you feel drained, and the more you look to solve the issues, the less you can find any means of solution.  It is easy to loose all sense of hope in these situations. 

I would like to share this seven-card step to finding peace of mind, and pray that it restores perspective between you and your circumstances.  Bless this reading.

A brief look at the relationship between Tarot and Astrology.

A brief look at the relationship between Tarot and Astrology.

The earth takes one year to travel around the Sun, therefore when you find yourself celebrating 'Many Happy Returns' at each of your birthdays, you are returning to precisely the same astrological layout as when you were born, as it is literally your Solar return.

Many people are however born when the Sun left one sign and entered anew, which is known as being born on a cusp, or the dividing line of two houses.

Getting started with Tarot, using your own intuition

Getting started with Tarot, using your own intuition

Tarot is a simple way of life.  It assists one to 'categorize' and 'prioritize' our energy.  Albeit there are thousands of Tarot decks on the market and even more books and applications. Personally, I believe the right cards and spreads will come, so just believe in the path you are currently taking, and enjoy the journey.  I have never bought a single deck of cards; each deck has found me at the right place and time, my first deck being Osho Zen, which was the perfect deck for stage at which I found myself in my life.  As I progressed through my life I was presented several decks, including the Rider Waite, which led to my ultimate deck The Tarot de Marseille 1963 Spanish/German deck.

The Star XVII

"God saw that the earth bringing forth grass was good"

The Star XII

The Star XII is found connecting the divine energy found in the sphere of Chockmah to the beauty and peace found within Tiphareth, thereby granting us our inner peace and tranquility.  Along this path we are able to define this energy's relationship with our inner self, thereby establishing our divine wisdom and life-force.  Today God is breathing life into our universe, allowing each of us to "catch our breath". The Star is definitely a card to embrace today with calming serenity, mental stability, and deep understanding.  Within the Star card, one can also appreciate the past and thereby recognize that you have been through the card of The Tower XVI, which may have seemed rather tumultuous, so appreciate these new beginnings, recognize your inner strength, and source of strength and celebrate this wonderful day.

Death with Page of Wands

Death XIII and Page of Wands

Death XIII and Page of Wands

Firstly, today's cards are jumpers, which refer to cards that jump out the deck while shuffling the cards. I find jumpers to be of utter importance as they highlight what I truly need be aware of, needless to say I am not going ahead with the reading I had planned to do earlier this morning, but rather focus on these two jumpers. Already I contemplate on two, and the significance of Two.  Conflict, joint, parts of one, unison, or in the case of these two cards, the connection. 

Yes or No Spreads

Yes or No Questions: 

I often get yes or no questions from querients, here are two spreads one could use to assist in these situations.

Shuffle reversed (Rx) cards, i.e. upside down cards, into the deck, and lay out three cards. By looking at the cards first off, read the patterns to see if they are progressing. Take into consideration the amount of reversals, i.e. two uprights or even better, three uprights indicate a strong possibility of a positive outcome.

Yin Yang

This delightful 2 card reading, albeit it simple, truly does illuminate much regarding a situation, as with the Yin Yang symbol it sheds light on the situation as a whole.

The First Position indicates what light is shed on the darkness of the issue, and the Second Position indicates the underlying issues that are often overlooked. 

The Celtic Cross Spread. 6 Card Spread

I captured these incredible Celtic Crosses at a well hidden
graveyard just outside Sutherland, SA.  

The Celtic Cross, as one can imagine, is one of the oldest 'recorded' spreads.  Personally I absolutely love this spread as one can identify so much in it.  

Position 1 indicates the issue at hand.

Position 2 addresses that which crosses you.

Position 3 indicates the root of the issue

Position 3 indicates the root of the issue

V Wands

V  Wands

Creativity, totality, struggle.

Throughout the path taken along this journey, there has been strife, maybe even conflict.  V Wands is indicating a time of resolution, a means to end this animosity.  Nevertheless, in order to continue past this, it is essential to find totality in what it is you are striving for. As five symbolizes protection, as wands represent creativity, it is clear that there is no shortage of opinion or people wanting to assist, the question thus remains how to surpass the experience of animosity.