We are upon the full moon at the advent of the Vernal Equinox. The Algonquin Indians of New England called it the Worm Moon or Sap Moon, referring to the season when the earth softens and the sap rises, when earth worms return to life and robins return to us. After the long winter, it [...]
by Catherine Mayell Color is always bursting with meaning. If you pay attention to it when interpreting images, it will deepen your insights. Some tarot decks, like the Thoth deck, make great use of color to convey meaning. Check out the common meanings of colors below. The energy of colors varies with [...]
People have been seeking answers from the divine since the beginning of time. There is no one right way to retrieve this precious information, which resides in our subconscious. But the Tarot is the easiest way to bring intuition quickly to the surface, while providing access to profound wisdom. How do tarot cards work? [...]
We get intuition through our senses. As consciousness flows through us from the universe, we sense it in ways unique to our own being and life experiences. Some people hear the information, like quiet whispers in their heads. Others feel it in their bodies, especially in the gut. When I read someone who's injured or [...]
Some people use the I Ching, others find a tarot deck they like. Still others meditate and wait for answers to appear in the form of visions or words, gut feelings or a twinge in their bodies. So what method is going to help you the most? I find a combination works best so I [...]
The Trump cards, also known as the Major Arcana (arcana comes from the root "arcane" or mysteries), reflect archetypes of human experience. Archetypes are symbols or idealized versions of everyday experiences that are so common to all of us that we have reactions to them when they appear before us. Andy Warhol made his name [...]
The ancients divided the world into four energies, which in turn pervade all of human consciousness. These elements show up in your dreams, underlie your thoughts, and form the basis of the tarot and astrology. All the years you played cards as a child, you hadn't realized you were playing with earth, air, fire, and [...]
At my Thursday Night Tarot class, we designed these short spreads to answer questions about ourselves. Try them, then try designing your own spread. Finding the right questions, can be the most important part of getting a powerful reading. Inner Peace Spread by Jeanne Card 1: Quality within me that leads me to inner peace. [...]
Question from a student: When I am learning about the tarot, consciousness and synchronicity, something wonderful ignites in me. I want to learn everything about everything! My difficulty, however, is that as I am becoming more intuitive, I”m more sensitive and react stronger to things that previously didn”t bother me. I can”t watch the [...]
Reading the Tarot - Tips for Beginners Before beginning a reading, start with meditation and deep breathing. Let something in the card catch your eye and read it. Ask yourself, “This image reminds me of (fill in the blanks).... What does the image feel like to you? ”“ Vibrant? Calm? Nervous? Creepy? Ecstatic? Warm? [...]
