Tarot Tips: Matters of the Heart – Common Themes in Relationship Readings
Published: Thu, 02/01/18
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In this Issue: - Welcome
- Tarot Tip: Matters of the Heart –
Common Themes in Relationship Readings - Tarot School Aphorism
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MATTERS OF THE HEART:
COMMON THEMES IN RELATIONSHIP READINGS often, it tends to be the hot subject of many tarot consultations. The saying that “Life doesn’t come with a manual” couldn’t be more true when it comes to dealing with couples issues. Relationship readings are complex because there are two behaviors, personalities and egos to deal with, and all there separate issues. Some common themes a tarot practitioner may deal with include: infidelity, secrecy, emotions, future plans, marriage proposals, communication issues, difficult partners, or new prospects. One of the most challenging things for a reader to do during a relationship inquiry is to get the querent to focus on themselves rather than on their love interest. Questions such as, “What can I do to be a better communicator in this relationship?” may not occur as often as “Will we be together again?” or “Am I wasting my time with him or her?” In some cases, it’s difficult to formulate questions for a good relationship reading because the bottom line or underlying current are our emotions. The following are questions that can be used with any spread that you may find helpful for relationship readings: • What have you learned about yourself / your partner in this relationship? • How are you fulfilled by the relationship? • How does what has happened in past relationship affect this relationship? • Do you feel heard/ respected by your partner? • What type of partner do you view yourself as in the relationship? • What feelings would you like her/him to acknowledge and understand? • What fears/concerns do you have regarding trust? • How does your partner / you view the relationship? • What are the strengths / weaknesses of the relationship? • What is the best outcome based on the current path of the relationship? These questions can be used as a stand-alone spread or combined with other specific questions based on the needs of your querent. As is the goal of all readings, the questions should be formulated to get the best possible insight that will bring about hope and healing for the seeker. Tarot School Aphorism ![]() PsychWise: TAROT AT THE CROSSROADS –– WHERE RELIGION AND PSYCHOLOGY MEET (Part 2) (excerpted from Spiritual Roots of Tarot, taught by Katrina Wynne, M.A. as a recorded online class at GlobalSpiritualStudies.com) by Katrina Wynne, M.A. [Note - If you are a regular reader of Tarot Tips, you may have noticed that Part 1 of this article appeared in the January 2018 issue, but may have seemed a tad jumbled up, for which I apologize. Writing while traveling for me is a bit like spinning plates…sometimes a plate falls…ugh. So, please allow me to share with you Part 2 of this series with some overlap from the beginning article…much more accurate and comprehensive. Thank you!] “…the eternal religion that shows man as emanating
from the Divine and points out the path he must ascend in order to realize the truth of his being—that he himself is Divine.” ― Eden Grey I know what you are thinking...you read the word “religion” in this title and already you are either fascinated or repulsed by this idea. Please take the leap, keep an open mind, and be prepared to be surprised by this brief presentation on the historical confluence between Tarot, religion, and psychology… all having common roots in philosophy. Philosophy is the foundation of any religion or belief system, the “In the beginning….” statement or story. The moment we start learning the terms and characters in a new area of study, it’s like learning a new language. Be it science, religion, or Tarot, we are being introduced to a belief system that informs the structure and boundaries of that code. The leap of faith, or transforming moment of discovery, is the moment when we embrace the new philosophy and dive in to learn more…and to possibly add our wisdom to the mix. Just as our human biology and consciousness has evolved, building upon the experiences of the past, the hit and miss struggle for survival and meaning in life, so has the Tarot grown. But what are the ancestors of this system? What are the building blocks that have brought us to this time? RELIGIOUS ROOTS “My religion consists of a humble admiration of the illimitable superior spirit who reveals himself in the slight details we are able to perceive with our frail and feeble mind.” — Albert Einstein Religions come in many forms and can be traced throughout most of written human history. Ultimately, each religious belief system relies upon a philosophy of where we came from, how to behave, the nature of life, and/or how to prepare for an afterlife (yes, I know I am oversimplifying a huge topic). In Part 1 of this series, I summarized the various forms of theism, including the following: paganism, pantheism & polytheism, atheism, and monotheism. You may wish to review them here: http://tarotschool.com/TarotTips171201.html PHILOSOPHICAL ROOTS As you probably know, the history of people and their religions, backed by ever evolving philosophical thoughts that were rejected or adopted through the institutionalization process of the powers that be (cultural, religious, etc.), is intimately entwined with the images and values imbued in the Tarot cards. The major historical characters from the Western world who processed and promoted specific philosophical ideas that can directly be traced to various religions, as well as integrated into the Tarot, include the following names: Ancient Greece philosophers - Heraclitus, Pythagoras, Plato, Aristotle; Neoplatonic philosophers – Iamblichus, Plotinus; and many others. Just as we find various interpretations of the cards and their meanings, separately or as a whole deck, the philosophical leanings swing between unitive or dualistic values, mundane or spiritual concerns, reactive or proactive purposes. For example, in the opening quote from Tarot luminary Eden Grey, we can clearly see a spiritual message that resembles the Kabbalistic lessons portrayed through the Tree of Life…which is “Emanationism” in its essence, as presented in Plotinus’ work, Enneads. In Grey’s eyes, the purpose of the Tarot is to be used as a tool for proactively realizing a higher truth and Divine presence within the querent. ![]() Religion and philosophy merge with the work of the designer of the Thoth Tarot deck, Aleister Crowley (artist, Lady Freda Harris). In his autobiography, Crowley claimed that his purpose in life had been to "bring oriental wisdom (philosophy) to Europe and to restore paganism in a purer form." Crowley’s life was a journey from West to East and back again, collecting magical, spiritual, and profound mystical experiences, then weaving them together for the foundation of his religion of Thelema. PSYCHOLOGICAL ROOTS Equally significant is the influence of philosophy upon modern psychology, and then in turn the application of psychological ideas to the interpretation or understanding of the Tarot cards as well as approaches to reading. Often, these ideas or values are parallel to religious teachings. In psychology, much like with science and religion, there are different philosophies and approaches to working with, understanding, and then healing the psyche and the mind, or just addressing elements of the intellect. We see various schools of thought, each with their take on the unique workings of the human mind: Behaviorism (Watson, Pavlov, Skinner), Cognitive Psychology (Piaget), Psychoanalysis, (Freud, Jung, Erikson), Gestalt Psychology, and Humanistic Psychology (Maslow, Rogers) to name the major ideas. When engaging in a reading of the cards, do you strongly believe in a cause and effect approach to interpreting the cards? “You did that…and now this will happen?” This is close to the way Behaviorists approach the mind and its effect on our chosen or automatic behaviors. Most readers align with the Humanistic values of free will, personal growth, and the concept of self-actualization. The approaches of various religions also touch upon these philosophies of being. Quick example, many religions have their rules for how to behave in life, what not to eat, what one is expected to wear, marriage arrangements, etc. They are reinforced with rewards and punishments, much like with Behaviorism. To contrast, Buddhism as a spiritual philosophy leans more towards self-actualization and Humanistic Psychology values. In summary, psychology and religion both apply overlapping philosophical ideas in search of the human soul and to promote well-being in life. Tarot is a psycho-spiritual representation of these ancient wisdoms as well as the tool used to explore and awaken this awareness in each querent. May all your Tarot journeys be fruitful and multiply! Resources: For modern ways of reading Tarot cards applying psycho-spiritual values, please read An Introduction to Transformative Tarot Counseling by Katrina Wynne, M.A. It is available as a Kindle e-book on Amazon.com or can be ordered directly from Katrina: https://tarotcounseling.wordpress.com/products-books/book-transformative-tarot-counseling/ “Spiritual & Biblical Roots of Tarot” a 2-part recorded class is available here: https://globalspiritualstudies.com/product/spiritual-roots-of-tarot/ About Katrina: ![]() Katrina Wynne, MA, CTM, CTI, CLC is an internationally renowned Transformative Tarot Counselor™ and trained psychotherapist with close to 50 years’ experience living the wisdom of Tarot. Contact Katrina at: www.TarotCounseling.org - website www.MySacredJourney.org - weblog www.OracleSoup.org - podcast www.Facebook.com/katrina.wynne/
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