Tarot Tips: Simple One-Card Reading Method
Published: Thu, 03/01/18
"...One of the simplest methods for extracting insights from the tarot..."
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http://TarotSchool.com ISSN: 1529-0565 Vol. 10 #3 / March 1, 2018
In this Issue: - Welcome
- Tarot Tip: Simple One-Card Reading Method
- Tarot School Aphorism
- PsychWise: Tarot for Teens - Best Practices: Red Flag Indications for Less Than Ideal Clients - Upcoming Events Welcome to a new issue of Tarot Tips!
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SIMPLE ONE-CARD READINGS
the tarot is the Simple One –One Card Cut. This method works wells for yes/no inquiries, card of the day readings, or for reading at faires or parties. This method is for a quick overview or when the querent is not necessarily looking for detailed information and wishes not to take up too much time. The challenge in reading with just one card is the temptation of pulling more cards when you don’t like the card that’s been selected. The other complication is keeping the question as simple and specific as possible. With that said, basic questions such as, “Is it wise to meet Tom on Tuesday?’ are okay but more complex inquiries such as, “ I’m meeting friends for dinner on Tuesday. Should I bring wine, cheese and bread or just bread and wine, plus will I be sitting next to that cute guy that lives next door?” Here’s a good way to perform a Simple One-Card Reading: • Separate the deck into three or four stacks and reverse one or two of the stacks. Recombine the stacks and shuffle. • With the deck face downward on the table, concentrate and think of a question. • Cut the deck once with your non-dominant hand, placing the top portion to the left and the bottom portion on top. Then re-stack the cards into a single pile. • Choose the top or bottom card of the deck as the card that will answer your question. • Closely examine the card, relating it to the question at hand. Take note of the first thing that comes to mind. If time permits, you can write the insights in a journal. There are many ways to choose a single card for this type of reading. Feel free to experiment until you find which ones you like best. Resources: How To Do A Single-Card Tarot Reading https://hubpages.com/religion-philosophy/How-to-do-a-Single-Card-Tarot-Reading Tarot Spread Tutorial - 1 Card Spread http://www.rajunasrefuge.com/1card.html Tarot School Aphorism PsychWise: TAROT FOR TEENS by Kooch and Victor Daniels When the everyday world seems to lack answers, the
tarot can offer an alternative “reality”—especially for teens. More and more teens are using the tarot to create a magical reality like Harry Potter’s world, or another that fits their own interests and explores questions that daily school life doesn’t seem to answer or even address. Sometimes a teen's excitement for tarot can inspire soul wonder. But if they draw dark cards, they can leave a reader’s table with distrust or anxiety that lasts for a long time. In a world of perfect readers, there would be no need to address the importance of using tarot cards with impressionable teens in a psychologically sound manner. But not all readers realize how heavily their words and interpretations can affect vulnerable young people who are newly searching for their paths. When you meet a teen who has been told by a reader that “he will never find love”, or that “the cards indicate that she isn’t capable of reaching a goal,” knowing how to reframe such messages as a way to realize one’s potential becomes urgent. In some ways many teens are well along to becoming adults, while in other ways they’re still kids whose judgment is not yet well-developed. Pressure to know the advantages verses disadvantages in making important choices and to find answers to perplexing questions can be hidden under a teen’s shyness, their distraction by cell phones, or their unwillingness to openly discuss feelings. But never underestimate a young person’s natural intuition and wisdom, or what he or she might make of your comments. For example, instead of agreeing with your interpretation that the Major Arcana card “Justice” represents fairly weighing pros and cons, in a teen’s perception it can represent his right to photo bomb a classmate’s selfie. To make sure you’re both communicating on the same track, be willing to ask relevant questions. Some young people will view you as a knowing authority and will accept your interpretations as a source of deciding truth. Others will view your comments primarily as a source of entertainment, or some as a combination of both. Although there are innumerable situations, and countless ways to discuss the cards, there are some beneficial methods for working that can inspire positive directions and self-discovery. When possible, encourage a back-and-forth dialogue to gain clues and insight into a teen’s inner world. This may include what has actually gone on in the past, what is felt in the present, and concerns about the future that are triggered by the turned up cards. This exploration opens up an opportunity to let out feelings that may be tightly kept inside. You can let teens talk about what they see in the images and speak in relation to whatever is most critical to them now. You can let them have a turn at guiding the discussion to get a good sense of how they want to run with or from the messages they and you find in the card symbols. Keep in mind that many teens feel overwhelmed by the complex questions and dilemmas they face. What internal demons or emotional pressures may they be facing? A golden nugget might be uncovered when you open up a chance to make decisions that can lead in a helpful direction. Whatever process you use during your reading session, don’t forget the magic and mystery that the cards can inspire. Without fail, it bodes well if your cards leave your client believing he or she can reach for the stars and find their way out of any mineshaft of confusion or fear.
Best Practices for Professional Readers RED FLAG INDICATIONS FOR LESS THAN IDEAL CLIENTS By Gina Thies www.tarotadvisor.com / www.facebook.com/tarotreaders www.tarotcoupling.com / www.oraclesoup.org When we do tarot readings, we tend to trust our instincts and intuition. You can also learn to trust those instincts to alert you to people who are potentially bad clients. It only takes one or two bad experiences to show that you can’t help everybody, nor should you. Very often potential clients select from the saturated field of psychic readers based on reviews, rates, and the roll of the dice. As professional readers, we often take the same gamble when we decide to take an appointment from a new client. Over the years, I have used lots of caution in taking on clients. The following red flags are from my perspective, and one size does not necessarily fit all. In every situation, you should use your own best instincts and judgment based on what you are able to handle and the needs of your business. Their energy doesn’t feel right. They complain about prior readers. They request trial or free readings. They say it’s a quick question. They question your rates/pricing. There are communication issues. They cancel several times in a row. They disregard your policies. They start off asking for discounts. While things happen that can throw us all off in life, in these situations you don’t necessarily have to throw out the baby with the bathwater. The best way to avoid mishaps and confusion is clear communication. If you don’t value your talent and time, no one else will either. Upcoming Events:
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