Tarot Tips: Tips for Understanding Tarot Imagery
Published: Sun, 09/01/19
"Tarot readings are consistently insightful because the cards use symbols..."
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http://TarotSchool.com ISSN: 1529-0565 Vol. 11 #7 / September 1, 2019
In this Issue: - Welcome
- Tarot Tip: Tips for Understanding Tarot Imagery - Tarot School Aphorism - Diviner's Corner: Tattwas - Best Practices: Logo Design – Symbolically Representing Your Reading Services - Upcoming Events Welcome to a new issue of Tarot Tips!
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Here in the Northern hemisphere, September marks the start of the school year. Some students actually start classes in August, but since this is a monthly publication, September is our “Back-to-Tarot-School” issue. We’ve decided to celebrate the fresh learning energy of this time of year with a special offer on the Tarot School Correspondence Course. Register for either the degree program or non-certificate course during the month of September, and save $95 with the coupon code BACKTOSCHOOL. We very rarely make an offer like this but the promise of cooler days has us giddy with anticipation! You can learn all about the course at: http://tarotschool.com/Course.html. In the meantime, let’s talk about symbolism… Any tarot deck that uses pictures (yes, there are some that don’t) contains symbolism. We don’t usually plan to have a theme, but that’s exactly what happened with this issue of Tarot Tips. The Tip looks at understanding symbols and imagery in the cards, the Diviner’s Corner explores scrying with tattwa symbols, and the Best Practices for Professional Readers column gives help on logo design for your professional services. Even the “One more thing…” postscript offers a couple of resources dealing with — symbolism! Enjoy! And one more thing...
Wald was the debut guest on Kooch Daniels' new Mystics, Oracles & Divination Radio Show! They had a wide-ranging conversation, including a discussion about some of the symbols in our book, The Secret Language of Tarot. You can listen to the interview here: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv/modrs20190814ep1emwaldamberstone We are honored that The Secret Language of Tarot was named one of the 15 Best Advanced Tarot Books for Experienced Readers on the Broke By Books blog: "We all know that the tarot is packed with symbolism, but what’s often glossed over is the meaning behind the images in the cards. Every deck artist and creator takes extraordinary care with choosing the art on the cards, and there’s a reason why some of them look so similar. In The Secret Language of Tarot, authors Ruth Ann and Wald Amberstone crack the code of symbolism wide open. This advanced tarot book trains students to recognize universal symbols from deck to deck to find universal wisdom. In The Secret Language of Tarot, you’ll learn the history and meaning behind frequent tarot images like mountains, moons, horses, feathers, gardens, and even blindfolds. The Secret Language of Tarot will definitely have improve your tarot reading and make you more open to the deeper significance of the cards." You can read more about the book and order your autographed copy here: tarotschool.com/secret_language_of_tarot.html With love and gratitude on the tarot journey, Ruth Ann, Wald, and Gina
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TIPS FOR UNDERSTANDING TAROT IMAGERY
Tarot readings are consistently insightful because the cards use symbols that are deeply ingrained within our consciousness. While those symbols are not unique to the cards, they are combined and presented in a way that beautifully illustrate the human condition and situations in which we often find ourselves. When querents pose questions, it is the job of a tarot reader to interpret that symbolic language. The better the reader's understanding of the imagery, the more easily they can explain the cards and share their insights. A querent's own reactions to and associations with the symbols can add to the reading as well. Here are some suggestions for understanding tarot imagery: Start with the Obvious Basic associations are natural and can be useful. Think about what you would naturally associate with a given symbol or card, e.g., moon = night, sun = day, The Star = heaven, The Lovers = romance, The Hierophant = spirituality, etc. Really Look at the Cards A valuable technique that we have developed at The Tarot School is called Close Examination. It can be especially helpful when building a repertoire of card symbols. Here is how it works: Examine the picture on a card as closely as you can. Notice colors, clothing, posture, facial expressions, etc. If there are things to count, count them. Look at everything; you’ll be surprised how many things you’ve never noticed before, even if you’ve been reading for years. One or more of them can hold the key to an interpretation specifically for your querent. Take some time to practice this technique on your own so you can do it quickly and easily. Explore Specific Symbols Find a familiar detail or symbol, such as a lightning bolt. Think about why it is there, and what it might mean in the context of the reading. Lightning is often associated with storms, a rapid atmospheric change, danger, or an unexpected power surge. Are you fearful of lightning? Your querent might not be, so check with them to make sure you're not projecting your own fears onto them. Perhaps they have another association, such as excitement, which might make more sense. Each detail of every picture contains its own treasure of knowledge, and creates and transmits its own wealth of meaning. Combining your intuition with an understanding of tarot symbology will add a richness to your readings that your querents will truly appreciate. Tarot School Aphorism Diviner's Corner TATTWAS Tattwas, sometimes spelled tattvas, are geometric symbols used in symbolic scrying. The basic shapes in the symbol set are often colored, and are commonly employed for a reading with tattwas, a term rooted in Indian or Hindu traditions. Tattwas are five simple geometric symbols representing five universal elements of fire, water, air, earth and quintessence or spirit. These shapes form portals that take scrying to the astral dimensions. In different combinations, these symbols and elemental energies are representations of our physical and spiritual worlds. In addition to scrying, tattwas are used for meditation. The tattwa symbols are a triangle, a crescent moon, an oval, a circle, and a square. These five are combined to make 25 tattwas. Tattwas were incorporated into an inner plane exploration method by The Golden Dawn from the Hindu Tantric tradition. Tattwas do not require any prior deep study of the symbols. They can be studied one by one as the scryer learns to “see” and then afterward used in more advanced scrying techniques. Resources: • The Tattwas –– Psychic Development https://wiccanwitchcraft.wordpress.com/2014/11/05/the-tattwas-psychic-development/ • The Golden Dawn and the Tattwas https://tattwacards.blogspot.com/2015/08/the-golden-dawn-and-tattwas.html We’d love your suggestion or submissions for this column! If you have an idea or would love to contribute, please contact us at [email protected]. Best Practices for Professional Readers LOGO DESIGN: SYMBOLICALLY REPRESENTING YOUR READING SERVICES By Gina Thies www.tarotadvisor.com / www.facebook.com/tarotreaders www.tarotcoupling.com / www.oraclesoup.org They say it takes only a moment to make a good impression. Symbols instantly give us information about who we are, what we should do, what we should avoid, and so many other things. When you choose a look for your website and your logo design, it represents your brand and your business values. If you have a code of ethics, but your logo or brand says, questionable ethics, it may be time to rethink or redesign your brand and your look. Here are some things to keep in mind when you are creating logos, whether you work with a professional designer or not: Your Story. Use symbols that speak to what you bring professionally and are concise in representing you and what you offer to your clientele. Think Globally. You never know what life or business may bring, so choose something that “travels” well and would be appropriate universally. Don’t Overwhelm. This also means don’t mix your message. If there are too many things going on with your design, it might convey conflict, chaos, etc. For instance, if your reading style isn’t predictive, avoid using images or symbols that convey forecasting. Choose a logo design that clearly communicates a niche and areas of specialization for your skill set. Forest Hills, New York
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