Tarot Tips: This Card Makes No Sense! / Stones & Gems / Mission Statements
Published: Fri, 09/01/23
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http://TarotSchool.com ISSN: 1529-0565 Vol. 15 #9 September 1, 2023
In this Issue: - Welcome
- Tarot Tip: This Card Makes No Sense! - Wald's Words of Wisdom - Diviner's Corner: Stones and Gems - Meet the Reader: Maria G. Maas - Best Practices: Mission and Purpose Statements - Upcoming Events Welcome to a new issue of Tarot Tips!
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🌎 This month you came from: Brazil, Canada, Japan, Panama, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States. We're glad you're here!  It's Back to Tarot School Time! September is here and it's and time to board the magical school bus to a wonderland of learning! My granddaughter is starting kindergarten and has a whole new educational adventure ahead of her. If you're reading this newsletter, those early learning experiences are now a distant memory. Perhaps you miss school. Perhaps it was a trial you'd rather forget about. For many of us it was a mixed bag. One thing's for certain, we had to follow a set curriculum and didn't have any choices when it came to learning what really interested us. You now have plenty of choices of what to study -- maybe too many choices! Wald and I chose tarot (obviously) and hope you do, too. Learning tarot is a comprehensive education all by itself. Think about it. Here are some of the things you can learn about through studying tarot: • Archetypes • Art • Astrology • Business • Color theory • Communication • Comparative religion • Confidence • Contemplation • Counseling skills • Cultural studies • Decision-making • Divination • Esotericism • Ethics and morality • Hermetic qabalah • History • Intuitive awareness • Listening skills • Literature • Magical practice • Mathematics • Meditation • Metaphysics • Observation • Pattern recognition • Personal growth • Philosophy • Psychology • Reading techniques • Research skills • Ritual and ceremony • Self-understanding • Spirituality • Storytelling • Sociology • Symbolism • Writing Does that surprise you? If you give it some thought, you can probably add to this list. At The Tarot School, we touch on most of the things on that list through our classes and courses. If you haven't visited us in awhile, now is the perfect time to hop on the mystical magical school bus and take it to TarotSchool.com. We'll be there to greet you with open arms! And one more thing... We're having a Back-to-Tarot-School Special! If you've known us for any length of time, you'll know that we hardly ever have sales. Perhaps the Blue Moon / Super Moon energy prompted this exceptional event. For the month of September, we are offering 22% off the cost of our non-certificate correspondence course! It contains a lot of what's on the list above and you can upgrade to the degree program if you want to go even deeper with your tarot studies. Read the details at: https://tarotschool.com/Course.html Use Coupon Code BACK2SCHOOL at checkout to save 22% on the course. Wishing you joy along the tarot path, Ruth Ann, Wald, Gina and Sharonah
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THIS CARD MAKES NO SENSE! Sometimes, when doing a reading, you may come across a card or cards that make absolutely no sense at first glance. One of our readers asked what to do when this happens. QUESTION: Is it possible to pick a card that doesn't feel right at all for the question asked? I like to do one-card readings, and picked one for a question I had that didn't seem at all appropriate. It made no sense to me. Perhaps I need to ponder the meaning of the card more as it should apply to the question. What do you suggest? Regards, Erica ANSWER: This is a great question, Erica! Wald and I always say that any card can answer any question. It’s just a matter of looking in the right place. There are many ways you can look at a card and one of them may have the answer or lead you to it. Here are a few things to consider: • Your personal interpretation of the card • Interpretations from others (books, teachers, internet, etc.) • The colors • The type of clothing the figures are wearing, if any • Posture, gestures, which way a character is facing • Esoteric attributions (astrology, qabalah, numerology, function, title, etc.) • The symbols in the image (sun, mountains, pillars, etc.) • A literal interpretation of the title of the card — You’re a star! • A message from a single detail that catches your attention • Your gut feeling about the card • A journey into the landscape of the card • Contemplate the question, “What is this card trying to tell me?” Any one of these things can give you useful information. Think of it as a treasure hunt! Resources: • Tarot School Study Guides: Color, Costume & Choreography The Voice in the Card https://tarotschool.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=32 • The Secret Language of Tarot by Wald and Ruth Ann Amberstone https://tarotschool.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3&products_id=17 Wald's Words of Wisdom  Diviner's Corner STONES AND GEMS
Best Practices for Professional Readers Since the beginning of our existence, people have placed importance on rocks, stones, and gems. It is believed that they have had mystical and healing abilities. From the earliest records of history, stones have been used as talismans, amulets, and for medicinal purposes. Gemstones have also been used for adornment, decorative purposes, as well as weaponry. Our ancestors believed that stones and rocks crafted into precious pieces would protect them from misfortune and bring them good luck. The earth was mined for many of its resources as people attached importance to the natural resources that surrounded them. Most of the lore and history regarding the metaphysical associations of stones and gems dates back to the Biblical Old Testament and other ancient civilizations. The assignment of magical properties to stones corresponded to gods and goddesses. Many gems and stones have inspired numerous myths and legends. Crystals, rocks, and stones are used by some as oracles. The color and type used for magical purposes depend on the practitioner. Twelve stones have been raised in importance based on the story of Moses. Aaron, the brother of Moses and a high priest, wore a breastplate containing twelve stones when he went in to communicate with God. These 12 stones are listed in the book of Exodus, as follows: Carbuncle (Garnet) Diamond Amethyst Jasper Ligure Sapphire Agate Onyx Sardius (Ruby) Emerald Topaz Beryl One of the twelve tribes of Israel was assigned to each stone, but the specific properties of the stones were not. The priest, theologian, and historian Flavius Josephus correlated the twelve stones with the twelve months of the year and the twelve signs of the zodiac. Along with this correlation, the belief spread that each stone’s power would be amplified in the month it was assigned. For some diviners, only these twelve stones are used in readings or other ritual practices. The universally accepted uses are as follows: Garnet – self-confidence, awareness Diamond – protection, strength, good fortune Amethyst – calmness, courage, protection Jasper – relief from pain, creative thinking, aura cleansing Ligure – psychic vibrations, attraction, loyalty Sapphire – peace, happiness Agate – confidence, victory, inner peace Onyx – restful sleep, relaxation, healing and recovery Ruby – used for healing and ease in childbirth Emerald – loyalty, devotion, hope, and renewal Topaz – astral travel, astral communication, and intuition building Beryl – improved concentration, visions, dream work From their mystical attributes and healing qualities to their role as symbols of protection and adornment, these treasures of the Earth have held a significant place in the hearts and minds of people throughout time. We’d love your suggestion or submissions for this column! If you have an idea or would like to contribute, please contact us at [email protected]. Meet The Reader MARIA G. MAAS By Sharonah Rapseik, Ph.D., CMAP  Maria G. Maas is a psychic, educator, radio host, author, wife, and cat mama. She loves combining tarot with angels and sharing their wisdom to guide, support, protect, and heal people, animals, and our beloved planet. She is based in the New York / Connecticut area from May through October and in Southwest Florida from November to April, where she does readings internationally for private clients, group and corporate events, both in person and virtually via Zoom. Maria G. Maas is co-founder and president of the International Association of Angel Practitioners (IAAP). The IAAP is an organization formed to educate and support spiritual entrepreneurs around the globe. Maria connects with her angels and spirit guides, who assist her in bringing forth what is most important for her clients to know at the time of their reading. With her client's permission, Maria's angels and spirit guides consult with her client's angels and spirit guides. Together as a team they help her to see, hear, feel, or know what her client needs to know most for their highest good. Sharonah Rapseik: Maria, what makes your tarot practice unique and how do you express it? Maria G. Maas: Throughout much of my teen years and young adulthood, I consulted the wisdom of the tarot for my own self-guidance, and an occasional friend or family member. In 2009, following the loss of my grandmother, I lost interest in many things and among those things was tarot. One day, in the metaphysical section of a local bookstore, something drew my eye to the shelf that held books about angels. I continued around the corner of that aisle and again my eye was drawn to an angel oracle deck. I had never been interested in angel cards before this but something stirred in me. I purchased a book about angelic healing and an angel oracle deck that day. I felt my energy shift when I began reading that book and working with that deck. I felt lighter. I wanted to work with my tarot cards again. I started using both decks simultaneously. The angel cards complemented the tarot cards and allowed me to take my tarot readings to a whole new level. I could intuitively feel which cards had the most significance for the reading. Some cards I could interpret mundanely as taught in books, while others I could interpret intuitively, and still others I could interpret psychically. For example, I could look at a card or touch a card by placing my fingers or my palm on top of it to feel it's energy and then speak whatever came to me through my intuitive and psychic senses, going with the flow, trusting my angels and spirit guides. Studying with many different teachers has allowed me to build a repertoire of knowledge and skills that is diversified. I strive to push myself out of my comfort zone and try new techniques that are challenging to me. I recently created and self-published a unique angel oracle deck using photographs, some of which I took myself. The messages on these cards were channeled to me by my angels. This oracle deck is the perfect complement to any standard tarot deck. Currently I'm working on a journal for tarot readers. Sharonah: Thank you Maria, it’s been a pleasure to meet you! To Follow Maria G. Maas:  Sharonah Rapseik is an Artist / Designer, Author, Tarot Reader, Radio Host and Producer for Psychic Talk Radio. Visit her at: https://psychictalk.net/sharonah/ DEFINING YOUR BUSINESS' MISSION AND PURPOSE STATEMENTS By Gina Thies www.tarotadvisor.com / www.facebook.com/tarotreaders www.tarotcoupling.com / www.oraclesoup.org According to Simon Sinek, the acclaimed author of Start With Why, research indicates that more than 80 percent of Americans do not have their dream job. I wouldn't be surprised if this is true in other countries, too. I'd also bet that a significant portion of this demographic is likely made up of aspiring entrepreneurs. No matter how big or small, every business needs to have a clear vision, purpose and mission. True success isn't possible without them. Together, these foundational aspects propel enterprises toward tangible results and achievements. Indeed, anyone nurturing aspirations of an ideal vocation sets out with a visionary blueprint for their future. The business vision is like a roadmap showing where you want to go and how you'll reach your goals. By maintaining an active vision, your business won't stagnate. The mission, usually expressed shortly and clearly, turns the vision into actionable steps for the company. These statements boost marketing and help build a strong company culture. The heart of a company's purpose is understanding why it exists. Figuring out your business purpose means looking at not just what you do, but also who you're helping. Even though making money is a big reason for business, don't forget about your customers and the wider community you're making an impact on. When you're defining your business's vision, purpose, and mission, it's important to make sure they can last, work well, and get support from both current and future contributors to your success journey. Resources: • You can read The Tarot School's mission statement here: https://tarotschool.com/Mission.html • Creating Mission and Vision Statements https://www.mindtools.com/aqzfi79/mission-statements-and-vision-statements Upcoming Events:  Tarot Salon on Zoom! 7:00 - 9:00 pm EST Our popular Monday night classes are now online so you can attend no matter where you live. Classes are recorded and all levels of experience are welcome! September 2023: 4 - NO CLASS – Happy Labor Day! 11 - The Aces 18 - The Twos 25 - Aces and Identity Get on the notification list to see what we'll be teaching each week. Find the form and register here: https://tarot.salon  Readings with Ruth Ann Running The Tarot School with Wald keeps me pretty busy, but I still love giving readings! My specialty is using your Birth Cards and Elemental Array (techniques Wald and I have developed) in conjunction with random draws to give you an extremely personalized and powerful reading. If you have a working knowledge of the Tree of Life, you may request a Birth Cards Synastry Reading. I will compare your Birth Cards with those of one or two others to give you a deeper understanding of your relationship with them. I excel at giving Readings for Readers so if you're always giving readings to others, let me help you with some self-care for a change! Click Here to book your private reading with me over Zoom.    
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