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I’m glad you like post. I was wanting to remind people that one of the most important skills we all need to be mindful of when learning the Tarot is open-mindedness. I agree with your point, “…that a lifetime isn’t enough time to study any One of those systems and feel they’ve run out of things to learn!”

Sometimes, we can become so involved with one aspect of studying the Tarot that we become closed to listening to conflicting ideas. I wanted to remind people that by closing ourselves of from these ‘differences’ we actually damage our own explorations.

Great comment

The carbon copies comment does feel like a jab to ANYBODY who emphasizes Qabala in their study. Even if one looks at the cards from the perspective of astrology, Qabala, or straight numerology different people will have their own ruminations and opinions within those systems, in which themselves are endlessly fascinating. I agree that them pushing their ‘lens’ as LAW are being close minded, and are limiting their exploration somewhat; I personally have seen that a lifetime isn’t enough time to study any One of those systems and feel they’ve run out of things to learn!

Thanks for the post, it reminds us all to be mindful and respectful of how people approach their study and understanding of the cards!

I’m glad you liked the post.

Thank you for your kind words, they are really appreciated

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Tarot traditionally does have a history and I think it good to be aware of that, but along with the accepted meanings for the cards, comes the gift of intuition, this is what helps turn a good reading into an exceptional one.

Excellent point. I couldn’t agree more. Tarot does have a history, and it took time before other systems were associated with the Tarot. But this wasn’t always the case. I do think, if someone has an interest in some of these systems, that its definitely worth pursuing, however, its not necessary to use that system to the exclusion of any other. It’s worth knowing the Tarot’s history – this can only help to create a more balanced and complete picture of Tarot.

Call it an oracle reading rather than a tarot and that would sit better with me. Ducking now to avoid all the rotten tomatoes that will be thrown at me. LOL

LOL you make a valid point

I admit I do have problems when people say “I read intuitively” and have never bothered to study the meanings of tarot cards, because for me, they are not reading tarot, they may as well be reading the cornflake box. This is not to say that their readings are not valid, but it is not necessarily tarot, as tarot does have a history. Call it an oracle reading rather than a tarot and that would sit better with me.
Ducking now to avoid all the rotten tomatoes that will be thrown at me. LOL

I don’t even stick to that system for every reading. Sometimes I rely on purely visual cues that completely exclude DMs and EDs. Systems are nice for depth, and it doesn’t always have to be the same system.

I agree, and I really enjoyed reading your example of a Tarot reading done without Tarot cards. Awesome!

You make an interesting point on this idea of a “fear of change”. It implies a type of control. I think you’re right to point out how, “they will have been just as right in their perceptions as you are in yours. If anything, they will focus on one different aspect of a given situation and you will shed light on another. That’s all there is to it.”

The Two of Swords example is awesome. Getting a hair cut is very relaxing

Open your minds and let enlightenment find you.

I couldn’t agree more.

Thank you for your thoughtful response. Highly informative

I’m glad you enjoyed the post.

Haha thank you for your kind words – Douglas aka The Chariot – funny

Tarot poser! Haha what a cool image.

I’m looking forward to the next stage in tarot’s evolution.

Me too! I love reading about something new or innovative; reading some new way someone is being inspired by the Tarot.