I like the tarot.
I’m not an expert, but I sometimes use them to read for clients and to find answers for myself.
To read the tarot well, I believe it’s a combination of using your intuitive sense, understanding the intention of each tarot card and connecting energetically with their client.
In short, TAROT is an art form.
It seems the earliest references to tarot date to the 1440s and 1450s. This is contrary to the general assumption that the tarot are thousands of years old.
The tarot started as a card game. Tarot cards used the standard Italian four face cards—king, queen, knight, and knave—for a total of 56 cards. The fool card was a wild card and there were 21 trump cards.
Tarot is a game of trick taking.
Even though there are many, mostly minor variations to the rules of the game, it hasn’t changed much since the 15th century.
It’s interesting to note that the tarot only became a tool of psychics, fortune tellers and the occult in the 19th century. The current day tarot has nothing to do with the medieval tarot cards.
So, I’ve created this series of short meditations based on the meanings of the Major Arcana as a creative way to share their significance. I’ve set them to music too. I hope you enjoy them.
In the spirit of engaging our spirits with something greater than ourselves, I’ve created a series of short meditations based on the meanings of the Major Arcana from the traditional tarot card deck.
I’ve set them to music too. I hope you enjoy them.
TRANSCRIPT OF THE MEDITATION ON THE HANGED MAN CARD OF TAROT
The Hanged Man. The Hanged Man indicates a lack of ability to help oneself through independent action. Energy is arrested.
With the Hanged Man card, you cannot regain control until the situation has passed. This is a good time to meditate.
Ask yourself, how did you get to this point? Dig deep for your wisdom. Dig deep for an answer. That’s what the hanged man is saying.
You must be patient, humble and you must wait.
Be careful not to offer yourself up as a sacrificial lamb at this time. It would be an empty and unwise move.
Although the situation may look bleak, change is underneath
Perhaps you have been deceived, but this is a good time to contemplate on your mistakes.
You will be released wiser, stronger, and not too much worse for wear.
Soon you will come to see how you aided this situation. You no longer need to create problems in this area for yourself.
The hangman allows you time to reconsider your actions, and to come back to your life refreshed, renewed, and more grateful.
Let It Be So…
High Priestess Card Meditation
Meditation on the Emperor Card
