The Spirit of Tarot
The Spirit of Tarot, by Kristoffer Hughes (Article originally published in The Llewellyn Journal.) Materially and superficially, the Tarot appear as a set of images printed with ink onto slightly stiffened paper or card; to all sense and purposes, they appear as simple pieces of art. However, the Tarot is significantly more than just pretty […]
Turn Your Daily Tarot Draw into a Powerful Affirmation in 4 Steps
Turn Your Daily Tarot Draw into a Powerful Affirmation in 4 Steps, by Ru-Lee Story (Article originally published in The Llewellyn Journal.) When I was just starting to get comfortable with reading tarot cards, I found myself struggling to connect the abstract meanings of a card with the practicality of everyday life. I knew what […]
The Path of the Tarot Priestess
The Path of the Tarot Priestess, by Leeza Robertson (Article originally published in The Llewellyn Journal.) Over the years, people have mistakenly thought I was a witch. You see, there are similarities to the practices of the witch and my personal work. But I have always known I am not a witch. Yet untangling practice, […]
An Introduction to the Tarot Apothecary
An Introduction to the Tarot Apothecary, by Ailynn Halvorson (Article originally published in The Llewellyn Journal.) The Tarot Apothecary lays out a magical approach to the tarot that calls in the four wisdoms of tarot, aromatherapy, imaginative journey (the state of allowing your mind and imagination to journey outside of yourself with a predetermined intention), […]
Tarot as a Way of Mindfulness: 4 Ways the Cards Help You Find Spiritual Fulfillment
Tarot as a Way of Mindfulness: 4 Ways the Cards Help You Find Spiritual Fulfillment, by Johannes Fiebig (Article originally published in The Llewellyn Journal.) We fell in love with the tarot in the early 1980s. Tarot became our profession then, and for decades we did lectures, workshops and seminars on the tarot. We also […]
How to Ask Yes-Or-No Tarot Questions
How to Ask Yes-Or-No Tarot Questions, by Jack Chanek (Article originally published in The Llewellyn Journal.) It’s something people say all the time: Don’t ask a yes-or-no question in a tarot reading. Just about any introductory tarot book you pick up, or any reader you ask for advice, will deliver this counsel sooner or later. […]
What to Do When You Draw a Tarot Blank
What to Do When You Draw a Tarot Blank, by Jenna Matlin (Article originally published in The Llewellyn Journal.) She was sitting at the edge of her seat looking at me expectantly. “Well?” she asked, unable to contain her excitement, “What do you see?” There was a long line of people behind her wanting a […]
Tarot: Looking at Both the Mundane and the Divine
Tarot: Looking at Both the Mundane and the Divine, by Lisa Freinkel Tishman, PhD (Article originally published in The Llewellyn Journal.) I’m a shaman and a mindfulness teacher. You may not think that these two identities are at odds, but I’m here to tell you: they are. The Oxford English Dictionary tells us that a […]
The Tarot Kaleidoscope, Your Ultimate Guide
The Tarot Kaleidoscope: The Ultimate Tarot Guide by Susyn Blair Hunt, MsD If you’ve always wanted to learn how to read the Tarot or how to master the prophetic messages they can evoke, this is the guide that can take your readings to the next level! Bring the power of the Tarot to life and […]
What Types of Questions Can One Ask the Tarot?
An excerpt from The Tarot Kaleidoscope: The Ultimate Tarot Guide by Susyn Blair Hunt, MsD The answer is, just about anything! Once you have formed a connection with your cards, you will discover that they can address most any question you come up with. One evening soon after I first began learning the Tarot, I […]