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Celtic Cross Tarot Case Study

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Published on 1 October, 2014 | Case Studies

 TAROT READING CASE STUDY

Starting the Tarot Reading

To begin the reading, I laid out my purple cloth on the table. I lit a white candle, and placed the following crystals on the cloth around the candle – amethyst, rose quartz, clear quartz, and obsidian. I chose these particular ones, for the following reasons; amethyst – third eye and psychic connection, rose quartz – self-confidence, ease of speaking from the heart, clear quartz – to provide overall healing and to protect the healing energy, and obsidian – to repel any negative energy and dispel fear. I chose these ones as I feel these help me to connect better to the person I’m reading for when reading with my cards. I took the cards out of their purple velvet cloth, and held them in my hands, and gazed at the candle flame, as I did this, I asked the Angels, and my Spirit Guides to shield me from any energy that doesn’t feel good, to protect my client and myself from any unwanted negativity, in any form, and to help me have a clear connection to the Divine, so I could intuitively interpret the reading I was going to give. I gave thanks and blessings, and then shuffled my cards.

 Explaining how the Reading was going to proceed to my Client

My client was called Jenny, and she told me she was a little nervous, as she had never had a card reading before, and asked what kind of readings I could do. I explained that I would be using a reading called the Celtic Cross, and this was to establish a good solid connection to her, and with her spirit guides and angels. I told her the reading I was going to do, was called the Celtic Cross, and the reading itself would depend on the overall theme of the cards, and what they wanted her to have guidance about. I explained that the cards are only to give messages of guidance, and what could come her way, should she decide to stay on the path she was on, and to think of them as preparing her for what she might be heading towards. I also explained that after I had completed the Celtic Cross reading, I would finish off with a 6 month, or 12 month, or reading of Jenny’s choosing, and because this was Jenny’s first card reading, she opted for the 6 month reading. Jenny was happy to go ahead with the reading, and I asked her if she had anything specific she wanted the reading to be about, or did she just want some guidance. Jenny said she would like some guidance about her love life. She explained she had some questions about it that she would like some answers to, and hoped that the reading could give her guidance to those questions.

I explained to Jenny, that I had already shuffled the cards, and set the intention to receive clear guidance, and that I would shuffle the cards again, then if Jenny felt comfortable to do so, I would ask her to touch the cards. I shuffled the cards, and my guides told me to shuffle the cards three times. I explained to Jenny, that I would be listening to the communication being given to me throughout, and my guides where telling me when to shuffle, and when to stop. When I stopped, I asked Jenny if she would place her hand on the top of the cards, then tap them with her dominant hand, so they could receive some of her energy, as well as mine for the reading. Jenny was quite happy to do this. I explained that my guides asked me to shuffle once more, and this was to blend our energies within the cards. I shuffled once, and then I started to choose the cards I felt guided to choose for the reading. I also explained to Jenny, that for each card placement, I would tell her what the card placement was and that I would be putting down a card in each placement, and only turning over one card at a time.

Commencing the 10 Card Tarot Reading

MAGICIAN  – The first card is the Present, and the card is The Magician. This card says that Jenny is ready to create something magical, and with practice she can really create something to be proud of. Its saying that she has the resources, she has the ability, she just needs to believe in herself. The wand in the picture is pointing up towards the sky, and down towards the earth, this tells me that whatever Jenny wishes to manifest, she can and will do with great success. This card is saying “you really do have all you need to move forwards, you have all you need and be all you want to be” I feel that Jenny feels she isn’t sure if she’s either good enough or is the right person for something close to her heart, and this card is telling her that she is good enough, and she is the right person, she just needs to believe this. In order for magical things to occur, steps must be taken. The Magician is a wise man, with wise counsel, and he carries all the elements of life with him, so he can create whatever he wants, whenever he likes, and as he carries the infinity symbol with him, he can carry on for as long he wishes to. He’s here to teach Jenny the lesson that she is far more capable of doing things than she gives herself credit for, and she has always been able to do things, she’s just somehow forgotten this along the way. He is here to show that he can create things with just the power of positive thinking, and urges Jenny to follow the same. The roses with the magician are to show his passionate side. He’s passionate about helping others, creating things, and sharing his knowledge, and the lilies represent the purity of his intentions. The number for this is 1, and this is where all creative beginnings come from, and spring into action, and it is from the energy of this number that we can take action, and achieve independence, but we must remember to be aware of our conscious thoughts, as what we think of we manifest, and bring into our lives. Astrologically, the Magician card is associated with the planet Mercury, which is all about communication and the intellect, and in this case, communication with the higher self. I feel that Jenny needs to try and change her negative thoughts of “am I good enough?” to a more positive angle, and to also stop hiding her true self. She doesn’t feel she can ask for things, or show her true self, for fear of what other people think of her, and the magician is asking her to take some time to really decide what it is she wants in her life, and not be afraid of what others think, and to go for it.

  CLIENT FEEDBACK – Overall, I loved the reading, and I will be updating my tarot reader as the months progress to update her with the monthly readings she read for me too. I really enjoyed the experience, and I will happily come back to Clare for more readings, most definitely. I’m glad I asked her to email me the reading,  because there was a lot to take in, and I’m amazed at how incredibly accurate she was with her findings. For my first time I was really impressed.

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Ask the Tarot: 40 Questions About Love and Relationships

As a professional Tarot reader, I often get questions about love and relationships from my clients. But how can we formulate the best, most effective, in depth questions to ask the Tarot about love?

This post will teach you how to get the most out of your love Tarot readings and how to interpret the cards for relationship questions (through case studies !). You’ll also walk away with 40 love questions to ask the Tarot plus a 7-card love energy spread .

Let’s get started.

Formulating Love Questions: super quick guide

My method for formulating love questions to ask the Tarot — really, any kind of questions to ask the Tarot — is laid out in detail here: 20 Insightful Questions. If you don’t have time to go read that post, let’s recap quickly:

• Avoid asking yes/no questions. The Tarot wants to give you complex, interesting answers to your questions. Yes/no questions are better suited for a tool like a pendulum.
• Avoid questions that try to manipulate or control your partner, such as: “How can I get my ex back?”
• Focus on questions that start with how and why. For example: “How can I attract my true love?” or “Why did I attract my last partner?”

40 love & relationship questions

• How can I attract the best partner for me right now?
• What can I do to align myself with the energy of love?
• What are my current beliefs about love?
• Am I keeping my heart closed? If so, how can I open it?
• Is there a past wound or heartbreak I still need to heal? How can I do this?
• How can I trust in other people more?
• How can I trust in the Universe’s abundance for me, including a loving partner and a fulfilling relationship?
• What has been my relationship pattern in the past?
• How can I release the unhelpful parts of this pattern and attract a partner who is aligned with me?
• What do I need to know about this new potential partner?
• How is it best for me to proceed with my new partner?
• How can I communicate better with my partner?
• What positive qualities does my partner bring to our relationship?
• What negative qualities does my partner bring to the relationship?
• What positive qualities do I bring to our relationship?
• What negative qualities do I bring to the relationship?
• How can we be mindful of each other’s negative (or not-so-ideal) qualities?
• How can my partner and I help each other grow?
• What’s my relationship blindspot right now?
• What did I learn about love and relationships from my family?
• What did I learn about love and relationships from society?
• What did I learn about love and relationships from pop culture?
• How are my learned beliefs about love holding me back or limiting me?
• How do my Spirit Guides want me to understand love?
• How do my Spirit Guides want me to act in my relationships?
• Do I follow my intuition when it comes to love? If not, how can I do this more?
• Do I trust my own instincts when it comes to new partners? If not, why not?
• What do I fear would happen if I never had a long-term relationship?
• What do I fear would happen if I never got married?
• What do I fear would happen if I DID get married? (Sometimes the fear works that way, too!)
• Do I fear losing my freedom or independence?
• Why am I still attracting unavailable partners?
• What do I fear would happen if I attracted a fully available, emotionally present partner?
• Why did my relationship fall apart?
• What did this past relationship teach me? Did I learn the lesson?
• What’s the best way for me to end this relationship?
• How can I let go of my ex emotionally?
• How can I become a better co-parent with my ex?
• What do I need to do (or focus on) before moving into my next relationship?
• How can I open myself to love again after heartbreak?

The Tarot on Love: Case Studies

Interpreting the Tarot specifically to answer love and relationship questions takes skill and practice. It sometimes requires us to move beyond traditional book meanings and to read the cards more intuitively.

The following case studies illustrate how we can read Tarot cards to answer questions regarding love. Please note that none of these meanings are fixed, and there are infinite ways of reading the same card for the same question. The key is to follow your intuition and instinct when you interpret your cards.

Case Study #1: The Emperor

Let’s say you’ve asked a question about a potential partner. You want to know if this man (just as an example, let’s go with a male partner) is trustworthy and aligned with where you currently are. Is he going to stick around? Is he emotionally stable?

You shuffle your Tarot deck, get in touch with your heart and intuition, take a deep breath, and you pull The Emperor.

How do you interpret this card?

First of all, since The Emperor is all about stability and solidity — notice that heavy throne made of immovable stone — this card is letting you know that your potential partner is pretty reliable, trustworthy, and follows through on his word.

This card is also telling you that your new partner is probably very organized and follows a set structure or routine every day. In fact, The Emperor might be trying to warn you a little bit: this new partner might be too organized and structured, to the point of being rigid .

The ram is the Emperor’s spirit animal (notice all the ram heads on his throne). Rams are notoriously stubborn . So it might not be easy to get this person to compromise with you or think about things from your perspective.

Is this person emotionally stable? Probably yes! Can you rely on this person to keep his word? Yes! Is he going to be super adventurous and willing to share his feelings openly? Probably not. So it’s just a matter of the kind of partner you want to share your life with.

If you’ve been craving stability, this Emperor guy is perfect. If you’ve been craving a sense of adventure and a very passionate relationship, he might not be able to tick those boxes for you.

Case Study #2: Six of Swords

You get in touch with your heart, breathe deeply, and pull the Six of Swords. How does this card answer your question?

The Six of Swords is a card of journeys , both symbolic and geographic. You can see how the figures are traveling on a boat from one place to another.

Notice the water to the left of the boat. It looks turbulent, wavy, choppy. Rough waters. This is the state of your current relationship. Since Swords are all about the mind and our thoughts, the card also indicates that this relationship is causing you worry, stress, or anxiety . You’re staying up at night thinking about it. You’re always wondering where it’s going to go next. N

ow, notice the water to the right of the boat. It’s peaceful, calm, serene. A more tranquil state of being. The Six of Swords suggests that your current relationship might be causing you more anxiety and uncertainty than fulfillment. It might be time to pack up your Swords and move into a more grounded and peaceful situation.

Case Study #3: Six of Pentacles

Let’s say you’ve asked this question and pulled the Six of Pentacles. How can you interpret this?

The figure on this card is holding up a scale. The Six of Pentacles is all about balance , especially a balance between giving and receiving. The man on the card helps those who are less fortunate, because he knows that one day he may need their help as well.

By sharing his own abundance, the man opens himself up to even greater riches (both materially and spiritually).

One helpful way of reading this card would be to consider the balance between giving and receiving in your past relationships. Have you always been the one to give more? Or are you typically the one who receives more?

Before moving into your next relationship, the Six of Pentacles is asking you to take stock of your emotional and spiritual “bank account.” Do you nurture yourself on a daily basis? Or do you place all of your focus, attention, and caregiving on your partner?

This card wants you to have a more balanced, mutually beneficial, equal relationship with a partner who treats you respectfully and can give you what you need. To get there, you have to work on your own balance first.

Tarot Love Spread

Use this spread to explore your own love energy right now. Pull one card for each position (1-7). If a card doesn’t seem to make sense, pull a second card as a clarifier for the same question.

• PAST: What did my past relationships teach me? Did I learn those lessons?
• PRESENT: What can I do today to align with the energy of love?
• FUTURE: What does my future ideal relationship look like?
• PATTERNS: What types of partners have I attracted in the past, and why?
• INFLUENCES: How has my parents’ relationship influenced my choices in love?
• HEALING: How can I heal any past heartbreak?
• OPENING: How can I open up my heart chakra and become receptive to love?

*Illustrations from the Rider-Waite Tarot Deck, known also as the Rider Tarot and the Waite Tarot, reproduced by permission of U.S. Games Systems, Inc., Stamford, CT 06902. c. 1971 by U.S. Games Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. The Rider-Waite Tarot deck is a registered trademark of U.S. Games Systems, Inc.

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It is always good to understand that love is not only a kind of feeling, it is a spiritual thing as well. Thanks for sharing this wonderful information with us. Subscribed to your blog.

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Will stacy’s father share the proceeds from the sale of his house.

Stacy and her father have been at odds ever since Stacy was a young girl. Her father and her mother starved and abused Stacy since she was little. Stacy left home at 15, and never looked back at her abusers again! She recently got a phone call from her father, saying that he was going to sell his second house and give Stacy half of the proceeds from the sale. Stacy is very weary of her father, and she wants to know whether her father really means it.  

Stacy thinks of a number, and number 191 emerges from her Subconscious. Number 191 is Stacy's Quantum Number.

Thereafter, Stacy adds her Birth Number and her Quantum Number together, and receives a Fusion Number which will provide the answer to Stacy's question.

An in-depth "how-to" explanation of this reading is provided as a part of the Turn-Key Tarot Case Studies and can be found  in the book entitled " Turn-Key Tarot Personal Guidance System ."

  And here’s what the Tarot has to say:  

Here’s how to interpret this reading:

Ace of Wands – The “Ace of Wands” is a card of inspiration and of immense potential pushing one forward to bring a task to fruition.  The “Ace of Wands” represents Stacy’s father’s desire to share the proceeds from the sale of his second home with Stacy.

Fool – Stacy’s Father came up as the “Fool” because he believes that he can buy Stacy’s love back by paying her money.

High Priestess – The “High Priestess” represents Stacy, because she is wary of her father’s proposal. It is because her father has been so abusive to her all these years.   

Emperor – The “Emperor” serves as the Clarification Card because it is the last card in the spread.   The “Emperor” symbolizes Stacy’s father who, despite of a lifetime of abuse, has chosen to exercise traditional paternal values, and thus his decision to share half of the proceeds from the sale of his house with Stacy will stand.

You will notice that in the illustration of this four-card spread, there are three arrows that indicate the relationship between the cards.

The Red Arrow from the “Ace of Wands” to the “Fool” is expressed as the “ Ace of Wands ” to the “ Fool .” This dynamic represents that this time, Stacy’s father really desires to make things right with Stacy, and that he really has the resources to do so.

The Green Arrow from the “Emperor” to “High Priestess” is expressed as the “ Emperor ” to “ High Priestess .”  This dynamic represents that Stacy’s father has changed, and that Stacy can expect him to treat her like a daughter that she is, including being generous with her.

The Yellow Arrow from the “Emperor” to the “Ace of Wands” is expressed as the “ Emperor ” to the “ Ace of Wands .” This dynamic represents that Stacy’s father will make good on his promise, and that he will share half of the proceeds from the sale of his house with Stacy as he promised he would do.

This Reading is adjourned!

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How to Get Started With Tarot

Six — OK, seven — easy steps to ease your way into deeper introspection.

By Gabrielle Drolet

People have been finding meaning in tarot cards for centuries, and though there is a lot of ritual to the practice, there is no evidence that tarot cards actually … tell your future.

But for many who love to consult them, that’s beside the point. Tarot is less about predicting the future than it is about reflecting on your life. Also? “Having fun is more serious to the practice than you can imagine,” said Ariana Lenarsky, 34, a writer, musician and tarot reader .

Getting into tarot can be overwhelming at first. Here’s an easy guide.

Choose a deck

There are a few key differences between a regular deck of cards and a tarot deck. Generally, tarot decks contain more cards, and each card features an illustration associated with its meaning. The decks have been reimagined many times with different styles and themes.

The most important thing is that your tarot deck resonates with you: Buy a deck you’ll want to use and practice with. (Or, ask someone to buy a nice deck for you, if you feel superstitious about buying your own.)

“My recommendation is always to think about a deck like you’re choosing a roommate,” said Jessica Dore, 34, a social worker and tarot card reader who is known for her daily readings on Twitter and now teaches tarot card reading.

The reader behind a popular YouTube channel called Tarot by Bronx recommends visiting a local bookstore or metaphysical shop so you can see and hold a deck before buying it.

If that’s not possible, you can always browse tarot decks online at retailers like Little Red Tarot , Rite of Ritual and Llewellyn . If you’re a beginner, it’s worth considering a deck that comes with a guidebook.

Here are some suggested decks:

The Rider Waite tarot deck, originally published in 1909, is one of the most popular. It can make for a great beginner deck because it’s easy to find information on how to interpret the cards. The Modern Witch tarot deck is a contemporary twist on the Rider Waite deck. The Akamara tarot deck showcases African spiritual practices. The Tarot Illuminati deck features cards with vibrant colors and detailed artwork.

Understand the basics of a tarot deck

A tarot deck has 78 cards and is divided into two sections: major arcana (major mysteries) and minor arcana (meaning minor mysteries).

There are 22 major arcana cards, and they tend to deal with big life events and overarching themes, for example, relationships, career and love.

There are 56 minor arcana cards. These tend to deal with smaller issues and day-to-day tribulations, like fleeting emotions and situations. Minor arcana cards are divided into four suits: cups, wands, swords and pentacles. Each suit has numbered cards from 1 through 10, as well as four court cards (page, knight, king and queen).

Come up with the question you want to ask

The aim of a tarot reading is to explore a question about the self. You pick cards to help you reflect on possible answers, interpreting the meaning of each in relation to what you asked. Keep in mind that tarot cards are tools for introspection, and for that reason it’s best to keep questions open-ended.

“Any questions that are clear and concise that deal with who, what, where and how are great,” said Tatianna Morales, 33, who taught herself to read tarot cards as a child and now conducts a variety of services as Tatianna Tarot . “The whys are not so important, because things can change.”

Though you can use tarot to work through the big things happening in your life, like career obstacles and relationship struggles, it can also address day-to-day questions.

Here are some examples from the experts, of questions you can ask of yourself or to help answer for other people:

What do I need to be aware of right now?

Where should I be focusing my energy or attention?

What do I need to appreciate about myself today?

Should I have pizza … again?

Why is my mother like that?

What’s my biggest challenge for the day?

What do I need to know about my love life?

What should I be doing career-wise?

Prepare your area

Do whatever feels right to set the mood. Some people like to use specific table cloths while they read, while others use candles or crystals.

Many tarot card readers also cleanse their area before they start. You can do this with sprays like lavender, as well as by burning incense.

Here is a guide to incense.

Shuffling and cutting

Start by shuffling your deck while thinking about your question. Shuffle however feels most comfortable, and stop when you feel you’ve thought about your question enough and are ready for an answer.

After shuffling, place the deck facedown and cut it into multiple smaller decks. They don’t have to be of equal size — just whatever feels right. Then, restack all of the decks back together at random. Your cards are now ready to pull: You’ll flip individual cards up from the deck and place them faceup on the table.

Pull the cards

There are different ways to pull tarot cards. You pull them intuitively or into “spreads” — specific arrangement where each card is assigned a meaning.

Bronx and Ms. Morales said they pull cards intuitively, flipping over cards until they feel they’ve answered their question.

For beginners, spreads or specific forms of reading can be easier to grasp. The simplest of these is a one-card spread, where a single card is pulled.

Pulling a single card at a time can be less overwhelming than a full spread, and it can give you the opportunity to get to know the cards better. Ms. Dore recommends pulling one card in the morning and one in the evening, creating opportunities to check in with yourself.

Three-card spreads are easy and adaptable. You’ll pull three cards, placing them on the table from left to right. Assign each position a meaning: For example, the first card you pull can represent the past, the middle card can represent the present, and the last can look at the future. You could also look at mind, body and spirit; your current situation, your obstacle and advice; or any other meanings you want to assign.

A Celtic cross is a 10-card spread that approaches an issue from multiple angles. The first card you pull looks at the heart of the issue, while the rest work to explain it and give you insight on the best way forward. Here is a guide. However, given the number of cards, it can be a little overwhelming if you’re not familiar with what they all mean yet.

Begin to learn to read the tarot deck

First up, the minor arcana. Cups, associated with water, is the suit that deals primarily with emotions, openness and imagination. Wands, associated with fire and passion, represent energy, movement and creative force. Swords, associated with air, represent your mind; how you think, communicate and solve problems. Pentacles, associated with earth, explore the physical world and how we interact with it, representing topics like money, the home and careers.

Next, the court cards. Just like in a regular deck of cards, each suit has face or court cards — usually called king, queen, page and knight.

“You can think about them as individual entities that stand alone, or you can think about them as a sequence or a progression,” Ms. Dore said. The page and the knight can represent youth or inexperience, while the queen and king can convey adulthood and mastery.

Major arcana cards, like the Star or the Lovers, refer to bigger events in your life. Though these cards can be intimidating at first, just make sure to take your time with them and read up on all the different ways they can be interpreted. They’re always more nuanced than they seem at a glance: For example, while pulling the Death card may feel like a bad omen, it could be interpreted more innocently — that something in your life could end.

One last tip!

Keep a tarot journal.

“Go with your own instincts, try to shut your brain off and write as much as you can about what you’re picking up for that card in that moment, and compile a list of definitions over time,” Ms. Morales said. “That list will become your own encyclopedia.”

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Case Studies in Tarot : Relationship Reading

3 card draw using Victorian Romantic

I’ve wanted to write about this reading for a while. It’s not an uncommon topic, however I recall this particular reading as an example where the cards drawn, and the message they impart, are so clear.

The querent’s main question was around her relationship. I used the Victorian Romantic deck from Baba Studio as I find this deck works very well (and not just for relationship questions).

I fanned out the cards in front of the querent and asked her to draw 3, shown above in the order drawn. I can’t talk about other readers or methods, but for me, the order the cards are drawn is very important. In this instance, chronologically, I read from left to right, with left as the past and right as the future, so that the middle card is the present.

So, the first card she drew was The Sun: here we see the passion and consuming love that they experienced as a couple. The Sun is a burning, fiery, life giving force: there is lust, abundance, joy, exuberance. That early, beautiful stage in a relationship – the honeymoon stage. And then we move onto the present.

I don’t exactly use this direct language, but nonetheless I make it clear what this card is all about. The lady in front of me starts to cry and confirms what has happened. This was a relationship where trust was utterly destroyed through infidelity, and not just once. She tried to heal these wounds, but her partner’s betrayal left some pretty deep scars. She took him back, but was not sure if the relationship was going to make it, and if he in fact was committed.

I have to say, that in my experience as a reader, when a woman sits in front of me with these kind of questions, her gut feeling is already telling her the truth. Our instincts, for all the reasoning and rationale and intellect we cultivate, are spot on. As a tarot reader, I see the cards, over and over, mirroring what the person already knows, deep down inside.

I move onto the last card, the Queen of Swords.

Isn’t she rather fierce? And dignified, I think. My intuition tells me the querent will make a break and leave this relationship – in this card, she basically stands alone, on her own. Which is a good thing, when a toxic relationship seeps out the life energy from you and breaks your spirit.

I am reluctant to say to her, “you gotta break this off”. I don’t think that is my role. It’s up to the person to make that decision, and own up to their actions in life. However, I do explain what this Queen is all about. Her power, her resilience in the face of adversity, how she stands her ground and has the sword ready. She cannot be harmed.

I think my querent understands all this, but I can see it is hard. That Sun energy she experienced early on in this relationship, that is powerful stuff. Love is a drug, they say. She asks about her partner, and where he fits, and what are his intentions, so I ask her to draw two more cards.

The Ace of Swords, by itself, is not good or bad. It is simply a new perspective, a new frame of thinking – a new beginning sometimes, although one that is framed mentally. However, next to the 3 of Swords, it is not a favourable answer by any means. And especially given the imagery on the 3 of Swords, which in this deck deals a blow.

He is simply not there for her, nor does he intend to be (nor was he in the past).  Our lady above is left heart-broken while her knight rides away.

I think that, for all the sadness this reading brought, it also brought clarity, and in a way, a resolution for the querent, a way forward. I don’t think there was anything that I said, or that the cards showed, that she did not know already. In many ways, I felt this was a very good reading, because it was clear and concise. There really was no grey area or murkiness, or confusion.

Thank you for reading. Until next time, many blessings to all. Monica

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A 10-Week Independent Study Course with Paul Foster Case: A Review of Oracle of the Tarot (1933).

Case opens the book with a strong statement: “TAROT divination is not fortune-telling. The practice of fortune-telling is based on the false notion that human life is governed by luck, chance, or fate–by obscure powers at work outside the personality. True divination rests upon the occult truth that the causes of all events in human life are really internal.” He thus begins by distinguishing divination from fortune-telling. Divination is an inward reflection process of using tarot to tap into the superconscious. The tarot utilizes imagery and symbols that communicate in the language of the superconscious and thus understanding tarot is in its essence the learning of a new language.

The introductory Lesson 1 warns the tarot practitioner to take tarot divination seriously and reviews a few ethical guidelines, in particular the practitioner’s duty of confidentiality and impartiality. Practitioners must remain non-judgmental when conducting tarot readings. Lesson 1 also subdivides tarot decks into exoteric and esoteric decks. Case provides the Knapp-Hall Tarot as an example of an exoteric deck, or one that operates in the realm of public knowledge, with imagery that more closely resembles the tarot deck originally used for playing games, and contrasts that with the Rider Tarot (or Rider-Waite-Smith), which he refers to as an esoteric deck. Esoteric tarot decks are the versions of tarot re-interpreted by occultists and used specifically for divination or other spiritual exercises.

Note that it is unclear and somewhat contradictory as to why Case expends the first half of the Introduction to describe tarot divination as an internalized process, but then applies an exoteric deck to teach divination, rather than an esoteric deck, which would seem to be more aligned with the internalized process of tarot divination. What’s more, the subsequent lessons in Oracle repeatedly reference esoteric tarot traditions.

The 10 lessons of  Oracle  are meant to be studied over a course of 10 weeks.

Lesson 1 then proceeds to describe the anatomy of the Major and Minor Arcana (referred to as the Major Trumps and Minor Trumps in Oracle ). Case claims that his Hebrew letter attributions for the Major Arcana are the “correct” attributions and that preceding claims by such authors as Papus were wrong. Case sources his attributions from Eliphas Levi (1810 – 1875), a French occultist and influential writer on tarot. Case claims that his Hebrew letter attributions are better aligned with the standard astrological attributions of the Major Arcana, which he provides as follows:

Case’s Hebrew and Astrological Attributions in the Major Arcana

He attributes the Minor Arcana as follows:

Attributions in the Minor Arcana

As for significator cards, Case’s approach is to simply use Key 1: The Magician for male seekers and Key 2: The High Priestess for female seekers. That differs from the more popular modern approach of using the court cards as significators.

Oracle also teaches an initial divinatory method called the First Operation, which seems to be an antiquated practice now, as few modern tarot practitioners adopt the First Operation. It is nonetheless a method that the serious tarot practitioner should be familiar with. The First Operation is to be performed prior to a question. The significator card is shuffled in with the full tarot deck and then cut into four piles as follows:

The tarot practitioner then proceeds to locate the pile that the significator card is in. That pile, be it I, H1, V, or H2 (reading right to left respectively), will indicate the nature of the seeker’s question. The four piles correspond with the Hebrew letters Yod (I), Heh (H), Vau (V), Heh (H), which is a transliteration of the four constants forming the Hebrew name of the Supreme Being, again showing the strong influence of Qabalistic tenets on Case.

The four piles of the First Operation correspond as follows:

If the significator card is in a corresponding pile that is consistent with the seeker’s question topic, then the First Operation has confirmed that the subsequent tarot reading will be accurate as applied to the question at hand. If, however, the significator card appears in a pile during the First Operation that is not consistent with the seeker’s question topic, then it shows that right now is not an appropriate time for the tarot to answer such a question.

Lessons 2, 3, 4, and 5 deconstruct the Suit of Wands, Cups, Swords, and Coins (Pentacles) respectively, keyed to the Knapp-Hall Tarot. Contained in the lessons are also simple 3-card spreads for divining past, present, and probable future influences.

Lesson 6 on the Major Trumps (Major Arcana) can be applicable to the prevailing tarot interpretive systems used today, though note that the Key 8 referenced in Case’s Oracle is “La Justice” (Justice) and Key 11 in Oracle is “La Force” (Strength), which is similar to the Marseille, but the reverse of the Rider-Waite-Smith (Key 8 is Strength and Key 11 is Justice).

Case claims that the timing of events can be revealed by looking at the astrological attributions of the cards, and the lessons in Oracle set about explaining how the 12 astrological houses can be used to divine the timing of events. From there, Lessons 7, 8, 9, and 10 teach complex tarot spreads, most notably combining astrology, the Tree of Life, and tarot, and further provides an overview of elemental dignities. Lesson 10 also provides an overview of numerology and its application to tarot.

Though some of the historic references in the book have since been disproved as myth, Oracle of the Tarot is still a work that every serious tarot student should have read. Not having read Paul Foster Case if you are a tarot practitioner is like not having read Anton Chekhov if you are serious about writing literary fiction. Though written over 80 years ago and keyed to a tarot deck that is, as of this writing, long out of print, Oracle nonetheless holds relevance today and every practitioner, no matter how advanced, will find at least one nugget of new information from Oracle .

So. Can  Oracle  teach tarot in 10 weeks? An operable foundation in tarot, yes, probably, though generally I am doubtful of any program that claims it can teach tarot in anything under 10 years. Learning tarot is  nothing  like learning to ride a bike. It’s really more like learning to play violin. In 10 weeks time you can probably learn no more than just how to properly hold the bow.

NOTE.  You can download a PDF copy of  Oracle :  Oracle of the Tarot  by Paul Foster Case (1933).  Download by CLICKING  HERE  (Source Credit: TarotWorks).

UPDATE (6/2/13).   Read more about the First Operation: The First Operation: Adapting a Traditional Method in the “Opening of the Key” to Contemporary Tarot Applications .

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Great blog here! I think Paul Foster Case was also a great quabbalist and a great author of hermetic books! I like this one of Paul Foster Case and Michael Whitty most, it is called “A Dissertation Concerning the Thirty-Two Paths of Wisdom”, I found it here: http://www.hermetik-international.com/en/media-library/kabbalah/paul-foster-case-and-michael-whitty-a-dissertation-concerning-the-thirty-two-paths-of-wisdom/

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A 34-year-old patient (gravida 2, para 2) presents for a well-woman examination and Papanicolaou smear. She feels healthy and has no significant medical history, aside from her uncomplicated pregnancies, which did not include postpartum depression or anxiety. She reports increased stress at home due to an upcoming move and some difficulty sleeping.

Case Study Questions

1 . According to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendation, which one of the following is advised for this patient?

A. Screen for anxiety disorder.

B. Assess her anxiety in 6 months.

C. Refer her to an obstetrician-gynecologist for postpartum anxiety screening.

D. Recommend melatonin.

E. Refer her to a behavioral health professional for sleep management.

2 . According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders , 5th ed. (DSM-5), which of the following can be categorized as anxiety disorders?

A. Generalized anxiety disorder.

B. Obsessive-compulsive disorder.

C. Separation anxiety disorder.

D. Social anxiety disorder.

3 . Which one of the following populations should be screened for anxiety disorders, according to the USPSTF recommendation?

A. People already diagnosed with anxiety or another mental health disorder.

B. People younger than 18 years.

C. People older than 65 years.

D. People with no recognized signs or symptoms of anxiety disorders.

The correct answer is A . The USPSTF recommends screening all adults 19 to 64 years of age for anxiety disorder, including those who are pregnant and postpartum. The USPSTF notes there is little evidence for the ideal timing and frequency of anxiety screening for perinatal and general adult populations. 1 However, clinical judgment, particularly considering risk factors, comorbid conditions, and life events, can determine whether additional screening of high-risk patients is warranted. There is a lack of evidence on screening rates for anxiety disorders. Underdetection appears to be common. Patients with anxiety disorders may present with other concerns, such as sleep disturbances or somatic issues.

The correct answers are A, C, and D . The DSM-5 recognizes the following types of anxiety disorders: generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, agoraphobia, specific phobias, separation anxiety disorder, selective mutism, substance or medication-induced anxiety disorder, anxiety disorder due to another medical condition, and anxiety not otherwise specified. 2 Obsessive-compulsive disorder is not considered an anxiety disorder.

The correct answer is D . The USPSTF recommendation statement applies to adults (defined as those 19 to 64 years of age), including people who are pregnant or postpartum, who do not have a diagnosed mental health disorder and are not showing recognized signs or symptoms of anxiety disorders. 2 For people 65 years or older, the USPSTF concludes that the evidence is insufficient to recommend for or against screening for anxiety disorders.

The views expressed in this work are those of the authors and do not reflect the official policy or position of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, the U.S. Department of Defense, or the U.S. government.

This PPIP quiz is based on the recommendations of the USPSTF. More information is available in the USPSTF Recommendation Statement and supporting documents on the USPSTF website ( https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org ). The practice recommendations in this activity are available at https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/anxiety-adults-screening .

O’Connor EA, Henninger ML, Perdue LA, et al. Anxiety screening: evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force. JAMA. 2023;329(24):2171-2184.

Barry MJ, Nicholson WK, Silverstein M, et al. Screening for anxiety disorders in adults: US Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement. JAMA. 2023;329(24):2163-2170.

This series is coordinated by Joanna Drowos, DO, contributing editor.

A collection of Putting Prevention Into Practice published in AFP is available at https://www.aafp.org/afp/ppip.

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