| Perhaps the most effective method for learning the | | | | of self-development and reveal major life transitions. |
| Tarot is to start a Tarot journal. A Tarot journal | | | | In Tarot readings, the Major Arcana reveal the |
| enables you to explore your own personal | | | | karmic and consequential lessons you must grasp in |
| associations to the Tarot cards. It is also helps you | | | | order to move forward. |
| to identify the key tarot symbolism that you are | | | | To begin, separate the 22 Major Arcana cards out |
| personally drawn to. As you become more | | | | from the Tarot deck. Although the Fool Tarot Card is |
| comfortable with the Tarot's imagery, the easier it | | | | associated number is zero, he can be placed in the |
| will become to identify and remember the various | | | | beginning or end of the twenty-two Major Arcana |
| Tarot card meanings. Ultimately, as you become | | | | Cards. As you grasp the Fool Tarot card, allow |
| more comfortable with the Tarot cards, you will be | | | | yourself to explore the image. What stands out for |
| able to perform your own Tarot readings with ease | | | | you? What message does he wish to tell you? Here |
| and confidence. The best Tarot readers are the ones | | | | are some helpful questions that can help you in this |
| that have developed their own system of | | | | process. |
| interpretations. Books can be quite useful, but by | | | | What are the colors? What do these mean to |
| developing your own associations to the cards, the | | | | you? |
| Tarot interpretations become much more meaningful. | | | | What symbolism sticks out to you? What do |
| I always suggest using a three ring note book. This | | | | these mean to you? |
| allows you the freedom to move the pages around | | | | What does the landscape reveal? |
| or separate them into categories. Some people, | | | | Is there any vegetation? What does this mean |
| however, would prefer to keep their journals on their | | | | to you? |
| computers. In either case, both approaches are valid. | | | | What is the "feel" of this card? |
| The important thing to remember is to find a process | | | | Are there any animals? |
| that you are comfortable with. Keeping a Tarot | | | | If this card had words, what would it say to |
| journal is merely a process that helps you keep track | | | | you? |
| of your thoughts, ideas and feelings about the Tarot | | | | If you could imagine yourself in the picture, |
| cards. You are free to get as creative as you want. | | | | where would you be going? What would you be |
| You may wish to illustrate the cards in a sketchbook. | | | | doing? What would you be feeling? |
| This method certainly helps you become familiar with | | | | The list of question can go on and on. In time, you |
| the cards. It also helps you retain the Tarot's | | | | will develop your own system of exploration. The |
| imagery. As you start to do you own Tarot readings, | | | | important thing to remember is to let the cards |
| you will come to appreciate the nuances and | | | | speak to you. Your Tarot journal is there to record |
| reflections you explored in your journal. | | | | your thoughts and feelings. As you gain a deeper |
| I always recommend starting with the Major Arcana | | | | understanding of the Tarot cards, your own |
| cards. The Major Arcana are the non-suit cards, | | | | associations will begin to make perfect sense and, |
| which make up the first 22 cards of the Tarot deck. | | | | ultimately, your ability to perform tarot readings will |
| The Major Arcana Tarot cards refer to the important | | | | become second nature. |
| life challenges and spiritual lessons we must face on | | | | For more on Tarot Readings and Tarot Card |
| our journeys through Life. They represent our levels | | | | Meanings please visit Carolyn's blog. |