When I am asked - Why Tarot?
What is so great about Tarot? Well, in my personal experience Tarot showed up as a gateway of possibilities. I am a person who is quite creatively inclined and especially towards visual arts. The imagery on the cards is what drew me to them, it reminded me of the storytelling aspect in paintings which has been alive since the dawn of human race. Illustrations of various kinds, have always been a core part of vocalising one’s thoughts, emotions and beliefs.
The vibrancy of the colours, the emotions, the outfits in the Tarot - everything has a meaning to it. All a part of a greater whole, something that is much more than the aesthetically pleasing or intriguing quality it comes with. It eventually became the most natural medium for me to explore my own psyche, beliefs and thoughts. Subsequently becoming a dynamic tool in guiding others as well.
Friends of mine who are fellow readers as well, are aware of the wide variety of tarot and oracle card decks I have! Hahaha! Which again points to the fact that artwork stimulates my awareness a lot, aiding me in bringing in nuanced details in my readings. Each reader has their own innate intuitive prowess that they have honed or can hone to connect with the cards, tarot cards in particular. And I do believe that all of them go through their own process of self discovery and self realisation to recognise their unique strengths.
The system of Tarot itself (there are three, Marseilles, Thoth and Rider Waite System and in recent times Rider Waite is most commonly used) is such, that it is built on the journey of a being, The Fool, moving through various stages of becoming conscious and aware. Exploring the realms of mind, body and soul, the known and the unknown. So integrating that system with one’s own intuition can become quite a potent tool of self-exploration. It is true in my case and I have certainly understood the same for many other practitioners as well.
My intention is not just to share how powerful a tool Tarot is for self-reflection and mapping out your pathway towards your targets but also to encourage everyone to tap into the potential, the strength of their own intuition. The gift that our intuition is, has been downplayed by the society around us. I urge everyone to study, explore and learn your intuition - unlearn what clouds or dims its light. It is the gift of clarity imparted in us by the creator/source/universe that you will not find anywhere outside of yourself. Get acquainted with your inner voice, trust it.
