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The Pentacles Court Cards of a Tarot Deck

Nov 19th, 2009
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Page of Pentacles from the Rider-Waite deck

Page of Pentacles from the Rider-Waite deck

Author: Victor Epand

The Page of Pentacles represents a youthfulness that can bear the weight of responsibility on his grounded shoulders. He can manage wealth better than almost anyone else.

If this card comes in a tarot reading about an event, he is referring to a material or occupation oriented matter. Good fortune awaits you in one of these areas.

If the card refers to a person, it is someone who would be considered an “old soul” or wise beyond their years. They work hard, apply common sense and would never be considered a risk taker. He is the master of seeing an opportunity in the weeds and reaching for it.

If there is a team project or a large responsibility around the corner, the Page will provide the strength, energy and insight needed to deal with it effectively. (more…)


Wands Court Cards in a Tarot Deck

Nov 15th, 2009
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Ace of Wands from the Rider-Waite deck

Ace of Wands from the Rider-Waite deck

Author: Victor Epand

Tarot card decks are divided into the Major and Minor Arcane. The Minor Arcane, which deals with everyday or common occurrences, is made up of fifty six cards divided into four elemental suits: Wands (fire), Cups (water), Swords (air) and Coins (earth).

Each suit contains ten cards that start with Ace, followed by two then proceeding on to ten. Then there are four court cards: the Page, Knight, Queen and King.

The Ace of the suit sums up the overall theme. The numbered cards in the center clarify what has or will happen and what can be done. The personifications of the court cards represent ways we can exist in the world and how that tactic could benefit or harm us. In certain Tarot patterns, they represent real people- either ourselves or someone we interact with.

The suit of Wands carries overall themes of action, creativity and movement. Fire is the associated element and its presence indicates passion, energy and being tested. The court cards of Wands introduce characters that can be recognized externally or internally. (more…)


The Rider Waite Tarot Deck

Nov 11th, 2009
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The Fool card from the Rider-Waite tarot deck.

The Fool card from the Rider-Waite tarot deck.

Author: Craig Malone

Whenever you say tarot cards, you would in most cases find it means the Rider Waite tarot deck. This is because this is one of the most commonly used types of card decks.

The history of using tarot cards may take you to ancient times, however the tarot cards as they are known today can be traced to the year 1910 when Arthur Edward Waite designed these with the help of a very talented illustrator named Pamela Colman Smith.

While Waite was British, Smith was American at that time. Waite, who was a renowned publisher, also printed an excellent guide to help with the interpretation of this tarot deck titled, The Key to the Tarot. This book has often been re-run and used by a slightly modified title, The Pictorial Key to the Tarot.

This is a wonderful book for any tarot enthusiast because it assists you in every step while using tarot cards for a reading. Waite made a few changes when he designed this new set of cards. (more…)


The Swords Court Cards of a Tarot Deck

Nov 9th, 2009
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Page of Swords from the Rider-Waite deck

Page of Swords from the Rider-Waite deck

Author: Victor Epand

The Page of any suit has a childlike personality about it. Of all the Pages, this is the most mature and capable but it maintains much of the lightness and whimsy of childhood.

This tarot card can represent an event, a part of you or an aspect of another person. It is typically a positive minded card, representing mental power and insight.

There is also an investigative nature at work here but usually not in a detrimental way. Balance and strength of heart exist in this card.

When this card shows up in a reading, you will have the clarity and diplomacy to make a decision regarding even the toughest decision. (more…)


The Cups Court Cards of a Tarot Deck

Nov 7th, 2009
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Page of Cups from the Rider-Waite tarot deck.

Page of Cups from the Rider-Waite deck.

Author: Victor Epand

The Page of Cups takes on the most imaginative and emotional aspects of childhood. This person lives with their feet floating above the ground so that their head can remain firmly in the clouds.

If the card represents an event in your tarot reading, the event in question will likely have to do with a child—as in a pregnancy. But it can also be the birth of a relationship or new emotional state.

If the card represents another person or a part of you, it is representative of a romantic. Compassion, gentleness, and imagination define this person. They love peace and can’t always handle conflict. There is bravery under their dreamy fadade.

But there is also a moodiness and impracticality that stems from not being connected fully with reality. Under this card, dream big and dare to think the impossible can be possible. (more…)


Hidden Meanings in the Tarot Deck

Nov 2nd, 2009
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The World card from the Rider-Waite deck

The World card from the Rider-Waite deck

Author: Craig Malone

Tarot symbols are the basic elements of divination through the use of tarot cards. The conscious easily recognizes alphanumeric characters but the subconscious only recognizes symbols. The symbols combine to help the diviner interpret the hidden answers to the question of the seeker.

The symbols used on tarot cards are usually based on the images found on the Rider-Waite tarot card deck. A variety of card decks with different images is available. This is because tarot cards throw up meanings through images to which a seeker can relate.

Divination through tarot cards is not only image based. Tarot cards have numbers and colors, which also symbolize hidden meanings.

The mention of tarot card prediction immediately brings to mind images. The images that are found on tarot cards are important tarot symbols that unlock the mystery of the problems of the seeker. (more…)


7 Fascinating Differences Between Tarot Decks

Oct 30th, 2009
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Tarot Card Readings, Oakland, CA

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Author: Tenzin Pemo

Maybe no divination practice is more widely done then tarot cards. Almost every culture around the world from China to Russia to Europe to the United States has their own version of tarot.

This has led to several inconsistencies over the years between decks. Some of the differences are small, others are quite big.

Let us take a look at seven common differences between decks as they vary from culture to culture.

1) Changes in suits

For most basic tarot decks, there is a major arcana and a minor arcana. The minor arcana is made up of four different suits. (more…)


Free Tarot Reading Tells your State of Mind

Oct 6th, 2009
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So what's your karma?

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Author: Amit Bhalla

How often has it happened that you wish that if only you could have done things differently? Do you wish that if you could see your inner self before you take any major decision and probably this will help you in taking better decisions and in making better judgment about certain things? Then probably you can go for a tarot card reading session.

Tarot reading has been used by people since early days and this has been found to be very effective in guiding people in doing things which turn out to be beneficial for them. Tarot reading is not something that just anyone or anybody can do, so first you have to make sure that you find a person in your locality with expertise in reading tarot cards. If you fail to find such a person you can go for free tarot reading from many different sites on the web.

You must remember that the tarot does not say anything or predict about your future. The card contains different types of symbols and the card readers interpret these symbols which guide people towards doing things in a certain way. (more…)


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