Tarot
13 articles
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The 22 Major Arcana
TraditionalA complete journey through the 22 Major Arcana of Tarot — symbols, archetypes, correspondences and the Fool's Journey as a map of life.
The 4 Suits of the Minor Arcana
TraditionalCups, Swords, Wands and Pentacles — the 4 suits of Tarot, their elements, domains, and how to read the 40 numbered cards and 16 court figures.
Tarot and Jung — the unconscious through images
TraditionalTarot as a Jungian tool: archetypes, collective unconscious, shadow work, individuation and why Tarot works psychologically — not supernaturally.
Tarot Spreads — methods and practice
TraditionalCeltic Cross, 3-card spread, daily card, relationship spread — the major Tarot layouts, how to formulate good questions and read for yourself or others.
The Birth Tarot
TraditionalHow to calculate your birth cards from your date of birth, understand the personality card and soul card, and discover your life themes.
The Major Tarot Traditions
TraditionalAn overview of the major tarot traditions: Tarot de Marseille, Rider-Waite-Smith, Thoth, and modern decks. Numbering differences, philosophies, and which deck to choose.
Tarot as a Coaching Tool
TraditionalHow coaches and therapists use tarot as a projective tool. Formulating empowering questions, decision-making support, ethical guidelines, and what tarot coaching is not.
History and Origins of Tarot
TraditionalThe full history of tarot: from Italian origins in the 15th century to today. Visconti-Sforza, Etteilla, Eliphas Levi, the Golden Dawn, Waite, Crowley, and the modern renaissance.
Tarot and Neurodiversity: A Non-Verbal Processing Tool for Atypical Brains
TraditionalTarot as a non-verbal processing tool for HSP. Visual thinking and ASD. Intuitive access for gifted profiles. Adapted reading methods for ADHD. The Hermit and High Priestess as ND archetypes. Adapted spreads and sensory-friendly deck selection.
The Minor Arcana — The 40 Numbered Cards
TraditionalComplete guide to the 40 numbered tarot cards (Ace through 10, four suits). Numerological meaning of each number, interpretation by suit, quick-reference tables, and reading in spreads.
Reversed Cards in Tarot
TraditionalWhat reversed tarot cards really mean: 4 schools of interpretation, when to read reversals and when not to, how to approach each reversed Major Arcana, reversals in the Minors, and how to build your personal approach.
Choosing Your First Tarot Deck
TraditionalComplete guide to choosing your first tarot deck. Rider-Waite-Smith, Marseille, Thoth, indie decks, budget, sensory considerations for HSP and ASD, and the first things to do with a new deck.