Tarot Studies and Research

I have been studying Tarot symbology and using Tarot cards since 1975. 

This summer, I plan to spend 1 hour each day in Tarot studies and research. 

I will keep my notes regarding this Tarot project online. 

 

"The Tarot operates primarily through the symbolic, nonrational aspects of consciousness, the same state from which dreams communicate.  The quality of accuaracy of the Tarot interpretation depends solely upon the querent's own ability, because it is only a reflection of the focus or level of consciousness of the inquirer.  The Tarot is an excellent teacher, for as the user advances in expanded awareness it reflects this expansion and responds uniquely to each individual, never teaching more than the person is capable of receiving." 
-  Angeles Arrien, The Tarot Handbook, p. 18

Comments

[Fawn Russell]

So which deck are you going to use? Or are you using the Arrien book's images for contemplation? I just recently started using Crowley's Thoth deck because I really like the work of Lady Frieda Harris and not so much the Crowley Hermetics. I started using it in December after leaving my other deck of 15 years, so it's like re-learning them all over again. Do you believe we exhibit these archetypes in our lives as Jung describes, as a collective consciousness? It' like the chicken or the egg...