The classic tarot lineages are a true treasure of the Western archetypal psyche. They offer such a rich landscape for us to explore our experience, or tap into something deeper and collective. I find myself always returning to the Rider Waite Smith for its clarity of expression and adherence to the archetypes. But it is also interesting to see newer decks and how they reinvent those themes in new style.
Hi Alyssa, I share your love of the RWS deck. I don't actually own many decks because I'm super picky about the imagery and symbolism. Many new ones don't even come close to the richness of the RWS. Others create an entirely new system of symbols and very few of those can stand up to the power that Waite - Smith and The Golden Dawn poured into their deck.
Reader for 25 years. I have read for others, and myself, and for the public in a brief stint. I am an emotional intuitive, and I can channel when I read the cards if the conditions are right. Now, I am using tarot for writing (my Substack page is all about it, along with the stories I write as a result), and it is still flowing and channeling. I do tarot for self reflection now, and use planners to do that in a workbook fashion (biddy tarot planner, and next year I am trying writual).
Hi Erica, Tarot journaling is such a powerful way to do deep inner work and that's when you can really create a powerful relationship with the Tarot. So wonderful that you've made that your practice.
I am absolutely terrible at open ended journal writing, however, tarot has allowed me to target in on the core issues. It allows me to think in a deeper level. My therapist also reviews my write-ups as they happen and we talk about it! Loving this process so far.
Loved your write up. Fascinating.
I’ve been studying I Ching nearly all my life.
Hi Carrie, I Ching is such an ancient and venerable oracle, perhaps the best of all.
Love Rupert’s work! We are all connected ❤️
Rupert Sheldrake is a treasure. One of the most intellectually honest and open minded thinkers in recent memory.
The classic tarot lineages are a true treasure of the Western archetypal psyche. They offer such a rich landscape for us to explore our experience, or tap into something deeper and collective. I find myself always returning to the Rider Waite Smith for its clarity of expression and adherence to the archetypes. But it is also interesting to see newer decks and how they reinvent those themes in new style.
Hi Alyssa, I share your love of the RWS deck. I don't actually own many decks because I'm super picky about the imagery and symbolism. Many new ones don't even come close to the richness of the RWS. Others create an entirely new system of symbols and very few of those can stand up to the power that Waite - Smith and The Golden Dawn poured into their deck.
Reader for 25 years. I have read for others, and myself, and for the public in a brief stint. I am an emotional intuitive, and I can channel when I read the cards if the conditions are right. Now, I am using tarot for writing (my Substack page is all about it, along with the stories I write as a result), and it is still flowing and channeling. I do tarot for self reflection now, and use planners to do that in a workbook fashion (biddy tarot planner, and next year I am trying writual).
Hi Erica, Tarot journaling is such a powerful way to do deep inner work and that's when you can really create a powerful relationship with the Tarot. So wonderful that you've made that your practice.
I am absolutely terrible at open ended journal writing, however, tarot has allowed me to target in on the core issues. It allows me to think in a deeper level. My therapist also reviews my write-ups as they happen and we talk about it! Loving this process so far.
Yes! Such a powerful way to use Tarot.