Discover the truth behind the main myths about Tarot and its cards
Have you ever stopped making one? Tarot reading Are you afraid of what the cards might show? Or did you get goosebumps just at the thought of undertaking some arcana that you consider negative? Do you also want to consult again on the same topic? It’s not really like that. Here, we explore the truth behind Tarot: truth or myth?
In this sense, we have selected six of the main myths about the Tarot and reveal the truth behind them. This way you will be able to get more from the arcana and, above all, from your next games.
Before that, if you have any challenging questions, I played Direct Tarot here and receive advice on which paths to take.
Tarot: truth or myth?
There are very negative cards, such as Death, The Tower, “The Devil and The Hanged Man”.
Myth.
The card itself has a meaning, but in a reading it will always have different interpretations. It is always necessary to analyze the issue and the context in which it appears.
The arcana can indeed signify tension or challenge at certain times, but not always, as if the combination of cards offered the same result every time. It is also worth remembering that, since they are major arcana, their interpretation is very vast and broad.
For example, if the person is in a frayed relationship and leaves “The Hanging” In the game, this signals that the relationship will remain unsatisfactory.
But if in this same game he draws lots “Tower”it is quite possible that this relationship will end, which in this case perhaps would be satisfying, since the couple is extremely dissatisfied and the bond tends to dissolve.
Already “The devil”, one of the most feared arcana, can signal, for example, financial openness and good sexual performance. On the other hand, he tends to be emotionally demanding, dealing with excesses and addictions.
It all depends on what the person wants to know through the Tarot, the position in which the cards fall in the game and the person’s life context at that moment.
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There are good clothes and bad clothes
Myth.
When we talk about Tarot, truth or myth, the suits that make up the Minor Arcana (find out more about them by clicking here) – Wands, Cups, Swords and Pentacles – have simpler interpretations than the Major Arcana.
And they are intrinsically associated with the four elements of Western esotericism:
- Dressed in chopsticks (symbolized by the Fire Element, it has to do with spirituality, personal motivation, strength, human warmth, harmony).
- Dress of Cups (symbolized by the Water Element, it has to do with emotions, expectations, anxiety, love or hate, feelings).
- Suit of swords (symbolized by the Air Element, it is the habit of intentions. How the person speaks, argues, plans and positions himself mentally; it is the sphere of the intellect).
- suit of diamonds (symbolized by the Earth Element, what we have in our hands, from possessions to family, social and professional life. Desires, sensations).
Because it is important?
There are suits that speed up or delay the outcome of a situation, or the desired outcome. Swords and macesfor example, they are faster than the others, since Fire and Air are more agile Elements.
Depending on the meaning of each, people always end up associating the suit of Cups to something positive or wonderful, but, in fact, suggests exaggerated expectations, a greater tendency to illusion, and feelings shown but not necessarily acknowledged.
Already Swords It means that everything will depend on a good reflection of things and intentions, which must be sufficiently clear. It is a habit that reinforces the need to be as objective as possible, trying not to leave the emotional side aside.
Diamonds highlights the resources and commitment to achieve a goal. It is a habit that in certain contexts ends up taking longer to succeed. But it can also signal that what the person wants is more likely to happen or be achieved.
Finally, the seed of Club draws attention to the energy in excess of a specific problem, which may be exaggerated, so it is necessary to know how to measure it. It brings the need for calm and down to earth.
Playing Tarot online is not the same as a face-to-face consultation
Myth.
Whether it is an in-person consultation (in the office, with paper letters on the table) or an online reading (via chat, webcam and video conference), letters work in the same way.
Some believe that the “energy” on the Internet is not the same, since the cards are not touched. But the truth is that no one should remain faithful to this belief which often turns out to be unfounded.
It is worth saying it emphatically: energy is everywhere. Many people still have the fear of trusting in anything other than paper.
Even today, there are fortune tellers who underline the importance of various ritualistic procedures for an effective consultation, such as the act of “cutting” the deck after shuffling the cards.
This type of superstition shows how much people still doubt the effectiveness of not only the virtual universe but also their own performance before the oracle.
When reading Tarot cards, the priority should be the information they provide; not the format in which it arrives at the consultant.
In particular, I have prioritized my virtual reading schedule and find that the game flows as well as in the office. There is the convenience of not having to go to the professional, for example. Many people are afraid to trust anything other than paper.
Tarot puts chance at the center: it is what determines the choice of cards, as well as the unconscious which we cannot access without guidance such as symbols, for example. I therefore specify that no specific ritual is necessary to consult the cards.
All belief systems are the responsibility of the practitioner or person learning the symbolism and application of the cards. The only caveat, for both in-person and virtual service, is concentration.
I think I didn’t concentrate properly or enjoy the game, so I want to draw cards again
Myth.
Tarot analyzes your real life, not the one you want. Just because you didn’t like the result or consider the cards to have difficult or very difficult meanings doesn’t mean you can or should make another draw.
Even without proper concentration, you have an answer. It is necessary to deal with the arcana that have emerged, reflect on the nature of the message, write down the cards and reread them several times.
And I make a reservation about less than satisfactory results: they could end up saving you from negative circumstances triggered, for example, by incorrect expectations.
So, instead of initially rejecting an incomprehensible game, research the cards and always reread, with absolute attention, what displeased or frightened you.
I can play in place of a person who is afraid of “these things”
Myth.
In Tarot, truth or myth, it is not advisable to play with the intention of knowing predictions for a known person. It is important to clarify that the oracle offers personal information about those who consult it.
I always stress this When someone is afraid of the cards and asks someone else to read them, the Tarot should not be opened.
Anyone who exempts themselves from a reading by asking someone else to do it must review their own conceptions of the Tarot – which are inevitably superficial or erroneous. The oracle serves those who are ready for it.
I have to be extremely careful when I consult the letters
Myth.
Nervousness before, during and even after the Tarot reading is normal. But it’s essential to know the cards do not establish immutable trends, as if it were an absolute truth – like the belief that “a catastrophe announced is a catastrophe that has occurred” or something like that.
Tarot offers predictions and advice regarding a specific matter. It can and should, in fact, be seen as a strategy for recognizing our mistakes.
Highlighting, therefore, the opportunities that arise and imagining the best path to adopt at a given moment. The cards will help you make the best choices for your life.
For this reason it is important to avoid asking yourself ambiguous, imprecise or subjective questions, such as: “Will I be happy in old age?”, “Will I be rich?”, “Where is my soul mate?”.
Even if fear is natural when faced with something you don’t know very well, in the case of Tarot there is enough information to know that it is not a threat or danger linked to a specific religion or esoteric current.
It is a tool for assessing trends and providing guidance when faced with life’s challenges. Hence the objectivity and consistency in formulating questions.
The importance of knowing the Tarot, the truth or the myth
By understanding the difference between Tarot myths and reality, you can use this powerful oracle more consciously and effectively. The question “Tarot: truth or myth?” It is essential for those who want to deepen their study of the cards and obtain valuable guidance for life.
Remember, Tarot is not a tool of fatalistic predictions, but a tool for self-knowledge and reflection. Discovering the myths of the Tarot allows you to approach the cards with more confidence and clarity, making the most of the potential of this ancient and wise esoteric resource.
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Leone Chioda (l.chioda@personare.com.br)
– Leo Chioda is a writer and one of the leading tarot readers active in Brazil. He has a doctorate in literature from the University of São Paulo and his thesis is on poetry and alchemy. No Personare is the author of the Monthly Tarot, Direct Tarot and teacher of the Basic Tarot Course.
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