Discover the truth about some aspects of this esoteric practice
Tarot is an esoteric practice that uses a deck of 78 cards to provide spiritual guidance, reflection and promote self-knowledge. Each of them has specific symbols and meanings that can be read in different ways.
“The cards show the present situation in a very broad context, so that you can reflect, analyze wisely and try to change your future, giving shape to your present”, explains Lâmia Thalassa, a specialist at Astrocentro, an online community of esotericism.
As one of the most popular and consulted oracles in the world, tarot cards raise many doubts and, consequently, several myths. See some of the main ones below!
1. Tarot cards predict the future
The Tarot is a tool for orientation and reflection, it can help identify trends and possibilities, but it does not offer absolute answers. “It is important to underline that tarot cards it does not reliably predict the exact moment when a prediction will come true, since this depends on the decisions that the consultant chooses to follow and the time he will need to make his choices”, explains Denise Médium, esoteric consultant at Astrocentro.
2. Tarot is a religion
Consulting the Tarot is a spiritual and esoteric practice, but it does not constitute a religion. Although for some people it can integrate rituals, it does not require specific beliefs to be used.
3. The cards have a fixed meaning
The cards have Meanings traditional, but their interpretation depends on the reading context and the reader’s intuition. The same cards can have different interpretations in different situations. “Each professional uses one or more reading methods, adapted to each situation and to obtain short- or long-term answers,” explains Denise Médium.
4. Some cards bring bad luck
Letters like death or the devil They are often seen as signs of bad luck. However, they can also be interpreted in a positive way. “The Death card, in fact, speaks of the need for coolness to end a cycle and start new things. After all, we live through phases of life and death, that is, we constantly end and start things in life. On the bright side, the devil card, also very feared, can speak of deep desire, creativity, ambition and success,” explains tarot reader Isabel Fogaça.
5. Tarot cards can only be read by professionals
The experience and knowledge of a professional can make a difference in your reading and offer deeper readings. However, nothing prevents anyone from learning to read cards for self-knowledge and reflection.
Source: Terra
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