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Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 1:18 pm

NOTE: This class/discussion is no longer taught/led by a teacher. However, please feel free to read through it and ask any questions that you may have or express any thoughts/opinions you have. Just please don't ask, "Can I join the class?" Because the answer is 'no'. Thank you.

Welcome to Tarot Class!
I'll be teaching you what I know of the tarot, along some things I am learning, please call me Lex

RULES:
1. Follow TOS and Guild & Sub Fourm Rules!
2. All posts after resevered should be relavent to the class!
3. Do NOT be afraid to ask me any questions.
4. Please feel free to PM me... 3nodding
5. Please share your ideas, and spreads if you like.
6. Most Importantly HAVE FUN

Post One: The Basic Info along with a simple step by step procedure to start off with!
Post Two: Card Of The Month, Card Picture & Definitions UPDATED Jan 12
PostsThree-Nine: Styles of readings
Post Ten: Banners
Post Eleven: Layouts and Formates For Reading
Post Twelve: FATQ (Frequently Asked Tarot Questions)
Post Thirteen: ---Personal Updates--- UPDATED Jan 12

Any questions or to be listed under the student section please speak with me in PM, or post your desire to be in the class!

------This Class Is Under CONSTENT Construction------

Students:
1. --aurellion--
3. Yumitoko
4. healerweaver
5. Kayne Aiya
6. serena_shadow
7. [ Asteria of the Stars ]
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Watchers:
1. DesiresGirl

MY "helpers":

1. Elyria_aceilux
2. flames saoirse

Please note: Students get questions answered first, watchers will be be pushed back but anyone is welcome smile

*****ALL UPDATES WILL HAVE A DATE IN THE UPPER RIGHT HAND CORNER SO THAT EVERYONE CAN TELL HOW OLD EACH POST IS IN THIS CLASS... STUDENTS DO NOT HAVE TO DATE THEIR WORK... BECAUSE I EDIT MY RESERVED POSTS THE DATES DO NOT CHANGE SO THIS IS THE REASON BEHIND THIS STATEMENT*****

Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 1:19 pm

Introduction to TAROT cards: Basic Information
Basic Info About Tarot
Tarot desk today consist of 78 Cards

THE MAJOR ARCANA (keys)
22 Cards
The major arcana cards repesent major lessons to be mastered on the road of life, the cards symbollize the range of human life-Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, and Spitural(PIES)

The Cards:
The Fool; The Magician; The High Priestess ; The Empress; The Emperor; The Hierophant; The Lovers; The Chariot; Strength; The Hermit; Wheel of Fortune; Justice; The Hanged Man; Death; Temperance; The Devil; The Tower; The Star; The Moon; The Sun; Judgement and The World.

MINOR ARCANA (pips)
56 cards
The minor arana is often associated with the four classical elements; Wands with fire, Cups with water, Swords with air, and Coins with earth. Swords and Wands are often switched.

The Cards:
Ten cards numbered from Ace to 10 in four different suits; traditionally batons (wands), cups, swords and coins (pentacles) along with Four court cards (page, knight, queen, and king) in the same four suits

Which means Ace through 10 + page, knight, queen, and king for one suit(Batons, Cups, Swords and Coins)

BECOMING ONE WITH YOUR CARDS

Step one:
Buy/Make tarot cards

Step two (if not included in step one):
Buy a book

Step three:
Get to know you cards!
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You must get to know your cards. The book can help you but it will not allow you to fully know the cards them selves. You need to trust your intuition and only use the book after you try to figure out what each card mean. The sooner you know what each card means/stands for, you can read them for yourself.

Step four:
Shuffling! Keep shuffling until your mind is completely clear, keep shuffling, now shuffle them in this order “Fool through the World, followed by each of the suits, from Ace through Ten, then Page, Knight, Queen and King”
This makes you a part of the deck.

STOP shuffling

Time To Choose from Posts 3–9!

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Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 1:19 pm

12 Jan. 2007

CARD OF THE MONTH:

Contests will appear every so often, when sponsered or I'm just feeling giving(which is kinda often).

(all past cards will appear in my Journal, either on here or on my blog journal)

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Basic Tarot Meaning

The Empress is a creator, be it creation of life, of romance, of art or business. While the Magician is the primal spark, the idea made real, and the High Priestess is the one who gives the idea a form, the Empress is the womb where it gestates and grows till it is ready to be born. This is why her symbol is Venus, goddess of beautiful things as well as love. Even so, the Empress is more Demeter, goddess of abundance, then sensual Venus. She is the giver of Earthly gifts, yet at the same time, she can, in anger withhold, as Demeter did when her daughter, Persephone, was kidnapped. In fury and grief, she kept the Earth barren till her child was returned to her.

(deffination credit to http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/basics/empress.shtml)

Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 1:20 pm

Card-a-Day Method

This method not only allows you to understand the cards more, it also allows you to see your energy for that day.

Shuffle, the deck as you will always do, and then order the cards, the way I instructed to do in the post 1.
I recommend spanning the cards out; to pick one that draws you to it in a good way, or you can just draw it randomly from the deck, it is up to you.

A little advanced:
If you’d like to this method the night before (to see that the next day will look like) You must specifically hold the thought in your mind that you want the card to represent the day to come.

Which ever way you choose, the card is now in front of you, look at it, notice the colors, and how you react to them. Also notice way the card looks, does the card bring any words to mind.

I highly recomend recording all of your thoughts and reactions in a journal. It is a good way to not only keep track of your energy levels, but also a good way of keeping track of your progress.

If you are doing this method as a way of studying the cards, I also recomend writing your first thoughts and ideas along with date in a single colour, use the book you bought along with the cards to look it up define what you believe is necessary in a second and I'd review them both a few days later and write your thoughts along with the date you reviewed in a final colour.

The colours don't need to symbolise anything, they are just used with orgination.

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Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 1:21 pm

Constellations Method:

Pretty much this is a math type method of seperation. This means that all cards carry the same primary numbers (1 though 9). For the number four, take the number four card from each of the suits. Example the Emperor (which carries the number four), and Death (which carries the number thirteen, and reduces to the number four (1+3=4).

This is the only math you will do for this method
----thank goodness----

For this method take all of the same numbered cards out of the deck and line them up in front of you. Ask your self questions about them, like what draws you to a certien group of cards, what makes you like this group instead of the other group, does the colours in the group make you feel happy, or sad? Do the cards themself have the same sort of environments, what makes them the same or different.

Do you notice that each of the cards carry the same sort of energy, though they are expressed differently? Make sure you take notes on your feelings about each groups of cards and your first impressions.

This method will help you get a feeling across during a reading, it also helps the reading go a bit easier. It also gets you to feel the emotion of the group of cards and not just individual.

Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 1:22 pm

Journaling:

This a way to keep track of what you learn and what know.

Keeping seperate journals for readings, other methods and decks is also good idea.

You can keep the journal online, in a notebook, on tape(record and what not)

In an writen version.... you can do like in my suggestion on the card-a-day method first impressions in one colour, other information in a second, and check back a day later your reactions in a third.

You can add artwork if you like to make the entries more appealing to yourself or anyone who you might let read it.

Decorate the journal anyway you like, it is your journal.

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Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 1:23 pm

Card Resolution Method:

Go through your deck, and find cards that you see as being difficult. Study those cards, and note why you find them difficult. Then go back through the deck, and find one or more cards that bring resolution to the difficult cards. This is a fun game to play, and only takes a few minutes at a time to work through the cards.

What you have developed is an excellent tool for use in readings - when a difficult card comes up, and you want to help the Seeker bring resolution to that issue, you have the option of having them go through the deck and pick a card that they think would help them, or you can suggest a card that will counteract the energies of the more difficult cards

Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 1:24 pm

Oct 21, 2006

Meditation Method:

This method allows us to become un bourdoned by the should and shouldn'ts of everyday maddness.

You must find a quite place to get yourself in the right mindframe. Somewhere you enjoy being without a lot of noise or interuptions.

Take the card you wish to meditate with and place it in front of you.

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Take three deep breaths. Breathe in slowly and fully, seeing yourself filled with white light. As you slowly breathe out, feel all of your cares leaving you.

Focus your attention to the card, allow yourself to become part of the card. Allow whatever feelings the card brings you to come over you. When you are ready to get away from the feelin, slowly "awaken" yourself and allow somtime to return to the awoke world.

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Meditation can be done to get to know a card, or can be used with a specific card to obtain answers into specific life issues. All of the cards in the deck can be used: the Major Arcana providing spiritual advice, the Minor Arcana showing actions that can be taken in everyday life. Court Cards can be used if the situation revolves around a specific individual, or if you wish to get to know a certain part of yourself better (or if you wish to integrate parts of yourself)

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Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 1:25 pm

Story Method:

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Visualization Method:

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Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 1:27 pm

Using Playing Cards:

( heart brought to my attention by Kayne thankie for remind me of this method)

You can use regular playing cards in pretty much any spread or layout, most readings just use more cards to find meanings & answers.

Meanings Behind The Cards:

HEARTS

Ace: Has to do with one's home or environment. Could represent a visit or a change of address
King: Represents an influencial man, someone who has the power or ability to do something good for the querent.
Queen: A trusted woman. Someone knowledgeable and faithful. One who always plays fair.
Jack:A good friend to the querent, someone close, a cousin or confidant, someone they have known since childhood or for a long time.

10:A good card: means good luck, can counteract bad cards around it.
9:Harmony. Often called the Wish Card. If surrounded by bad cards, these can represent obstacles that need to be dealt with in order to get the fulfillment of the wish.
8:An event, a celebration, a party/bash..etc. Somesort of ceremony that is already in the works..or is being planned.

7:A card of disappointent. Usually indicates a partner or other person failing to keep their promises. If this card comes up when dealing with some sort of plan, expect that the other person will back out.
6:Warning card. Someone may try to take advantage of the querent. Also..the querent is being too generous to somebody and not getting anything in return. They are being used.
5:Indecisiveness: The querent's inability to make up his/her mind on a subject. A tendency to make and break plans with others.

4:The bachelor or old maid card. This card represent someone who is too fussy in their selection of a partner. Someone who, by their picky nature, is destined to remain alone.
3:An unwise decision, made in haste and without proper background information.
2:Success, often beyond the querent's expectations. If bad cards surround..there may be delays in reaching the goal.

CLUBS

Ace:Indicates wealth, fame...having many friends or acquaintances. Feeling well known and being able to receive certain perks due to good looks or social status.
King:Represents a very good friend. A lifelong companion, someone who can be trusted and counted on during times of need and sorrow.
Queen:Represents a wife or girlfriend in long term relationship for a man. For a woman, represents a sister or good friend, someone who shares a lot of knowledge about the querent.
Jack:Represents a good friend, one who uses a lot of flattery, but only to make the other person feel better. Someone who is good at cheering the querent up.

10:A card of happiness and good fortune. Can also represent a long and fun-filled journey.
9:Trouble: Represents arguments with good friends. A loss of a relationship, a dispute that will remain unresolved.
8:A sense of desperation. An urgent need for money.

7:A card of good luck, if other favorable cards are around. Success if there is not interference from the opposite sex.
6:A partnership card. Success based on mutual goals and friendship.
5:A marriage card, or the beginning of a long standing alliance.

4:A danger card, showing misfortune or failure. Supposed friends getting in the way, or turning against the querent.
3:A sign of a second marriage or even a third. Or an engagement with someone, then a marriage with another, after a friendly separation.
2:Bad luck. Being let down by those around. Opposition from friends and family. Do not count on others.

DIAMONDS

Ace:an important message. A letter or package/gift arriving, the contents of which are very important.
King:A bitter rival, a dangerous competitor, for women it can mean an abusive man or a deceitful lover.
Queen:A flirtatious woman, one who will interfere in plans. Gossipy, very attractive to males..able to get away with things and interfere in situations.
Jack:A bringer of bad news. A selfish person. Not dangerous to male querents, but problems for a female one.

10:Money. Money being the driving force of a journey or partnership. Greed.
9:Adventure: A move in the hopes of advancement.
8:Country life, travel and marriage late in life. The querent's life is too hectic at the moment..a need to settle down and get away..but being unable to do so at the present time.

7:Bad luck on an enterprise or idea. A man who is unreliable, a gambler or drinker.
6:An early marriage, but an unhappy one..and one not destined to last. A second marriage would also be unhappy.
5:Prosperity, long enduring friendship. Pride in family. Success with children.

4:Quarrels: Forgotten or neglected friends and family. Situations that have been brewing and now come to a head.
3:A card of disputes and quarrels. Lawsuits, legal actions. A sign of separation or divorce.
2:A serious love affair, resulting in a marriage or interfering with one depending on surrounding cards.

SPADES

Ace: Bad news, loss of someone close, possible death to someone near, or an illness, miscarriage, etc.
King:A man who will cause problems in marriage or relationships. One who will get in the middle, divide and conquer..and then destroy.
Queen:A cruel woman, one who interferes. For women, a betrayal by a good friend. For men, a woman who will use them for their own gain.
Jack:A person who hangs around and gets in the way. Not a bad person, but a lazy person. One who will get in the way of progress. Takes and takes, but does not give back anything.

10:A very unlucky card. If near a good card, it can cancel it out. If found with bad cards, makes them twice as bad.
9:The worst card of all: Illness, loss of money, or misery. Even among the best of cards. Defeat, lack of success:
8:False friends, traitors, someone who will betray. Most of the trouble can be avoided if caught early on. Examine all relationships closely.

7:Sorrow and quarrels. Avoid arguments with friends. Let them "win" for now.
6:Much planning but little result. Hard work, without much profit. Discouragements.
5:Success in business or love, after much time and hard work.

4:Minor misfortune: A short illness, a temporary setback.
3:Unhappiness: Misfortune in love or marriage. A loss of pride and hope. Do not dwell, move on in life.
2:A complete and forced change. Sudden change of location, relationship or a death. Bound to make a big difference in the coming months.

GENERALLY SPEAKING:
HEARTS: Emotional, symbols of pain and suffering.
CLUBS: Friends, relationships.
DIAMONDS: Difficulties, money problems.
SPADES: Warnings

Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 1:38 pm

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Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 9:15 pm

Aug 22, 2006

Layouts and Spreads For Reading

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CELTIC CROSS SPREAD:
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Significator: This is the first card laid on the table, chosen from the four-stack cut as previously defined. Card 1 lays on top of the Significator.
Card 1: Represents the situation as it is now.
Card 2: Represents what is crossing the situation, for good or bad.
Card 3: Represents the basis of the question.
Card 4: Represents the past. It could be either the distant past that is influencing the situation, or a situation that is currently passing away.
Card 5: Represents what crowns and could possibly come into being, i.e., an alternative course of action.
Card 6: Represents the near future. If Cards 5 and 6 are complementary, Card 5 does not represent an alternate path, but strengthens the probability of Card 6.
Card 7: Represents negative emotional/personality aspects that are influencing the situation; i.e., "what holds him back."
Card 8: Represents the influence of significant others upon the situation.
Card 9: Represents the clients deepest hopes/fears about the situation.
Card 10: Represents the final outcome.

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The CLARIFICATION SPREAD:
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1. Shuffle the cards and cut them into two piles. The pile on your left represents the passive, emotional side. The pile on your right represents the active, intellectual side.

2. Shuffle the left stack again. Lay the top card in Position 2, and the bottom card in Position 3.

3. Shuffle the right stack again. Lay the top card in Position 1, and the bottom card in Position 4.

Interpretation

1. The card in Position 1 shows the actual basis of the question; what is really going on.

2. The card in Position 2 shows what you are open to. It shows the people, events, and energies that you are attracting.

3. The card in Position 3 shows what you are outwardly expressing to others. It shows your influence on your environment.

4. The card in Position 4 shows the answer. It shows the way in which the problem can be overcome, or suggests a way around it. III-Dignified cards in this position show the possible end of a negative condition or attitude.

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THE SEVEN CARD ELLIPSE SPREAD:
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This spread is good for asking about a project. The basic question that will be answered is "What is to be done?"

1. Shuffle the cards and fan them out in front you, face down.

2. Draw seven cards. Do not turn them face up.

3. Shuffle these seven cards and lay them out as shown in the diagram on the preceding page.

4. Turn them over, one by one.

Interpretation

Position One: Represents the past, or that which is ending
Position Two: Represents the present
Position Three: Represents the future, or that which is beginning
Position Four: Represents the path to take; what to do
Position Five: Represents helpful or harmful outside influences
Position Six: Represents hopes and fears
Position Seven: Represents the final outcome

Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 9:16 pm

Sept. 24 06

FATQ AND QUOTES:

What is Tarot?:
Tarot is a form of Divination, it may shed light on a qustion about your life.

Is the Tarot dangerous?:
No, you are the one, and it's you're judgement in doing anything you do not the cards or the reading that judges.

Will the cards tell my future?:
No, tarot offers possibilities for the future, based on the present.

Can the Tarot tell me "when" something will happen?:
Yes and no, it depends on what type of spread you have and on the reader.

Are Tarot readings really just for fun and entertainment only?:
Tarot readings are "publicly" fun, but ovbiously I consider them more.

CARD RELATED QUESTIONS:

I've heard of the "Death" card... Does that mean someone is going to die?:
No! The basic meaning of the "Death" card is "significant change or transformation." Some Tarot decks call this card "Transition"

What about the Tower card? It's Scary looking:
Here is another card that people fear when they see it. Certainly, it's not one of the pleasant cards, but it basically means some big change may be coming about that you probably don't want to deal with.

What is the difference between all the spreads?:
People prefer different spreads for different situations, different issues. Some are used for simplier things, others are used for more complex, harder issues.

What does it mean when a card is "reversed"?:
It means it's upsde down pretty much.

DECK RELATED QUESTIONS:

For an Absolute Begginer, which deck would you recomend?:
It's your choice, find one that you like

How do you choose a deck?:
You have to choose the one that is right for you.

What is the difference between the different decks?:
Mainly artists' interpretations of the cards.

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Thoth is a good deck.

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Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 9:17 pm

PERSONAL UPDATES

Feb. 13, 2007 -- I have one quarter of school left, so I am stressing out and haven't been on gaia, or the guild as much as I'd like to be. But I have to grauate so school comes first.

Jan. 12, 2007 -- I haven't been online much, so I haven't gotten to load the images of Jen, Jess and Kayne's avi art ^.^ I'm sick though... I have been sick all of dec... I had the flu then I had phmonea... or whatever it's called... but I'm good now... thank goddess...

Nov 3, 2006 -- I still haven't begun my job (grr work permits = deth!) My fiancee' came and visited, she shall be here for turky day as well whee I am excited... I've started Avi art.... I am working on Kayne(as a surprize that I just ruined) right now.. and Jen, & Jess(another surprize I just ruined) are next 3nodding so anyway yeah just a bit longer of an update...

Oct. 21, 2006 -- I have a job now, school is killing me, I have to vollenter my time to graduate and along with me planing to move out in Dec I have very little time for gaia.... but I promise to make an update really soon 3nodding heart 3nodding

Oct. 3, 2006 -- I have A LOT of senior project assignments coming up so I am not going to be on at all it seems, may pop on for daily chance.. but that is it... it'd be all I have time for... heart to my faithful students

Sept. 11, 2006 -- School has been kicked into full swing... I can't update this as much as I'd like but I will keep trying... well much love you all! ninja

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