The Structure of Tarot: Major, Minor, or Court
Do you sometimes get lost when reading the 78 tarot cards? When I teach tarot and a student can’t interpret a card, I ask if the card is major, minor, or court. If you can place the card in one of those three categories, then you can determine meaning by following the structure of tarot. There are 22 major arcana cards, 40 minor arcana cards, and 16 court cards. (Arcana means secret, or arcane.) Each tarot card is either major, minor, or court. The 22 cards of the major arcana tell the story of the Fool’s journey. They are a richly symbolic pattern of a very old mystery. They...
Read MorePREFACE from INTRODUCTION TO TAROT
People keep asking me how I got into reading tarot cards. I had a card reading, it came true, so I was interested! My story is in the Preface from my book INTRODUCTION TO TAROT. I was 17 years old when I first sought answers from the tarot. I inquired about working as a florist to support myself while I studied painting at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. The final outcome card was the 8 of cups. It showed a dissatisfied person walking away, wearing a heavy cloak. Because I had already paid a deposit for classes, I ignored the tarot’s prognosis and attended floral arts school for...
Read More2016 People’s Choice Iconic Book Winner
“PEOPLE’S CHOICE” AWARD ICONIC BOOK Thank you to all who voted for my book Introduction To Tarot. It won the “People’s Choice” Award, Iconic Books, 2016 Nineteenth Annual COVR (Coalition of Visionary Resources) Visionary Book Awards. Click here for the complete list of award winners. I’m proud that Intro to Tarot is a book of the people! Many people tell me that this book is their “Tarot Bible” and even send me pictures of their old, well-used and loved book: I appreciate your support! Love,...
Read MoreVote! Icon Book Award from COVR
Update July 2016 – Intro To Tarot won! Thank you for your support. My book Introduction to Tarot is published by U.S. Games Systems, Inc. They specialize in publishing tarot books, tarot decks, and many forms of divination. Introduction to Tarot is included in The Complete Tarot Kit, but the book can be purchased separately for those who already have tarot cards and only need the book. U.S. Games Systems, Inc. nominated Introduction To Tarot for an Icon award from COVR Coalition of Visionary Resources! Please take time to vote here. I appreciate your support! Tarot books that...
Read MoreTHE DEVIL IN THE TAROT
Every morning I select a tarot card for my day. I post it on Facebook and Twitter (#tarot_tweet) to share my card and inspire others to start picking their daily tarot card too. Or they can just follow along with my card. My tarot card today is THE DEVIL #15. It means confusion, deceit, and wool over the eyes — especially on this Sheep day. THE DEVIL is also a Saturn card of time; taking more time, needing more time. It’s of the element Earth and astrology sign Capricorn. A woman replied to my Facebook post and asked for more info on The Devil, and wondered if it’s...
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