Tarot As a Wellbeing Practice
Unlocking Inner Wisdom: The Healing Power of Tarot
Tarot cards have long been associated with mysticism and fortune-telling, but their potential for healing and self-discovery is often overlooked. In recent years, many have begun to embrace the Tarot as a tool for personal growth and emotional healing. This blog post explores how Tarot can serve as a powerful means of transformation, guiding individuals toward deeper understanding and healing.
Understanding The Tarot
At its core, the Tarot consists of 78 cards, each rich with symbolism and meaning. The deck is divided into two main sections: the Major Arcana, which represents significant life lessons and spiritual themes, and the Minor Arcana, which focuses on everyday experiences and challenges. Each card can spark reflection, prompting individuals to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.
The Healing Journey
1. Self-Reflection and Awareness
One of the most profound benefits of the Tarot is its ability to foster self-reflection. When you select cards from the deck, you are invited in to consider your current circumstances, challenges, and aspirations. This process brings awareness to your subconscious thoughts, helping you recognise patterns in your life. By reflecting on your situation through the lens of the cards, you can gain clarity and insight that may have previously been missing from your awareness.
2. Emotional Release
Tarot can also serve as a catalyst for emotional healing. Many people find that discussing their issues and concerns over a Tarot reading in a safe, supportive environment allows them to process thoughts and express feelings they might otherwise suppress. The imagery and symbolism in the cards can open space to acknowledge and process these thoughts or feelings. This emotional release is a crucial step in the healing journey, allowing for catharsis and relief.
3. Guidance and Empowerment
Tarot readings can provide guidance during difficult times, offering alternative perspectives on challenges. Although the Tarot is rarely touted as a tool to predict the future these days, it definitely offers the opportunity to explore possibilities and probabilities. You might say that it serves as a mirror reflecting your current situation and potential paths forward. What this does is empower people to take control of their lives, make informed decisions, and embrace change. The cards can inspire confidence, reminding you that you have the ability to shape your own destiny.
4. Developing Your Intuition
Working with the Tarot can also enhance your intuitive abilities. As you engage with the cards, you are called to lean into your instinctual knowingness. The symbols, colours and imagery depicted on the cards speak to a special part of you. Don’t get me wrong, it is important, in fact it is very important to learn the meaning of each card, it’s story and it’s place’ within the deck as a whole, but the magic of Tarot is magnified when knowledge and intuition work together. Over time, most people find that their intuition becomes sharper, their self-esteem blossoms, and that leads to healthier choices and happier more balanced relationships.
Incorporating Tarot into Your Personal Wellbeing Practice
If you’re interested in using the Tarot for your own well-being, here are a few tips to get you started:
- Regular Tarot Card Focus: Firstly, I highly recommend that you choose a card for yourself each day, or at the very least, follow my socials and get tuned into our weekly Tarot card and use that as a focus for personal reflection.
- Set Your Intention: Before doing a reading for yourself, take a few moments to set your intentions. What do you hope to learn or achieve? This focus will help you get greater clarity and it will be easier to interpret the message from your cards.
- Create a Safe Space: Find a quiet, comfortable place where you can reflect without distractions. Consider lighting candles, playing soft music, or incorporating other calming elements like incense or aromatic oils to enhance the experience.
- Journaling: After each reading, jot down your thoughts, feelings, and insights. This practice not only helps solidify your understanding but also tracks your progress over time.
- Seek Community: Consider joining a Tarot group or attend workshops. Engaging with other like-minded people can provide support, new perspectives, and a sense of belonging on your spiritual journey. Connection is so important.
To Wrap This Mental Meander Up
Tarot is more than just a parlour game, or a trendy diversion. It is an ancient art, a pathway to self-discovery, deep healing and even personal transformation. Whether you’re a seasoned reader or a curious beginner, embracing the Tarot as a personal healing practice can open doors to a deeper understanding of yourself and your life’s journey. So dive into the cards, and let the expansion and the healing and the enlightenment begin!
Here’s A Plug: If you would like to do some in person learning, do check out the six week Introduction to Tarot course that is on offer, the one day Tarot Healing Workshop and the online pre-recorded Tarot training.