MoonCrow's Tarot Reading Technique © 2004 Mooncrow
		Merry Meet! First let me tell you that this is only my method for interpreting the Tarot. Like all things here on the wheel it works for some but not for all, take what works for you and throw the rest away! Rather than go into the history of the Tarot, we’ll accept these points as enough history to use the deck for Divination. The deck usually consists of 78 cards, a major Arcana (Trumps), 4 suits ~ Cups, Swords, Wands (Staffs), and Discs (Pentacles/Coins). Each card tells a story and each type of deck has differences and similarities on each card. Some decks have different names for the major Arcana cards. The Celtic Dragon deck, for example, has replaced the Devil with “Chains”. But in most cases, the cards and their stories will be similar. As the Tarot is a tool for Divination, one needs to remember that it is nothing more than a tool. The Divine, the Universal Mind, the Goddess and God, the Lord and Lady, used the artist as an instrument to create the deck they painted. But it is we, the readers, that divine the meaning of these works of art in our readings. No deck is better than another, but everyone seems to find one specific deck they relate to. For the number of Tarot decks out there, there are even more ways in which they are used. The layouts, or spreads, are as numerous as those who use the deck. Later I’ll show you the spread I use. Divining the Meaning Most Tarot decks are accompanied by a book that interprets the individual cards. However, these descriptions are vague and are unlikely to be of much help in true divination. Try to remember that the real purpose of the deck is to open your mind to the Universe and help you see what you already know on a subconscious level. We can all give advice, but using the Tarot opens our minds to another state of mind that allows us (hopefully) the ability to be more objective and less judgmental. Try this instead. Once you’ve laid out your cards, look at the pictures. Look closely. What stands out in this card’s story with regards to the querent? You can pull the same card in five readings for five people, and in each case the meaning will be different, even if it’s lying in the same spot for each reading. The difference isn’t in the card, the difference is the in the querent! We dip into the Universal mind, get a glimpse of who the querent is, and we interpret the meaning of the card with that in mind. Diagram of Spread My Celtic Cross Spread I start with a card in the center, representing the Querent (the person you’re reading for). This card should be read with the Querent’s question in mind, not just to represent them. Thus a card showing the Two of Pentacles might represent the person needing balance in their life. The Second card is placed above the first card, representing Earth’s Influence (material influence, or physical influence) See diagram below, along with photo of sample reading. The Third card is placed to the East and represents Air’s Influence, or the realm of thought. The Fourth card is placed to the West and represents Emotions’ influence. The Fifth card is placed to the South and represents Fire’s Influence or Creativity. The Sixth card set to the right lower side represents Positive energy working for the Querent. The Seventh card represents Negative energy working against the Querent. It is placed above the Sixth card. The Eighth and Ninth card go above the Seventh card and are for clarification of the reading. I add a Tenth card, whereby I add a little blessing to the Querent for the Honor of reading for them. I use it to address whatever area in the Querent’s life the Universe feels needs to be looked at more closely by the Querent.                   So there is the MoonCrow Celtic Cross. In my next article I’ll present a sample reading. Blessings, MoonCrow

 

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