Pagan Deities and Occult Themes
After the Rider-Waite Tarot deck, the Thoth Tarot Deck, developed by Aleister Crowley, is one of the most popular decks used by readers. In addition to working with Lady Frieda Harris on new art, he introduced new ideas into the iconography taken from Kabbalah and Alchemy. He also changed the order of the cards in... Continue Reading →
There are many reasons you might feel drawn to the Tarot. Who doesn't want a glimpse of the future? But Tarot is more about accessing your intuition to better understand where you are and what you really want. Find out more about the Tarot, how it works, and how to do a Tarot reading -... Continue Reading →
Many people believe that Tarot is an ancient Egyptian practice described in their holy books and brought to Europe by Gypsies from Africa. But this mythology was created in the 18th century, the real origin of Tarot is much less esoteric and more revealing. Pre-European Origins While playing cards might seem like a European phenomenon,... Continue Reading →
The Fool is one of the Major Arcana in the Tarot deck. It carries the number 0, which means it can appear either at the start or the end of the Major Arcana sequence. The Major Arcana is often described as the Fool's Journey, so he is present within each stage. Read our guide to... Continue Reading →
The Magician is the card numbered one in the series of the Major Arcana. In the Thoth deck, the card is called The Magus. The Magician represents creative force in the Tarot deck. But this is not a remote divine or universal force, each of us contributes to the creation of reality with our actions,... Continue Reading →
The first feminine card of the Major Arcana, the High Priestess, is associated with the element of water and the Moon, reflecting a link with nature's cycles and emotional intelligence. Linked to the number 2, she represents partnerships, duality, and the need to cultivate self-love. Upright Tarot Card Meanings - In Brief The High Priestess... Continue Reading →
The Empress card, the number three card in the Major Arcana of the Tarot, represents internal balance and our nurturing nature. She signifies the benefits of giving selflessly and reflects our natural creativity which tends to shine when we are in the right place. Upright Tarot Card Meanings - In Brief The Empress card dealt... Continue Reading →
The Emperor is the fourth card in the Major Arcana of the Tarot deck. He represents ideas of dominance and control, both the control that we have over ourselves and others. The card can relate to self-discipline and assertiveness, but also our power within hierarchies and structures. Upright Tarot Card Meanings - In Brief In... Continue Reading →
The Hierophant in the Major Arcana of the Tarot deck represents our spiritual beliefs. The card often suggests that we dive into these beliefs, either through finding a community of like-minded souls, a teacher, or trusting our own intuition and teaching ourselves. It is an adventurous card that suggests we push the boundaries of our... Continue Reading →
The Lovers in the Major Arcana of the Tarot deck represent relationships. This could be intimate relationships, but also any relationship that is important to you, including your relationship with yourself. It is a reminder not to underestimate the influence that our connections have on us on a personal and spiritual level. Upright Tarot Card... Continue Reading →