These three cards would have different meanings in a Past – Present – Future spread vs. a Mind – Body – Spirit spread. Meanings also vary based on the question asked of the cards. By Michelle Crandell “How is a bird like a shoe?” “How is a pot like an angel?” “List seven uses for a brick.” The process of coming up with responses to these prompts is called divergent thinking.
By Michelle Crandell Dreams are a bridge between inner and outer worlds. So are Tarot readings. When reading for yourself, the “rules” used to interpret dreams can be applied to individual Tarot cards, a single reading, or readings for the same person over time. Some suggestions: Michelle Crandell provides individual Tarot readings for a fee. Once a year, she teaches LEARN TO READ TAROT. Call if interested in her next class.
When teaching Tarot, Michelle Crandell explores symbolic interpretations of a “flower,” drawn from four different cultures. By Michelle CrandellWhen I teach Tarot, my students are asked to draw a flower and interpret its meaning. Then, we explore symbolic interpretations of “flower,” drawn from four different cultures. For example, in Oceanic cultures, the flower’s seed is the past; the stem and leaves are the present; the flower is the future, and
Affirmations help reprogram a person’s beliefs. Photo by Steve Bonner By Michelle CrandellAn affirmation is a written or spoken statement about a desired reality, expressed as though it is already true or stated as though it has already happened. For example, “My income increases daily whether I am playing, sleeping, or working.” Guidelines for creating affirmations: A well-constructed affirmation aligns the thinker with the thought, making it more possible for
Meditations are useful in calming and centering the mind. Photo by Steve Bonner By Michelle Crandell When teaching LEARN TO READ TAROT, I lead students through several guided imagery meditations. Practicing these meditations helps develop the ability to interpret rich, symbolic visual imagery, like the imagery found in the Tarot. Three I use: Michelle Crandell provides individual Tarot readings for a fee. Once a year, she teaches LEARN TO READ TAROT.
If you want more access to intuition, learn to read Tarot. Photo by Steve Bonner By Michelle Crandell A grand idea comes to you out of the blue. A dream comes true in waking life. A small inner voice protects you from harm. Someone who died “sends you a message.” You’re in the right place at the right time. You say “Yes” and everything is “different better” as a result. Someone
Choose the best time for your reading. Photo by Steve Bonner By Michelle Crandell Tarot does not tell the future; the future is not fixed. Readings provide guidance on issues, concerns, or problems the seeker selects. The seeker may see the situation from a different point of view, uncovering hidden aspects of the problem. A reading can indicate the seeker is on the right path to resolution of their concern. When
There are several ways to purify a Tarot deck. Photo by Steve Bonner By Michelle Crandell From time to time, Tarot readers purify their decks. Purifying means cleansing the deck of unwanted energy. Purifying a new deck is a common practice, as is purifying a deck right after a reading or before a reading. Here are some purifying strategies. Michelle Crandell provides individual Tarot readings for a fee. Once a year,
Michelle Crandell shares her insights about various Tarot decks. Card photos by Steve Bonner. By Michelle CrandellLast month, I shared guidelines for choosing a Tarot deck. This month, I am sharing three kinds of decks I often recommend to my students. Michelle Crandell provides individual Tarot readings for a fee. Once a year, she teaches LEARN TO READ TAROT. Call if interested in her next class. To learn more, email
By Michelle Crandell When choosing a Tarot deck, ask yourself: 1. Is the deck a 78-card Tarot deck with twenty-two Major Arcana cards? Is the Fool numbered zero and the World (Universe), twenty-one? Does the rest of the deck resemble playing cards, with four suits numbered Ace through Ten and FOUR Royalty cards in each suit: King, Queen, Knight, Page? 2. Are the cards “readable?” “Readable” Major Arcana have a name
Studying your Royalty Guide Card can help clarify personal characteristics you are meant to develop and practice in this lifetime. Photo by Steve Bonner. By Michelle CrandellAngeles Arrien writes about royalty cards in her book, The Tarot Handbook. She provides ways to find your personal Royalty Guide Card, otherwise known as your Inner Teacher. Studying your Inner Teacher card can help clarify personal characteristics you are meant to develop and
New ideas, service to others, travel and adventure, and learning new skills are facets of Pages. Photo by Steve Bonner. By Michelle CrandellPages welcome change and new possibilities in the areas represented by their suit. Pages cultivate “beginner’s mind,” comfort with “not knowing” and the joy of learning new things. PAGE OF SWORDS IS open to new ways of thinking and communicating. New ideas fascinate this Page. This card encourages
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