How to Meditate Using Tarot Cards
Tarot, which originated as a card game, has since been infused by fortunetellers, scholars and mystics with occult meanings. A tarot deck is a book of spiritual secrets. And each card is an entire chapter with its own wisdom to offer.
STEP 1: Prepare your space.
Make sure you are physically comfortable and unlikely to be disturbed by anyone. Here are tips on how to achieve this.
STEP 2: Prepare yourself.
Close your eyes as you take deep breaths. Do this, knowing you are about to gain wisdom on how to move forward with your situation.
STEP 3: Confess your worries.
Open your eyes, and look at your tarot deck. Do not ask it a question. This is meditation, not divination. Instead, voice out your fears or burdens.
“I’m in an abusive relationship, but I’m afraid to tell anyone. Because then I’d just feel more pressured to leave. I’m scared he’ll come after me.”
“There’s this new girl in school who’s always staring at me. I don’t know if she’s gossiping about me or what. It really bothers me.”
“Everyone’s saying it’s okay for a girl to ask a guy out. Well, I really like Nikos. But what if he says no? I’d be humiliated!”
STEP 4: Shuffle your deck.
Do not invoke your higher power. Meditation is not the same as prayer. It is simply you having a chat with your higher and shadow selves. In this case, with tarot as your conduit.
You can pull from the top, from the bottom or in the middle. But whatever you do, never put the card back. Do not pull another, just because the first one was not what you expected.
Think of the card you pulled as a blank page. Wait for it to reveal its message. Do not think of the card’s textbook meanings. It will tell you what it means for your purpose.
The Devil, usually representing an oppressor, could start getting thinner in front of your eyes. It means your abuser is weakening, and it is time to strike.
You could hear the laughter of the boys who are playfighting in the Five of Wands. It means whoever appears to be an enemy could actually be a friend.
The Knight of Cups could start moving. His horse could trip over a rock. It means you should not approach the one you are thinking of. It would not be smart.
STEP 7: Close the session.
After the tarot card has delivered its message, put it back in the deck.
It is up to you if you will heed its advice or trust its declaration. But since you did not summon anyone, know that the message came from within. It is the path recommended by your higher and shadow selves. Taking it would help.
Before you leave your sacred space, thank your cards for conveying the message.
