Tracing the Tarot Track

Over the past, the tarot has been associated with the gypsies. With the fascination of the latter for cards a means for divination, they were not the people responsible for its birth.

These past few decades marked the popularity of tarots as it raised to higher level, with its modern decks, and dozen of decks to choose from.

Time has witness the rise and fall of the cards fame. Resurrected from by the search for deeper meaning behind life's mysteries and symbolism, the card has found its way again towards a different level.

There exist many theories of tarot card origin. One theory is found in the historical library of Alexandria in Egypt. The book was perceived to be based on the legendary Book of Throth, which is derived from the mystery schools of Egypt. Allegorical illustrations on the cards are believed to contain the secret teachings. This teachings are represented by the major Arcana in the course of personal development.

Considered to be a corrupt form of Egyptian, the “gypsies”, are believed to have carried the card to Europe. While the church considered it as a devil's picture books, they were condemned by the church, stating it was heretical. Even mere possession of the card is considered a dangerous act.

Speculations says that the images of the tarot is considerably linked to ancient beliefs and myths, none was proven and remained to be a mere thoughts.

The tarots track have passed from generations fin a roller coaster ride. With its ups and downs, to date it remained to be famous and most sought after as means of perceiving the deeper meaning of life's intricacies. No matter how it came to be, the Tarot clearly refer directly to humans' fundamental psychological and spiritual experiences. An in depth learning and practice of it, results to a deeper and more conscious understanding they have to both inner and the outer life. As it was meant primarily for enlightenment.... it is a path of discovering the self.

One theory suggest that the Italian card game taarrochi originated the existence of the tarot. Although, most were perceived to be mere speculations and theories, the use of the tarot has been remarkably great passing from generations to generations.

The 72 cards are wonderful for meditation. It is as well use for divination purposes and in answering questions. As the key to the gate of unconsciousness, they stimulate one's intuition. Illuminating the hidden side of person's life, it continuous to be a a tool for man's search for enlightenment.

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Tarot Card of the Month: The Empress

The Tarot offers many different subconscious meanings as the pictures on the cards have undergone many changes depending on the artists who developed each set. Though various designs have appeared over the centuries, the basic premise of tarot remains the same and the cards are still popular in unraveling the mysteries of life.

Overview

The Empress is mother, a creator and nurturer. In many decks she can be shown as pregnant. She can represent the creation of life, of romance, of art or business. Associated with the Empress are the Magician and the High Priestess. The Empress can represent the fecundation of an idea before it is ready to be fully born. The Empress is symbolized by Venus, goddess of beautiful things as well as love. Even so, the Empress is more aptly interpreted to be Demeter, goddess of abundance. She is the giver of Earthly gifts. At the same time, she can be overprotective and possessive. In anger she can withhold, as Demeter did when her daughter, Persephone, was kidnapped. According to mythology, due to fury and grief, Demeter keeps the Earth cold and barren until Spring when her child is returned to her.

Meaning of the card

The Empress card is one of the easier trumps to read. She's Mother. Generally, Mother in a good sense. Patient, loving, giving, generous. If defining her as the Querent, you can say that they are currently feeling like a mother hen, worried about their children, new business, new creation, new romance. Male or female, they want to dote and hover and fret over every little sneeze and problem. If defining the Empress as someone related to the Querent, well, it might well be the Querent's Mom, or a woman who's very motherly toward them.

The focus of this card is on feelings, emotions, self expression, socializing, or short and long distance trips.

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