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Real Tarot
A modern approach to an ancient art
by Don McLeod
Copyright Notice
Copyright © 2010 by Don McLeod
All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any
means, mechanical or electronic, including photocopying and recording, or by any
information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the
author. Requests for permission should be addressed to MisterTarot@yahoo.com.au
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Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................. 5
Chapter 1 - Using Tarot is Easier than you Imagine ................................. 6
Chapter 2 - How They Work .................................................................. 10
Chapter 3 - Tarot Lies and Tarot Truth .................................................. 11
Chapter 4 - Tarot and the Future ............................................................ 15
Action Cards ....................................................................................... 15
Chapter 5 - A Journey through the Major Arcana................................... 17
Chapter 6 - Symbols and Interpretations of the Major Arcana ................ 20
The Fool – Card 0 ............................................................................... 20
The Magician – Card 1 ....................................................................... 21
High Priestess – Card 2 ...................................................................... 21
The Empress – Card 3 ........................................................................ 22
The Emperor – Card 4 ........................................................................ 22
The Hierophant – Card 5 .................................................................... 23
The Lovers – Card 6 ........................................................................... 23
The Chariot – Card 7 .......................................................................... 24
Strength – Card 8 ................................................................................ 24
The Hermit – Card 9 ........................................................................... 25
The Wheel of Fortune – Card 10 ........................................................ 25
Justice – Card 11 ................................................................................ 26
The Hanged Man – Card 12 ................................................................ 27
Death – Card 13 .................................................................................. 27
Temperance – Card 14 ........................................................................ 28
The Devil – Card 15 ........................................................................... 29
The Tower – Card 16 .......................................................................... 30
The Star – Card 17 .............................................................................. 31
The Moon – Card 18........................................................................... 31
The Sun - Card 19 .............................................................................. 32
Judgement – Card 20 .......................................................................... 33
The World – Card 21 .......................................................................... 33
Summary ............................................................................................ 34
Chapter 7 - The Suits ............................................................................. 35
Chapter 8 - Symbols and Interpretations of the Minor Arcana ............... 38
Cards in the Suit of Cups .................................................................... 38
Cards in the Suit of Pentacles ............................................................. 45
Cards in the Suit of Swords ................................................................ 52
Cards in the Suit of Wands ................................................................. 58
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Chapter 9 - The Court Cards As People ................................................. 64
The Pages ........................................................................................... 65
The Knights ........................................................................................ 65
The Queens......................................................................................... 66
The Kings ........................................................................................... 67
Chapter 10 - Preparation for Tarot ......................................................... 68
The Shuffle and the Question ............................................................. 68
Chapter 11 - Tarot Options .................................................................... 72
Chapter 12 - Tarot Spreads .................................................................... 78
The One Card Draw............................................................................ 78
The Three Card Spread ....................................................................... 79
Timeline Spread ................................................................................. 80
The Celtic Cross Spread ..................................................................... 80
The Relationship Spread ..................................................................... 84
Chapter 13 - Tarot Readings .................................................................. 86
Chapter 14 - Summary ........................................................................... 87
Quick and Easy Reference Charts .......................................................... 88
Bibliography .......................................................................................... 91
Acknowledgements ................................................................................ 92
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Introduction
Anybody can read Tarot cards. You don‘t have to study for years to become a
Tarot reader, nor do you have to be a ‗gifted‘ psychic. If you‘ve never used Tarot
cards before, this book is for you. If you‘ve tried to use Tarot cards before, but
haven‘t received clear answers to your questions, this book can help you too!
I have studied the symbolism, history, and evolution of this system of
divination since exploring my first deck of Tarot cards in 1985. The study of Tarot
has led me on a fulfilling journey of self-empowerment, personal development, and
practical application. In the following chapters, the basic elements of Tarot are laid
out in simple terms, so that you, too, can gain insight and predictions from your Tarot
cards, fast!
Tarot is all about using your intuition. It is a training method for developing
and improving your ability to tap into your subconscious mind, and it is a skill that
can be applied in your everyday life. This is possible because Tarot has a wealth of
symbolism embedded in the cards‘ illustrations—and the subconscious mind can
‗speak‘ the secret language of these symbols. These cards are full of imagery.
Therefore, they are an ideal tool for accessing information from this level of
consciousness. Symbols provoke the wisdom of the subconscious mind, allowing you
to easily understand the essence of any situation. Your subconscious knows things
about you and your life that you are not actively aware of. The inner mind knows the
direction you are leaning regarding particular situations, and it is often attuned to
trends happening in the world around you.
Aristotle said, ‗The soul thinks in images.‘ Symbols have an immediate effect
upon the mind, bringing concepts into consciousness in a holistic, instantaneous
fashion. Speech and writing, on the other hand, can only bring clarification through a
single word at a time, slowly building upon each other, eventually creating
comprehension in the objective mind.
Real Tarot
is illustrated with images from the Rider-Waite Tarot Deck,
originally published in 1909. This was the first Tarot deck ever printed in England
and it was drawn by Pamela Colman-Smith, as directed by A. E. Waite. The cards‘
images are packed with mystical symbolism, providing simple ‗impressions‘ that
indicate the meaning of each card to the reader.
By following the step-by-step advice in each chapter, you will soon be able to
read and interpret the cards for a glimpse of the future, or for a psychological profile
of anyone‘s true personality. Tarot can be used on many practical levels as well. For
example, it can give you advice about finances, career, and the challenges you face in
your daily life. The varieties of results you can derive from Tarot card divination are
limited only by the boundaries of your imagination. Once you have experienced how
useful and accurate these readings can be, you will then be confident enough to
perform readings for others.
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