Whether you believe in the power of Magic or not - it exists and the Tarot is one of the most magical tools you can use for personal development.
You can use this magic to help your love life, financial life, personal relationships - anything, as long as you follow a few simple rules and the first rule to remember is: There aren't any...
I'd like to take you on a journey (using the Tarot) into a world of awareness, consciousness and increased knowledge about YOUR world and to do this we need to 'connect' with the very first card called the FOOL for whenever you see the FOOL in any reading of the Tarot be aware of a beginning, a 'journey' about to be undertaken, of a major decision that has to be made.
Become aware of your SPIRITUAL ESSENCE and SOULS PURPOSE for the Fool represents a step into the unknown.
Meditate with this card (purchase your own set on line or, from your favourite store) open them and look at the cards belonging to the Major Arcana.
The Fool will speak to you in the following way:"I can see what's to come; I can see my future, my purpose, the dangers and delights, I am not afraid for in this 'game of life' it's not whether I win or lose but the taking part.
I see my purpose ahead and accept the challenge (although I hear the doubtful voices of others in the background) and must take that first step and leave behind me all that's comfortable, familiar and step into the unknown.
I'm not afraid.
" Wherever you see me on the tarot wheel or any other spread I always mean the same thing; I'm about to take a leap into the unknown, others may laugh, scorn or ridicule me but I have to be true to myself and 'dive' not 'fall' into my future.
Take a look at the actual card called the Fool and notice its number 0.
Representing the Alpha and Omega (no beginning and no end) plus it' the only Arabic numeral in the deck (Rider Waite) offering a clue to its uniqueness...
The word fool comes from the Latin follis meaning a bag of wind! Everyone who talks about what they're going to do and doesn't follow through is "full of wind.
" But, those who trust in themselves and take that first step into unknown and uncharted territory (often called foolish by others) discover qualities within themselves they would never have found if they stayed on familiar/safe ground.
Instead of being a card of 'foolishness' it's a card of 'bravery...
' Once your decision has been made you will hear a voice saying: "Whenever you have need of me you only have to turn inward for I'm ALWAYS here.
Whenever you need my help you only have to ask and I will respond to your every plea no matter how small or large.
I may not give you what you WANT but I will always give you what you NEED.
It is your life and you must live it...
" Ask only for GUIDANCE and I'll always help you on your journey.
I'd like to share this 'journey' with you as we progress from the Magic of the FOOL to the end of the WORLD.
Until next time take a few minutes of your day to meditate (about 5minutes is all you need) with this (or any card) - buy yourself a picture frame or stand and place the card of the day somewhere you can see it - feel its presence and be reminded of your JOURNEY...