learning the tarot!

[knickers]

I'm learning the tarot through Joan bunning's book

I'm still right at the beginnging on exercise 5 which is the daily reading (although i've read 6-8)

How long should I do daily readings before I attempt my first spread? she suggests doing th celtic cross spread as its good for beginners. She doesnt say how long to do the daily excercise for or whether you can do it in conjunction with the further exercises.

Also going off on a ramble here but I was excited by my card today.

I drew the 8 of swords

It made me blanch when I read the meaning for it, because it was so like everything thats going on right now with me.

I'm poorly and have been for a long time with a chronic illness i'm desperate to go back to work I really miss it, I'm restricted by what I can do because have vertigo which also makes me feel powerless. however I know to do so too early could make matters worse. So I feel powerless. My partner and I have been having problems which I have felt very confused about, and the exact words I used to a friend yesterday was that I felt like I had vines wrapped around me, that no matter what I said or did were going to get tighter and tighter, just like in the cards picture!

What do I think I have taken from the card. Well that I can make things better by being positive and taking positive action to get out of my vines and I already have taken action to rectify some of those things today, also I will be talking to my doctor about taking positive steps forward in my illness rather than just excepting being stuck where I am.

Anyway what do you think?

[knickers]

I thought this card was all about me but I'v realised that its wasnt tonight. A mother of my sons friend rang me tonight. I dont know her she's Blah's mum. She felt compelled to poor her heart out to me (for 45 mins) and it was SO the eight of swords. I read it out to her I was so sure and she was totally gobsmacked, because it so fitted her situation and the rsolution was there for her something she has been battling with but unable to go forward on.Joan Bunnin says inn her teaching thats it doesnt always come clear what the daily card means to you, that it usually becomes clear, and she wasnt kidding!

So I think thats quite an exciting developement.

[Dagda Moon~Lily]

I'm learning the tarot through Joan bunning's book

Good for you! It's a wonderful course!



How long should I do daily readings before I attempt my first spread? she suggests doing th celtic cross spread as its good for beginners. She doesnt say how long to do the daily excercise for or whether you can do it in conjunction with the further exercises.

I started first thing doing both....and had success! Just don't forget to wein yourself off the book....that is where the daily draws come into play!

The daily draws are to get yourself more familiarized with each card. It allows you to develop a personal connection with each and every card which in turn will make reading them for others easier for you!

You can do the daily cards .....until eternity! It's personal choice. I like doing them just because I feel soothed by it. It's the ritual of it. The meanings behind each card will constantly change for you as you evolve as a person and there are MANY meanings within each card. They tend to be complex that way! [/quote]



I drew the 8 of swords

It made me blanch when I read the meaning for it, because it was so like everything thats going on right now with me.
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Anyway what do you think?

One card, many meanings! Sometimes complex....sometimes sinfully literal!

[LisaT4P]

How long should I do daily readings before I attempt my first spread? she suggests doing th celtic cross spread as its good for beginners. I think you can probably do spreads whenever you like, although I'll have to disagree with Ms. Bunning that the Celtic Cross is a good spread for beginners.

I've seen too many people who are new to tarot become discouraged by this spread. There are many variants of the Celtic Cross and I've seen Ms. Bunning's version and found it to be confusing, too much jumping around IMO. :whatgives

I would recommend starting with some simple 3 card spreads such as: Mind Body Spirit, Past Present Future, Goal Obstacle Advice. Those 3 will give you information without being too overwhelming. You can do them in conjunction with your daily 1 card draw, or as separate spreads for others or yourself. After a while you'll probably come up with your own 3 position meanings, the possibilities are endless! :T

As far as daily draws, I agree with Dagda, do them forever! They are a great way to learn, but also a great way to keep you connected and working with the tarot on a daily basis. As you learn, your understanding of the cards will expand, so even when you pull a card more than once, you'll have a new perspective on it in 6 months, a year and even 10 years from now. Daily draws are great, I need to do mine more often! :)