Black Mirror Alchemy: The Path of the Digital Hermit

  Welcome back to The Hermit's Journey!  In today's post, we will discuss the minor arcana cards and provide quick tips to help you learn their meanings, improving your interpretations. The content we will cover comes from The Way of Tarot by Jodorowsky and Costa, which will introduce the basics of numerology. Although the book offers an in-depth exploration of this topic over 536 pages, we can lay some groundwork today that will greatly assist you. Elements: Before discussing the numbers, let's first revisit the suits and their corresponding elements. Swords/Air: The suit of swords represents the mind, including communication, language, thoughts, and knowledge. When swords appear in a reading, you are prompted to contemplate your life philosophy, how you communicate with others, and the myths or traditions you follow. Swords often address inner anxiety or existentialism. They cut through deception, leaving you exposed, and guide you to the edge of knowledge, where the unk...

Introduction to the Major Arcana Now that we have an understanding of tarot as a whole, let's take a closer look at the Major Arcana. As mentioned in the previous post, the Major Arcana cards are trump cards. When these cards appear in a reading, they signify the major themes from which you draw your interpretation. Initially, it can be helpful to use key words for each Major Arcana card and approach them similarly to the Minor Arcana. However, as you progress, you'll need to adapt your strategies to enhance your interpretations. With this in mind, let's explore each of the cards that make up the Major Arcana. I will provide you with some basic key words to support your learning. Towards the end of the post, we will discuss three different methods you can use to contemplate and elevate your understanding of tarot. Additionally, I will share the first spread you can start using today.  Major Arcana Key Words The Fool (0) New beginnings, naiv...

Welcome to the First Lesson of Tarot Before we proceed, there are a few initial tasks you should complete: Acquire a tarot deck, preferably the Rider-Waite system, which will be the focus of our discussions. Unwrap the deck and take a moment to familiarize yourself with the cards. Read through the accompanying booklet for a brief overview. Once you have finished these preliminary steps, you are ready to embark on your tarot journey. At first glance, tarot may seem overwhelming due to the various meanings assigned to each card, intricate imagery, and existing assumptions. However, the beauty of tarot lies in its closed system of interpretation, with only a few exceptions to the general rules that govern card meanings. Additionally, tarot is a subjective practice, allowing your personal experiences, meanings, and interpretations to shape your unique tarot journey. Now, let's begin by exploring the structure of tarot. A key aspect is the Major Arcana , consisting of 2...