Readers, please enjoy this guest blog post by Chanda Parkinson, author of Meditation for spiritual development and new Meditation and Tarot.
Tarot cards are the poetry of the universe. These cards so completely and beautifully capture the essence of human beings going through an incredibly complex series of events throughout their lives. My personal daily tarot readings provide me with an opportunity to remember and reflect on the fragile beauty of change, cycle, and mystery in this life.
As an introvert, I am always looking for ways to connect with my personal tarot decks. Over time, I discovered ways to build a foundation of trust with my decks (yes, I have a lot of them in my collection, and they’re all precious). As time has gone by, my intimacy with the Tarot has grown, and I can unequivocally say that these cards are now my advisors, friends, and allies in the chaos of life. While I advocate the use of free will in all decisions in life, Tarot has a special “edge” that can bring life situations into play, alter perception, and provide avenues of thought not previously considered.
In fact, many of the decisions I made were made after drawing cards first and thinking about my options. As a Gemini Sun/Taurus Moon girl, I love having tangible visuals in my hands, and the characters seem to jump from the cards into my room, providing me with thought-provoking guidance and wisdom to ponder. I find tarot card meditation an exciting, if not engaging, way to deepen my relationship with them.
This meditation practice gives you the opportunity to get to know your cards and begin to connect with them like old friends, building your own sense of trust and intimacy. Give it a try and let me know what you think!
This is called joining a story meditation. Place your chosen tarot cards next to you, sit in a chair and connect with your breath. Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth, and about five easy, rhythmic breaths should do the trick. At the same time, draw your energy to yourself and prepare yourself for your tarot journey.
Next, shuffle the deck and select a card at random. Gaze at the card image and take some time to observe the scene, including all its details. Close your eyes and imagine you are stepping into the card. Walk around and enjoy the scenery as if everything comes alive and you can interact with everything in it. If there are characters in the card, invite conversation. Ask them how you can best work with them and if there is anything they would like you to know. Pay attention to anything you feel, hear, see, or sense.
Return to your body, open your eyes, and write down what you experience. This is a great way to learn about tarot cards one at a time.
Our thanks to Chanda for her guest post! For more information about Chanda Parkinson, read her article “3 Tarot Meditations to Support Your Life.”