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Beginning TarotBeginning Tarot
with Katrina Wynne, MA
Exploring TarotExploring Tarot
• What is Tarot?
• Brief history and esoteric roots
• Philosophy, wisdom, and spirit
• Symbolic language
• Tool for education and self-development
• Structure and care of cards
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What is Tarot?What is Tarot?
Tarot is a visual symbolic language that teaches us about and guides us through the “Sacred Journey of our Soul”—through life and beyond. — Katrina Wynne
Hermetic text, originated in the VedasHermetic text, originated in the Vedas
The Emerald Tablet ofThe Emerald Tablet ofHermes TrismegistusHermes Trismegistus
“That which is Below corresponds “That which is Below corresponds to that which is Above, and that to that which is Above, and that which is Above corresponds to which is Above corresponds to
that which is Below, to accomplish that which is Below, to accomplish the miracle of the One Thing.”the miracle of the One Thing.”
Hermetic text, originated in the VedasHermetic text, originated in the Vedas
The Emerald Tablet ofThe Emerald Tablet ofHermes TrismegistusHermes Trismegistus
“That which is Below corresponds “That which is Below corresponds to that which is Above, and that to that which is Above, and that which is Above corresponds to which is Above corresponds to
that which is Below, to accomplish that which is Below, to accomplish the miracle of the One Thing.”the miracle of the One Thing.”
2.2. Platonic philosophical idea, Platonic philosophical idea, pure forms which embody the pure forms which embody the fundamental characteristics of a fundamental characteristics of a thing.thing.
3.3. Jungian term, collectively inherited Jungian term, collectively inherited unconscious idea or image, usually unconscious idea or image, usually present in individual psyches.present in individual psyches.
4.4. Constantly recurring symbol or Constantly recurring symbol or motif, such as in art or mythology.motif, such as in art or mythology.
1.1. A prototype.A prototype.
2.2. Platonic philosophical idea, Platonic philosophical idea, pure forms which embody the pure forms which embody the fundamental characteristics of a fundamental characteristics of a thing.thing.
3.3. Jungian term, collectively inherited Jungian term, collectively inherited unconscious idea or image, usually unconscious idea or image, usually present in individual psyches.present in individual psyches.
4.4. Constantly recurring symbol or Constantly recurring symbol or motif, such as in art or mythology.motif, such as in art or mythology.
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Tool for educationTool for education&&
selfself--developmentdevelopment
Cross-cultural study
Strengthen intuition
Self-reflection & growthDevelop a personal and/or professional service
Deck StructureDeck Structure
• 78 cards:- 22 major arcana- 56 minor arcana – four suits
• Compare with oracle decks
• Best ways to learn a new deck:- Daily card and journal- Two books – one with deck, one without
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Daily Tarot Daily Tarot JournalingJournaling
1.1. Use one deck, journal six monthsUse one deck, journal six months
2.2. Separate 22 major arcana cards, add Separate 22 major arcana cards, add minor arcana after two months.minor arcana after two months.
3.3. Randomly select one card each dayRandomly select one card each day
4.4. Place face down, then turn overPlace face down, then turn over
5.5. Capture first “intuitive” impressionCapture first “intuitive” impression