The Tarots

   

    Everyone has heard of Tarot Cards, and most people probably think that no deck of cards can be laid out and correctly tell them things. But I my belief from what I've seen, that is completely false.

    The first thing that I ever picked up related to the Occult that wasn't incense, or a candle was a deck of tarots called Orishas. They were my first and up to the present, the deck I suggest to anyone interested, but they are not the best, first time deck.

    I know own a second deck called 'The Dragon Tarots,' the art on this deck is great, and it is very close to the traditional deck. This is a much simpler deck to use, and doesn't give you a lot of variety, or flexibility for the beginner, but it is good with getting the 'feel' for it.

    Using these cards is not something you can just laugh, throw them out and expect a proper answer. If you can't focus your mind, and let all material and physical ideas go from your head, only leaving those of your subconscious behind, I advice you to learn if you actually are interested.

   Now for the beginning user there are universal rules of tarots that are not always written in the books they supply you, but which are very important.

  1. Never let anyone but yourself handle the deck unless instructed to for the purpose of a reading. For the reason that the cards change ownership when that happens, and will not work properly for a time until they realize the true owner.
  2. Never use photocopy images of the cards, copies do not retain the power that the originals do.
  3. Always try to keep the cards in the same room that you will use them in, and try to sit in the same place in the same position. Make a routine out of it.

Tips for Using Cards

  1. Where light colored clothes if possible, and maybe lay the cards on a white cloth.
  2. It is best if you do not cross your legs in anyway while using the cards.
  3. Place a glass (real glass not plastic if possible) near by, it helps channel energy
  4. Burn white candles or even black... (for meanings of colors see Information for the Beginner )
  5. Also burn incense it helps to put you in the right frame of mind, helps to relax you.

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