Tarot
One of the most well-rounded tools for divination purposes are the Tarot cards. With the aid of this tool, an experienced reader can predict the outcome of events, examine the patterns of energies in operation at any point of a persons life and even measure the rate of events to predict the time an even will likely occur.
But just how do these marvalous cards work?
Even though there are a number of theories as to how tools which form patterns, such as Tarot or I-Ching, can be relevant to a question being asked, the truth is that nobody knows for sure. There are a couple of very good ideas to explore however.
One idea as to the working of these tools links them to the phenomenon of holographs. If you take a holographic image of an object, and then break the plate into pieces, each piece would contain a smaller but complete image identicle to the original. Similarly, the pattern that a person creates in drawing the particular Tarot cards they chose is a small representation of the greater patterns going on in the persons life or situation at the moment of their chosing. "As above, so below...."
Although there are a number of other ideas, the main point in all of them is that the tarot reading is a mirror of events in the life of the person, as well as a projection of their "tendencies" into the future, at the time the reading is performed. So does this mean that all readings will come true?
Of course not. Tarot, as with all types of readings, is dependent on the analysis of patterns that are fixed, whereas the future we are going to experience is always forming and changing. Things such as "free will" and sudden, unexpected and unpredictable elements of life can change a great many things during the time a situation is unfolding. So does this mean that doing a Tarot reading is a waste of time?
Not at all. It is important to understand the tendencies in all goals we are going to persue in life. We should know, before we invest a great deal of time, effort and resources, whether a goal is likely to be achieved, or whether we are going to play a "longshot". Knowing the odds is an important element that can be determined in a Tarot reading, which can be used as a major tool in making decisions. A skillful reader can also illustrate the strengths and weaknesses in every situation. Knowing this information, we can more productively use our energies and time to increase our chances of success in any endeavour.
Any good reading experience allows an opportunity for a person to step back from a situation for a moment, and perhaps to gain a new perspective on things. It is also a chance for meaningful synchronicity to occur, leading to a moment of clarity and revalation.
A Tarot reading can also illustrate certain "milestones" that we can use to measure whether something is conforming to the expected outcome. By creating a sense of what to expect in the short-term future and then observing events to determine if they are conforming to what was predicted, we can guage the likely success of any situation.
In the ability of the Tarot to measure time, we find an advantage with it over many other similar tools such as I-Ching. A good reader can predict an outcome of an event within a few days give or take, and sometimes within a few hours (depending on the nature of the event). Knowing whether something will happen quickly, or if it will take a long time, can be an important element in making decisions.
And finally we have one of the most beautiful aspects of the Tarot, it's ability to illustrate the mechanics of life. The Tarot forms a complete philosophical system, in which topics such as the exercise of power, human behaviour and characteristics, the relationship of man to the passage of time and life, and many other aspects of our universe are illustrated. Tarot cards are a picture book of the human experience, and can help us better understand how our lives work, allowing us to better understand our lives and find greater prosperity and happiness. The Tarot discussus man's aspirations, his hopes and his fears. It illuminates the true nature of the soul and gives a framework of knowledge that can be used to work towards a more enlightened state.
All of this exists in these 78 magical cards for those who wish to study them.
All in all, the Tarot is one of the most well-rounded of the systems of divination. It is practicle, logical and well constructed. It can speak in general terms, or deal with specific situations and advice.
If you have a specific question, or if you just want to know what to expect out of life over the next few months, then a Tarot reading can provide revealing and accurate insights.