Using Tarot and Oracle together in One Spread…..

I have been working with Tarot and oracle cards as individual decks but what happens when we put them together……

Some might say sacrilege!   But hopefully it might give you something to think about……..

Choose a Tarot Deck and An Oracle deck you feels compliment each other…….

				1	5	6
	12	11	4		2	7	8
				3	9	10

 

1, 2, 3, 4 Tarot deck

5-12  Oracle deck……

Read 1, 5 and 6 together

Read 2, 7 and 8 together

Read 3, 9, 10 together

Read 4, 11, 12 together…..

There are many other ways to use Tarot and Oracle together ….. play, have fun, love to know what you try ……..

Watch out next week for more ideas, suggestions on your Tarot Journey…..

Tarot related info......

There are many many great Tarot websites, messageboards, blogs........

There are some real creative writers who have created some fantastic books, decks, websites and Blogs.....
Assisting in understanding different Tarot decks, the Major and minor arcana... different spreads........
with lots of ideas and suggestions in working with Tarot..........

There are alot of great YouTube videos on Tarot/Oracle readings, exercises, cards etc.......

I suggest You Google them.... have a read... jot down info in a journal you agree with and discard the rest.....
Far too many great sites to list here.........

Check out authors of your favourite books and read their blogs... they offer some great insight......
Read websites from different Tarot/Psychic Readers......

Discover ways to enhance you psychic, intuitive abilties.......

Learn about Chakras, Hands on Healing, psychometry, scrying.........these are all things that can assist in your Tarot reading..........

Join a local meditation group or development group to work on a regular basis on your development........

There are so many things you can do and work with to enhance who you are within.....

But the choices have to be up to you.......

One fanatsic resourceful site in AECLECTIC TAROT.    Check out all the  Tarot/Oracle decks available, read reviews, see pictures, find out where to purchase these decks, Message board, study groups, reading exchanges (read for each other), Discuss, learn all about Tarot related topics,,,, but also on Crystals, herbs, divination and so much more....

Enjoy your journey along the way... do not worry too much of the destiny...........

Blessings............

Today's thoughts

Today thinking about working with Tarot with other modalities.......
As of late I have had a few clients wanting the full package..they want to take control of their life... take back their power, to feel empowered....

They want the full 2 hr Healing Session....

We begin by getting comfortable....... starting with Native American Tarot, Sacred Path Cards, Animal Totem (Medicine Card), Crystal Card (Lotus Crystal Oracle Tibetan jewel), Kryon card......(Messages channelled with Lee Carroll....)
Tarot reading completley typed and photocopied.....to assist you on your journey.....
A Daily Guidance Card to take home.........

Soul Energy Clearing......with pendulum and charts clear, remove discordent energies to applying healing to enhance current life...Connecting to our Higher selves.....

Chakra Realignment- This balances and realigns the energy points within..... Chakra (Energy wheels within the body relating to emotional, physical needs......) I work  with up to 12 Chakras.........You may have heard of the basic 7- Base, Sacral, Solar Plexus, Heart, throat, third eye and crown.......Add  the next five Chakras.... Earth Star, Feet, Higher Heart, Skull base, Higher Crown( Solar Star)......
Realigning the Chakras brings the energy points into balance.... not to open..not too closed..........
Assisting coping with daily life.........

Reiki- Hands on/off Healing.... bring healing  vibrations through myself from the Universe.......
          You can find alot  of info about Reiki through the net.......

Hot Stone Massage-Heated stones layed on the back on a towel  to create healing energy ......
                                 A warm flat stone used for massage ............with essential oils........

It is important the client has someone to pick them up after this healing session .... very enlightening....for the client.....

This works for the clients I work with.........
Now for you... think what healing methods can you work with after a client as had a Tarot Reading...
What combinations can you offer.......?  
How does it work? How long do you need for complete session.......?
How much can you charge-offering a deal ?

Some things to think about...
:Look forward to hearing what you do? or how you can combine what you do together.......?

Google.....

The Pathway Spread

Spread: The Pathway Spread

1. Past

2. Present

3. Future


4. Life Lessons


5. Challenge


6. Working For You


7. Working Against You




Here is one spread you can try out...........

So far.......

I have written just short little bits of info inreagrds to starting out with tarot....

I am not going to give you all the information... this is about your journey, your discovery...opening yoruself up to all possibilities within Tarot..........This is just full of suggestions....to assist you....

I am not going to list each card and tell you all there is to tell you about that card from the author, from what I see..........becasue there are many great websites that do just that......

Message boards http://www.tarotforum.net/     has study groups and question and answers, reading exchanges, discussion on readings you have done for yourself ..... best forum for that.........
I know there are others but this I have found answers most questions using the Search Function.......

Hope this helps... I will get more and more pieces of helpful suggestions for you to check out....

Please leave comments/questions with your email address or Blog page url if you wish for a reply....
Thank you.......

Okay Ready to start earning a little xtra.....

You have studied and practiced reading with friends and family, you have practiced online in chat rooms, message boards, chat sites etc.... You have been told to start charging......decide on a rate you are happy to accept..... Remember the client is paying for your time.........
Are you reading 15 mins, 20 mins, 30 mins or an hr.... work out a spread that you can do within the time frame......?
Now where do you read Tarot? Find out about any expos, fairs, stores that you can read at? (remember these are all places you have to pay a fee for using their space....)
Buisness cards... signage.....

Tarot cards, cloth, crystals, and anything else you need..........

For the day don't forget water, snacks (take a break every so often).......

If you Read from a space at home make sure your space is decluttered.....no phone on, no children running around, no flatmates or family  disturbing you..........This time belongs to your client..........

Maybe you try email or phone readings....... make sure you are free of being disturbed during this time......

Some suggestions to get you started, thinking about how to get started....on this journey of professional readings for clients.........

BE PROFESSIONAL........

A Small Collection of Tarot Decks I work with.....

A Collection of Tarot cards for you to look at....

These images of not of high quality... please purchase these cards through Amazon.com or some other bookstore online or physical address...Bookstore, New Age Store.......
Melodie's Crystal Millenium Tarot, Original Rider Waite Smith Tarot,  Native American Tarot by Magda Weck Gonzales, and Soul Cards2. Tree tarot...(on MY wish list).......

Time for Larger Spreads.....

Time to explore other spreads........ 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14 cards etc...

Keep practicing and writing down what cards you get in each spread.....

Start reading for friends and family........ start reading for others online....
try Mysticwicks..... Aeclectic tarot(see links down sidebar).....
Try face book, bebo, yearbook, myspace friends, msn, paltalk, yahoo etc IM....practice, practice, practice....... until you feel confident with reading for other....

For personally I read for over 4 years before I was confident enough to even try reading for paid readings.... I began with an Expo..... $5 readings.... I did 35 readings in 2 days... really built my confidence, enough to be able to charge for readings part time.......at home.......

I have been reading Tarot for over 10 years now and still learning new things within myself inregards to my readings....... new information comes through about a card each time I read....... I play with my cards on some level everyday....... I have built quite a collection......50 odd decks Tarot and Oracle...and quite a few journals I add to when I gleen new information.....

have patience with self........ don't hurry, enjoy the journey along the way.......

Now YOu have been reading tarot, practicing for a few years... you have been reading for family and friends and got quite confident in your abilties... now you want to do an expo, a fair, tarot parties, read from home, at a store... where do you start?

Next article deals with this issue.......

Okay You Have Spent The Last 78 Days learning the cards.......

What's Next.......?

Start doing 3 card Spreads......
Overall day view......

1 2 3

How do the three cards give individual messages?

How do the cards tie in together to give you an overview message for the day?

What are your first impressions when you look at the cards?

What messages do you get when you really study the cards?

What messages do you get when you look at the author's book?

Write down everything in your journal, notebook .........

At the end of the day.. how did the cards relate to the day?
What are your thoughts and opinions?

Do this everyday for a Month?

Then what's next.........

Check back here for more details........

Major Arcana

Here is some basic Information to begin your Tarot Journey...

This is by no means all of the information to begin reading... this is just to get you started in thinking about each card...

0 The Fool The Student, Novice, new pathway, beaware of what's ahead of you....
1 The Magician Beaware of the illusion, keep an eye on the ball, using tools, resources to move forward
2 The High Priestess Scecrets revealed, Akashic records, seeker....Clarity..... Sexuality....
3 The Empress Nurturer, Mother, Person of many hats...Bounty
4 The Emperor practical, nurturer, authoritive figure, fatherhood
5 The Hierophant Legaility, authoritive figuire, peacemaker, Spiritual Guidance
6 The Lovers Past hurts, sexuality, ectasy, balance, harmony, merging as one
7 The Chariot Movement, moving in different directions, making choices
8 Strength Stamina, courage, infinate possibilties,healing
9 The Hermit Light at end of tunnel, shining within, study, learning
10 Wheel of fortune Doorway to continue journey, getting off the wheel to make changes within life.
11 Justice karma card, all that hard work reaps rewards
12 The Hanged man New perspectives, new options available
13 Death Transformation,
14 Temperance blending skills to move forward, alchemy....
15 The Devil Removing chains, limitations, temptations.....
16 The Tower Sudden Impact, leap of faith, burning down the walls that hold you within.....
17 The Star Working towards goals, desires, shining within self....
18 The Moon Going to move forward or stand still, enemies, cycles, loyalty...
19 the Sun Sun shining on situation, time delayed
20 Judgment Act with discernment, things revealed, resurrection, happneing as should, trusting....
21 The World End of era, new opportunites as things end, new begins....

Minor Arcana Information.....

Some Basic information to get you started


1 New Beginning
2 Balance
3 Growth
4 Stability
5 Challenges
6 Harmony
7 Inner
8 Renewal
9 preparation
10 Complete

Swords Mental, Intellectual
Wands Spiritual, Life Force
Pentacles Physcial, Finances, Business
Cups Emotional, inspiration, Soul

Red Base Chakra Passion
Orange Sacral Courage
yellow Solar Plexus Success
Green Heart healing
Blue Throat Communication
Indigo Third Eye Spiritual
White Crown Purification
Black feet Shadowwork
Pink Heart Love, self love



King fatherhood, practical
Queen Motherhood, nurturer
Knight Adviser Prince
Page Youth, qualities Princess

This is not all information you need to read Tarot but it may get you started in thinking about each card.......

What's Next?

You looked at different decks, decided on Tarot, decided what theme, Found a deck you wished to purchase! What's next?

Purchase a journel, a notebook, an exercise book and a pen.....with your new deck in bag ready to be unwraped.....

There are many myths, thoughts and opinions on how to begin preparing your deck, cleansing (clearing away other's energy from the deck, even if brand new, there are those that printed, handled, packaged this deck.... then there is the distributor, courier, inwards goods, sales people, other customers that may have handled the deck at some stage.......If you believe you need to cleanse this deck, then by all means do so........ visulaization, meditation, with sea salt (in seperate bag to protect cards), crystals, waft over incense, smudge stick (white sage), within moon light..... etc......
Once deck is cleansed then time to consecrate it (this is a personal journey...)
Sit with it viuslaize, meditation, sea salt, pentacle.......any otehr method you wish to use if suitable.....
OK.... Now it is time to date today's date on the top of the journal page.......
and pull your first card-
Look at it for 30 seconds...
Write down everything you see within the card...
Look at it again for 30 seconds.....
Close eyes... and visualize, meditate on card..... feel like you are stepping into card and talking with characters, objects within card..... what are they saying? how do you feel? etc....
Write down everything within that session......
Relook at card.......Now look at book on that card... what does the author say that makes sense to you? How does that apply to your situation today?
What do you want to deny about situation? What are you ready to do within situation?
Has the card helped? Write all of this down within the page........

During the day if anything comes to you about this card... write it down.....

Do this for a month at least..... if need be it may take 78 days.........

Once that is complete.... check back here for the next stage.....

You may check back here for some kickstart meanings.. to jump you to further understanding... remembering this is basic meanings... just to give you a board to leap to further understanding within yourself.....

Where do I start?

Want to get that very first set? Where do you go to check out different decks? Not sure if Tarot or Oracle would be better? Don't know which theme? Celtic, fairy, Goddess, Animals, Natitve American, Egyptian, Ancestors, Orginal Traditional type decks, something a bit more mystical, Asian, Dragon, fairytale, Witchy, abstract, crystal and so many... where do you start?

You could start by checking out http://www.aeclectictarot.net

or Amazon.com or any of the other online stores.........the only thing is you can not then physcially feel the cards, see all the pictures etc.....

You could then go to either a New Age- Pagan-Mystical Store or a Book shop and ask to physcially see the cards... (note- some places do not unwrap the cards for you to see and touch.....)....

Hi... My very first Post on Here....

Merry Meet....
Welcome to Vesta's Tarot Circle.....
What is this about?
I wanted to create a place where those interested in learning more about Tarot can come and learn and share their experiences.......

I place I can share my thoughts and opinions......

Look forward to sharing more with you during the next
week or so...........