There is an old myth circulating in Tarot circles, that a Tarot deck must be gifted to you by another, rather than chosen and purchased yourself. This myth likely originated from the fact that in the 1400s, when Tarot decks originated, decks were hand painted by commissioned artists, and therefore rare and expensive. Due to…
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Confessions of a Tarot Deck Collector
When I hosted my first Tarot Reading Practice group event for my Tarot students and other Tarot Friends, I informed invitees they could bring any deck they wanted to read with. One of the invitees stated that, she owned 50 decks, but not to worry, she only planned to bring 12 of them. I laughed…
Tarot Cards vs Oracle Cards – What’s the Difference?
Whether you are looking to purchase a Tarot card deck, or an Oracle card deck, they occupy the same jumbled space, on store shelves. If you know which type of deck you want, be careful the packagng on your potential purchase clearly states it’s the type of deck you seek. The number and variety of…
5 Questions Not to Ask the Tarot
The single most important component of a Tarot reading, is the Querent’s (reading requester’s) question. Although volumes have been written regarding the importance of a Tarot reading’s question, we can cut to the chase with prolific Tarot author, Barbara’s Moore‘s comment, ”…If we want the right answers, then we have to ask the right questions,”…
Coming Out of the Tarot Closet – Despite Historical Bad Press
Are you reluctant to reveal that you read the Tarot? or do you hide your Tarot cards from visitors, out of fear of being judged unfavorably? These are common symptoms of Tarot Readers imprisoned in the proverbial, “Tarot Closet.” I must admit, for years I too was a “Tarot Closet” roommate, and occasionally feel a…
The Mystic Arts Tarot Blog is Born!
Welcome all Tarot Enthusiasts, Readers and Querents alike! I’m Jeannette, a Certified Professional Tarot Reader. I’m humbly honored for the opportunity to offer some measure of guidance on your Journey, both using and receiving the Spiritual and timeless Wisdom of the Tarot. I plan for this blog to encompass all things, Tarot, such as, reading…