Happy new year to all,:)
Im hoping to get the benefit of your expertise on learning the tarot, my friend and i want to learn but don't know which way to go about it , is home study a good idea or not and can you learn from the booklet included with the cards, I'd be soooooo grateful for any advice , wishing you all a happy and healthy 2009:)
Draíocht.
Hello,
Well, you are sure to get a lot of differing thoughts here!
Most people will agree that the accompanying leaflet that comes with a deck is pretty useless, but do keep it and read through. If you choose a deck with a dedicated accompanying book, that's different. You'll likely find it pretty useful.
I studied on my own for years, though luckily like you, I had a friend who was interested too. Having a "Tarot buddy" is great.
If I were beginning my Tarot journey now, I'd probably try and attend a course, if I could find a good teacher locally. Taking this route is an option, but not the only way to learn. Some courses are available online or by post, recommendation is the best route here 🙂
Have you bought a deck yet? Any ideas what kind of deck you might like?
Do let us know how you get on and if I can help in any way just give me a shout!
Barbara x
Hi Draíocht,
You might like to have a look here, it's a really good site and full of info on different tarot decks too.
http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/learn/
Good advice there from Treacle, I generally take a look at this site if considering a new deck.
The forum is great, but can be a bit intense, so much information, but it's well moderated (like Healthy Pages 🙂 ) and very busy.
Barbara x
Hi Draíocht,
You might like to have a look here, it's a really good site and full of info on different tarot decks too.
Hi all,
Thanks Barbara and Treacle for the info, i've actually had a look at the website you mentioned, a whole load of info, ive actually got the original rider waite deck , only because the day i decided to buy ( a few years ago) they were the only ones available.
I am not clicking with the cards though , your right about the booklet its not much use and there is sooooo much to learn
My friend has a different deck which i like but she was told that you should not share your deck with anyone, this is the one we have been using so id love yours views on this
I also have Doreen Virtue's Archangel Oracle Cards i ABSOLUTELY LOVE them, but i really am new to all this, always been interested though , i just thought i would give you a bit of background about myself , hope i
didn't bore you too much.
love,
Draíocht