The seduction of Tarot

2020 has been a year of addictions. Some got hooked onto Netflix, Youtube, learning, yoga, fitness, diet, cooking, cleaning - the list goes on! Astrology was another thing of interest as most people were curious to know when this historical time(pandemic) was going to end and the pause lifted from their lives. This was the first year when I watched a tarot reading on Youtube. And then I watched the next one, and the next, and soon I was sucked into the world of tarot :) I am not a total convert, but watching them provides hope, and entertainment, sometimes.

Some of the rituals around it have become reassuring. The candles, decorative trinkets, spectrum of colors, tarot readers' attire, hair, jewelry, accent, the pets or children in the background, the cards themselves - all create a soothing yet stunning ambience in which to lose myself for a few minutes. The info about the different tarot decks, vivid description of the figures in the cards, and their unique interpretation of the spread is quite interesting! Titles of the their Youtube videos are clickbait :)

The readings themselves have been entertaining as well as enriching. I have learned so many new turns of phrases (viz. synchronicities, situationship, manifestation, mirroring, glow up), spirituality concepts (viz. karmic cycles; soulmate, karmic connection, twin flame, lightworker, shadow work) and some profound gyaan on how to deal with heart-wrenching pain. Healing from emotional pain itself has 5 stages, and it requires steadfast discipline and perseverance. Love is not just the filial or romantic one, but one for the self and the Holy spirit, is also very much required to bring balance into our lives. It is all connected - our emotional health impacts our relationships, our performance at work, success in life and also our physical health. 

Though they talk about using precious stones or crystals for mitigation, its really our faith that brings about the change. It is difficult to just pray and wait in inaction. Various rituals, fasts or "remedies" were invented so people can be distracted via something while trudging through their journey of hope. Meditation & breathing techniques that they recommend is really useful in spiritual healing, I've found. 

 

I have benefited from some of the advice provided by the readers myself. Self love, forgiveness, perseverance, following your intuition - all are solid tips. Life becomes easier, and healthier, after you heal with their advice. Once you are vibrating at a higher frequency, you start attracting only the high vibrational people thereby reducing the stress and angst. Eventually the readings are not required anymore :)