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Tarot Card Reading and Mental Healing – The Hidden Connection

  • Devi Shankar
In search of Mental Healing

How can tarot card reading be connected to mental healing? Yes, that is your first suspicion as you read this. But how about keeping your paranoia aside and just staying with us on this concept for a while? So let’s see.

Today, we are living life in the fast lane. Mental health, earlier ignored, has now come to the forefront.

We have started prioritizing mental health as much as physical health – the search for mental healing or emotional healing has become a paramount aspect of our lives. Among the umpteen approaches to wellness, spirituality is one path many are exploring. There is a certain calm to be gained through spirituality. There are many approaches to spirituality that one may choose based on what resonates most.

One unconventional method that has gained traction is the use of tarot cards. Beyond their misperceived reputation as a tool for fortune-telling, tarot cards can be instrumental in guiding individuals through a journey of reflection, guidance, and therefore, mental healing. Let’s see how.

Understanding Tarot: More Than Just Cards

And you thought tarot was just a bunch of cards with fancy imagery!

Tarot cards are often dismissed as mere artifacts of some vague unfathomable mysticism. But these very cards possess an innate ability to connect with the deeper recesses of a person’s subconscious mind.

Each card has a plethora of meanings and symbolism to draw upon and tells a unique story. Just the act of drawing them can act as a reflective mirror, revealing unconscious facts from our innermost thoughts and emotions.

The Power of Self-Reflection

At its core, tarot healing hinges on the openness of being receptive and self-reflective.

As the cards are laid out, individuals are prompted to thoughts and circumstances that make them question their actions, way of thinking, or way of life.

It is a form of dialogue with your spirit guide that is guiding you to the right path to take in life’s conundrums. This unique form of dialogue with oneself becomes a powerful therapeutic tool, supplementing traditional therapy, enabling a deeper understanding and addressing of the root causes of mental distress.

Next time you sit in front of the tarot cards, notice your first emotion when each card is drawn. What do you feel? Every nudge in your intuition moves you closer to your spiritual self.
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Clarity in the Present Moment

So important, correct?

We are always seeking clarity for the current moment. The ambiguity of the present makes us feel insecure about our future.

Contrary to common misconceptions, the tarot journey is not about predicting the future.

Instead, it serves as a compass, guiding individuals towards clarity in the present moment. Tarot doesn’t speak of what will happen but about your overall approach to the situation.

At times just knowing what to do is enough to make peace with ambiguity.

This therapeutic experience encourages people to confront unfounded fears, acknowledge and appreciate their strengths, and be comfortable with their weaknesses and vulnerabilities.

In a world where mental health struggles are prevalent, tarot offers a spiritual and unique pathway for tiding through this puzzle of emotions and finding a balance.

The Transformative Power of Self-Discovery

As the cards are drawn, a story unfolds. This will mostly be your story, there could be characters who are people in your life.

The stories will unravel layers of your thoughts and emotions. It will feel like a process of self-discovery and become a transformative experience.

Tarot can thus, lead individuals towards a path of mental healing. It’s not about foreseeing destiny but rather understanding and accepting the intricacies of one’s mind.
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The Meditative Ritual: Shuffling and Drawing

Shuffling as Mindfulness

You will be surprised to know that even the act of shuffling and drawing tarot cards by a tarot card reader is not merely a mechanical routine but a meditative practice in itself.

There is a connection with energy, with the divine to ensure the right guidance is offered with cards that are drawn.

The tarot cards are cleansed before every reading to clear them of any energies from previous readings.

This moment of connection with the cards provides a temporary escape from the noise of daily life, allowing individuals to center themselves and focus on the present.

The Ritual of Drawing: A Moment of Insight

The very process of drawing a card holds a moment of profound insight. The chosen card serves as a symbolic messenger, conveying messages from the subconscious. This ritual, when approached with intention, becomes a powerful tool for tapping into one’s inner wisdom, offering guidance and perspective on the challenges at hand.
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Navigating Skepticism: Approaching Tarot with an Open Mind

Lifting the Veil of Paranoia

I always say one needs to experience tarot to believe it!

Skepticism often surrounds the mysterious elements of tarot. The best approach is an open mind. The magic of tarot lies not in predicting the future with crystal clear certainty but in the layered, transformative power of self-reflection and introspection.

Embracing the Unknown

Tarot cards are not fortune-telling crystal balls.

Instead, they are keys that unlock doors to unexplored corners of the mind.

We fear the unknown angel over the known devil. But the trick lies in embracing the unknown. Allowing the cards to weave their narrative can be a liberating experience, breaking prejudices and making us more accepting of ourselves.

Conclusion: The Personal Odyssey of Tarot Card Reading and Healing

In conclusion, the journey of tarot and healing is to each his odyssey. Every individual resonates with tarot differently and takes away a different approach.

In the end, it is how you make the best of it. In essence, it is good to know that a deeply spiritual tool is available at our disposal for mental healing.

The point to note here is that tarot is not a substitute for therapy. This can supplement traditional therapy allowing one to reflect deeply on their challenges and obstacles, giving a different viewpoint than what one could have imagined.

So, are you up to trying tarot card reading for mental healing?
About The Author
Devi Shankar

Devi Shankar

Devi is an investment banker and hobby tarot card reader. Tarot for Devi is not a day job, but a personal pursuit. She is self-learned and practices tarot card reading for her spiritual development. All her tarot earnings are donated to charity.
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Devi Shankar

Devi Shankar

Devi is an investment banker and hobby tarot card reader. Tarot for Devi is not a day job, but a personal pursuit. She is self-learned and practices tarot card reading for her spiritual development. All her tarot earnings are donated to charity.
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