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<strong>Karmic</strong> <strong>Tarot</strong><br />

The greatest value of the <strong>Tarot</strong> lies in the study of the archetypes <strong>and</strong> meanings of the<br />

cards themselves. Once these meanings are internalized they will <strong>for</strong>ever be available to<br />

you subconsciously in your day-to-day life. Here are suggestions <strong>and</strong> assistance over <strong>and</strong><br />

above the process of doing a reading.<br />

Organizing a Continuing Program of Study<br />

<strong>Tarot</strong> is somewhat like a game of chess in that it is fairly easy to learn the rules of the<br />

game <strong>and</strong> actually begin playing, but you can spend a lifetime continuing to learn more.<br />

<strong>Tarot</strong>’s basic “rules” are easily learned, but then the real fun begins.<br />

The main object of these suggestions <strong>for</strong> further study is to deepen your underst<strong>and</strong>ing<br />

of the cards so you can be more specific about meanings <strong>and</strong> timing. You want more<br />

detail, not only in the “who, what, where <strong>and</strong> why,” but in the very elusive “when.”<br />

Questions Index<br />

Create a Questions Index. Starting from scratch (with no previous <strong>Tarot</strong> books or references<br />

available, <strong>and</strong> if possible cleared from your mind), prepare a list of questions you feel<br />

your <strong>Tarot</strong> system should be able to answer. This is a wonderful exercise, particularly if<br />

done with an open mind, free from any thought or concern <strong>for</strong> the answers or how they are<br />

arrived at. That part comes later. If this is done on index cards or the like, they can later be<br />

shuffled around <strong>and</strong> organized into categories. At a certain point you will want to begin<br />

organizing your questions <strong>for</strong> easy reference. Your list will be a living list, ever exp<strong>and</strong>ing as<br />

new thoughts arise.<br />

Once you have your questions organized, you can review them at your leisure, with this<br />

in mind: Where in the <strong>Karmic</strong> <strong>Tarot</strong> system would I expect to find the answer to this question?<br />

First, from which position(s) in the <strong>Karmic</strong> Spread can I best get a reading/answer on this?<br />

Second, which of the <strong>Tarot</strong> cards can I expect to get in<strong>for</strong>mation from? Note your conclusions<br />

on that question’s index card. This can be done as a meditative or study activity. It is<br />

also a beautiful way to record significant discoveries of new meanings as you do actual<br />

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