'Tarot Realizations' Category

Tarot Realizations #5 – from Bill Vincent

Saturday, March 31st, 2007

Knowing When to Take a Break…
Tarot can be challenging. Everything from doing readings, to studying the symbolism, to finding the proper balance in your life for Tarot can be challenging. I am what I would consider an Intermediate Tarot student. I feel I have come a long way in my intellectual understanding of the cards. [...]

Tarot Realizations #4 – from Bill Vincent

Tuesday, March 6th, 2007

Tarot is a somewhat remarkable thing. I find myself marveling at it’s beauty, and entrenched in it’s symbolism. But Tarot has also given me something else, too. It has made me really understand that there is a unique quality to Tarot that goes beyond the 78 cards. It has given me a sense of hope [...]

Gate Cards: Tarot Realizations – by Bill Vincent

Saturday, February 17th, 2007

I am always intrigued by the concept of gate cards. Gate cards, as they are referred to in Rachael Pollack’s book “Seventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom” are cards that lend themselves more easily than others to the process of active visualization, or “entering the card” in your mind. This type of exercise can provide deeper levels [...]

Symbol Library: Tarot Realizations – by Bill Vincent

Monday, February 12th, 2007

I’d like to take a few moments to talk about my favorite aspect of Tarot, the one thing that keeps me completely dedicated to the cards. Yes, they can be used for divination and can be used lightheartedly or seriously, depending on the situation. They are fun to work with, and fun to collect. But [...]

Personal Exercise: Tarot Realizations – by Bill Vincent

Sunday, January 28th, 2007

My personal use of Tarot tends to fall mainly within the self-development category. I’m always studying the symbolism from my various decks, looking for new insights. One day I discovered an exercise that inspired me so much that I wanted to share it, and I hope you find as much value in it as I [...]