Tarot Cards
Fair day, all.
I am the Sorceress Suzaunna and I am pleased to speak about the Tarot, at Dream Teller's request. As she has received many requests for answers regarding their history, the different types of spreads, interpretation of single and combined cards, the numerous decks one might purchase, and so on, I will speak to each of those requests. For now, I will begin with the history.
Much of our history was passed from generation to generation by word of mouth, or written in ancient languages; some of which is difficult to decipher. One might consider the writer's handwriting, what was available at a particular time to write with and upon.... Ah, but you get my drift. There remains precious few of the ancient tomes, parchments, and scrolls written by our ancestors and those are hoarded to protect them from falling into the wrong hands. Then there are those already in the wrong hands and those lost or destroyed, through time. Thus, 'tis often through trial and error that Witches are able to recreate what was lost. 'Tis an ongoing pursuit, piecing together our history, but 'tis a labor of love which drives the most who put forth such effort.
I am proud to say that my parents, the Warlock Gregory and the Sorceress JoHaunna, are two of the most devoted Witches given to the research and restoration of our historical beginnings. Their's is one of the few, near-complete libraries of the history of our Kind. 'Twill never be complete, for some of what is lost is gone forever, but to this day they still come upon wonderful finds. Their continuing search has taken them across the globe and back again. So I am sure you can understand what it entails to follow the trail of history so important to our Kind.
Those who visit this blog on a regular basis will remember that Dream Teller told you of the losses we suffered during the recent hurricanes. While many of our personal belongings were destroyed, our family's dedicated stewardship to preserving our history paid off. Even while the estate took a direct hit and much of the house was damaged, all of the material in the library was safely stored in underground vaults which Papa had the foresight to have built for just such a possibility.
I will now speak to your many requests concerning the Tarot. 'Tis said that the Tarot came into being as far back as the twelfth century but there is no hard and fast proof of the actual origin and time (consider what of our history was lost), so we can only speculate. Some of the oldest decks were created by etching stones, much like the Runes of old, others were drawn on parchment, and so on until we have what is now the modern cardstock.
There are seventy-eight cards and those are divided into two sets. The first is the Major Arcana which consists twenty-two major trumps. The Minor Arcana totals fifty-six which consists of four suits of fourteen cards. Each set can be employed and read seperately or in combination. 'Tis the nature of the foretelling which determines the need for the use of the full deck or either set.
'Tis no' the reading of a book and 'laying' the cards which determine if one has the gift of foretelling. There are many charlatans waiting to take your money for a reading. They only possess the same information you have access to when you purchase a Tarot deck. How will you know a charlatan from one with the true gift? Easy enough. If you are seeking a little fun, look for those who sit on street corners, those who advertise with promises to bring you luck, love, and money, and so on.
While one with the true gift of foretelling may make their living by reading the Tarot, they are less likely to promise tom-foolery for $20.00 (although some will). But generally those with the true gift do no' sit on street corners nor seek out clients. 'Tis the nature of their gift which draws clients to their realm or sends them in search of one whom the gifted is destined to aid.
As with anything, the Outsider should always employ caution when dealing with one who will gain knowledge of your personal circumstances and/or finances. Even some with the gift of foretelling will gladly use that information for unsavory purposes. Can you be 100% positive a reader is a fair and truthful one? No' unless you have a Witch in your pocket to apprise you of who is or is no' on the level. Fair warning.
I will return to teach about the Tarot very soon. Fair day and blessings upon all who are deserving, Suzanna.
I am the Sorceress Suzaunna and I am pleased to speak about the Tarot, at Dream Teller's request. As she has received many requests for answers regarding their history, the different types of spreads, interpretation of single and combined cards, the numerous decks one might purchase, and so on, I will speak to each of those requests. For now, I will begin with the history.
Much of our history was passed from generation to generation by word of mouth, or written in ancient languages; some of which is difficult to decipher. One might consider the writer's handwriting, what was available at a particular time to write with and upon.... Ah, but you get my drift. There remains precious few of the ancient tomes, parchments, and scrolls written by our ancestors and those are hoarded to protect them from falling into the wrong hands. Then there are those already in the wrong hands and those lost or destroyed, through time. Thus, 'tis often through trial and error that Witches are able to recreate what was lost. 'Tis an ongoing pursuit, piecing together our history, but 'tis a labor of love which drives the most who put forth such effort.
I am proud to say that my parents, the Warlock Gregory and the Sorceress JoHaunna, are two of the most devoted Witches given to the research and restoration of our historical beginnings. Their's is one of the few, near-complete libraries of the history of our Kind. 'Twill never be complete, for some of what is lost is gone forever, but to this day they still come upon wonderful finds. Their continuing search has taken them across the globe and back again. So I am sure you can understand what it entails to follow the trail of history so important to our Kind.
Those who visit this blog on a regular basis will remember that Dream Teller told you of the losses we suffered during the recent hurricanes. While many of our personal belongings were destroyed, our family's dedicated stewardship to preserving our history paid off. Even while the estate took a direct hit and much of the house was damaged, all of the material in the library was safely stored in underground vaults which Papa had the foresight to have built for just such a possibility.
I will now speak to your many requests concerning the Tarot. 'Tis said that the Tarot came into being as far back as the twelfth century but there is no hard and fast proof of the actual origin and time (consider what of our history was lost), so we can only speculate. Some of the oldest decks were created by etching stones, much like the Runes of old, others were drawn on parchment, and so on until we have what is now the modern cardstock.
There are seventy-eight cards and those are divided into two sets. The first is the Major Arcana which consists twenty-two major trumps. The Minor Arcana totals fifty-six which consists of four suits of fourteen cards. Each set can be employed and read seperately or in combination. 'Tis the nature of the foretelling which determines the need for the use of the full deck or either set.
'Tis no' the reading of a book and 'laying' the cards which determine if one has the gift of foretelling. There are many charlatans waiting to take your money for a reading. They only possess the same information you have access to when you purchase a Tarot deck. How will you know a charlatan from one with the true gift? Easy enough. If you are seeking a little fun, look for those who sit on street corners, those who advertise with promises to bring you luck, love, and money, and so on.
While one with the true gift of foretelling may make their living by reading the Tarot, they are less likely to promise tom-foolery for $20.00 (although some will). But generally those with the true gift do no' sit on street corners nor seek out clients. 'Tis the nature of their gift which draws clients to their realm or sends them in search of one whom the gifted is destined to aid.
As with anything, the Outsider should always employ caution when dealing with one who will gain knowledge of your personal circumstances and/or finances. Even some with the gift of foretelling will gladly use that information for unsavory purposes. Can you be 100% positive a reader is a fair and truthful one? No' unless you have a Witch in your pocket to apprise you of who is or is no' on the level. Fair warning.
I will return to teach about the Tarot very soon. Fair day and blessings upon all who are deserving, Suzanna.
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