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I am still going to post tarot lessons regularly I promise! I had a busy week this past week. Mercury went retrograde and everything has been like murphy’s law around here lol… needless to say I am a bit behind.

I would like some input from those who are reading this though and if you have any questions about Tarot post them here and I will do my best to cover those as well. Your input will help me make this place even better so do share any questions or topics you’d like me to try to answer and if I can’t I’ll find the answer somewhere else and post it for you.

Blessings,

Christin

List of Free Tarot Lessons in Order

Ok so in the spirit of wanting to be somewhat organized and not really knowing a whole lot about this blog thing yet I am compiling the previous Tarot lessons I’ve posted in order. You can just click the link of that particular one and it will open in a new window and I’ll keep this thread updated with links to the other posts I make and this can be like a table of contents or sitemap to the particular posts you may want to read or return to without digging all the way down the pile

If you are enjoying the Tarot lesson posts please consider purchasing your next Tarot deck from me. I offer them below retail on my website. Want something I don’t have? Contact me and I’ll see what kind of a deal I can get you. Your support means a lot to me! .

Ok so here is what we have covered so far… Each link opens in a new window so be sure you have things like pop-up blockers disabled

First it is always good to learn more about Tarot, its uses and what it can and cannot do. There are a lot of misconceptions present. Learn more in Understanding Tarot: Beyond the Myths This article I wrote has been posted a lot on the internet actually and many other sites use it to explain Tarot as well.

Next Simple Exercises for Learning Tarot This post goes into effective ways to connect with your cards and truly learn them. It also goes into starting a Tarot journal, something we WILL be using in future lessons, so do review this and get your journal ready! These are even good for those of us with more experience.

In addition there is a post on How to care for your Tarot cards

Next I covered the basics of Tarot Numerology. What the numbers themselves mean when you see them in abundance in a spread. Not really necessary as you are starting out but it can lend some additional insight as your readings become more detailed.

Now we are getting into the basic overviews of each of the suits and their cards. After this we’ll get into the individual cards one at a time.
Overview of the Major Arcana
Overview of the Suit of Wands
Overview of the Suit of Cups
Overview of the Suit of Swords
Overview of the Suit of Pentacles

Individual Card Lessons & Journal Entries

• The Magician
• The High Priestess
• The Empress
• The Emperor
• The Hierophant

The Suit of Swords: An Overview/Brief intro

Here’s the brief overview of the suit of swords and its cards. Stay tuned for more free Tarot lessons and as we go along I’ll compile them into a more orderly form

Swords are the cards of movement, taking action, cutting away or sacrifice that leads to improvements. Many swords within the same spread indicate a call to action or that many things are going to be happening and a lot of activity will be in progress. Reversed swords can tend to indicate areas where one should do more or consider their actions, it can also speak of hasty, not well-planned actions.

Below is a chart with brief descriptions of each of the Swords cards.

• Card: Ace of Swords
• Simple Interpretation: Ace’s speak of new beginnings and fresh starts, this particular ace speaks of cutting away or pruning back so that new life (or potential) can be brought forth. This card indicates cutting away all that no longer serves ones growth.

• Card: Two of Swords
• Simple Interpretation: Difficult decision, feeling “between a rock and a hard place”, not seeing things clearly or unable to make a wise choice at this time. feeling trapped.

• Card: Three of Swords
• Simple Interpretation: This is the card of grief and pains of the heart. It represents anguish, grief, remorse, any of the emotions that weigh heavily on a person. It also reminds us that grief is a healing cycle and as we move through it we become stronger. A very challenging card indeed.

• Card: Four of Swords
• Simple Interpretation: Resting, waiting for the right moment to act, meditating on the subject before moving ahead. Out of balance it can point to procrastination or perhaps even laziness.

• Card: Five of Swords
• Simple Interpretation: temptation to manipulate a situation to your advantage or do something sneaky otherwise out of character, fear of loss may cause you to engage in questionable behavior, recheck your motives when this card comes up.

• Card: Six of Swords
• Simple Interpretation: Difficult, but ultimately rewarding transition, a journey into the unknown, leaving the past behind, travel by water or physical distance between two people.

• Card: Seven of Swords
• Simple Interpretation: Deception, hidden agendas, uncertain motives by oneself or another close to the situation. Cunning, trickery, cleverness, a need to be objective.

• Card: Eight of Swords
• Simple Interpretation: Not seeing a solution, feeling trapped by circumstances, ones fears take over and surround them, a need to shift focus from challenges to solutions.

• Card: Nine of Swords
• Simple Interpretation: Awakening, seeing something as it truly is, moving beyond a struggle, conquering fears, feeling weary but able to see the truth in a situation.

• Card: Ten of Swords
• Simple Interpretation: An end to a cycle, karmic release, the worst is over, physical impairment or handicap (depending on the context of the reading and other cards around it) the ability to overcome defeats.

• Card: Page of Swords
• Simple Interpretation: youthful, enthusiastic, daring, sometimes impulsive if his moods/emotions are not controlled, passionate, driven, longing for new adventure, wanting to prove oneself. Personality Traits hardworking, loyal to a cause, passionate, self-motivated, sometimes headstrong and impatient.

• Card: Knight of Swords
• Simple Interpretation: Sudden activity, a call to take action right now, a need to seize an opportunity before it passes you by. Personality Traits: risk taker, active or athletic, competitive, sometimes domineering or aggressive.

• Card: Queen of Swords
• Simple Interpretation: Leadership, discipline, cutting away all that no longer serves your growth, taking charge. Personality Traits: compassionate but not sentimental, authoritative, a “strict parent”, a problem solver, ambitious.

• Card: King of Swords
• Simple Interpretation: Authority figure, strong, take charge attitude, one who takes determined action, a need for more discipline or to be more serious at this time. Personality Traits: Stern, controlled, very ambitious, sometimes moody or aggressive in their speech, Serious nature.

hopefully I can get it to display here if not here is the link

Cool Tarot presentation on YouTube

Got this from an email – it wasn’t credited or sourced but if I find who wrote it I will post an update! These are some really great tips for reducing stress/anxiety

52 Proven Stress Reducers

1. Get up fifteen minutes earlier in the morning. The inevitable morning mishaps will be less stressful.
2. Prepare for the morning the evening before. Set the breakfast table, make lunches, put out the clothes you plan to wear, etc.
3. Don’t rely on your memory. Write down appointment times, when to pick up the laundry, when library books are due, etc.
4. Do nothing which, after being done, leads you to tell a lie.
5. Make duplicates of all keys. Bury a house key in a secret spot in the garden and carry a duplicate car key in your wallet, apart from your key ring.
6. Practice preventive maintenance. Your car, appliances, home, and relationships will be less likely to break down/fall apart “at the worst possible moment.”
7. Be prepared to wait. A paperback can make a wait in a post office line almost pleasant.
8. Procrastination is stressful. Whatever you want to do tomorrow, do today; whatever you want to do today, do it now.
9. Plan ahead. Don’t let the gas tank get below one-quarter full; keep a well-stocked “emergency shelf” of home staples; don’t wait until you’re down to your last bus token or postage stamp to buy more; etc.
10. Don’t put up with something that doesn’t work right. If your alarm clock, wallet, shoe laces, windshield wipers – whatever- are a constant aggravation, get them fixed or get new ones.
11. Allow 15 minutes of extra time to get to appointments. Plan to arrive at an airport one hour before domestic departures.
12. Eliminate (or restrict) the amount of caffeine in your diet.
13. Always set up contingency plans, “just in case.” (”If for some reason either of us is delayed, here’s what we’ll do. . .” kind of thing. Or, “If we get split up in the shopping center, here’s where we’ll meet.”)
14. Relax your standards. The world will not end if the grass doesn’t get mowed this weekend.
15. Pollyanna-Power! For every one thing that goes wrong, there are probably 10 or 50 or 100 blessings. Count ‘em!
16. Ask questions. Taking a few moments to repeat back directions, what someone expects of you, etc., can save hours. (The old “the hurrieder I go, the behinder I get,” idea.)
17. Say “No!” Saying “no” to extra projects, social activities, and invitations you know you don’t have the time or energy for takes practice, self-respect, and a belief that everyone, everyday, needs quiet time to relax and be alone.
18. Unplug your phone. Want to take a long bath, meditate, sleep, or read without interruption? Drum up the courage to temporarily disconnect. (The possibility of there being a terrible emergency in the next hour or so is almost nil.) Or use an answering machine.
19. Turn “needs” into preferences. Our basic physical needs translate into food, water, and keeping warm. Everything else is a preference. Don’t get attached to preferences.
20. Simplify, simplify, simplify. . .
21. Make friends with non-worriers. Nothing can get you into the habit of worrying faster than associating with chronic worrywarts.
22. Get up and stretch periodically if your job requires that you sit for extended periods.
23. Wear earplugs. If you need to find quiet at home, pop in some earplugs.
24. Get enough sleep. If necessary, use an alarm clock to remind you to go to bed.
25. Create order out of chaos. Organize your home and workspace so that you always know exactly where things are. Put things away where they belong and you won’t have to go through the stress of losing things.
26. When feeling stressed, most people tend to breathe short, shallow breaths. When you breathe like this, stale air is not expelled, oxidation of the tissues is incomplete, and muscle tension frequently results. Check your breathing throughout the day, and before, during, and after high-pressure situations. If you find your stomach muscles knotted and your breathing is shallow, relax all your muscles and take several deep, slow breaths.
27. Writing your thoughts and feelings down (in a journal, or on paper to be thrown away) can help you clarify things and can give you a renewed perspective
28. Try the following yoga technique whenever you feel the need to relax. Inhale deeply through your nose to the count of eight. Then, with lips puckered, exhale very slowly through your mouth to the count of 16, or for as long as you can. Concentrate on the long sighing sound and feel the tension dissolve. Repeat 10 times.
29. Inoculate yourself against a feared event. Example: before speaking in public, take time to go over every part of the experience in your mind. Imagine what you’ll wear, what the audience will look like, how you will present your talk, what the questions will be and how you will answer them, etc. Visualize the experience the way you would have it be. You’ll likely find that when the time comes to make the actual presentation, it will be “old hat” and much of your anxiety will have fled.
30. When the stress of having to get a job done gets in the way of getting the job done, diversion – a voluntary change in activity and/or environment – may be just what you need.
31. Talk it out. Discussing your problems with a trusted friend can help clear your mind of confusion so you can concentrate on problem solving.
32. One of the most obvious ways to avoid unnecessary stress is to select an environment (work, home, leisure) which is in line with your personal needs and desires. If you hate desk jobs, don’t accept a job which requires that you sit at a desk all day. If you hate to talk politics, don’t associate with people who love to talk politics, etc.
33. Learn to live one day at a time.
34. Every day, do something you really enjoy.
35. Add an ounce of love to everything you do.
36. Take a hot bath or shower (or a cool one in summertime) to relieve tension.
37. Do something for somebody else.
38. Focus on understanding rather than on being understood; on loving rather than on being loved.
39. Do something that will improve your appearance. Looking better can help you feel better.
40. Schedule a realistic day. Avoid the tendency to schedule back-to-back appointments; allow time between appointments for a breathing spell.
41. Become more flexible. Some things are worth not doing perfectly and some issues are fine to compromise upon.
42. Eliminate destructive self-talk: “I’m too old to. . .,” “I’m too fat to. . .,” etc.
43. Use your weekend time for a change of pace. If your work week is slow and patterned, make sure there is action and time for spontaneity built into your weekends. If your work week is fast-paced and full of people and deadlines, seek peace and solitude during your days off. Feel as if you aren’t accomplishing anything at work? Tackle a job on the weekend which you can finish to your satisfaction.
44. “Worry about the pennies and the dollars will take care of themselves.” That’s another way of saying: take care of the todays as best you can and the yesterdays and the tomorrows will take care of themselves.
45. Do one thing at a time. When you are with someone, be with that person and with no one or nothing else. When you are busy with a project, concentrate on doing that project and forget about everything else you have to do.
46. Allow yourself time – everyday – for privacy, quiet, and introspection.
47. If an especially unpleasant task faces you, do it early in the day and get it over with, then the rest of your day will be free of anxiety.
48. Learn to delegate responsibility to capable others.
49. Don’t forget to take a lunch break. Try to get away from your desk or work area in body and mind, even if it’s just for 15 or 20 minutes.
50. Forget about counting to 10. Count to 1,000 before doing something or saying anything that could make matters worse.
51. Have a forgiving view of events and people. Accept the fact that we live in an imperfect world.
52. Have an optimistic view of the world. Believe that most people are doing the best they can.