Material Girl, Mystical World: The Now-Age Guide for Chic Seekers and Modern Mystics. Ruby Warrington

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СКАЧАТЬ as an interpreter, as well as a teacher. As she puts it, “The cards are showing you something you already know, but perhaps aren’t aware of because of all your anxieties layered on top. A reading is really an opportunity for my client to be reminded to look at their life through their own loving lens, which they may have forgotten is always available to them. In a session I also encourage them to be part of the reading. I am not there to ‘tell’ them things. The days of disempowered fortune-telling are well and truly over, and it’s time to trust the power we have within.”

      9. The tarot is an invitation to evolve.

      In Buddhist philosophy, the only constant is change—as illustrated beautifully by the cards of the Major Arcana. The Majors are said to represent the different stages in the evolution of consciousness, from the Fool depicting birth/inception (of, say, an idea, project, person, or relationship) to the World signifying completion, fulfillment, mastery—or even enlightenment. This process shows up throughout different spiritual traditions and is also sometimes called “the hero’s journey.” Meanwhile, the Minors depict the cycles of said evolution. Seen this way, the message in every card, Major or Minor, carries an invitation to step into and participate with the evolutionary process of being human. Not all of which was ever going to be easy, rewarding, or pretty.

      10. We still get to choose.

      Because of free will, the tarot is still only an invitation to evolve. In the same way astrology can be viewed as a sort of cosmic road map, with plenty of opportunity for self-directed detours, whether we choose to follow the guidance offered by the tarot is entirely up to us. Pull the Fool when you’re wondering if you should quit your job and start your own business, and the Universal energies are suggesting that the time is right to just go for it. But you totally get to keep your cubicle if for whatever reason you still don’t feel ready. A.k.a. free will!

      11. Pick a pretty deck.

      Along with the Wild Unknown by Kim Krans, three of my favorite decks are the Starchild Tarot by Danielle Noel, the Serpentfire deck by Devany Wolfe, and the Invisible Light Tarot by Brandy Eve Allen. Visually enchanting (to me at least), they are also infused with a sexy, upbeat energy I find attractive, inspiring, and compelling. The imagery of the Rider Waite deck never really resonated with me, and it’s no surprise really. It was designed in 1910, and although it must have seemed modern then, dumbing down the even heavier religious overtones of previous decks, times and attitudes have certainly a-changed. But again, each to their own. Lou loves the Rider Waite, finding infinite meaning in the artwork. Which leads me to …

      12. Let your deck choose you.

      Lindsay says decks are like the wands in Harry Potter—they choose who they want to work with. The Thoth deck found me through PR guru and America’s Next Top Model judge Kelly Cutrone, who I persuaded to give me a reading while on a press trip in Denver. In a past life (not literally—it was back in the 1990s), Kelly worked as a professional tarot reader on Venice Beach. To this day, she ONLY reads with the Thoth, telling me how the illustrations actually shape-shift in front of her eyes to deliver specific pieces of information.

      Lou says the same thing about her favorite deck, the Cosmic Tarot: “The archetypes—the people cards—actually come to life for me. The faces morph into the faces of people I’ve known. Sometimes they even appear to turn their heads to look at me.” Cosmic indeed! And most readers will say that once you truly connect with a deck, it will in some way “come alive” in your hands.

      The Starchild Tarot has actually become my go-to—first because I find the artwork to be truly enchanting, and second because every single card I pull, for myself and others, offers an immediate and (what feels like) true answer to the situation in hand. In other words, it just speaks my language.

      13. Begin with a one-card pull.

      Perhaps the simplest way to get familiar with the energies and symbolism of the seventy-eight different cards is to commit to a daily one-card pull. As in, ask a question, pull a card, and interpret the message. (And then don’t get too attached to it, continuing to exercise your free will!). What I have found completely fascinating about this practice are the patterns that emerge: like pulling the same card for myself day after day, but in relation to seemingly different situations. It’s also totally cool to pull a second, or even a third card if you’re not getting what feels like a clear message right away. But be aware that each card you pull will have informed the final reading. Generally speaking, a card’s meaning is strengthened when you pull another card of the same suit. Meanwhile, cards of an opposite nature are weakened: Swords are opposed to Discs; Wands oppose Cups. Likewise, Swords are friendly to Cups and Wands; Wands like Swords and Discs.

      14. How you ask is everything.

      As Lindsay Mack puts it: “As a human I like to think I’m pretty awesome, but I always ask for guidance from a higher power when I do a reading.” And duh—since we’re looking to access the Divine intelligence within us, why would you not dial up your guides and ask the Universe to please pay attention as you pose your question? These are busy entities, after all, and so asking nicely for them to be present for you is just kind of polite. You can keep this process simple or get as ritualistic as you like, using whatever language feels right for you. But to cut to the chase, Lindsay also suggests asking for information containing “the Truth with a capital T.”

      15. No question is too small.

      Don’t feel like every card you pull for yourself has to be about a major life transition or hard-core relationship inquiry. Since you’re reading this book, I’d hazard a guess that you’re pretty invested in your personal development, and so it’s likely you’re the kind of person who feels compelled to dig beneath the surface. But while you’re practicing, a few days playing in the shallow end of the pool will help build your confidence for the deeper dives. Plus tap you into one very important (for me anyway) truth about the tarot—it can be a lot of fun!

      Lou is always talking about how ridiculous it is to be human sometimes, and actually when you take a step back and check out the kind of stuff we get our knickers in a twist about, it is often kind of absurd/hilarious (with hindsight at least). Sure, your higher Self is primed with all the information you need to navigate the sharper bends in your path, but she/he/they also want you to enjoy the journey. So what if all you really need to know today is what shoes to wear to a party? She/he/the tarot can help with these kinds of questions too.

      16. But be expansive with it.

      Instead of asking, “Kale salad or vegan sushi rolls?” (which limits you to just two options), try an open-ended question. “How will the kale salad make me feel?” opens up the playing field, inviting a more expansive worldview. Like, a Whole Foods salad bar of options. Being expansive in how you ask will lead to more questions, and therefore more cards, so also know when to stop. It’s one thing to inquire, and another to use the tarot as a tool for endless procrastination. As with the Whole Foods salad bar, know when you’ve had/asked enough.

      17. Now design your own spread.

      While the one-card pull is a great place to start, it can also get kind of limiting, and once things start to get a little bit more advanced, the reading becomes about how the cards interact with each other. There are many books detailing the different kinds of “spreads” (where multiple cards are placed in different positions СКАЧАТЬ