Category Archives: Everyday Tarot (Minor Arcana)

Throwback Thursday: Everyday and Life Lessons Tarot

Posted on by
1

I’ve never liked the phrases ‘Minor Arcana’ and ‘Major Arcana’, which are used to refer to the two parts of Tarot. They literally mean ‘little secret’ and ‘big secret’. And their existence is no longer a secret, so what the???

In a way I get it. The stories told in both books is not obvious. Meanings remain hidden until you study the images and use your intuition to decode each card. However, the titles ‘minor arcana’ and ‘major arcana’ don’t explain the difference between them, and as a writer, I believe strongly that it is important for words to conjure up the things of which they speak.

So I’ve come up with more contemporary titles.

The Minor Arcana consists of cards that deal with day-to-day situations so I’ve dubbed this part, Everyday Tarot.

The Major Arcana refers to the most profound cards in Tarot. The heavy ones that encapsulate major life experiences. So I’ve called this part, Life Lessons Tarot.

Do these titles feel right to you?

The Tarot of a Bali Holiday

Posted on by
Reply

Visiting Bali has its ups and downs.

Let’s explore some of those.

Continue reading →

The Tarot of Holiday Recovery

Posted on by
Reply

There was no chance to write blog posts while I was away or for the first five days I’ve been back. Travelling on your own is exhausting, plus I got the usual Bali belly and other ailments one picks up when moving around from place to place. I’ve needed recovery time.

Let’s explore that a little.

First, there’s this…

Continue reading →

The Tarot of Joy

Posted on by
Reply

There are lots of different kinds of joy Tarot says we can experience in life.

Let’s have a sneak peak at them, starting with the image above. The card that fits the joy of a family letting themself be silly on a glorious sunshiny day is this one…

Continue reading →

Friday Night Fun: The Tarot of Household Drudgery

Posted on by
Reply

Housework isn’t Friday Night Fun – so definitely don’t do any!

But just for a lark, I’ve been pondering the Tarot of household drudgery.

There’s a few possible cards that could represent it.

The first one that popped into my mind was this…

Continue reading →

The Tarot of Mother’s Day

Posted on by
Reply

Ah, another Mother’s Day has come and gone.

That beautiful day when mums get to sleep in and their children bring them toast with a little bit too much Vegemite* spread over the top and gift presents bought at their school Mother’s Day stall, such as chocolates they actually want to eat themselves.

Mums are, of course, represented by this Tarot card…

Continue reading →

Throwback Thursday: The Tarot of Numbers

Posted on by
Reply

The number of a Tarot card helps you understand its meaning. Generally speaking, the higher the number, the more intense or evolved the experience.

We’re going to focus on the Everyday Tarot section of the deck in this conversation, aka the Minor Arcana. Numbers in Life Lessons Tarot (the Major Arcana) are a whole other ball game.

1: This is usually a card of beginnings but in Tarot the one cards are Aces. And that’s how this card can also feel. Ace. Akin to hitting a hole in one. Being given a gift. Cherish it.

2: Dealing with Duality: Weighing your options (Wands). Partnering with others (Cups). Keeping all the balls juggling through the air (Pentacles). Taking time out from others when you feel overwhelmed (Swords.)

3: Growth: Of skills (Wands). Of friendships (Cups). Of achievements (Pentacles). Of heartache (Swords).

4: Building a solid foundation: Being successful (Wands). Saving money (Pentacles). Feeling sure of yourself (Cups). Keeping yourself mentally healthy (Swords).

5: Struggle street: Competition (Wands). Heartbreak (Cups). Arguments (Swords). Feeling poor (Cups).

6: Changing your attitude: Feeling like a winner (Wands). Trying not to live in fantasy land (Cups). Letting go of sorrows (Swords). Being open to good fortune and accepting when it isn’t your turn (Pentacles).

7: Being strategic: Stopping to take stock of where you’re at (Pentacles). Choosing wisely (Cups). Persevering against the odds (Wands). Or just straight out taking an opportunity when it presents itself (Swords. Some may call it stealing, ha!)

8: Recommitting to goals: Because you’ve finally made inroads into achieving them, yay, and now you need to take the next step (Wands). Because you got waylaid by the wrong relationship/job/personal style but now you’re ready to go after the right one (Cups). Because you’re like the tortoise, committed to the destination; you just keep on keeping on (Pentacles). Fighting the negative self-beliefs that are holding you back (Swords).

9: Holding on to achievements: This can be earthly riches (Pentacles), feeling self-satisfied (Cups), defending territory to your dying breath (Wands) or letting your fears overwhelm you (Swords).

10: Going as far as possible: Whether that be pushed to your physical or mental limits (Wands and Swords) or finding your place at home and in society (Cups and Pentacles).

Does knowing these meanings help you understand the cards better?