Tarot images have been used to create positive affirmations, or explore the
emotional background of an illness. This will certainly do no harm, it might even do considerable good.
Tarot can be
used as a tool to explore the realms of wellness, the harmony of mind, body and spirit. The most potent applications of any
symbolic therapy will be to reach the body through the gateway of the unconscious, that part of us we do not see, we can not
touch, yet we can bring into harmony with our total being and trust that it will open our world to the Universal abundance
that is available to all of us.
Our well being does not just cover the physical and mental self. We draw strength
from our Higher or Innerself to stimulate and develop our creativity, our intuition, that "gut" feeling we all experience.
It is that voice within that sets off alarm signals when things start to draw negativities around us.
When we discover
this mind-body connection, this helps us to maintain a positive outlook. In this respect, Tarot has a lot to offer.
On
a very basic level, working with Tarot stimulates and strengthens right brain competence, the most synthetic, intuitive and
creative side of the brain.
Tarot has been used in meditation for sometime. To take this further, think about what
aspect of the psyche or of the body is in need of strengthening or nurturing. Then choose a card that feels right to you.
Use this card in meditation as you ponder on results you hope to achieve.
Examples: (as quoted from the book)
Low
energy or lack of motivation might call out for the directed energy of the Chariot or the Sun.
Distractibility or
nervousness could require the focused inferiority of the Hermit.
An upset stomach might be calmed by Temperance
Insomnia
could be abated by the Moon. As well, the Moon offers the encouragement to deal with the"shadows", those nagging hurts, pain,
frustrations, guilt and even vindictiveness that keeps you awake at night. It encourages you to be prepared to face the "unknown",
that is Tomorrow.
Empress conditions: feminine body-related, fertility-related, reproductive disorders, PMS, eating
disorders.What Empress character does one have too much of? Try to balance with the High Priestess, if there is a need to
be more in touch with one's psychic energies; or the Sun, if there is a need to be more rational and less emotional.
James
Wanless, creator of the Voyager deck found himself with chronic fatigue syndrome. This low-energy syndrome might need the
boosting energy of the Charioteer the Sun, driven by a highly demanding career, he lost his balance, slipping in over identification
with the Chariot. His remedy was to focus on the feminine,passive energy of the Empress.
There are many ways the
Tarot images can be employed therapeutically. In her book, Cynthia Giles goes on to say to turn to proactive attitude and
consider how Tarot can be incorporated into a fitness program. Tarot and other symbolic therapies should be considered as
tools for wellness,not as treatments for disease.
Use your imagination. The more you know about Tarot symbolism, the
more connections you'll be able to recognize.
Reference: {1}Cynthia Giles: The Tarot, Methods, Mastery and More
Bonnie Moss write to inspire her readers to reach deep within, to find that important connection between mind, body
and spirit. She draws from her life experiences and her deep interest in everything metaphysical. Read more articles on her
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