The Tarot School: Tarot Tips Newsletter

Welcome to a new issue of Tarot Tips!

And a special welcome to our new readers.

We've enjoyed this year's Readers Studio, celebrated

World Tarot Day, resumed our Monday night classes,

and are gearing up for a new 1+1=TAROT teleseries.

The river of tarot runs through our lives, connecting

us in so many diverse and fascinating ways!

Tarot Tips is successful because of you - our readers.

We have a wonderful question from one subscriber on

which of two astrology systems are used in tarot. You will

come to realize in time, if you don't know it already, that

the language of tarot is universal, and it works with many

systems.

This month The World, sometimes called The Universe

card, is showcased. The Best Practices column offers

5 tips to effectively communicate with your clients.

We feature a new tarot blog for you, and fill you in on

our upcoming activities.

A great way to start your Summer - have fun!

And one more thing...

Believe it or not, a dozen people have already

registered for the 2014 Readers Studio! The

new website is still being updated, but if you

already know you've got to be there next year,

you can take advantage of a 9-month payment

plan by registering by June 30th.

Here's the direct link:

http://bit.ly/18AphXl

Yours truly on the tarot path,

Ruth Ann, Wald & Gina

Tarot Tips is here to help you with the practical side

of your Tarot journey. In order to take the greatest

advantage of this newsletter, please send us your

questions regarding any aspect of your tarot study

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Tarot Tip

TROPICAL vs. SIDEREAL ASTROLOGY IN TAROT

QUESTION:

Can you tell me if the astrology used in tarot is Tropical

or Sidereal? I was originally drawn to tarot as a

consequence of deepening my spiritual practice and found

myself moving toward sidereal astrology for the same reason

so I thought there might be a connection.

Thanks so much!

~ Christina

ANSWER:

Hi Christina,

This question arises an important issue for many tarot

readers, and it has an unexpected answer.

Astrology, as it is used in tarot, is a fixed philosophical

system based on qabalah (and specifically the Hebrew

alphabet and the significance of its letters), not on

measuring and interpreting the movements of planets and

heavenly bodies in real time. So in a sense, the answer is

neither.

That doesn't mean you can't apply what you know of astrology

to tarot as you actually use it. You can. But the

astrological correspondences specifically, and their

esoteric uses in general, are not derived from standard

astrology.

Two resources you may find helpful are...

1) For the application of esoteric astrology to tarot:

Pain-Free Astrology for Tarot Readers

(Tarot School audio course)

http://bit.ly/13nCqNU

2) For the application of standard astrology to tarot:

Tarot and Astrology by Corrine Kenner

http://bit.ly/ZwXDYn

#1: New Tarot School Study Guide!

We've added a new study guide about

one of our favorite techniques, Reading

Tarot with Your Five Senses.

http://bit.ly/18ClRAO

#2: Guided Tarot Adventures

Let Ruth Ann help you experience each of

the Major Arcana cards in a new and very

personal way. The Tarot Majors Meditations

mp3 set includes four bonus recordings of

The Wand, The Cup, The Sword, and

The Pentacle. Allons-y!

http://bit.ly/10DkEYp

#3: Tarot Teleclasses are Back!

All-new "1+1=TAROT" series features the 7s, 8s, 9s and 10s.

These classes are perfect for students at all levels.

http://tarotschool.com/Teleclasses.html

Tarot Card Showcase

In this section we will feature tidbits on a specific tarot card.

While there are many systems and decks to choose from in

the world of tarot, here we use the Universal Waite Tarot

images and symbols.

THE WORLD

Astrological Attribution: Saturn

Esoteric Title: The Great One of the Night Time

The World card is shown with a dancing

nude woman wearing a flowing scarf

around her body. She holds a wand in

each hand and is surrounded by a green

garland. An Angel and Eagle are in the

corners of the card above her, and a

Bull and Lion are in the corners below.

This card is the last of the twenty-two

Major Arcana. In most decks, the woman

is surrounded by an oval of some sort.

It can be seen as a symbol representing the doorway or gate

through which we enter and leave this world. It is interesting

that this card that features a dancing woman corresponds in the

astrology of tarot to the god Saturn, who rules birth and death.

The sacred creatures in the four corners of the card are

associated with the Four Evangelists, the four elements and

Aquarius, Leo, Taurus and Scorpio. These are also featured

on The Wheel of Fortune card, although in The World they

are not holding books. Another idea represented here is the

principle of four elements united with a fifth, Spirit.

When this card appears in a reading, it is important to pay

attention to your inner and outer worlds. In a practical

sense, this card can represent the matter at hand and how

inner attitudes and outer circumstances affect what is going

on. It can also be understood as bringing matters to a

proper, tidy and happy conclusion.

Positive Keywords: Finality, completion, end results,

movement, triumph, success, greatness, reward,

global kingdom or domain.

Negative Keywords: Incomplete, unfinished, delayed,

unfulfilled.

Tarot Affirmation: I live in the moment and rejoice

as I dance through life.

In four classes, we'll explore the numbers 7, 8, 9 and 10 on the

Tree of Life, and the 7s, 8s, 9s and 10s of tarot. In these numbers,

the real world is born. The abstractions of transcendence and spirit

become the realities of nature and our unique personal selves.

It is a magnificent transformation, the final chapters of a creation

story, the completion of the shape and structure of the world

according to tarot.

The Sevens, Eights, Nines and Tens

4 Thursdays, June 6, 13, 20 and 27

9-11pm Eastern Time

Tuition: $95 for the series -- includes .mp3 recordings!

Earns 8 Degree credits for live participation

You'll receive the mp3 recordings even if you can't attend the classes.

http://tarotschool.com/Teleclasses.html

Best Practices for Professional Readers

WELL-ROUNDED COMMUNICATING

By Gina Thies

www.facebook.com/tarotreaders

www.tarotadvisor.com

Clients have an expectation that you are the right reader to

help them. Often, that help is just giving them reassurance

and placing their minds at ease. Think about it. Have you

ever been worried or anxious about something and looked to

the cards or a great reader for reassurance?

Every client has different specific needs, but for the most

part all of them desire a well-rounded, positive interaction

with you. This can be achieved by taking a moment to think

about how you deliver information. Then you can use a

communication framework, which may include your own

philosophy as a reader.

Here are five tips for building strong communication skills:

1. Listen to, understand, and/or acknowledge your

client's concern.

2. Validate their feelings about their situation.

3. Speak to their level. Adjust your language and

terminology when needed.

4. Make eye contact. It's easy to get absorbed in

the cards and forget to look at your querent.

Acknowledge their presence as often as possible.

5. Interpret with confidence.

Effective communication is vital for any relationship,

business or personal. Hone your communication skills,

and you'll have little trouble in establishing rapport

and building trust with your clients.

Questions arise when developing or transitioning
to professional Tarot Reading status to earn
income. These can range from "How can I make
money with Tarot?" and "How do I get started?"

to more complex technical and business questions.

You may already be up and running and have

questions about how to enhance or ramp up your

business. We would love to hear from you. Send any

questions, or interest in a future class on the

Business of Tarot, to tarot@tarotschool.com.

Featured Tarot Blog

COSMIC FAERY'S JOURNAL

Professional tarot reader and founder of Cosmic Faery's

Tarot, Christiane Hayes shares on an amazing blog that's

totally ideal for the tarot lover. There are many great

insights about how she uses tarot and much more to inspire

you in your own practice. Get ready to be transformed!

http://news.cosmictarot.co.uk/