Reading Tarot intuitively is all about really connecting with the cards and their images. To be able to do this you need to be relaxed and open – and ready to receive their messages and thoughts. All Readers will go though some kind of opening up process before working with the cards, this needs to be quick and simple and enough for the mind and heart to be at the right vibrational frequency. Here are a couple of meditational techniques that I have always found work for me.
Try this simple meditation technique:
For the first time try to do this for just two minutes. When you get the hang of this expand the time to five minutes. Try to build this kind of quick easy meditation into your daily routine. First thing in the morning is great then you don’t have to worry about it for the rest of the day, it is done and dusted and you will be feeling calm and relaxed.
Find yourself a comfortable seat or you can lay down on your bed or a yoga mat, wherever you will be comfortable and relaxed for about ten minutes without being disturbed by any external noises or by someone or something (your dog/partner etc) bursting into the room and interrupting your session.
Get into your chosen position, close your eyes and just concentrate on your breathing. Listen to your breath slowly going in and out of your body. Focus on the sound and then the feel of the breathing. Just breathe in and out as you would normally. Feel the breath going in and feel how your body moves with it, your chest, your shoulders, your stomach. Focus on the breath and try not to allow your mind to wander. If your mind tries to drift into everyday thoughts refocus on your breathing.
Meditation Technique Number 2 – Candle Meditation:
Find yourself a quiet space where you will not be disturbed. Sit comfortably in a darkened room in a position where you can safely place a lighted candle in front of you. You could sit in an armchair with a small table in front of you, or sit on a cushion on the floor, whatever allows you to completely relax. When you are settled fix your gaze on the candle flame. Allow your vision to glaze slightly, go out of focus, while you are looking at the flame. Let the flame flicker and move to its own rhythm, breath in and out to your own normal rhythm. Concentrate on the flame, let your mind register on some far away level how the flame moves, the smell, and the warmth. All the while keep your breathing even.
This flame meditation can also be carried out if you are sitting in front of a fire or any other type of flame that you can safely sit and fix your gaze on.
Remember – If you are just beginning your journey and the more you practice, like everything else in life, the better you will get and the easier it will become until you are meditating (as you will be reading the Tarot) automatically, without having to think about what you are trying to do.
For more about learning to read the cards – and learning about yourself too – take a look at our online Intuitive Tarot Course. All details & booking can be found here on my website.
Also coming up – One Day Tarot Workshop – Saturday 12th October. 10am – 4pm – to held in Berkshire. All info & booking here on my website.