Just doesn't have that something

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 26 Mar 2002, and now archived in the Forum Library.

Mateo06	26 Mar 2002
Has anyone else ever fallen out of the tarot practice. I seem to be finding myself faling out of it. It just seems to be lacking something. It was all fun and new and now its just oh yeah, been there done that got the t-shirt kind of thing. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get back in to the swing or should i just let it go. Oh well it was fun while it lasted right?

Umbrae	26 Mar 2002
So does it bother you that Tarot has not ‘held’ you? Have you begun to do readings for others? ‘Cause that is the point! If you get to the time when you realize that you are doing nothing except helping others, you get your payback.

Jewel	26 Mar 2002
Mateo06 what have you used Tarot for? there is the divination aspect, but there is much much more. If you are wanting to recapture your interest perhaps you should explore other uses of the Tarot. Just a suggestion.

Mateo06	26 Mar 2002
Yeah thats mostly wat i did was use it for other ppl... but then i just stoped. i might explore the other aspects. Or maybe i just can't fit tarot into my life at this point in time... but some day i am sure i'll take it up again. if not now

dolphingirl	26 Mar 2002
Hi I don't know about which deck (s) you use but maybe a new deck with different symbolism would spark your interest again. Some different decks like the whimsical deck are interesting to study and see where tarot cards relate to everyday life. Maybe doing some creative stories with the new cards or a new theme would help. I find that when I start to loose interest in something I was learning it is often that I have reached a plateau or safe spot to stop and rest on the journey. Usually if I try something new related to it it will start my feet moving again( :) ) Also designing your own deck may be of help as it gets you thinking about what is in the cards and what you wish there to be. I hope some of these ideas help, I have had 3 hours of sleep so if I fell asleep on the keyboard please disregard bbad spelling. Good luck

joya250	26 Mar 2002
hey Mate, there is nothing wrong with putting down the tarot for a while.... I've gone weeks (months?) without touching it. I can sympathesize with you.... sometimes I feel like I hit a certain point with it... and then I move on to other things.... whether that be studying the Kabalah, Shaminism, Wicca, etc.... which always leads me back to the tarot!!! it's only natural for tarot "puppylove" to wear off.... give it a while... tarots like a fine wine... it gets better with age.... haha. :) - joy

Jewel	26 Mar 2002
Quote: Originally posted by Mateo06 Yeah thats mostly wat i did was use it for other ppl... but then i just stoped. i might explore the other aspects. Or maybe i just can't fit tarot into my life at this point in time... but some day i am sure i'll take it up again. if not now Mateo you might really enjoying using the Tarot for self discovery and development. That is primarily what I use it for, I only read for people every once in a blue moon. There is so much out there to learn, and so many neat and exciting ways to use the Tarot ... it is so much more than a divination tool. But sometimes we all need a break ... I've been at this for 7 years, and there are times I simply need to walk away for a bit.

Geenius at Wrok	27 Mar 2002
I first got involved in tarot in high school—18 years ago. Was fairly into it for a while, then slipped out because I'd been given a copy of "The Book of Runes," and runes were easier to remember and interpret. :) But that phase lasted less than a year, after which I fell out of divination practice entirely until just a few months ago. Make of that what you will.

Malachite	27 Mar 2002
If you only had a copy of 'Reservoir Dogs', you'd probably get bored of reading (eventually)... Everything can become boring, or less interesting. It doesn't mean that it has to be shelved... There isn't a minimum number of readings you have to do a week, or anything.... At least, if there is, no-one told me... *Guys?*

DeLani	27 Mar 2002
Hi Mateo, I agree with what was said about how sometimes you reach a "plateau." You need fresh perspectives, to continue growing. First, I would suggest buying a new deck. Sometimes just looking at different symbols and artwork can get the juices flowing. Which deck or decks do you use now? Have you tried diving into the Thoth deck yet? Second, begin using your deck for your inner development, not so much for divination. A good book for this is "Tarot Celebrations" by Geraldine Amaral and Nancy Brady Cunningham. Also, "Tarot for Yourself" by Mary K. Greer is very useful for those who seek to tie the Tarot into their personal develpment. Third, go deeper! Find books about the Tarot & the Qabbala, Numerology, Astrology, and Mystery religions. I found the book that comes with the Nigel Jackson deck is really interesting. Anyway, I hope that you find something that sparks your interest again. The Tarot is a fantastic, sacred system that can take us into such wonderful places. DeLani

mermaid1622	28 Mar 2002
In your signature for your posts you say: Death: it's not only the end, but the beginning. Birth: it's not only the beginning, but it was the end. Perhaps whatever you're experiencing is "not only the end, but the beginning"? In response to your question "Has anyone else ever fallen out of the tarot practice." ... I've been working with tarot for nearly 20 years. My view is that I've never fallen out of the practice, but perhaps you would consider that I have because there have been times that I was actively using the cards more often and times I actively used them less often. But to me, they were always there, part of my life whether I was more active or less active. When I am not "doing" something (such as my artwork, tarot, swimming, or whatever) as often, it doesn't mean to me that I am no longer an artist, no longer a person who works with tarot, no longer a swimmer, etc. See what I mean? There are times and seasons for everything; tarot is no exception. I recommend being open to this time as a period of transition, seeing where you're led, what guidance you receive about your life in general, what serves you best for now with regard to tarot, that kind of thing. It's not over till it's over. :-) I'm glad you posted because I feel sure that there are others who are reading or will read who have similar questions; you've contributed to the community in my opinion. mermaid1622

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