Tarot Spells

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 15 Jul 2004, and now archived in the Forum Library.

Oni	15 Jul 2004
My dad saw a book with that as the title i dont rember the auther, but he saw it for cheap at thrift store and got it for me, it is cool. but it made me think. like does anyone know of any books that feature spells that r used with tarot cards? or maybe some sites that have spells that r used with tarot cards? thanks

lunakasha	15 Jul 2004
Hi Oni!!! The book I believe is called Tarot Spells by Janina Renee..... I do have this book, and also another one on the same subject (the name escapes me LOL!!!) Here is a thread (search) with several threads on the topic: http://www.tarotforum.net/search.php?s=&action=showresults&searchid=354169&sortby=lastpost&sortorder=descending I have not done a lot of spellwork with tarot cards, but I do believe that the way it works is to use a specific card (or cards) that address the outcome you are hoping for....use the card(s) to visualize your goals and focus your intent. That is just my two-cents description, but I am sure you will find more information on these threads as well as in the book itself. Good luck....hope you find what you are looking for!!! :) Luna

lark	15 Jul 2004
There is one in the Llewellyn Special Topics in Tarot Series called Tarot and Magic by Donald Kraig

lunakasha	15 Jul 2004
Quote: Originally posted by lark There is one in the Llewellyn Special Topics in Tarot Series called Tarot and Magic by Donald Kraig Yes...thank you lark!!! I had almost forgotten about this one....another to add to the list!!! :eek: LOL :) Luna

MystiqueMoonlight	16 Jul 2004
Please be very careful using Tarot in spellwork it is not for the inexperienced.

Red Emma	16 Jul 2004
Quote: Originally posted by MystiqueMoonlight Please be very careful using Tarot in spellwork it is not for the inexperienced. I'd like to second MM's thoughts. I was feeling quite uncomfortable as I read the posts, thinking, "Be very careful, Guys." One of the main cautions is to ask for the essence of what you want, and not the reality-based form. Never, ever ask for the love of a specific person. For example do not ask for the love of, say, Kevin or Priscilla. Ask instead for the qualities of love you want, maybe someone to care for you, to love and cherish you, offer you comfort and companionship, and so on. If a specific love has just left, perhaps the Universe has someone to offer you that will be more in tune with your personality and interests. Goddess Bless.

cjtarot	16 Jul 2004
Hi, I have the book Everyday Tarot Magic by Dorthy Morrison. I really like it. It has meditations and spells and a bit of interesting information. One example is: Divination, Prophetic Vision Charm Materials: The High Priestess Hold the card in your hands and enchant it by saying something like: One who walks between the worlds And holds the bulk of wisdom's pearls Whom unseen forces herken to Who brings all visions clear and true Show me what I need tosee As I wll so mote it be Keep the card with your divination tools.. I intend to use the Sacred Circles High Priestess for this one..the image invokes that they are saying to me.. The key to any spell, just be carefull what you cast for.... Blessings, CJ

lunakasha	16 Jul 2004
Quote: Originally posted by Red Emma Never, ever ask for the love of a specific person. For example do not ask for the love of, say, Kevin or Priscilla. Ask instead for the qualities of love you want, maybe someone to care for you, to love and cherish you, offer you comfort and companionship, and so on. If a specific love has just left, perhaps the Universe has someone to offer you that will be more in tune with your personality and interests. Very good point, Red Emma..... I think the author of the book also stresses this point (yet goes on to outline a spell designed to get a specific person to fall in love with you!!! HUH??? :eek:). Personally, I have not used tarot for spellwork; I prefer to use the cards for meditation work, visualization, etc....but I bought the books out of curiosity I guess....thanks for pointing out that spellwork should not be taken lightly.... :) Luna

jlbvt	16 Jul 2004
I have the book, Tarot Spells, by Janina Renee. VERY IMPORTANT: I don't think the book mentions, when you are doing the incantation (saying/thinking the words for what you want the spell to do) you MUST add "as god/ or goddess wills, if it be for the good of all, and harm none" Keep in mind that if you don't add that sentiment, then even if what you ask for in the spell is what you want, it may end up hurting you or someone else. If you do a spell for something that is just not meant to be for you, it can backfire in a big way. You have more power that most people dream of. You can bend fate to your will- to a point. But once you bend it too far out of shape, it will spring back- and watch out! Spells work. Sometimes too well. Be careful. Having said that, I want to say that I think Janina Renee's book is well written (except for that omission) and has a great variety of positive spells. The visualizations she gives to go along with the cards are great, and they really helped me "feel" a connection with a lot of the cards. I have learned a lot about Tarot from the few spells I have done. Joan

Red Emma	16 Jul 2004
Quote: Originally posted by jlbvt I have the book, Tarot Spells, by Janina Renee. VERY IMPORTANT: I don't think the book mentions, when you are doing the incantation (saying/thinking the words for what you want the spell to do) you MUST add "as god/ or goddess wills, if it be for the good of all, and harm none" (In spell work)* ... you have more power that most people dream of. You can bend fate to your will- to a point. But once you bend it too far out of shape, it will spring back- and watch out! Joan That backlash can be a killer. *Added by RE.

September Pixie	16 Jul 2004
I also have Everyday Tarot Magic by Dorthy Morrison, I prefer her books to most about The Craft and Tarot.. She has a really wonderful way of explaining and even gives examples of karmic cleansers that I think most books lack :) Quote: Originally posted by Red Emma That backlash can be a killer. I will second that! Eeeek! :eek:

Oni	18 Jul 2004
thanks for all of the advice of as far as spell work goes, but i am well aware of that aspect and dont really need help as far as magicial workings go. we of my path have that worked out. no i wont be asking for the love of people and other such things, and i do understand the implecations of such things. Laima rules upons such things. (she is the goddess of fate, i follower Romuva witch is a Lithuanian pagan faith) more what i was asking was aobut was there anyone that used tarot decks in there spell work.

inanna_tarot	18 Jul 2004
I dont think that people we saying that directly at you, but more of a warning to ANYONE especially those who do not know much about magick and the way that it works out. AS for me, i use tarot as a meditation at times, and although not a formal spell, what im meditating on actually comes into my life at times. Though that could be more coincidence as i have not really put my will for what i'm meditating to become reality. Blessings, Sezo x

Red Emma	18 Jul 2004
Quote: Originally posted by Oni thanks for all of the advice of as far as spell work goes, but i am well aware of that aspect and dont really need help as far as magicial workings go. ...... more what i was asking was aobut was there anyone that used tarot decks in there spell work. Sorry if we seemed to be patronizing. It must be irritating, if you're sitting in the choir loft, to hear a minister "preaching to the choir." Many of those who ask about spell work on these boards are very young, very innocent. Since we didn't know the depth of your knowledge, we were trying to be helpful, and preach caution. Can we still be friends?

Oni	18 Jul 2004
I know exaclty what u r saying Red Emma, and now rethinking what i posted and the feelings i was having when i did post it was wrong of me to feel as i did. I tryed to not show it but it did. I have had some people i thought were freinds show their feelings toward me wich were not what i thought they were and also be rather disrespectful of fundenmetal aspects of who i am so i guess i was a bit touchy. (ie person i thought was my freind baselly laughed at tarot cards and thought they were silly, but yet finds seaces the most valid thing there is!) that and i have been very very very stressed over some things going on right now n my life. and yes i know u there some very young people on here wich i did not realize. i thought u had to 18 up to be on but like u dont. Yes Red Emma, we r still friends! Joy Joy

katie_here	18 Jul 2004
Quote (In spell work)* ... you have more power that most people dream of. You can bend fate to your will- to a point. But once you bend it too far out of shape, it will spring back- and watch out! Joan - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Spells always scare me in case they come true!!, I always like to trust fate. The quotation I've copied above reminds me of a spell being like a gardening accident. you are merrily walking around your garden, admiring the view, (thinking of what you want) smelling the roses (casting the spell) watching the flowers grow (seeing your wish come true), then .......... SMACK!!! you walk onto the rake and it springs up and wallops you in the face!!! (Reality, coming home!!). be careful for what you wish because it may come true!.

Sulis	19 Jul 2004
Quote: Originally posted by katie_here . The quotation I've copied above reminds me of a spell being like a gardening accident. you are merrily walking around your garden, admiring the view, (thinking of what you want) smelling the roses (casting the spell) watching the flowers grow (seeing your wish come true), then .......... SMACK!!! you walk onto the rake and it springs up and wallops you in the face!!! (Reality, coming home!!). be careful for what you wish because it may come true!. Nooooooooooo! Spells are a way of controlling your own destiny - you're bending energy the way you want it to go. Why would the rake spring up and hit you in the face if what you are trying to achieve is for the greater good? If your intent is pure then I can't see a problem. I've used magic for years, I don't cast spells for little things (although I don't think there is anything wrong with that). I don't cast many spells at all but the ones I have cast - healing spells or spells which come from a real need have all worked out fine and my life is better because of the outcome. People who don't use magic often imagine that it's easy - it seems to be a way of getting what you want without actually putting any work in - this isn't my experience at all and is probably why I don't cast spells that often.....spellcasting takes a lot of work. I don't think that there is anything wrong with getting what you wish for, so long as you don't harm yourself or anyone else in the process. Love Sulis xx

katie_here	19 Jul 2004
I've often wished I could do spells and even contemplated it myself, but I'm a bit scared that by altering fate there would be ahigh price to pay. maybe if I let go of my fears and tried I may see something good but the fear of something bad happening as a result is a bit strong at the moment. I'd be more than happy to hear more :)

Eco74	19 Jul 2004
Could that possibly be a response from the universe saying "If you want something done and the tools are right in front of you, why ask someone who is not around to take care of it for you?" ;o) Just in relation to the gardening analogy ofcourse. Thinking "Please make my roses grow better" may well trigger the "rake-response" since you need to take better care of the roses for them to grow better... A sure a way as any to get that carmic slap in the face IŽd say. *grins*

Aun	19 Jul 2004
Quote: Originally posted by katie_here maybe if I let go of my fears and tried I may see something good but the fear of something bad happening as a result is a bit strong at the moment. As an ignorant in the subject, I share the same kind of feelings. However, I'd love to try different approaches with Tarot, and spells sound quite interesting as long as performed upon a basis of knowledge and responsability. Since experience is required, I wonder which is the best way to start on this path. Do you have any books to recommend? (besides the forementioned ones) best wishes

DeLani	19 Jul 2004
Quote: Originally posted by katie_here I've often wished I could do spells and even contemplated it myself, but I'm a bit scared that by altering fate there would be ahigh price to pay. maybe if I let go of my fears and tried I may see something good but the fear of something bad happening as a result is a bit strong at the moment. I'd be more than happy to hear more :) Katie, So, you're scared to alter your own fate? So you never make any decisions for yourself? You never make any choices for yourself? You never do anything unless someone else tells you to? Anytime you choose anything, or set about to acheive a goal, you are altering your fate. It's called free will. Magick is just another way of using your free will - just using energy instead of just words & actions. Of course you have to initiate actions in the physical as well, but there is nothing wrong or evil about using energy to help you create the life you want (as long as you aren't hurting others or upsetting the balance of nature by doing so). If the references to specific gods or saints scares you, then leave that out. Those names are just ways for our 3-lb. brains to understand something so much bigger than ourselves. Say "the Universe" or "God" or "the power of the Sun and Moon." What you feel is what will work.

Red Emma	19 Jul 2004
Two authors I can recommend are the aforementioned "Tarot Spells," or some such title -- my book is upstairs -- By Janina Renee, and "Positive Magic," by Marion Weinstein. It might be a good idea to read the Weinstien first as she goes thoroughly into the back ground of what elements of the Universe are involved in the practise. Touches on Quantum Physics a bit, but not to be afraid. Even I can understand it, she's such a clear, understandable writer. She also strongly emphasizes ethics, and safe magical practises. There are probably others as good, but these are the ones I'm familiar with. And feel the most safe using. Blessings.

katie_here	20 Jul 2004
Katie, So, you're scared to alter your own fate? a bit, yes!! but I'm taking on board all the comments here, I'm pretty sure no one on here would recommend doing something that was bad, so.......... as my daily card today was The Magician, perhaps he is trying to tell me what you are all telling me. My book, the Enchanted Tarot has some sort of spells or incantations to try to make life nicer, so I'm thinking of asking the tarot to show me an enchantment and do it to see what happens.

Aun	20 Jul 2004
Quote: Originally posted by DeLani Anytime you choose anything, or set about to acheive a goal, you are altering your fate. It's called free will. Magick is just another way of using your free will - just using energy instead of just words & actions. That makes a lot of sense to me - great point, and very encouraging. Quote: Originally posted by Red Emma Two authors I can recommend are the aforementioned "Tarot Spells," or some such title -- my book is upstairs -- By Janina Renee, and "Positive Magic," by Marion Weinstein. Thank you for your suggestions Red Emma. I will purchase both of them ASAP.

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