Tarot Invocations

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 30 May 2005, and now archived in the Forum Library.

NightWing	30 May 2005
I realize this probably applies only to those readers who believe in a "higher power" linked to their work with tarot cards. I'm wondering what kind of invocations or prayers people use while preparing for a card reading, during shuffling and laying out the cards, and so on. For myself, my increasing tendency is to call upon the "Holy Spirit", to lead me and guide me, to engage and inspire me, as I lay out the cards and prepare to read them. Lately, I've been asking such guidance in the choice of query, and even the actual wording of the query. I do this when reading by myself out loud, and see nothing wrong with doing it at least silently in other circumstances. But am I alone in this, or do others here include prayers (of whatever sort and belief system) in their process of doing a tarot card reading?

Lady Maria	30 May 2005
NightWing wrote: For myself, my increasing tendency is to call upon the "Holy Spirit", to lead me and guide me, to engage and inspire me, as I lay out the cards and prepare to read them. Lately, I've been asking such guidance in the choice of query, and even the actual wording of the query. I do this when reading by myself out loud, and see nothing wrong with doing it at least silently in other circumstances. But am I alone in this, or do others here include prayers (of whatever sort and belief system) in their process of doing a tarot card reading? No, you're not alone. Before each reading, I ask my inner guide and the Great Spirit or the Great Goddess, whatever I'm drawn to at the time, to bring light, clarity and wisdom to my reading. I've certainly noticed a difference in the quality of a reading the times I haven't done this. It seems to be lacking something. I would like to learn to work with Spirit Guides/ Angels in readings. Have you noticed a difference with your readings when you do this? Blessings, Maria

light2000	30 May 2005
yes i do this too. but i ask for help for energy reiki and the premission of reiki source and i ask for help for my guardian angel. i see some differences because when i do this i feel more confidence at my self. i dont question the answer, when i dont use this i question if is true.

Alta	30 May 2005
I ask for help from Thoth.

Lillie	30 May 2005
I sometimes mutter the Crowley one. 'I invoke thee IAO...' But sometimes I don't.

bladeraven	30 May 2005
Does...please don't make this one a bad one count?? Lately I've started to just take deep breaths...and really try to clear my head of thoughts and emotions before doing a reading....it's tough to do that with a toddler...but I'm trying to learn to retrain my way of thinking...so I can learn to not only think positive but focus my energy into a goal.

Emeraldgirl	30 May 2005
As a part of my grounding before a reading I ask my spirit guide for wisdom and protection and I thank them after the reading.

Lady Maria	30 May 2005
bladeraven wrote: Lately I've started to just take deep breaths...and really try to clear my head of thoughts and emotions before doing a reading....it's tough to do that with a toddler... Ya, I know what you mean! I've got three under 6 and they make a lot of noise! It's actually a great oppurtunity to practice patience and being grounded despite what's going on around you. I also think it's just fine for them to know that I need my space at certain times to do inner work, and not to disturb me. (Doesn't last long though, especially with my 2 year old!) Cheers, Maria

bladeraven	30 May 2005
Lady Maria wrote: Ya, I know what you mean! I've got three under 6 and they make a lot of noise! It's actually a great oppurtunity to practice patience and being grounded despite what's going on around you. I also think it's just fine for them to know that I need my space at certain times to do inner work, and not to disturb me. (Doesn't last long though, especially with my 2 year old!) Cheers, Maria How do you ground yourself with a 2 year old?? Normally I would do spelllwork after 9 but with a two year that's a miracle........earplugs are out of the question.......you have to know when they are decorating the walls.....what's a good way to ground and concentrate on tarot with kids?

Lady Maria	30 May 2005
bladeraven wrote: How do you ground yourself with a 2 year old?? Normally I would do spelllwork after 9 but with a two year that's a miracle........earplugs are out of the question.......you have to know when they are decorating the walls.....what's a good way to ground and concentrate on tarot with kids? Well there are certainly days when it's impossible (epecially rainy days), but if it's nice out and I have some free time, I'll get them started on a project/game and then sit on a blanket in the yard, and do a reading. The kids occupy eachother really well, and they love taking care of the 2 year old, so I'm pretty much set. It helps if I let them pick a card first so their curiousity is satisfied. I think it's actually easier with more than one! Blessings, Maria

bladeraven	30 May 2005
Lady Maria wrote: Well there are certainly days when it's impossible (epecially rainy days), but if it's nice out and I have some free time, I'll get them started on a project/game and then sit on a blanket in the yard, and do a reading. The kids occupy eachother really well, and they love taking care of the 2 year old, so I'm pretty much set. It helps if I let them pick a card first so their curiousity is satisfied. I think it's actually easier with more than one! Blessings, Maria heheheh...I need to get a cat...lol... I had thought about getting flash cards or playing cards so when I read..he can have his own....it was easier when he was younger...now it's different...I guess you can say part of my invocations including telling my son ..please dont touch that..stay away..no no..lol

Rogan	31 May 2005
I will always call in my guides for protection (and guidence, of course) I call down spirit to watch and mediate with me - I also call in the guides of the querrant to "push" the cards that need drawing... Sounds odd. But hey, it's what I do... Rogan.

Michelle	31 May 2005
I surround myself and the querent w/white light and ask for guidance and protection from my Higher Power, guides,and angels. Blessings, Michelle

psychic sue	01 Jun 2005
I always ask my Guides to guard the circle I have mentally created for myself and the querant, and to only let love and light through. Sue x

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