Interesting answers, everyone, thank you for sharing! I can see that the two themes that emerged are accepting change and accepting the truth - seeing what is instead of seeing what you want to see.
Indeed... with every positive turn there's bound to be a negative one at some stage, and vice versa!
If I'm reading for myself and asking a similar question, that's a sign to me that I already have the answer to my question, I'm just hoping to see something different. I absolutely love how the Tarot can reflect exactly what's going on... Tarot helps me see that the only real change I can affect is in the here and now, so no need to look too far ahead.
This is an interesting take. I agree that tarot does reveal the truth as it is and that's pretty much the hardest part, to accept it without sugar coating nor unnecessary lamenting. But I never thought about focusing on the now more than in the future, but this makes sense. After all, the Now is where we are, always, and the only moment we can influence.
To learn not to play Tarot at all. Future's in your brain already, and as well as knowing how to change.
I'm not sure if I get this right but do you mean that sometimes it's better not to consult the cards because they'll just muddy up the answer or will confirm something you know anyway? I agree that reading tarot can go overboard and it's a great skill to know when
not to ask the cards. I've learned the hard way not to give away my power - not to ask questions about will I get this job etc. It's much better to ask what should I focus on, how to best improve my chances, or not ask at all. A negative or positive answer can discourage or make complacent otherwise.
....maddening realization that you cannot escape the truth
I think there is something truly beautiful when you learn that there is such a thing called synchronicity.
Very true, it is maddening in some ways
and I agree re synchronocity, I'm much more perceptive and receptive for other types of signs, including dreams and clairvoyance, after starting to practice tarot. And it is beautiful, makes life much more purposeful and easier to understand.
Reading for others over the years have taught me to understand and accept impermanence. You will have better understanding and insight on life, you will suffer much less.
Agreed. Life is constant change and even though there are ups and downs, it's a flow we must ride. A quote I once saw said: life is enjoying and suffering existence, and tarot does reflect this well. The more we let go of assumptions and expectations, the less we suffer and just enjoy the flow.
Expect the unexpected cause life is certainly going to surprise you .
Yes! If I look back the past 5-10 years, I wouldn't have in my wildest dreams figured where would I be and what would my life be like now. Life can change drastically and to both directions (better or worse) in an instant, and another change always follows. My favourite quote is from a Nordic myth from the 1800s and it says: the new dawn can always change everything.
