It seems to me that there are two schools of thought about the Tarot: There are the people who embrace the Tarot as an object of art and piece of history--leaving it there and viewing it only as such. Then, there are the people who use Tarot for divination purposes. While I support those who want to validate Tarot to the masses, presenting it only as a card game, or whatever, I am one of the latter who believes and actively uses the cards as a tool for divination. Doesn't everybody? When was the last time a Tarot reader was consulted to play a card game?
My clients, my family, and my close friends know my reading accuracy, which I ascribe to the power of these cards. I draw upon symbolism that is Kabbalah-based, as well as alchemical, numerological, astrological, mythological and even historical associations. Most of all, I draw upon intuition.
There is someone on YouTube right now who is half hysterical about my proper presentation of the Tarot deck, as it does not stick to his restricted view and limited possibilities. His rabid enthusiasm is more than suspicious. I mean, who cares that much about history versus esoteric use? Ha. Add to this the fact that he has the other side wrong--it is clear that this is a personal attack and not someone legitimately caring about Tarot.
In any case, I'm happy that so many people care about the Tarot and its history. I'm happy that people want to actively validate it in the eyes of the masses, and I hope that this happens. But I cannot denounce the esoteric properties of this wonderful, mystical tool, and I stand by my success with it, and great love for it.
Peace to all,
--Julia Gordon-Bramer
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I don't think tarot is very popular now among english speaking americans. I went to google trends and researched it. Tarot is most popular in chile and in spanish! English is at the very bottom in tarot appreciation even in english speaking countries.
You believe and actively use tarot cards for divination. That's good but I think the history of tarot and the fact that games are played with the cards is more important now than it has ever been. It is one advantage that the tarot has over these newer oracle card decks. Some people move to oracle cards because they think tarot is too scary for them or too complicated or whatever. I dont think it should be ONLY a card game but I think that more american people should be exposed to it as also a game and not only just divination.
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