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Tarot and Wellness by Bonnie Moss 2002
Tarot images have been used to create positive affirmations, or explore the emotional
background of an illness, this will certainly do no harm, may even do considerable good,
but the power of such strategies is inherently limited.
Tarot can be used as a tool to explore the realms of wellness, the harmony of mind, body
and spirit. The most potent applications of any symbolic therapy will be to reach the body
through the gateway of the unconscious, that part of us we do not see, we can not touch,
yet we can bring into harmony with our total being and trust that it will open our world
to the Universal abundance that is available to all of us.
Our well- being does not just cover the physical and mental self. We draw strength from our
Higher or Innerself to stimulate and develop our creativity, our intuition, that feeling we all
experience. It is that voice within that sets off alarm signals when things start to draw
negativities around us. When we discover this mind-body connection, this helps us to maintain
a positive outlook. In this respect, Tarot has a lot to offer.
On a very basic level,working with Tarot stimulates and strengthens right brain competence,
the most synthetic, intuitive and creative side of the brain. Tarot and other symbolic
therapies should be considered as tools for wellness,not as treatments for disease, Tarot
images has been used in meditation for sometime. To take this further, think about what aspect
of the psyche or of the body is in need of strengthening or nurturing. Then choose a card that
feels right to you. Use this card in meditation as you ponder on results you hope to achieve.
Example: ( as quoted from the book{1}
Low energy or lack of motivation might call out for the directed energy of the Chariot
or the Sun. Distractibility or nervousness could require the focused inferiority of the Hermit.
An upset stomach might be calmed by Temperance. Insomnia could be abated by the Moon.In short,
use your imagination. The more you know about Tarot symbolism, the more connections you'll be
able to recognize.
James Wanless, creator of the Voyager deck found himself with chronic fatigue syndrome. This
low-energy syndrome might need the boosting energy of the Charioteer the Sun, driven by a highly
demanding career, he lost his balance, slipping in over identification withthe Chariot. His
remedy was to focus on the feminine,passive energy of the Empress,etc.
Other cards: Empress conditions: feminine body-related fertility-related, reproductive disorders,
PMS, eating disorders. What Empress character does one have too much of? Try to balance with the
High Priestess. These cards helps when there is a need to be more in touch with one's psychic energies.
Try the Sun, if there is a need to be more rational and less emotional, according to James Wanless.
There are many ways the Tarot images can be employed therapeutically. In her book, Cynthia Giles goes
on to say to turn to proactive attitude and consider how Tarot can be incorporated into a fitness
program. For a start. I might add that for me, meditating on the inspiration of the Star helps me
focus on my spiritual quest and at the same time pay attention to my physical wellness.
The Moon offers the encouragement to deal with those nagging hurts, pain, frustrations, guilt and
even vindictiveness that keeps me awake at night. It encourages me to be prepared to face the unknown
to me, that is Tomorrow.
For no one really knows what tomorrow brings!
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