Showing posts with label intuition. Show all posts
Showing posts with label intuition. Show all posts
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Tuesday, 26 February 2013
Developing Your Intuition With The Tarot
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| Tarot of Quotes |
As children we tend to rely very much on our instinct rather than knowledge and practical experience.
But over time we are gradually conditioned by society to base actions, thoughts and feelings on evidence and logic.
Now is a good time to remember the importance and power of intuition; when you have to make a split-second decision, you will most likely follow your instinct rather than logic and reason.
Using your intuition is also an important skill when reading the Tarot.
You may know lots of different meanings for all the cards, but which one is relevant in each reading you do depends on your intuition.
How intuitive are you?
There are some key rules to identify your current level of intuition:
1. You recognise an object with very little time to see it properly, usually less than a second.
Try flicking through magazines and recall afterwards the images you noticed. You can also look quickly at group photos of friends and family and identify afterwards specific people you noticed.
2. When you look at clouds, many images come to your mind.
Making creative associations through this kind of openness help you to generate new ideas and insights.
3. You can take in a scene quickly and recall details.
Look at a crowd scene and then look away. Ask yourself questions about details, perhaps individual actions, clothing, weather, surrrounding area, buildings etc. If your intuition works well, then you are not aware that you take in all this information. It all works 'automatically'.
How can you improve your intuition?
There are a few universal principles to help you develop this skill:
1. Become an expert
The more you know about a subject matter, the sharper your intuitive sense will be. So, the more you practise and read about tarot and absorb the information, the better your readings and accuracy will become over time.
This doesn't mean you have to memorise anything but simply pick up the information through practice, conversation or in written material and then let go.
This way you will automatically store knowledge in your unconscious and recall it later when you need it with the help of your intuition.
2. Pay attention to your feelings
Don't ignore that inner voice telling you that something is not quite right with the person or situation you are dealing with. Let go of trying to find 'evidence'. Instead just act according to how you feel.
3. Trust your intuition
Relax; it's not easy to reduce the input of a conscious mind, but regular exercise will help you improve.
Start a journal; record your dreams, don't doubt the validity of the messages that come through to you; be conscious of your environment and tune in.
Try pulling a tarot card at random and without hesitation come up with an instant message from the universe for yourself.
Avoid censoring your thoughts; in that moment you stop using your intuition. If nothing comes up, pull the next card. Keep going until something 'clicks' in your head and ideas start trickling.
4. Stay Healthy
Keep your energy clear; meditate, eat wholesome foods, get active and sleep well.
Regular fresh air activities will help you clear your head from distracting thoughts and become more receptive to more useful messages when they come through.
5. Observe the Moon Cycles
But over time we are gradually conditioned by society to base actions, thoughts and feelings on evidence and logic.
Now is a good time to remember the importance and power of intuition; when you have to make a split-second decision, you will most likely follow your instinct rather than logic and reason.
Using your intuition is also an important skill when reading the Tarot.
You may know lots of different meanings for all the cards, but which one is relevant in each reading you do depends on your intuition.
How intuitive are you?
There are some key rules to identify your current level of intuition:
1. You recognise an object with very little time to see it properly, usually less than a second.
Try flicking through magazines and recall afterwards the images you noticed. You can also look quickly at group photos of friends and family and identify afterwards specific people you noticed.
2. When you look at clouds, many images come to your mind.
Making creative associations through this kind of openness help you to generate new ideas and insights.
3. You can take in a scene quickly and recall details.
Look at a crowd scene and then look away. Ask yourself questions about details, perhaps individual actions, clothing, weather, surrrounding area, buildings etc. If your intuition works well, then you are not aware that you take in all this information. It all works 'automatically'.
How can you improve your intuition?
There are a few universal principles to help you develop this skill:
1. Become an expert
The more you know about a subject matter, the sharper your intuitive sense will be. So, the more you practise and read about tarot and absorb the information, the better your readings and accuracy will become over time.
This doesn't mean you have to memorise anything but simply pick up the information through practice, conversation or in written material and then let go.
This way you will automatically store knowledge in your unconscious and recall it later when you need it with the help of your intuition.
2. Pay attention to your feelings
Don't ignore that inner voice telling you that something is not quite right with the person or situation you are dealing with. Let go of trying to find 'evidence'. Instead just act according to how you feel.
3. Trust your intuition
Relax; it's not easy to reduce the input of a conscious mind, but regular exercise will help you improve.
Start a journal; record your dreams, don't doubt the validity of the messages that come through to you; be conscious of your environment and tune in.
Try pulling a tarot card at random and without hesitation come up with an instant message from the universe for yourself.
Avoid censoring your thoughts; in that moment you stop using your intuition. If nothing comes up, pull the next card. Keep going until something 'clicks' in your head and ideas start trickling.
4. Stay Healthy
Keep your energy clear; meditate, eat wholesome foods, get active and sleep well.
Regular fresh air activities will help you clear your head from distracting thoughts and become more receptive to more useful messages when they come through.
5. Observe the Moon Cycles
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| Discovery Tarot Course |
The full moon is a powerful time for receiving intuitive messages. At this time also pay particular attention to your dreams.
Enjoy developing your intuition. After all, learning to trust your instincts will help you make the best decisions when stuck at a crossroads.
Warmest wishes,
Christiane
Enjoy developing your intuition. After all, learning to trust your instincts will help you make the best decisions when stuck at a crossroads.
Warmest wishes,
Christiane
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Tuesday, 27 March 2012
Tarot & Quotes: The High Priestess
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| Anna K Tarot © 2008 Anna Klaffinger |
The High Priestess symbolises intuition, the unconscious, hidden knowledge and spirituality. The image we see here is from the self-published Anna K.Tarot, its beautiful artwork dominated by blue and yellow colours reflecting darkness and light.
The following quote is from The Book of Qualities by Ruth Gendler, in which human qualities and emotions are brought to life as people in whimsical and to some extend spiritual prose. This is quite an enjoyable book; for a light-hearted yet insightful read about the human psyche highly recommended:
“I invited Intuition to stay in my house when my roommates went North. I warned her that I am territorial and I keep the herb jars in alphabetical order. Intuition confessed that she has a ‘spotty employment record.’ She was fired from her last job for daydreaming.
When Intuition moved in, she washed all the windows, cleaned out the fireplace, planted fruit trees, and lit purple candles. She doesn’t cook much. She eats beautiful foods, artichokes, avocadoes, persimmons and pomegranates, wild rice with wild mushrooms, chrysanthemum tea. She doesn’t have many possessions. Each thing is special. I wish you could see the way she arranged her treasures on the fireplace mantle. She has a splendid collection of cups, bowls, and baskets.
Well, the herbs are still in alphabetical order, and I can’t complain about how the house looks. Since Intuition moved in, my life has been turned inside out.”
Can you see the High Priestess living her life like Intuition? What do you think?
Warmest wishes,
Christiane
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Tuesday, 6 March 2012
Awakening Your Psychic Muse
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| © Chanel Bayless, James Battersby (illustrator) |
The High Priestess in the King's Journey Tarot is one of the many non-traditional images in this deck.
I like Tarot images that diverge from the norm as they offer fresh ideas, new insight and a different perspective to a card you may otherwise felt stuck in a rut with.
In the traditional Tarot image, the High Priestess is usually portrayed sitting passively in front of a veil holding a book, but here she is more active, standing up, trance-like, summoning a ghostly figure rising from a cauldron behind her.
At first sight she looks as if she is lifting a veil. With her open arms she is welcoming and receptive to messages from her subconscious, the otherworld or the universe.
It's a night scene illuminated by the full moon. In the background we see two gnomes tending a field, perhaps sowing seeds, suggesting the process of germination or conception.
It's a night scene illuminated by the full moon. In the background we see two gnomes tending a field, perhaps sowing seeds, suggesting the process of germination or conception.
There is a close connection between the High Priestess and the Moon card in the Tarot.
Whereas the Moon symbolizes imagination, dreams, emotions and illusions, the High Priestess is using her intuition and introspection to make sense of the lunar influence and its messages lingering in and surfacing from our unconscious.
Key Meanings: revealing mysteries and what is hidden; lifting the 'fog' to see more clearly, knowing deep down the answer to your question, dream interpretation; be patient, all will be revealed at the right time; divination, psychic abilities, reflection, spiritual awareness and guidance, psychology, psycho-therapy, listening to your inner voice, trusting your intuition
Working with the High Priestess:
Working with the High Priestess:
The spirit of the High Priestess is within us all in the form of intuition, instinct, sixth sense and our higher wisdom. If you feel drawn to this card, or it comes up in a reading, you can start using and developing her powers; summon your own inner psychic muse by enjoying her favourite activities:
⭐For more empowering messages from the High Priestess and all the other cards in the Tarot, please check out my eBook⭐
Warmest wishes,
Christiane
- Start developing the power of your intuition to help you make the right choices.
- Create your own sacred space, where you can read, write, reflect and meditate.
- Observe the moon cycles and pay more attention to the messages you receive at the time of the full moon.
- Spend time in nature, especially in parks, forests and woods, where you can listen to the ancient wisdom of trees. When walking on the roots of the trees, you can connect with your own roots.
- Still your mind with meditation exercises such as yoga and T'ai Chi.
- A congested body also creates a congested mind; reduce consumption of alcohol and junk food to avoid energy blocks.
- Nurture your soul by enjoying simple pleasures such as smelling your favourite flowers, listening to relaxing music or taking a dance class.
- Pay attention to your feelings and emotions. Making a sensible decision may not be right, if you don't listen to your heart.
- If you are approached for guidance and advice, ensure you see the big picture, so you can provide wise counsel.
Affirmation: My mind is tuned in to my environment, and I am receptive to all possibilities.
"You have to leave the city of your comfort and go into the wilderness of your intuition. What you'll discover will be wonderful. What you'll discover is yourself.”
"You have to leave the city of your comfort and go into the wilderness of your intuition. What you'll discover will be wonderful. What you'll discover is yourself.”
- Alan Alda
“Intuition comes very close to clairvoyance; it appears to be the extrasensory perception of reality”
“Intuition comes very close to clairvoyance; it appears to be the extrasensory perception of reality”
- Alexis Carrel
“Good instincts usually tell you what to do long before your head has figured it out.”
“Good instincts usually tell you what to do long before your head has figured it out.”
- Michael Burke
What is the High Priestess inspiring you to do today? How can you best use your intuition at this time? What dreams have you had lately that make you explore their deeper meaning?
What is the High Priestess inspiring you to do today? How can you best use your intuition at this time? What dreams have you had lately that make you explore their deeper meaning?
⭐For more empowering messages from the High Priestess and all the other cards in the Tarot, please check out my eBook⭐
Warmest wishes,
Christiane
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