By Robert McDonald


Most people have been intrigued, at one time or another, with the occult. Some are true believers and others skeptics. Still others fall somewhere in between. Most of us have seen the hand up, palm-side out sign in the window of an old house indicating a palm reader. You have probably also seen signs with an exotically clad woman peering into a crystal ball advertising the services of a fortune teller. Advertising Tarot card readings seem to be more unusual, but are no less interesting.

Depending on what you read or who you believe, these cards may or may not go back to ancient times. Some adamantly state that they were commonly used in early Egyptian civilization. Someone else will tell you that there is no evidence for that, and the cards did not show up historically until the fourteenth century. Still others point to the eighteenth century as the earliest indication they existed.

The Fool for one usually denotes optimism, an adventurous spirit, and trust in the future. If you are a person who enjoys trying new things, acting without planning, or jumping headlong into the unknown and following where it leads you, this card may describe you. It may also be that you are about to meet someone who fits this description.

The Empress card embraces nature, and encourages calmness and serenity in the face of adversity. This character has confidence in the future and in herself. She represents abundant goodness and creativity. She has an aura of wholesomeness and seems to be the card that most represents productivity and seasonal nature of life.

The Emperor seems like a traditionally masculine figure that represents power, structure, and control. Some fortune tellers may tell you that this is another supremely confident personality. He is not afraid to go against the grain and strike out on his own if he feels strongly that it is the right thing to do. He also seems to find it hard to take advice from others.

The symbol of peace, self-containment, and solitude is depicted in the Hermit card. He represents the inner workings of individuals and seems to advocate a life of contemplation. Unlike the Fool, this is an individual who carefully thinks before he acts and wants to understand the consequences of his actions.

The Lovers is probably the card in the deck that most interests anyone who believes in a serious reading. Not surprisingly again, this is the representation of sexual desire, unity, and intimate relationships. Some fortune tellers will let you know however, that this does not necessarily represent a union between two people. It can have other meanings.

Having your future read by a believer can be very interesting and might give you something to think about on your own. It may help you work through some problems in your life in new ways. Even if you are skeptical and take the whole idea with a huge grain of salt, you will at least have fun.




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