Tarot is:
"A system of enlightenment,
a system whose ultimate aim is assisting the individual in understanding
his relationship to the Cosmos. It is a system accepted by many
respectable sources, such as the school of Carl Jung, which views
the Tarot images as agreeing perfectly with the archetypes of
the collective unconsciousness."
In simpler terms, the Tarot is
an easy-to-use system of discovery that allows you to see your
relationship to God and the universe.
To use the Tarot cards, one must
acccept the doctrine of free will—for if nothing can be
changed, what is the purpose of knowing the future? One must
accept the concept that each life is a many-branched road rather
than a single straight path. Each new path has signposts to guide
the traveler. Some paths offer immediate rewards, but end abruptly.
Other paths are terribly complex and hard to navigate but promise
ultimate fulfillment at the end. Some paths are easily traveled
but offer no great prize at the conclusion. Each path has its
own set of characteristics and remuneration. It is up to you,
the traveler, to choose the desired path as it appears.
The Tarot is your map of life.
With it, you can choose the road you want or to wander. Instead
of being an uninformed victim of your subconscious will, you
can gather your inner strength and consciously change the path
your life is to take.
Angus Hall states in his book, Signs of Things to Come: "The
Tarot is to be respected, but not feared, listened to, but not
panicked by."
