The Tarot is a wonderful map upon the road to self knowledge.
Whatever you believe that it is, you will benefit greatly by its use.
As a guide to everyday life, the Tarot can assist you in determining which road to take, what your options are and perhaps how to proceed. No one is certain where the cards came from and many writers, scholars and students of this art differ on what they believe the Tarot is and what it can or cannot do. More than a device for "fortune telling", I believe that this mysterious seeming deck of cards can present the reader and questioner alike with perhaps a different outlook, a new view point and some fresh options where life's issues are concerned. Be open minded. Listen to your inner feelings and your heart and the cards will have much to say. The Tarot cards don't have to be "strangers" to you. You can learn to relate to them in everyday terms.
Whether you believe in psychic abilities, coincidence, synchronicity, fate, destiny, or psychology, my method of relating to the cards will surely enlighten you in some way.
It is not my intention here to discuss the complete history of Tarot. My hope is that this simple method will appeal to those who previously would have not experienced the Tarot because, perhaps it was thought to be too complicated.
In recent years the Tarot has suffered some negative press due, unfortunately, to those who would seek to deceive others in the name of cash. Hopefully, those who would use the Tarot to take advantage of others and situations that present the Tarot in a very negative light are finally now passing away and the Tarot can be explored as it should be. I have endeavoured to keep the material here manageable, readable and interesting to everyone. Be assured that I am not seeking to demystify the Tarot, for the mystery of the Tarot is part of its magical charm.

Go Slowly and don't rush it. Sometimes things are not as they seem and a message received by a certain card or reading may not "turn on the lightbulb" over your head right away! It may take some time to sort out or understand a meaning or two.
So, now you should begin collecting what you need to start learning the Tarot. First, you need to consider what deck to use. It is totally up to you. Just as we all speak a different language, the images on the diferent decks speaks to each of us uniquely. Either create an online Journal for your Tarot work or purchase a notebook. If you would like to have an online Journal, CLICK HERE for a source of easy to use TEMPLATES that will work just great. If you are into blogging, you can do a search in Google for blogging resources. You will need a table on which to spread the cards in a quiet area so you will not be disturbed. How much time you allot for study is up tp you, but don't rush. Give yourself ample time and DON'T answer the phone! This is your private time and should be treated with some respect!

IT IS IMPORTANT TO MENTION BEFORE GOING ANY FURTHER THAT THESE TWO CARDS CAUSE CONCERN FOR SOME.
DEATH REPRESENTS TRANSFORMATION AND CHANGE. MOVING FROM ONE PHASE OF LIFE TO ANOTHER, OPENING A NEW DOOR.
THE DEVIL IS THAT WITHIN OURSELVES WHICH WE ARE RELUCTANT TO CHANGE AND IMAGINED RESTRICTIONS AND POSSIBLY LOOKING AT THINGS LESS SERIOUSLY AND WITH A SENSE OF HUMOR.

Transformation and change are clearly what this card speaks about. Never physical Death. Imagine change as a refreshing breath of fresh air that makes everything clear, opens a new door, turns a page. Personal growth may also be indicated. Shedding one's old skin and beginning anew.

Transformation and change are clearly what this card speaks about. Never physical Death. Imagine change as a refreshing breath of fresh air that makes everything clear, opens a new door.
Imagined restrictions, getting beyond one's personal boundaries and fear of change are here, Not at all what you might think. Look at the figures in chains...they are free to leave whenever they choose.

Possibly the reason that we fear these images is because in traditional society we have been taught that they are negative and we should be afraid to explore them. This is not the case at all. They must be explored to be understood.
As a little exercise, write down 10 positive things about each of these cards. YOU FIRST impressions of the positive eaffects of these cards. Keep it for later study. You may be surprised at what you learn from it!