Interaction with the Psyche
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nected to, that resonates with you, that feels like yours. Do the illustrations make you snicker? Wrong deck. Are the cards laden with symbols that confuse you? Wrong deck. Conversely, does a lack of symbols feel like freefall, like there’s nothing to latch on to? Wrong deck. With the wealth of decks available on the market, it shouldn’t be hard to find a deck you can connect to, and if you switch to a different one at some point in the future, that’s fine too. When interacting with the cards, the first question is What do you see?
Illustration 2: Queen of Pentacles (Universal Tarot)
What do you see in the Queen of Pentacles (illustration 2)? Close your eyes for a moment, take a deep breath, and relax. (Do you see how meditation will help you as a reader? Quick access to a relaxed state is a big plus!) Open your eyes and allow them to scan lightly over the card. What do you see? Has your eye noticed the downcast gaze of the queen, looking at what she holds and not at the greenery around her? Have you taken in the mountains in the background? The bulls on her throne? You’re going to scan this way multiple times. You’ll start by doing it as you study the cards. Some of it may be subconscious; you won’t even