Tarot's opening ceremony

In tarot divination, every time a problem is analyzed and calculated, the process of shuffling and cutting cards must be carried out again. This cannot be omitted. Let's talk about some small problems in divination first. On some foreign websites, tarot divination is described as a mysterious process, so many props should be prepared, such as fire, knife, holy grail and so on. He also said that there should be a tablecloth for divination, a box for cards and so on. For these, I don't think it is absolutely necessary. But I prepared a small square towel and put it on the table when shuffling cards, mainly because the surface of my table is too smooth, and the cards are always washed unevenly when shuffling cards. Putting a small towel on it not only increases the friction, but also won't wear and stain my cards (because I often take them with me to help my friends with divination). For friends who often take their cards to various places like me, I suggest finding a small towel that they like, protecting their cards, and looking at the familiar background color every time they are divining, which is not easy to be distracted and easy to concentrate.

At present, there are two diametrically opposed views on whether to open a card. People who attach great importance to tradition and mysticism advocate that there must be a strict card opening ceremony. They say that card opening is mysterious. They even said that a deck of cards could not be divined without the opening ceremony, which stipulated strict ritual procedures and steps. Personally, I agree with another view, that is, Tarot is a tool for people to interpret their hearts, and there is no need to regard it as something with mysterious power or even magic. Various mysterious card opening ceremonies (including preparing some accessories representing magic, drawing some mysterious symbols, saying some spells, etc.). ) it is not very helpful to the divination ability and the perception of fortune tellers, except that tarot cards are more mysterious.

Just like when you buy a new deck of cards, you still have to go through a small card opening process, because Tarot cards pay attention to the communication between people and hearts, and people can see their hearts through cards, so with this small process, you will help fortune tellers understand the cards. By opening cards, you can feel that this deck belongs to you, increase your confidence in the cards, and from now on, you should take care of your own cards more (a good deck of cards takes a long time and can help) In fact, the most important thing in opening a card is to play the main card of a deck of cards, which is the key.

Each version of tarot cards has different themes to emphasize, and the emphasis in divination is also different. For example, in my two decks, the brand of Shimizu Bell is mysterious, and there are always some unexpected results in divination, while Waite's brand is relatively simple and calm. It is not surprising that one thing is multifaceted. If two decks of cards are used to analyze the same thing, the brand Shimizu Bell values one thing. )

Therefore, after buying a deck of cards, we should first understand the characteristics of the cards, first look at each card in order, have a preliminary impression of the style of the cards, and remember the feeling of touching the cards with our eyes. Even if the same version of tarot cards is in your hand, it will show unique personality because of the different main cards you play. These personalities are condensed on your main card, which is the soul of this deck and carries the overall tone of this deck of cards. In the future, if you use this deck of cards for divination, you should explain the meaning of the cards in the tone of the main card. For example, the main card of my clear water bell tarot card is "the leader", which shows that no matter how to interpret the result or make a choice in divination, we must interpret it around the theme of "traditional concepts and traditional moral concepts".

Now let's talk about the process of opening the card in detail (the way I am used to, you can adjust it slightly according to your own habits)

First of all, gently open the newly bought cards, read each card smoothly, have a preliminary impression of the style of the cards, and remember the feeling when your eyes touch the cards.

Second, put the cards up and arrange them on a big table in order, preferably in a row (referring to Alkell). If not, you can arrange it in two rows (referring to Little alker). Touch each card gently with your left hand and say to each card: This is my card from now on. I believe my card can help me read my mind and make the right choice on important things. I believe my card. (or other words that can enhance your confidence in the cards)

Third, turn each card from left to right in sequence with your left hand (this is very important, because Tarot cards pay attention to the positive and negative positions, and the positive and negative positions have very different or completely opposite meanings in divination, so you should get into the habit of turning cards from left to right at the beginning, and never turn cards from bottom to top or from top to bottom, otherwise it will cause a major mistake in solving cards! ! ! ! ) Turn it over so that its back is facing up, and shuffle the cards with both hands in the same direction, either clockwise or counterclockwise, according to your own habits, but remember which direction you shuffled the cards for the first time, always shuffle the cards in this direction, and pay attention to the fact that your hands must be in the same direction, not clockwise with your right hand and counterclockwise with your left hand. When you feel ready, gently put the cards together and put them horizontally in front of you. Individual cards that are still upright should also be put down in the direction of shuffling, so that the washed cards will be neatly stacked in front of you.

Fourth, turn the cards 90 degrees in the direction of shuffling, gently push them away with your left hand, touch each card with your hand, and concentrate on thinking: "I want to find my main card" until your hand wants to stop. The card in your finger is your main card, and turn it from left to right with your left hand. At this point, the opening ceremony is over.