Tarot element comparison method

In Tarot divination, when two or three cards are used, the element comparison method can determine the card potential of the whole card array according to the corresponding elements of the cards. The element comparison method between tarot cards can be based on the corresponding system of big brands and elements. Here, we use the golden dawn system. If you have other common corresponding methods, you can also use them in the way you are used to.

The element comparison method was first adopted by McGregor Mathers of Golden Dawn. Mathers summed up the following four different types (comparison of two elements) in his book T.

1. Strengthen

Fire+fire, wind+wind, water+water, soil+soil.

When the corresponding elements are the same, it is reinforcement, that is, the good is better and the bad is worse.

First of all, the energy between the same elements is harmonious and compatible, and the friction between cards corresponding to the same elements is small, but it will also lead to excessive and overwhelming. They will not inhibit the growth and exertion of energy. Because of the small obstacles, it seems a bit unyielding, that is, the degree of compromise adjustment is very poor. As the saying goes: when they are good, they will become better and better; And when they are bad, they will get worse and worse.

Step 2 support, slightly strengthen

Fire+wind, water+soil

When there are both masculine and feminine elements together, they will be moderately strengthened.

This is a complementary and harmonious situation, that is, they are not mutually exclusive, uncompromising and balanced. They can easily save each other and stimulate each other. Energy fluctuates between them. Different cards will have different cooperation or collision relationships, so the key is how to integrate their similarities and balance their supply and demand. The scepter is upright, showing a positive and dynamic situation; The Holy Grail and the Star Coin are passive, showing a passive static state.

3. Neutrality and balance

Fire+earth, wind+water

When elements are insufficient for each other, then they are balanced and neutral.

This combination is the balance of different energies, and the effect can be support or disintegration. On the positive side, their interaction is complementary and stable. At worst, they are passive and contradictory. They have the same needs, but at the same time there is a little interference and stimulation, which produces some pressure.

4. Oppose and weaken

Fire+water, wind+earth

When opposing elements are together, they will weaken each other and offset each other's energy and characteristics.

This is an antagonistic, obstructive and irreconcilable situation. According to Golden Dawn, their energy reduction will even cancel each other's functions and effects. However, Tarot scholars have now given an explanation, that is, what they show is a kind of conflict (which can refer to interests, interests and relationships), with opposing and contradictory purposes, thus generating fear, anxiety, frustration and sense of crisis. They are a stumbling block to each other's progress and development, and at the same time they will expose the shortcomings and unfavorable factors of both sides. The worst case is to deny, exclude, hinder, restrain and restrain the expression of the other party. In the best case, one party can push the other party to take action and provide the energy to achieve the impossible. Applying one side's energy to the other side, or skillfully combining their differences, can produce great creative energy.

For example, chestnuts, we take the priestess of water element and the emperor of fire element as examples. Referring to the above four situations, the two are opposite, and in the view of Golden Dawn, they are low compensation for each other. However, the actual interpretation is not like this. We must attach importance to and integrate into the position significance of the card array: for example, learning needs water and fire needs to be vented, which means we should treat learning with a passive attitude, not a blind and confident attitude. Contradictory characteristics show that if you don't remove the characteristics of the emperor from yourself, it will hinder you from learning from the priestess.