The Tarot is divided into two components – the Major and Minor Arcana. The Minor Arcana reveals events and people in our lives. The cards can describe particular, even specific circumstances and turning points that we confront. The Major Arcana however, while they may also reveal the influence of individuals or events in our lives, more properly indicate the FORCES at play. They are energies that attempt to drive or influence us to action or choice. These forces are dictated by Fate and by our Higher Selves. They steer us towards the Life Lessons we are supposed to confront and conquer. The Forces may be brought to bear by the actions of individuals in our lives, but even when that is the case, we may only be influenced as far as we allow ourselves to be open to their efforts. In other words, in the end, we face the choices that our Higher Selves want us to confront until we've learned the lesson and are ready to move on.

Each force represented by a Major Arcana either acts to bring about a situation, or is initiated by a circumstance. In either case they interact and are affected by the basic elemental energy that is tied to that circumstance. A force may not express itself as vigorously through Earth as it does through Fire, or it may not allow for the clarity in Water that it would in Air.

Periodically, we will highlight a different Major Arcana, and discuss its significance in our lives. We will touch on which element allows for the greatest impact of a particular force.

This is not intended as a comprehensive guide to the Major Arcana, but rather as the stepping stones to further meditation on the meaning of each Force, and how to best come to grips with its influence.

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The Mythic Tarot Copyright © 1986 Juliet Sharman-Burke & Liz Greene
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Tarot Card Images Copyright © 1986 Tricia Newell

What are Chakras....

Chakras are centres of awareness in the human body that are not part of the physical body but affect it in a very subtle yet powerful way.. The word 'chakra' comes from Sanskrit, an ancient and sacred language, meaning "wheel' or "spinning." These energy centres are responsible for helping us maintain balance and harmony on our energy field. the also influence our cells, organs and our hormonal system. They affect our thoughts and feelings and are also key centres of psychic energy.

Although we have many chakras in various points in our body, we will focus here on the main chakras. Some healing traditions mention from five to eleven, but seven is the widely accepted number.

We've all heard the term 'Life Lesson'. It comes up about as often as 'soul-mate' and 'karma'. It lacks the romantic allure of the first, and thankfully, the fatalism of the second. But what exactly are Life Lessons? How do we learn them? How would we know they've been successfully completed? More importantly is there a way we can play hooky?