Comments on: Tarot Begs The Question

By: TarotByArwen

TarotByArwen — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 07:12:48 +0000

Bonnie, thank you. I think it is one of the most difficult things to do… just get the right question out!

By: Bonnie

Bonnie — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 20:20:13 +0000

Stephanie -

This is a topic that needs to be addressed in just this fashion. As readers (and as Seekers oursleves), we need to be clear on what we are asking, and we need to have the courage to ask the questions that we really want the answer to.

As we all know, the Tarot will answer the question that needs to be answered – which is at times not the question that has been asked. When this happens, I explain what has happened, give the answer that the Tarot wants to give, allow the Seeker to ask any questions that they might have, and then, if they wish, move back to their original question.

You have gifted both readers and Seekers with tools to clarify/define the question – much needed tools.

Tarot on!

By: TarotByArwen

TarotByArwen — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:21:23 +0000

Thanks so much Jodith. I really appreciate that. Your post on 10 things to do was very informative as well. I’m always cleaning my keyboard off!

By: Jodith

Jodith — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 20:53:22 +0000

Really great post! I've given you a stumble and a tweet. This is probably the most helpful post I've ever read on tarot, from the perspective of both reader and subject. Thanks so much for writing it. Jodith´s last blog post..10 Things To Do When You Have Nothing To Do

By: TarotByArwen

TarotByArwen — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 16:55:09 +0000

I’m so glad I could help! Thank YOU for taking the time to let me know this worked for you.

By: PaganLibrarian

PaganLibrarian — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 16:52:42 +0000

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for this post! The first time I got to sit down with a reader to have a personal in-depth reading, I felt like I was banging my head against a wall because I didn’t know how to ask questions, let alone what questions to ask! I know my reader tried to explain to me what you just said, but your post has made it *click!* in my head. THANK YOU! I can’t wait for my next reading in February!

By: TarotByArwen

TarotByArwen — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:50:54 +0000

The good news is that it’s so worth it to get the right questions! Good job!

By: Shana-Marie

Shana-Marie — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:34:39 +0000

I'm currently trying to come up with 5 questions to ask... and then planning on getting a reading... Stuck at only 2, maybe 3 questions so far.... Shana-Marie´s last blog post..On Engagements and Weddings

By: TarotByArwen

TarotByArwen — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:28:54 +0000

Those questions were asked all in one Universe 9 reading. The querent had a very deep reading thanks to these incredible questions. If I do a daily draw, I frame it with “what does the Universe need me to know about today” or “focus on today”. I use “need” instead of “want” to create urgency in the question.

By: Hilary

Hilary — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:26:40 +0000

Arwen, this is a really good demonstration of how 'open' and 'specific' go together. Funnily enough, 'What do I need to know now?' is one of my all time favourite questions: much the same as 'What does the Universe want me to know now?' Completely open, and completely personal. I ask it about once a week, and keep encouraging people I know to do the same. 'What do I need to be aware of now? What should I be waking up to?' It's also a good way to start a more focussed question: 'What do I need to understand about...?' Oh, and that's a really far-reaching set of relationship questions. Would you do all those in a single spread, one card each? (I can imagine doing one I Ching reading on each, and delving deep into the relationships and connections that come up with each one.) Hilary´s last blog post..Book of Changes