The only similarity I see between the systems is that they are all cards – apart from this very simple fact, they are all extremely different and stand alone in distinct areas. Imagine you and your sibling or you and your spouse, you are part of the same family but are your characters the same?
Different systems can be used for different requirements, it is true that they all form a part of card divination, but do not be fooled in thinking they will provide the same answer!
Different systems can be used for different requirements, it is true that they all form a part of card divination, but do not be fooled in thinking they will provide the same answer!
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Tarot
If we are thinking siblings, we can think of Tarot as the older sister who knows everything, is flowery in her language but puts you in your place. Tarot is systematic. Its meanings have been passed through the years and each card has a meaning that will not alter between tarot decks. The imagery can be complex and the readings emotional.
Many have an aversion to it, but what puts people off?
Death – this is the first thing I hear – “tarot is dark” – no no no no no! Tarot is not dark, the person that’s using Tarot can be dark (lets face it the world is full of people who are not all squeaky clean) but the Tarot deck itself is not.
Ghosts – “I don’t want to speak with ghosts” – that’s fine – they may not want to speak with you either, Tarot was originally a game and it is through the ages that it has become more of a divination tool, if you are not a Medium, or do not wish to be, you can use the cards coupled with your intuition. Use your own belief systems.
78 cards– Tarot is the larger of the decks and is a lot of information at once – but it shouldn’t put you off! Tarot reading can be learned using intuition and your connection to spirit, the meanings come as an add-on once you start understanding the imagery – Tarot 101 course with the WLA is the perfect springboard to learning Tarot
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If we are thinking siblings, we can think of Tarot as the older sister who knows everything, is flowery in her language but puts you in your place. Tarot is systematic. Its meanings have been passed through the years and each card has a meaning that will not alter between tarot decks. The imagery can be complex and the readings emotional.
Many have an aversion to it, but what puts people off?
Death – this is the first thing I hear – “tarot is dark” – no no no no no! Tarot is not dark, the person that’s using Tarot can be dark (lets face it the world is full of people who are not all squeaky clean) but the Tarot deck itself is not.
Ghosts – “I don’t want to speak with ghosts” – that’s fine – they may not want to speak with you either, Tarot was originally a game and it is through the ages that it has become more of a divination tool, if you are not a Medium, or do not wish to be, you can use the cards coupled with your intuition. Use your own belief systems.
78 cards– Tarot is the larger of the decks and is a lot of information at once – but it shouldn’t put you off! Tarot reading can be learned using intuition and your connection to spirit, the meanings come as an add-on once you start understanding the imagery – Tarot 101 course with the WLA is the perfect springboard to learning Tarot
www.worldlenormandassociation.com/courses
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Lenormand
Lenormand consists of 36 cards and I consider them to be the “practical sister” to the Tarot. The reading style required for Lenormand is like day and night compared to Tarot, multiples of cards and their combined meanings are important and how one card affects another. Lenormand card meanings are pretty concise and not as open to interpretation as its Tarot Sibling, however, the meanings can be applied and understood quite easily with the imagery on the cards.
Lenormand
Lenormand consists of 36 cards and I consider them to be the “practical sister” to the Tarot. The reading style required for Lenormand is like day and night compared to Tarot, multiples of cards and their combined meanings are important and how one card affects another. Lenormand card meanings are pretty concise and not as open to interpretation as its Tarot Sibling, however, the meanings can be applied and understood quite easily with the imagery on the cards.
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Oracle
Think of Oracle as the little sister and rebel of the family! Oracle can be what it wants to be, the author can make up any system within the Oracle cards that they wish, this means that with every oracle deck bought a little booklet will give you the basic meanings. Oracle cards also often have fewer cards than Tarot and have keywords on the cards which helps the beginner but can lead to intuition being blocked. Oracle cards tend to be a more “open ended” reading.
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Kipper Cards
The Gossipy Sister!
Kipper cards also put a lot of people off before they start, there are a lot of “people cards” within the deck which at first can be overwhelming, but once you start reading them you can feel the similarities between Kipper and its “practical sister” the Lenormand. Kipper too are practical in their application, as are Lenormand, and the cards can easily be understood with their keywords, they are an excellent choice when you are wondering how the relationships around you are playing out.
So which is for you?
I have created a short comparison for you below to help you decide – the Zodiac comparison is just for fun, your decision should not be based upon it :)
I have created a short comparison for you below to help you decide – the Zodiac comparison is just for fun, your decision should not be based upon it :)
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