This week’s article comes from James Wanless, creator of The Voyager Tarot, which is the deck that Eric uses for the tarot sections of each sign’s Birthday Readings. I have found the Voyager Tarot quite strikingly different in terms of its impact on me as a deck, and I think it is this quality that lends itself to being able to work with the intuition: its layer-upon-layer of images has a way of opening up neural pathways and sparking new associations. Here, James explains why he believes tarot is an important tool for personal development. I’ll be back on Sunday with the Weekend Tarot Reading. — Sarah
Millions and millions of Americans have turned to Tarot cards, psychics and astrology for guidance and inspiration. These oracles serve as “folk therapy,” a way to find direction and hope without enlisting a therapist, minister or coach. Tarot is particularly popular because it’s relatively simple and can be done by oneself.
Even more than a comforting and affordable tool, tarot is a multi-dimensional tool that supports you in a multitude of ways that in the 21st century world are particularly relevant and even imperative.
Not every Tarot deck is created equal and not all have the same practical value. Old medieval packs and the more exotic cards like the cat or fairy decks are collectible, but not designed for navigating the modern world.
Voyager Tarot, described as the “modern classic,” is a symbology beyond traditional Tarot. The deck was designed to provide a wholistic and proactive map of life for becoming happy, healthy, holy and wealthy.
Here are the top thirteen reasons why you should use a deck like Voyager.
GUIDING PHILOSOPHY (Life Purpose)
Most of us have no understanding of why we are alive, and thus miss out on the most vital ingredient for a truly fulfilling life, which is being inspired: inspired to fulfill our life destiny, our apotheosis. The Tarot tells us we are here to live all our human and personal potentials for the mission of becoming who we are meant to be. Knowing your life purpose is the motivating force that gives you the power to live well and live long.