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The Wildwood Tarot was created by Mark Ryan, John Matthews and Will Worthington and is a rebirth of The Greenwood Tarot, first published in 1996 and no longer available. Wildwood Tarot is based on the seasonal rhythms and festivals of the ancient year, using mythical archetypes in nature and illustrating pre-Celtic mythology and shamanic mysteries. It takes us back to the older style of tarot and invites us to relinquish the modern-day view and delve into our mystical senses once again. Wildwood tarot card decks are made up of 78 cards, recreating the magic of the tarot with illustrations and images of classic forest characters. WILDWOOD TAROT VS STANDARD TAROT DECKS Standard tarot decks are often the same named cards with different images. The Wildwood tarot stands apart from typical tarot decks by introducing its own unique characters, and although it follows the Rider Waite structure with 78 cards, 22 trumps and four suits, it differs in many ways with its own Wildwood tarot meaning. The four suits in the Minor Arcana are - Arrows, Bows, Stones and Vessels and the King, Queen, Knight and Page of each suit are instead animals.

WILDWOOD TAROT MEANING IN THE MAJOR ARCANA The major arcana are the cards that give the strongest messages, the cards that rule any tarot deck and can give detailed guidance with just one card alone. The Wildwood tarot card spreads best advise the person who is having the reading, guiding them with the major arcana cards and an interpretation of the Wildwood tarot meaning. Here are some of the major arcana: The Seer � also known as �The High Priestess� in other decks, the seer relates to wisdom, intuition, psychic abilities, knowledge and power. The Green Woman � also known as �The Empress� in other decks, the green woman represents fertility, motherhood, a happy home, comfort, peace, marriage and contentment in life. The Green Man � also known as �The Emperor� in other decks, the green man represents a dominant male, a strong male influence, possibly a father figure or spouse. The Forest Lovers � also known as �The Lovers� in other decks, the forest lovers reflect romance, engagement, marriage, affection and sexuality. It can also mean choice, and highlights making important decisions. The Wheel � also known as �Wheel of Fortune� in other decks, the wheel in a Wildwood tarot reading denotes that fate will take charge, often that a nice surprise will be in the offering and that you just need to trust that you are on your correct path. The Journey � also known as �Death� in other deck, although the journey card may seem ominous, it signifies rebirth, renewal, endings and new beginnings. It often is a welcomed card in Wildwood tarot card spreads, showing that this is a time of new starts. Wildwood tarot card spreads enable the reader to connect with nature and the

universe� A WILDWOOD TAROT READING Tarot readers, psychics and others who work with cards, report that the Wildwood tarot reading allows them to give much more detailed guidance. Different tarot cards can be used by any tarot reader, as long as they understand the basis of the cards and use their intuition by looking at the imagery to give as much insight as possible. Wildwood tarot card spreads enable the reader to connect with nature and the universe, and perhaps more mystical pictures, help to open up the third eye. Tarot readers report that one of the most striking things about the deck and one that makes it easier to connect, is the use of birds and animals, rather than people. The images are beautifully natural and symbolically working with the earths elements of trees, plants, rocks, frees us from the concept of people, gender, age and status. Tarot cards highlight current situations and concerns�

WHAT CAN I LEARN FROM TAROT READINGS? A good tarot reading with tarot cards gives detailed insight, whether you want a general reading on the coming six months or a reading on a specific subject. The tarot cards highlight current situations and concerns and can forewarn us of future events and how best to deal with them.

What Is Tarot, Really? The Tarot is a deck of 78 cards, each with its own imagery, symbolism and story. The 22 Major Arcana cards represent life's karmic and spiritual lessons, and the 56 Minor Arcana cards reflect the trials and tribulations that we experience on a daily basis. Some may say that Tarot cards are simply ink on paper. However, what I have discovered from reading the Tarot cards daily for over twenty years is this: Tarot is the storybook of our life, the mirror to our soul, and the key to our inner wisdom. Every spiritual lesson we meet in our lives can be found in the seventy-eight Tarot cards. And when we consult the Tarot, we�ll get shown the exact lessons we need to learn and master to live an inspired life. It�s like holding up a mirror to yourself so that you can access your subconscious mind and tap into the wisdom (and answers) that lives in us all. How Does The Tarot Work? While many people believe that Tarot will tell you the future, making predictions are not really what Tarot cards are about. When it comes to Tarot, fortune-telling is out, and intuition is in, especially if you want to create your ideal future and manifest your goals. The most powerful way to read the Tarot is to use the cards to access your intuition and your inner wisdom. The imagery in the cards give you instant access to your subconscious mind and your intuition. And from this place of inner power and wisdom, you can discover how to make positive changes now so you can manifest your goals and your dreams in the future.

How To Learn Tarot Are you ready to start learning to read the Tarot cards, dear Tarot Beginner? Here are four simple steps to learn Tarot: STEP 1 Choose a Tarot deck that's right for you. The Rider Waite or Everyday Tarot decks are a great place to start for the Tarot Beginner. STEP 2 Kick start your Tarot education with the Tarot 101 Course. Specifically designed for Tarot beginners, this 10-part video tutorial series will teach you how to quickly & intuitively read the Tarot cards � no prior knowledge required! STEP 3 Dive deeper to learn the Tarot card meanings. Discover the traditional meanings, symbolism, and the numerological and elemental associations of the cards. You don't have to memorise everything � simply learn the basics to get you started. STEP 4 Draw a Tarot card a day. Ask your Higher Self, �What do I need to know for today?� As you go through your day, reflect on what the card means to you and create a personal and intuitive connection with the cards Take these four steps and, over time, you'll create a stronger connection with your Tarot cards and your intuition, so that you can live an inspired life.