Tarot is a visual language with several advantages over verbal communication:

• Transcending Language Barriers: Tarot imagery transcends linguistic boundaries, spreading easily without the need for translation.
• Concise Expression: Images convey a lot of meaning in a small space. Translating a single card into words is nearly impossible; hence the saying, "A picture is worth a thousand words."
• Immediate Emotional Impact: Images create an emotional impression within seconds, while verbal language requires more time and intellectual processing.

The Necessity of Verbal Interpretation

Despite the power of imagery, I find it necessary to verbalize these images:

• Tangibility: Words make images more accessible and understandable.
• Personal Interpretation: Verbalizing requires interpretation, revealing something about me and potentially about our shared humanity.

Cultural Context and Interpretation

Images from different cultures and times may be distorted to fit contemporary contexts. However, this doesn't make interpretations less legitimate:

• Autonomy of Visual Language: Tarot imagery is largely autonomous, independent of its creator, taking on a life of its own through interaction with the reader.
• Personal Interpretation as Truth: The truth lies not in the historical context or original intent, but in the personal interpretation.

Fiction and Reality

There’s no need to distinguish between fiction and reality in tarot interpretation. Visual languages based on Western interpretations of Egyptian magic or Jewish Kabbalah can be as effective as those drawn from fantasy or science fiction. This perspective enriches the material, emphasizing that the meaning of images depends on their impact on the viewer, regardless of any lost original meaning.

About This Blog

This blog explores a personal approach to tarot interpretation, incorporating well-known Western interpretations. By keeping the focus personal, I avoid conflicting sources and doubts about reliability, and I embrace the journey of interpretation.

Conclusion: A Journey of Exploration

The exact form of this blog is still unknown to me. I’ll let it unfold naturally, exploring the cards and myself step by step, without a preconceived plan. I invite you to join me on this journey.