If You Were Able To Dream Big, On a Personal or Global Level, What Would You Really Like To See Happen In Relation To Tarot?

[Nordica De Spell]

@katrinka,

 

On this thread, I’m dreaming MY dream, though! 

 

”Dear Fairy Godmother, I wish that none of the tarot decks were rare & expensive!” 🧙‍♀️

 

 

Edited July 8, 2019 by Nordica De Spell
Because gregory is right!

[Raggydoll]

 

1 hour ago, Nordica De Spell said:

@katrinka,

 

On this thread, I’m dreaming MY dream, though! 

 

”Dear Fairy Godmother, I wish that none of the tarot decks were rare & expensive!” 🧙‍♀️

 

 

@Nordica De Spell Yes, both you and @gregory are right. The purpose of these anniversary threads are for people to answer the same questions that was asked in the interviews. It’s perfectly fine if people want to chatter and have fun too, but let’s not start a discussion or a debate around other people’s answers. 

[katrinka]

My bad.
Sometimes I forget it's a no information type of thread and just reply. I'm not used to this. Apologies.

[Raggydoll]

Just now, katrinka said:

My bad.
Sometimes I forget it's a no information type of thread and just reply. I'm not used to this. Apologies.

It’s ok. Thanks for the apologies 👍

[katrinka]

No problem.
I'm more accustomed to theoretical conversations where people work out the logistics, even if it's impossible: "Yes, but Lucy wouldn't do that if it was Ethel's idea. It would have to be something she thought of herself" and so on.

[Eric13]

I'd like to take all the good points everyone above me states, and find a particular way to make it shrink, and be more exclusive for readers, without some school course or someone somewhere whose invented a business saying "you're certified!", for tarot. Sort of like an Amex Black Card. 

Hope I'm making my point.

Edited July 8, 2019 by Eric13

[ilweran]

17 hours ago, katrinka said:

Generally, the people who counsel at such places are well versed in 12 Step philosophy, and not much else. (You have to remember that a lot of them couldn't qualify for jobs other than things like cashiering and waiting tables. I'm not saying they necessarily lack intelligence, but that they're untrained.) And the 12 Step model itself has a lot of issues. This link refers to AA, but NA uses the same 12 Steps. Being versed in the 12 Steps does not make for an effective counselor: https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/aa-is-faith-based-not-evidence-based/#more-490

If you know anyone who is seeking (or being coerced into) such services, I'd advise passing this checklist on to them: https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/warning-signs-of-bad-therapy/

Studies are badly needed on a LOT of things.

Ok, different kind of thing. I wasn't thinking of AA/12 Step style services which I'm aware of the problems with - I work in a mental health organisation. Peer support is quite different and in a good organisation with proper support is a good thing.

[devin]

On 7/2/2019 at 8:01 AM, Ruby Jewel said:

would like to see a "University of Tarot" established that incorporated astrology, astronomy, numerology, symbolism, archetypes, psychology, gardening, cooking, art, calligraphy, etc. in its curriculum. It would be run like a Zen monastery, with reverence and commitment to a Zen way of life with Buddhist precepts such as the "Eightfold Path" and the"4 Noble Truths" as a moral foundation. I think it is necessary to avoid the tarot becoming a "cult" energy; and therefore, a definite structure provided for guidance for those esotericists who are accepted into this educational organization. Not everyone is destined to read these powerful cards and there should be a criterion established for students who are accepted into this monastic way of life.

Personally, I'd like to see macrame, the Irish harp and small arms training on the syllabus.

 

EDIT: Sorry, I didn't see the on track mod message above. I shall divert no further. In fact, my wish for the tarot (personal)? Fame and fortune, of course!

Edited July 9, 2019 by devin

[devin]

21 hours ago, Ruby Jewel said:

Rubbish!!

Yes, exactly!

[Raggydoll]

@Ruby Jewel and @devin

I should not have to repeat myself about the rules and the purpose of these threads. Behave or you will get an official warning. Any arguing or off topic debating will be removed from now on. 

[devin]

OK, I thought of one: I would absolutely love it if some historical document or frayed papyri emerged showing the tarot as unarguably having an ancient lineage tracing back to Egypt, Sumeria or some such. Imagining the shocked looks on the faces of some of the more scholarly and historically minded members of the tarot scene would give me no end of amusement.

 

This kind of thing is not without precedent - fingers crossed.

[Ariana]

If I could pick,definately that would be more responcibility,I consider it an alternative means to find out what is happening,perhaps not all that reliable but if you find a strong friend circle then readings could help you and steer you in the right direction.I have had two or three online aquaintances whom we have exchanged readings for,including trying to earn money as a professional horary chart astrologer,so I would like to see more professionalism and a more responsible approach, other than that I still see it as a last resort type of setting,

[Joan Marie]

I would like to see Tarot taught in schools.

Firstly, because it's an analog activity and it teaches you to think in a different way. 

Additionally, kids would learn the language of symbols and that opens up your mind. 

There is also the spiritual aspect that isn't really taught but experienced naturally in the process of reading tarot. 

 

People want to know how to live in this world. How to be happy. There are no classes on that. Religion used to fulfil that need but it really doesn't anymore, at least not for a lot of people. Tarot can help young people learn how to be self- reflective in a useful way. It can also teach them to be sensitive and helpful to others. 

 

And it's fun.

 

It could be taught like any extracurricular. 

[Wyrdkiss]

A different approach for me.  I think it is self-sustaining currently, and will continue to grow interest as the collective human consciousness evolves. I would like to see a natural eradication of monotheistic dogma and religion.  Experience life on earth if it dissipated globally. This would allow Tarot and other studies to vastly flourish, for both those truly interested as well as the billions of people currently forced to separate from their spirit.

[Wyrdkiss]

On 7/29/2019 at 11:21 PM, devin said:

OK, I thought of one: I would absolutely love it if some historical document or frayed papyri emerged showing the tarot as unarguably having an ancient lineage tracing back to Egypt, Sumeria or some such. Imagining the shocked looks on the faces of some of the more scholarly and historically minded members of the tarot scene would give me no end of amusement.

 

This kind of thing is not without precedent - fingers crossed.

Awesome, I like this thought.

[Ienne]

Honestly, my wish is simple.  To be able to pull out my cards in public and not be harassed about it by anyone for any reason. Sigh.  

[pinkvelvetz]

I would like to see people stop associating the tarot with evil. This isn’t an evil practice, it’s more of a spiritual practice. 

[Annabelle]

I would like there to be a worldwide tarot "Read-In" day, in which world leaders, scientists, researchers, and many thousands of others from all walks of life each have the same tarot deck in hand and devote a 24-hour period to using tarot to find insight and new ideas on a very important topic: Saving our planet. (It could work with different tarot decks, but I love the idea of us all having the same one.

 

People would be free to use the tarot cards in any way they wished, and to brainstorm in any way they wished. Ideally, there would be organized "Read-In" locations in which many people could gather together if they wanted to -- but reading alone would be welcomed, too.

 

There would need to be plans for recording and gathering and analyzing the data afterwards, of course, and following up on ideas and concepts. But the return on investment would be worth it many times over. It would be fascinating to see how many people arrived at similar ideas, for example -- to see how the mechanics of having so many people reading tarot at the same time might bear fruit.

 

Our planet is in peril and we need solutions now--right now. Tarot could lead us there.

[Carla]

I would like to see openness to all reading styles and traditions. All readers who act from a place of sincere devotion to the art of reading should be valued, even when we disagree on fundamentals. More card reading, less tribalism. 

Edited September 20, 2019 by Carla