In this chapter of the tarot course, we will see Tarot Exercises: Dreaming with the cards? How to unconsciously connect with the tarot cards and access higher knowledge.
One of the most common queries is how to connect with the tarot, and achieve that higher understanding in the readings. The reality is that the tarot does not operate literally, rationally or logically, but unconsciously.
The higher knowledge in tarot is unconscious, not logical.
Therefore, one of the best ways to connect with the tarot cards is to dream about them, which reveals that we have achieved a deeper and more intimate connection. It is worth noting that, whenever we give them the opportunity, tarot cards can connect with us, since they have a strong ability to enter our dreams and our unconscious. Some people find it easier than others to let go, to see or to receive, but what is clear is that it comes with practice.
For this, I propose this exercise.
And it is advisable to practice it at all times, as it is an excellent way to connect intimately and strongly with the tarot, and it will always surprise you with its results. This exercise is an invitation for the cards to also penetrate your dreams, which is the easiest way to reach your unconscious.
By entering your unconscious, you are opening doors to intuition, since they will connect your unconscious mind, and not from logic and reasoning. This will allow you to access a higher understanding and you will be able to connect with the world of waking consciousness. With which you will be able to see things, which you did not see before, receive clearer information or have a higher understanding.
Exercises: Dreaming with tarot cards
This exercise should be practiced before going to sleep, which is when we have the lowest defenses in the conscious mind and it will be easier for us to succeed.
- Before going to bed, or when you are already in bed, choose a card you wish to dream about. Especially in your first experiences and practices, it is important that you choose a tarot card that is very meaningful to you. Perhaps your personal arcane, the card you most identify with, or your favorite card, since, at first, dreaming about something definite is not so easy for most people, so ideally something that resonates with you.
- Contemplate the chosen card, without thinking about anything else. Observe every detail and symbol carefully, let your eyes run over the card without interruption, to the point where you can close your eyes and see a fairly close image of the card in your mind. Obsess over every detail. If you want to succeed, don’t rush and enjoy the experience of contemplating the card, soon you will see details you didn’t notice before, but don’t think and don’t get distracted, continue to contemplate the card. Also, you can open and close your eyes several times, until the image is quite real and remains in your mind.
- Then put the card under your pillow, or leave it face up on your bedside table, turn off the light and go to sleep.
As soon as you wake up, try to lie still and not move. - Then, make an effort to remember your dreams. Have you dreamt about the letter? Has it appeared at any time? Remember, if you have dreamed something related to the letter, make a note of it, and congratulate yourself on your success. If you don’t remember at the time, perhaps later the memory of the dream may appear. If not, don’t worry, you will have to try again.
- Practice at least 7 days in a row with the same tarot card. With each practice, the connection with the tarot will deepen as you continue to experiment with the card in your dreams. In other words, if you have dreamed with the card you can try it again.
If you want to go further and take this practice of connecting with the tarot seriously, you can practice contemplating the card for a few minutes several times during the day, this can speed up the process. The final advice is to take your time, practice this exercise without haste and calmly, let your mind flow and you will soon see amazing results.
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