In this chapter of the tarot course, we will see what is the holistic Tarot?
Although the tarot has been used as a divination tool for centuries, one of the secrets of the tarot’s power lies in its healing capacity.
Holistic Tarot is a holistic therapy understood as an exercise of self-discovery, in which, through tarot reading, one seeks to find answers in order to heal.
It is called holistic because it deals with the health of the whole person, whether in its spiritual, emotional, energetic or psychological aspects, among many other aspects of the individual.
Using the tarot we can find the answers, either through the messages that the Universe gives us, as a tool to access our unconscious, as a mirror to connect with our true self, to connect with the inner wisdom of our soul, or to see the different paths and choices that we have available, and often consciously do not see.
In other words, holistic tarot helps us to remove blockages, resolve worries, decisions and doubts, or to make sense of emotions, unfinished or painful relationships or situations that do not allow us to move forward. It helps us to be more aware of the factors that strengthen, weaken or hinder us towards our goals in life. It helps to make the unconscious conscious, to rethink our beliefs, to see what we need to work on and understand what we are living.
The objective of a Holistic Tarot therapy is to achieve the integration, healing and coherence of the aspects of the individual, that is to say that mind, emotions, body and spirit are in coherence and constant resonance.
How to do a holistic tarot therapy?
The first thing to know is that the therapy can be practiced independently and individually, that is, where the person works with the tarot by him/herself, or it can be done in the form of a consultation.
Several points to know:
- The therapy has a proactive approach, in other words, it is aimed at the resolution of a problem, situation, ailment or hindrance that the person is actively experiencing and that afflicts the querent. The idea is not to guess or predict what the problem is, but rather to treat a specific problem. For example, inability to find a partner, not being able to study, conflicts at work, feeling that he/she is not loved, etc.
- For this, the person must be clear about what is happening to him/her, be willing to work on it and have an open mind to accept and reflect on what the tarot proposes. In other words, a change cannot be forced if the person is not willing to do so.
- The tarot reading is not exclusive and is usually accompanied by other holistic therapies, as well as other practices and exercises that allow healing the consultant, among them we can find positive affirmations, physical or relaxation exercises, meditations and various healing techniques, to work on the issue in question.
- Holistic Tarot therapy is not passive. It is best done in the form of exchange and dialogue with the client. The objective is a more active and cooperative participation, and not just listening and observing. The idea is to be able to investigate and explore the problem and the solution with the querent.
- The objective of holistic tarot is not to tell the person what to do, but to help the person reflect, see and unblock the obstacles or ailments, in addition to providing the tools to heal.
In conclusion, the ultimate goal of holistic tarot is to help the person to become aware of what is happening to them and why. This is very important, as it is the starting point for healing.
What do I need to do a holistic tarot therapy?
The first thing is that the professional who is in charge of performing a holistic tarot therapy, must have a deep knowledge of the Tarot, and must also know other complementary therapies that help healing, this depends on the professional, but can work chakras, meditation, yoga, acupuncture, astrology, psychology, among many other practices.
If you want to do it individually and you are not an expert in holistic therapies, you can inquire and explore with the tarot, in a therapeutic way to help you become aware, this is an excellent starting point to begin to heal.
