ABC of Paganism: T is for Tarot

Tarot is a large part of my spiritual path. I have had a relationships with the cards for many years even before I knew what they were and once I became aware of their purpose I consciously decided to utilize them within my spiritual path, gaining sight to situations and relationships when I felt lost. Tarot has become a beneficial tool for me not only for personal purposes, but within my business career as well. 

I know that many individuals hold a fear of the Tarot similar to the fear they possess concerning Spirit Boards, but I've never held such a fear. I was always intrigued with the image of an old "gypsy" woman sitting at a small table with the Tarot spread out in front of her, flipping 

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over cards, and talking to another person who listened intently with what she had to say. I remember wanting to be that old woman. I wanted to know what it was she read in the cards and understand how it was she could understand what they said to her. I didn't realize that I already possessed the ability and skill to do so until I bought a deck and began "playing" with it though confidence in what I read didn't come until years later. 

I believe that reading cards is something we can all benefit from though I understand not everyone has a love for cards as I do. Some of us may enjoy stones or crystals, bones or sticks, mirrors or tea leaves, but whatever the tool I think it's important for the Witch to have a divination skill in order to gain insight into current situations or to welcome guidance from the Spirit Realm prior to spell casting. "To Know" is a concept that I strongly align with and part of that knowledge is gained from divining.