" An unexamined life is not worth living "- Socrates

Tarot  is a tool for personal story telling and personal growth; the development of the Self. This process is called “Individuation” according to Carl Jung whose in-depth study of the occult, and in particular astrology, archetypes and tarot is of great personal influence (further reading suggestions: Carl Jung’s Man & His Symbols & Psychology &  the Occult, volumes 1-18).

With this in mind I decided to create my own Spread to accompany the numerous Tarot spreads that are out there and often use it depending on the client. My spread is efficient and gets to the heart of the individual, their truth, inner wisdom and purpose. The spread is a 10 card spread; 10 in the Pythagorean pedagogy reduces to 1 (if we add zero and 1 the compound numbers which aggregate to 10) and here we are again faced with One, you the client. Tarot via this mapping process (and other spreads which I am fluent in) is able to get to the quintessence of many behaviours, both positive and negative. Better outcomes in daily life arise from locating hidden motives and acting on that information in effective ways resulting in a divine pivot which draws the individual closer to wise choices and therefore achieving successful outcomes.

The Tarot’s sovereignty exists within the parenthesis of deep reflection, synchronised action and mystical projection through the collective understanding of the archetypes and symbols that are shown in the cards and spreads. Tarot has been around for centuries, at least since the 1400s and perhaps earlier. The process of Tarot reading is both metaphysical and alchemical, and like Art it can transport you to a place that although strange can often feel true and familiar. Artifice (pictures, story telling) is often a key that leads to truth and authenticity. I encourage anyone to participate in the process of Tarot reading which I believe genuinely helps people understand themselves their motivations and others in a more comprehensive way. This Arcana or secret knowledge can unlock many blockages, release fears and enable help you identify what may be holding you back from achieving your goals and hearts desires.

"Know Thyself” - Socrates.