Khyron's Tarot Journal Entry 1

Tarot Journal Entry 1


I've heard that keeping a journal of your experiences can be a valuable part of working with the Tarot, or any other system of divination or system of magic. I thought I'd share mine. One more comment: my method of working with Tarot is exactly that, a method. My preference is to lay out a ten card modified Celtic Cross spread as the books that I've read show how to do, and then look up the book meanings of the cards that turned up. I know certain people who work more intuitively and go mainly off the visual impact of the card. For whatever reason, this is not my way.


This is from Frej Day, Dismember 21, AD 2007:


This is kind of a getting acquainted spread to see how I work with my new Wonderland Tarot. My focusing question is:


"How will my holiday season go?"


1. Present Position: Page of Flamingos (Flamingos from the Wonderland Tarot correspond to Swords from other Tarot decks).


Meanings: Vigilance. Agility. Spying. A discreet person.


My initial impression: I'm not especially agile, but I am quiet and observant. My role at family gatherings is often to sit quietly, reading a book, listening to others talk, and then interject a relevant remark here and there.

Post-Holiday reflection: That's about how things played out this year.

2. Immediate Influence: The Fool

Meanings: Thoughtlessness. Folly. Lack of Discipline. Immaturity. Enthusiasm. Naivity.

My initial impression: Could be Michael Thomas (my younger, younger brother).

Post-Holiday reflection: I didn't spend much of the Holiday with Michael Thomas. Mom was a bit miffed about Sky's behavior Christmas Eve. He left his skateboard at one friend's house and went over to another's, adding another side trek to mom picking him up.

3. Goal or Destiny: Judgement

Meanings: Atonement. Judgment. Rebirth. Improvement.

My initial impression: I do not always do well at Christmas. I sometimes develop a bit of an "Is that all?" attitude. I intend to do better than that this year.

Post-Holiday reflection: I think I did manage to do well this year.

4. Distant Past/ Foundation: The Sun

Meanings: Satisfaction. Contentment.

My initial impression: I've also had very happy Christmases past, like the one where I did get a puppy.

Post-Holiday reflection: I think my initial impression jibes well with the facts.

5. Recent Past: Six of Flamingos

Meanings: Misery. Concern. Unhappiness. Worry.

My initial impression: Depending on how recent, there's a lot of ways to read this. For example, I just came off shift at Taco Bell, a job I'm beginning to dislike enough to seriously consider quitting.

Post-Holiday reflection: As far as I can figure, the most significant source of misery in my current life is the Taco Bell. Today, I again left for the day mentally cussing out my boss.

6. Future Influence: Four of Flamingos

Meanings: Respite. Repose. Replenishment.

My initial impression: I get Christmas day off work.

Post-Holiday reflection: It was indeed restful.

7. The Questioner: Ten of Flamingos

Meanings: Ruin. Pain. Afliction. Grief.

My initial impression: I don't think I'm that bad off.

Post-Holiday reflection: I still don't think I'm best characterized by pain, ruin, and grief.

8. Environmental Factors: Knight of Hats (Hats correspond to Cups)

Meanings: Arrival. Approach. Advancement. Challenge.

My initial impression: No insight here right now.

Post-Holiday reflection: Getting there was a bit complicated. I don't drive. I made arrangements with my mom to get a ride but there was some miscommunication regarding fine details.

9. Inner Emotions: The Tower

Meanings: Complete and sudden change. Unexpected events. Disruption. Misery.

My initial impression: I was cautiously optimistic about holidays.

Post-Holiday reflection: I still don't know what disruption or misery I may have experienced.

10. Final Result: Three of Hats

Meanings: Resolution of a problem. Conclusion. Solace.

My initial impression: The Holdiays are a problem. A conclusion to them will bring solace.

Post-Holiday reflection: I do feel good to have Christmas over and done with now.