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The Hermit represents archetypal magic and mysticism moreso than any of the other Major Arcana, including even the Magician. While the Magician is world-embracing, as shown by his gestures, the Hermit is more withdrawn. He represents inwardness, contemplation, introspection, mystical experience, meditation, and deep thought. The Hermit is the card that means you’re turning inward and really finding yourself, coming to grips with your life. If the Hermit comes up in a spread, you may be at a turning point, where a decision must be made. But this decision must be made on the basis of your truth, not someone...

If you tuned into my last post, you may have read what I had to say about the Emperor, another one of the Major Arcana. The Emperor and Empress are, as you may have guessed, very closely related. Where the Emperor is the cosmic masculine and paternal energy, the Empress is the cosmic feminine and maternal energy. Where the Emperor represents order and an outward orientation, leaning more toward wands and swords, the Empress represents inner strength, willpower, the font of life, leaning more towards pentacles and cups. There are a few things to keep in mind about the Empress....

Would you like to switch your formal dress code to casual? The type of clothing you wear is a good representation of your personality, style, and the message you’re trying to convey.  A casual way of dressing makes it easier for you to feel relaxed and carefree. You may have struggles going through your wardrobe to find the ideal casual outfit that fits your mood. Follow these tips to learn the best ways to be casual. Wear Jeans The best way for you to be casual is to start wearing a comfortable pair of jeans. If you’re attending a casual,...

I like to connect Tarot with Jung, and the Emperor is a perfect opportunity to do so. The old wise man, the monarch on his high throne, is a Jungian archetypal father figure. He is lofty, powerful, and full of authority. He represents the paternal and masculine aspects of things. Structure, tradition, and unquestioned authority underlie this arcanum. The Emperor is consciousness, a Freudian super-ego, moral rules, the ability to make tough decisions, and also the role of provider and creator. There is a virile, generative aspect to the Emperor. One considers a man who has many, many children of...

If you’re at all familiar with Jungian psychology, you know of the Shadow. The Shadow represents the unconscious, the part of the person that is not consciously acknowledged. Normally, the shadow side holds our primitive drives and negative features of the personality, things that are not consciously acknowledged because they are negative. However, our Shadow can also conceal positive things; in people with low self esteem, the Shadow often blots out positive personal qualities. The Shadow is everything about ourselves that we are blind to, everything about us that we ourselves cannot see. The Devil is an important arcanum because...