DIY Tarot

   If you want to really understand the essence of a card, and be sure that you will know its interpretation by heart, there is a way to give yourself a break from making lists, and endless hours of readings. Though these are essential, sometimes it pays to use your imagination. As mentioned here, you can utilise meditation and visualisation techniques, but if you feel like you want more of a hands on project, the best thing you can do is make your own!

   The process of designing your own cards will assist you in understanding them, each redesigned card challenging you to consider its deeper meaning. Don't be put off if you can't draw. neither can I! (as you can see below :P)

   Artistic talent or qualification need not be a factor when creating your own card or deck. There are other options, such as collage, and computer graphics. The whole point of this exercise is to develop a connection to the cards.

   It certainly worked for me. While it may seem corny or simplistic, redrawing strength as someone saving a life against their better nature helped me to really get to grips with its basic meaning. Likewise Justice - it was a challenge to try and convey both justice and injustice in a single card.

                             Try this next time you are 'stuck' on a card: consider how you would depict its meaning in a picture. Think of how you would explain 'The Tower' if you couldn't use words.