Saturday, May 5, 2007

Games to Play With Tarot Cards

The lighter side of Tarot deals with games played using this deck of uniquely peculiar cards. These range from the highly complex to those a four-year-old can play. “Zarcana,” a complicated game encompassing battles, voyages, life, death, love, loss, and more can be played indefinitely – or until one player in a winning position decides to declare the game finished. Another game appeals to the younger set because of its much simpler rules. Each player is dealt a card and whatever image is on the card, the player must enact a semblance. This can be quite humorous and fun for younger children. Imagine the delight when a player is dealt The Fool!

There are as many Tarot games as there are Tarot aficionados, and a quick look through the Internet can locate more Tarot games than a person could humanly attempt to play in one lifetime. But this is the joy of Tarot – and of the Internet!

As with games, Tarot deck designs run the gamut as well. After all, these cards have been around for hundreds of years, and each culture has contributed its own version. Sometimes even individuals have come forth with their own versions of the game, and some of these have become quite popular. The Waite-Smith Tarot version (also known as “Rider-Waite”) of the cards, created during the early part of the 20th century, has become probably the most popular design used today. Along with Waite-Smith, some of the better-known and still-used Tarot versions include the Visconti-Sforza, the Marseille, and the Minchiate. These latter decks often feature elaborate artwork without a great deal of occult imagery and, depending on personal tastes, can sometimes be construed as masterpieces of Renaissance design.

Many teachers of Tarot recommend using the Waite-Smith version until the novice has become familiar with all the image meanings and representations. At this point, the student can then proceed to select from the many Tarot designs available the deck that appeals to him or her personally. It is not unusual for even a long-time practitioner of Tarot to continue using the Waite-Smith version because, as one Tarot reader says, “It is simple, forthright, and appeals to the pragmatic side of my personality.”

Tarot card decks can be purchased many places both online and at brick-and-mortar retailers. Because the stigma of “devil worship” has left the Tarot in many parts, sometimes one can find a deck in as innocuous a place as Wal-Mart. Other areas may only carry decks in out-of-the-way fortune-teller supply shops and other “underground” markets.

Tarot serves to entertain as well as to gain insight, much as it did hundreds of years ago. So invest in your own deck and begin today to reap the rewards of learning Tarot. You may gain more than you ever imagined!

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR


All About Tarot is an information packed website that features loads of useful links and articles! Visit now at: http://www.all-about-tarot.com

Discover How Golf Schools Can Help You Play Better

The objective of joining a Golf school is to learn the golfand become a good player if not a great player.

Swing is most important for every golfer. A more powerful,consistent golf swing is attainable for every golfer. Thelearner must know how to get more distance with all clubsand increase accuracy at the same time.

Swing Technology helps in learning the golf swing and otheraspects of the sport.

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The learner should always focus on the services offered byGolf Schools and not on their tall claims like "We have wonMaximum number of Teacher of the Year award" or we havenationwide training schools etc. One should see and ifpossible take the opinion of somebody, who has alreadytaken training from that school. Some salient features thatmust be part of the services offered by golf school, whiledeciding the training school.

1. The class size should range between 4 to 16 students andthe teacher ratio should not be more than 4-1. However, 2-1would be ideal, if possible.2. The coach must be an ace golfer and should haveexcellent communication skills to make the learnerunderstand the game and feel comfortable and secure.3. The skills and the requirements must be clearlyunderstood by the coach and he should be able to tailor itaccording to the needs of the individual. The groups ofstudents must be made according to the abilities.4. Apart from a good coach the institute must also haveother facilities like:i. Latest Video Analysis Equipments,ii. Launch Monitor Technology,iii. Swing Learning Aids, iv. Should be able to scientifically measure a golfer'scurrent swing and pinpoint his or her weaknesses,v. Help develop a plan for measurable improvement.vi. The staff should know the game and should be able toteach; so all golfers get all benefits where it reallyneeds - on the golf course.

5. Last but not the least, the price. The cost of learningmust be justifiable.
Thus, one should analyze the Services offered by GolfSchools taking the points mentioned above intoconsiderationFree Articles, before deciding on the Golf School.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Bud Bradley is a freelance writer, working long hours at a computer. His main relaxation is golf, and over many years he's visited many golf schools in an attempt to improve his game. This series of articles relates his experience.