Tarot
Collective Wisdom
When we talk about collective wisdom in tarot, we mean commonly held beliefs and associations relating to symbols that have been passed down over time through tradition.
You can use collective wisdom associations when you’re doing your own tarot readings to try and gain deeper meaning through your cards.
There are many collective wisdom symbols that you’ll probably already be aware of. For example, a circle is a collective symbol of eternal life, the universe and cycles. And a castle is a symbol of safety, boundaries and security.
Each different tarot card can be interpreted differently depending on the image. A few different cards have castle imagery for example. In The Tower card the castle (or tower) is crumbling or sometimes in flames. This could be interpreted to mean that you’re feeling a little insecure and vulnerable at the minute. Alternatively, it could mean that the boundaries you put up with people are tumbling down.
Some tarot readers prefer to use collective wisdom symbols for interpretation but you can also use personal wisdom.
Symbol meanings of Tarot are essential to our interpretational process. Indeed, symbols themselves serve as messages from our higher selves and the Universe. A prime reason why the Tarot is such an effective divining tool is because it deals with the common ground of symbols and their meanings.
The Tarot is a symbolic oracle, and as such, it is vital for us to recognize and understand its symbol meanings to assure a well-rounded reading of the cards.
Common Tarot symbols and their meanings have been included in this lesson for your growth, development and deeper understanding of the Tarot reading craft.
As you read the cards, you will notice certain symbols will catch your attention more-so than others. This is no accident.
When we gravitate toward specific features in a card, this is your intuition bringing to light important issues. When this happens, consider some of the symbol meanings provided below in conjunction with your reading. This will provide more clarity and insight to your overall reading.
Remember, symbol meanings are subject to your own perception. To clarify, if a symbol means something specific to you, then this is the meaning you should assign to that symbol. These pages simply offer a foundation of meanings to work with.
