Mary K. Greer's Tarot Blog
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| Blog Name: | Mary K. Greer's Tarot Blog |
| Url: | http://marygreer.wordpress.com/ |
| Language: | English |
| Topics: | tarot, personal transformation, publications |
| Description: | An excerpt from her Bio: Mary K. Greer is a revolutionary, breaking all the rules regarding methods of learning and using tarot cards. She has forty years tarot experience and, as an author and teacher, emphasizes personal insight and creativity. As a tarot reader, she works as a ‘midwife of the soul,’ using techniques that are interactive, transformational and empowering. Mary is a member of numerous tarot organizations and is featured at tarot conferences and symposia around the world. She is the proud recipient of the 2007 International Tarot Lifetime Achievement Award and the 2006 Mercury Award from the Mary Redman Foundation for “excellence in communication in the metaphysical field.” |
| Popularity: | 80 Followers |
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Lucas van Leyden’s “The Fortune-Teller”
I’m thrilled to report that I think I’ve just solved the puzzle of the the painting “The Fortune-Teller” by Lucas van Leyden (1494-1533). It was painted in 1508 when Lucas was only fourteen, marking him as one of the great painters of the age. This work is also considered to be the first “genre painting” that depicts everyday events in ordinary life. If what is shown is truly fortune-telling with cards then it is one of the earliest records of cards being used in this way (see Origins of Playing Card Divination).
I’m thrilled to report that I think I’ve just solved the puzzle of the the painting “The Fortune-Teller” by Lucas van Leyden (1494-1533). It was painted in 1508 when Lucas was only fourteen, marking him as one of the great painters of the age. This work is also considered to be the first “genre painting” that depicts everyday events in ordinary life. If what is shown is truly fortune-telling with cards then it is one of the earliest records of cards being used in this way (see Origins of Playing Card Divination).
Suggestions for Becoming a Professional Tarot Reader
I was reminded in the previous post of people who ask me what they need to do to become a professional tarot reader. After you feel comfortable reading for self, friends (and, maybe, friends-of-friends), here’s my number one suggestion for when you figure you might be ready to make the transition. Your Rite of Passage The ideal “rite of passage” is to volunteer for a full day (or better yet, a weekend) at a charity or benefit event and donate everything to the cause. If you keep the price reasonable ($5-15 or sliding scale depending on the length of reading and the venue) then your schedule
I was reminded in the previous post of people who ask me what they need to do to become a professional tarot reader. After you feel comfortable reading for self, friends (and, maybe, friends-of-friends), here’s my number one suggestion for when you figure you might be ready to make the transition. Your Rite of Passage The ideal “rite of passage” is to volunteer for a full day (or better yet, a weekend) at a charity or benefit event and donate everything to the cause. If you keep the price reasonable ($5-15 or sliding scale depending on the length of reading and the venue) then your schedule
Tarot at the Deaf Hope Gala
Here’s an inspiring video of tarot reader “Ocean” reading cards at the Deaf Hope Gala & Benefit in San Francisco. The reading begins about 30 seconds into the video: You can read the transcript here. Ocean is an experienced reader and all the proceeds went to the cause. I loved seeing a reading interpreted in ASL
Here’s an inspiring video of tarot reader “Ocean” reading cards at the Deaf Hope Gala & Benefit in San Francisco. The reading begins about 30 seconds into the video: You can read the transcript here. Ocean is an experienced reader and all the proceeds went to the cause. I loved seeing a reading interpreted in ASL
Papess Maifreda Visconti of the Guglielmites—new evidence
Gertrude Moakley (The Tarot Cards Painted by Bonifacio Bembo, 1966) introduced the Tarot world to a possible source of the Papess card in the earliest Tarot decks. Maifreda (or Manfreda) Visconti da Pirovano was to be declared Pope in Milan on Easter 1300 in a new age o
Gertrude Moakley (The Tarot Cards Painted by Bonifacio Bembo, 1966) introduced the Tarot world to a possible source of the Papess card in the earliest Tarot decks. Maifreda (or Manfreda) Visconti da Pirovano was to be declared Pope in Milan on Easter 1300 in a new age o
2010 Readers Studio
I will be one of the three featured speakers, along with Robert Place and Elinor Greenberg, at the 2010 Readers Studio in New York. The website is now updated with all the information about this fabulous event. Hosted by Ruth Ann and Wald Amberstone from The Tarot School, Readers Studio is a unique event, ge
I will be one of the three featured speakers, along with Robert Place and Elinor Greenberg, at the 2010 Readers Studio in New York. The website is now updated with all the information about this fabulous event. Hosted by Ruth Ann and Wald Amberstone from The Tarot School, Readers Studio is a unique event, ge
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