The result of a happy collaboration with Laurent Edouard, I had the joy of prefacing a work which really enriches the literature on the use of the Marseille Tarots. This notice was designed to address everyone: novice or initiated, for divinatory, psychological, or initiatory use... I let you discover below the strong and enriching ideas covered in this notice
The Tarot of Marseille: A Powerful Tool for Personal Evolution, according to Laurent ÉDOUARD
Laurent ÉDOUARD, renowned professional tarot reader, invites us to explore the riches of the Marseille Tarot in his universal notice prefaced by Agnès Kappler. Much more than a simple divination game, the Tarot de Marseille is a true treasure of ancestral wisdom, a powerful tool to guide us on the path to self-knowledge and personal development.
The Fascinating Origins of the Marseille Tarot
Contrary to some beliefs, the Marseille Tarot has no direct link with ancient Egypt, nor even a 2,000-year-old history. Rather, its roots go back to the 15th century in Europe, where it was developed by talented master cardmakers like Jean Noblet, Jean Dodal, Pierre Madenié and Nicolas Conver.
Each of these artisans has left their distinctive mark on the Tarot, creating unique variations that demonstrate the richness and diversity of this tradition. Far from being simple card games, these Tarots were true treasures of knowledge, carefully transmitted from master to apprentice.[1]
The Tarot of Marseille: Much More Than a Divination Game
Too often, the Tarot de Marseille is reduced to its sole divinatory dimension. Certainly, he has exceptional qualities for exploring the future and revealing the mysteries of our existence. But to limit its use to the practice of clairvoyance is to miss its true essence.[1]
The Marseille Tarot is a real tool for introspection and personal development. Its 22 major arcana, loaded with ancestral symbols and teachings, invite us to explore the different facets of our being, to understand our deep motivations and to reconcile ourselves with our shadows.
Taming the Marseille Tarot: A Personal Quest
As Agnès Kappler so well points out in the preface, her first contact with the Tarot de Marseille was a real electric shock in the brain. The Devil card, in particular, aroused in her a deep unease, an irrational fear of this mysterious character.
But it is precisely in this confrontation with our own fears and our resistance that the true wealth of the Tarot de Marseille lies. Each of us must undertake our own initiatory journey, discovering the symbols and teachings that resonate most deeply within us.
Develop a Ritual and Intuitive Practice
To take full advantage of the wisdom of the Tarot de Marseille, it is essential to develop a ritual and intuitive practice. As Agnès Kappler points out, concentration and letting go are crucial to allow our unconscious to express itself and guide us.
Laurent ÉDOUARD thus allows himself a moment of calm and meditation before each print, letting his thoughts and his mind dissolve to become a witness to himself. It is in this state of "nothing" that he can receive, without expectation or judgment, the messages that the Tarot has to transmit to him.
The Marseille Tarot: A Tool for Personal Transformation
Beyond its divinatory dimension, the Tarot de Marseille is a real tool for personal transformation. Its mysteries invite us to explore the different facets of our being, to confront our shadows and to reconcile with them.
It is by taming these aspects of ourselves, often repressed or ignored, that we can fully flourish and align our lives with our values and our mission. The Marseille Tarot then becomes an invaluable traveling companion, guiding us on the path of personal evolution and self-fulfillment.
Conclusion: Immerse yourself in the Fascinating Universe of the Marseille Tarot
Whether you are a neophyte or already initiated into the Tarot of Marseille, Laurent ÉDOUARD's universal instructions invite you to explore the riches of this ancestral tradition. Much more than a simple divination game, the Tarot de Marseille is a true treasure of wisdom, a powerful tool to guide us on the path to self-knowledge and personal development.
So don’t hesitate to let yourself be carried away by this fascinating adventure. Open yourself to the unknown, welcome the messages from your cards with kindness and curiosity, and let yourself be transformed by the magic of the Tarot de Marseille.
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