“Archetypes can be defined as universal principles, core ideas, and experiences that permeate the human experience everywhere. They are also eternal and have a certain more than human quality to them. This means that being aware of archetypes, within ourselves and in the world around us, is a way of stepping into something vast and meaningful.”
—Laurence Hillman
—Laurence Hillman
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Welcome to Voices of Tarot: Ancient Wisdom for the Modern Journey, which is what I call my personal work with this profound practice. I chose this name to acknowledge that the 78 tarot cards are alive and active within us and that each has a unique message and insight to transmit to assist us in living as our true, authentic selves. Though of ancient origin, their meanings transcend the boundaries of time and space, and they are as vital today as when they were originally created.
How the Tarot Symbolism Shows Up in Our Lives Tarot instructor Gerd Zigler, in Tarot: Mirror of the Soul, gives a concise overview of the tarot and its purpose:
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Photo by Daniel Quat
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A tarot deck consists of 22 Major Arcana archetypes (numbered 0–XXI) and 56 Minor Arcana cards. The Minor Arcana is subdivided into four suits, which in the Thoth deck (which I use in readings) are Wands, Cups, Swords, and Disks, with 14 cards in each. Each suit is further divided into 10 numbered cards and four Court Cards—a Knight, Queen, Prince, and Princess.
Once we begin to learn about the different cards and their significance, we see how they apply to every aspect of our lives—spiritual emotional, intellectual, and material plane. Having worked with them for more than four decades, I find myself frequently saying something like, “Oh, I’m being the Empress in this phase of my life and my husband the Emperor, focusing on creating a loving, nurturing, safe, and sacred environment for our family and friends,” or “The Princess of Cups is encouraging me to acknowledge and, more importantly, experience my self-worth and value.”
I feel like I have this whole world of wise and caring friends that are constantly offering their guidance and support to help me fine-tune my life and express my own unique voice. I am so eager to share them with you!
The photo you see is of me inviting you into my light-filled sacred sanctuary in Santa Fe, New Mexico, in which we can have an in-person reading or a reading on Zoom, which I and others have found to be equally as powerful and effective. No matter where you are located, we are connected energetically—what an amazing thing! The Book of Thoth deck I use is full of colorful, dynamic archetypal beings, personality types, and life situations just waiting to share their wisdom with you in your 11-card spread. The “sample reading” below provides a visual and energetic impression of what is conveyed through the cards.
Why a Tarot Reading?
A tarot reading is a gift to yourself—a “time-out” from the demands and busyness of the outside world and a chance to “tune in” to the innate wisdom, peace, and clarity that exists within you. The tarot cards and reader are instruments by which you can have a conversation with the Beloved—your Creative Source, Higher Self, Spirit, or whatever term you use—and receive its love and guidance. Important information emerges from the subconscious realms through the tarot imagery to provide insights that our linear mind cannot access through its usual channels.
Here are a few questions to help you evaluate whether a reading is appropriate for you at this time:
Benefits of a Reading
An experience with the tarot cards is multidimensional:
What You Will Receive
The Invitation
I invite you to join me in an exploration of how these tarot archetypes can be wise, loving, and supportive allies in your life right now. Clients have expressed that they have gained profound, refreshing, and useful perspective on and clarity about challenges they face and that they are inspired and more hopeful about both the present and the future. You will see several of their comments on this page and the “Meet Barbara” page, which gives more information about my personal journey with the tarot. Simply click on the “Meet Barbara” button above.
In addition, the “Tarot Blog” button will take you to my “Voices of Tarot Blog: Exploring the Wisdom and Wonder of Tarot in Our Lives,” where you will learn about the practical application of the symbolism of the Thoth cards in our lives and so much more!
Please visit the Contact Us page to send me a message and/or to request a reading. I look forward to meeting you, whether in person or on Zoom. Be prepared for a powerful, purposeful, and life-transforming experience!
May these “voices of tarot” serve you well and illuminate your path,
Once we begin to learn about the different cards and their significance, we see how they apply to every aspect of our lives—spiritual emotional, intellectual, and material plane. Having worked with them for more than four decades, I find myself frequently saying something like, “Oh, I’m being the Empress in this phase of my life and my husband the Emperor, focusing on creating a loving, nurturing, safe, and sacred environment for our family and friends,” or “The Princess of Cups is encouraging me to acknowledge and, more importantly, experience my self-worth and value.”
I feel like I have this whole world of wise and caring friends that are constantly offering their guidance and support to help me fine-tune my life and express my own unique voice. I am so eager to share them with you!
The photo you see is of me inviting you into my light-filled sacred sanctuary in Santa Fe, New Mexico, in which we can have an in-person reading or a reading on Zoom, which I and others have found to be equally as powerful and effective. No matter where you are located, we are connected energetically—what an amazing thing! The Book of Thoth deck I use is full of colorful, dynamic archetypal beings, personality types, and life situations just waiting to share their wisdom with you in your 11-card spread. The “sample reading” below provides a visual and energetic impression of what is conveyed through the cards.
Why a Tarot Reading?
A tarot reading is a gift to yourself—a “time-out” from the demands and busyness of the outside world and a chance to “tune in” to the innate wisdom, peace, and clarity that exists within you. The tarot cards and reader are instruments by which you can have a conversation with the Beloved—your Creative Source, Higher Self, Spirit, or whatever term you use—and receive its love and guidance. Important information emerges from the subconscious realms through the tarot imagery to provide insights that our linear mind cannot access through its usual channels.
Here are a few questions to help you evaluate whether a reading is appropriate for you at this time:
- Are you in a transitional period between phases of your life—your career, relationships, spiritual path, etc.—and are wondering how to navigate this “in-between” time?
- Do you ever feel that your life is not quite as vital and creative as you know it can be?
- Are you on the verge of a breakthrough into a more inspirational, purposeful existence but feel that something is blocking your path?
- Are you curious about this nonlinear approach to understanding ourselves that has offered humanity useful guidance since ancient times?
Benefits of a Reading
An experience with the tarot cards is multidimensional:
- The tarot archetypes offer wisdom and perspective beyond what our minds can figure out or our emotions can sort through because they are too close to the situation. The images bring forth information from the subconscious realm in a very graphic form so we can view it and more clearly understand some of the underlying factors that are present in our current situation.
- A reading is a wholistic, right-brain activity that allows us to view the elements of our life as a moving process within a larger pattern and not as an isolated, permanent situation.
- Combining the ancient symbolism of tarot and astrology with mystical wisdom from the Kabbalah and other consciousness teachings, my approach to tarot reveals how our often-unconscious attitudes, beliefs, patterns, and stories may keep us from living from our true essence and, thus, from making our most meaningful contributions to humanity and other life forms on our beloved planet Earth. The uplifting perspective and clarity that result from an in-depth reading allow for the possibility of deep personal transformation on a variety of levels.
What You Will Receive
- A 2- to 2.5-hour tarot reading
- An 11-card color spread with your exact layout of cards in miniature form (see below for a sample layout)
- A Zoom video recording or voice recording of the reading
- A Tree of Life diagram with astrological associations
The Invitation
I invite you to join me in an exploration of how these tarot archetypes can be wise, loving, and supportive allies in your life right now. Clients have expressed that they have gained profound, refreshing, and useful perspective on and clarity about challenges they face and that they are inspired and more hopeful about both the present and the future. You will see several of their comments on this page and the “Meet Barbara” page, which gives more information about my personal journey with the tarot. Simply click on the “Meet Barbara” button above.
In addition, the “Tarot Blog” button will take you to my “Voices of Tarot Blog: Exploring the Wisdom and Wonder of Tarot in Our Lives,” where you will learn about the practical application of the symbolism of the Thoth cards in our lives and so much more!
Please visit the Contact Us page to send me a message and/or to request a reading. I look forward to meeting you, whether in person or on Zoom. Be prepared for a powerful, purposeful, and life-transforming experience!
May these “voices of tarot” serve you well and illuminate your path,
Praise for Tarot Readings with Barbara
"I feel so much clearer and hopeful, and will get away for some time to reflect and rid myself of the old and false beliefs and patterns. I remain so, so grateful and happy! You are indeed an angel, such a clear and powerful revealer of Spirit's word. At times we all lack clarity for ourselves, and to have a trusted and wise other is such a blessing to me, and to humanity!” |
“Thank you so much for today. I have to say, my mind is completely blown. It felt like I was transported to another dimension, where I was looking down at my life and could see clearly as if it were a holographic image of what I'm moving into and what's still in the way of actualizing my highest potential at this moment in time. It truly felt like a shamanic journey. I know now what I need to integrate in order to bring out what I know is my deepest truth: a life of abundance and divine grace and elegance. The images are so helpful. Powerful. Strong. And sensual and potent.” |
“Thank you so much for your wonderful tarot reading. Many of the issues that were brought up resonated at a very deep level, and today I am looking at the world in a new light. I can't wait to start putting the suggestions to use to affect my life experience for the good, stepping away from illusions and looking for the truth in each situation.” |
Sample Tarot Reading
The tarot reading pictured below contains a sample layout of cards such as you might receive in your own 11-card reading. It is always a fascinating experience to see what is revealed in response to your “inquiry” about current issues and situations in your life. Following an initial in-depth conversation exploring particular areas for which you would like greater clarity and perspective, the cards are shuffled and then laid out one by one in a specific order, beginning with your “Present Cycle” and ending with the “Final Word,” the last wisdom with which Spirit (Source, the Universe, your Higher Self, etc.) wants to leave you. Both the actual meaning of the card itself and the location in which it is placed are relevant to the significance attributed to its appearance in the overall scheme of the reading.
Barbara is available for both in-person and Zoom readings.
Please go to the Contact Us page to introduce yourself.