Tarot isn't just a deck of cards—it's a mirror to the soul. Beneath its surface of archetypal imagery lies a language that speaks directly to the personal and collective unconscious. While often mistaken for mere fortune-telling, Tarot is far more than a tool for predicting outcomes; it's a method for uncovering hidden patterns within the psyche, offering insight into our inner landscape and the greater myth we’re living out.

In Jungian psychology, systems like the Tarot are deeply aligned with the process of individuation—the journey toward becoming whole. Each card becomes a symbol that stirs the unconscious, opening a dialogue between the ego and the deeper Self. In this way, working with the Tarot becomes a form of active imagination, where the symbols engage the imagination and bring unconscious material to light.

Tarot doesn't just reflect what is—it invites synchronicities, those meaningful coincidences that bridge the inner and outer worlds. By drawing a card at a pivotal moment, we participate in a symbolic dance between psyche and universe. It’s not about causality; it’s about meaning. And when we approach the Tarot with sincerity, it becomes a sacred space where the unseen aspects of the self can emerge, be witnessed, and integrated.

Far from being irrational or unscientific, this process is profoundly psychological. Tarot is a ritual technology for those seeking to better understand their own journey, not just on a personal level, but as part of the vast, collective human story. It reconnects us to myth, mystery, and meaning—three things our modern world desperately needs to remember.

I’ve come to realize that using tarot to tap into the unconscious mind—revealing current energies, blocks, and guidance—often proves far more accurate than attempting to predict the future. Future predictions rarely unfold exactly as expected and can sometimes lead you down a path of unnecessary worry, false hope, or inaction.

This is a clear reminder that tarot is not meant to be used as a tool to foresee the future or to "play God." The Trickster archetype is very real—sometimes, when listening to a future prediction, the Trickster appears, or the unconscious mind deceives you. This happens because tarot is not meant to be approached in this way!

Take a moment to reflect: How many of the future predictions you’ve received have truly manifested? How many shaped your reality—making you believe that love was coming next month or that abundance was just around the corner? These kinds of predictions can act like a curse—once the thought takes root in your mind, it’s hard to shake. They can lead to complacency, where you stop actively working toward your goals, or fear, filling your life with unnecessary stress and wasted time.

But beyond that—why do we even need to know the future? Why rob ourselves of the beauty of life’s surprises? The unknown is where magic happens. Even if the future could be read with certainty, wouldn’t life become unbearably dull? What would be the point of living if every detail was already set in stone?

Tarot is most powerful when used as a mirror for self-awareness, growth, and guidance—not as a rigid map of what’s to come. Let’s embrace the mystery of life rather than trying to control it.

The unknown is not something to fear—it’s a gift. Let’s not rob ourselves of the magic of newness, discovery, and surprise.