Future Tarot

It’s Friday the 13th, and unlike the series of popular movies and television shows of the same name, today will be a normal, uneventful day for most people. According to the Stress Management Center and Phobia Institute in Asheville, North Carolina, between 17 and 21 million people in the US* suffer some degree of paraskevidekatriaphobia (a fear of Friday the 13th). Have you ever wondered where these superstitions begin or how they affect our lives?

While some people believe Friday the 13th is unlucky, superstitions also exist to support the idea of good luck falling on this day. Some believe black cats bring misfortune, others (like myself) believe black cats offer omens of protection. So, what exactly IS a superstition? Lets look at the definition of superstition as given by dictionary.com:

su⋅per⋅sti⋅tion –noun
Pronunciation [soo-per-stish-uhn] /ˌsupərˈstɪʃən/

1. a belief or notion, not based on reason or knowledge, in or of the ominous significance of a particular thing, circumstance, occurrence, proceeding, or the like.
2. a system or collection of such beliefs.
3. a custom or act based on such a belief.
4. irrational fear of what is unknown or mysterious, esp. in connection with religion.
5. any blindly accepted belief or notion.

Did you know that Tarot, by the definitions given above, could also be considered superstition? There is no tangible, definitive proof that would give credibility to our belief in the insight and potential for foresight we glean from Tarot.

So how do superstitions become plausible? Why do more than 17 million Americans believe Friday the 13th bodes ill? I believe the Law of Attraction plays a large part in the perpetuation of superstitions. If we believe Friday the 13th is unlucky, we attract ill fortune into our lives on this day. If we believe our black cat offers protection, we feel protected when he is around. If we believe seven is a lucky number, we’ll win on this number more frequently simply because we play it more than any other number.

In the same way, the meanings and definitions we’ve given the 78 Tarot Cards represent our belief, our superstition, as to their meaning and the impact they have in our lives. If, as theorized by the Law of Attraction, our thoughts attract our reality perhaps we can surmise that our interpretation of Tarot, and the choices and actions we take because of those beliefs, create the future that unfolds. Miss Michele and I firmly believe that the insight Tarot offers empowers us to create a future for ourselves. To be forewarned is an opportunity to prepare and prevent challenging outcomes and to explore and enhance positive experiences.

Imagine for a moment, that Friday the 13th was a particularly lucky day. Can you imagine good fortune and great joy befalling you on this day? If you can conjure positive superstitions your positive thoughts could influence your future. Your positive thoughts create a positive outcome.

Have you experienced events unfolding due to your own personal superstitions or those of people around you? Which superstitions do you hold and what do you think their influence has been on the life you’ve lived?