Interpreting the Future Through Tarot

From determinism to empowerment.

In the Celtic Cross, position 6 represents the near future, an aspect that has always led me to reflection. Personally, I tend to avoid predicting the future, as I see this as an attempt to control circumstances, which contradicts everything I promote. However, I have written a guide for interpreting the Tarot's major and minor arcana and the Celtic Cross, titled "The Tarot and You," driven by my fascination with the world of symbols and the unconscious.

From my point of view, the Tarot cards allow us to access an internal dialogue and discover our subjective perceptions at the present moment. My approach to interpreting the symbols of the Tarot is deeply aligned with Jungian psychology, especially in spreads that include positions about the "future," such as in the Celtic Cross. In these cases, rather than predicting an immutable future, these positions may highlight how our current perceptions and attitudes toward potential future situations are influenced by present emotions.

This reflects how our current emotional and mental state can color our vision of the future. In this way, the Tarot acts less as a divination tool in the traditional sense and more as a mirror of the soul, revealing how our internal concerns and conflicts can project forward in time.

Consider, for example, the appearance of the 3 of Swords in the future position. Traditionally, the 3 of Swords symbolizes pain, loss, or disappointment, and its appearance in the position of the near future could be associated with the anticipation of some unpleasant event. However, if we interpret this card as a reflection of our perspective on the future, it might indicate an anticipation of emotional difficulties or conflicts.

From a Jungian perspective, this could be an invitation to explore why these feelings of sadness or fear of the future have arisen. Are there patterns from the past or unresolved wounds that are influencing how you perceive what is to come? Recognizing this can be the first step toward healing and changing those perceptions, opening the way to a more hopeful and positive future.

Thus, the 3 of Swords can serve as a powerful call to introspection and emotional transformation, encouraging you to face those fears or concerns to actively modify the trajectory toward a more encouraging future.

In conclusion, what the Tarot shows us is what we believe the future holds from our current subjective perspective, and not an external situation over which we have no control, that is, it is not deterministic.

Of course, we can also use these positions as omens, although personally this can cause me a bit of anxiety and awaken hidden fears... which in turn serves as a revelation about what I truly believe will happen, even if it is hidden behind my personal desires.

This understanding of the Tarot, seen through the lens of Jungian psychology, invites us not only to interpret the cards but to dialogue with them, allowing us to uncover the underlying currents of our psyche. The Tarot thus becomes a dynamic tool for self-knowledge and personal transformation, beyond its traditional uses.

As you reflect on the cards, especially when they appear in positions that presage the future, I encourage you to consider not only what the cards seem to say but also how those interpretations resonate with your past experiences and your hopes and fears for the future. How can you use this information to actively shape that future, rather than viewing it as something fixed and immutable?

I invite you to explore the Tarot not only as a guide but as a companion on your journey toward a deeper understanding of your own story and growth potential. May each card inspire you to ask not only 'What will happen to me?' but 'What can I learn from this?' and 'How can I use this knowledge to improve my path forward?'

With this perspective, the Tarot reveals itself not only as a mirror of our lives but as a window to our possibilities, challenging us to live with greater awareness and to direct our own lives with intention and wisdom.

I hope this article, although not strictly astrological, captures your interest. I would like to highlight how these concepts also apply to planetary transits, which speak more of potentialities than fixed destinies. What these transits awaken in us is deeply connected to our unconscious world, rather than predetermined events. Thus, they invite us to explore and respond actively and consciously, rather than simply accepting a prescribed future.