The Wildwood Tarot was created by Mark Ryan, John Matthews and Will Worthington and

is a rebirth of The Greenwood Tarot, first published in 1996 and no longer

available. Wildwood Tarot is based on the seasonal rhythms and festivals of the
ancient year, using mythical archetypes in nature and illustrating pre-Celtic
mythology and shamanic mysteries. It takes us back to the older style of tarot and
invites us to relinquish the modern-day view and delve into our mystical senses
once again. Wildwood tarot card decks are made up of 78 cards, recreating the magic
of the tarot with illustrations and images of classic forest characters.

WILDWOOD TAROT VS STANDARD TAROT DECKS

Standard tarot decks are often the same named cards with different images. The
Wildwood tarot stands apart from typical tarot decks by introducing its own unique
characters, and although it follows the Rider Waite structure with 78 cards, 22
trumps and four suits, it differs in many ways with its own Wildwood tarot meaning.
The four suits in the Minor Arcana are - Arrows, Bows, Stones and Vessels and the
King, Queen, Knight and Page of each suit are instead animals.

WILDWOOD TAROT MEANING IN THE MAJOR ARCANA

The major arcana are the cards that give the strongest messages, the cards that
rule any tarot deck and can give detailed guidance with just one card alone. The
Wildwood tarot card spreads best advise the person who is having the reading,
guiding them with the major arcana cards and an interpretation of the Wildwood
tarot meaning. Here are some of the major arcana:

The Seer � also known as �The High Priestess� in other decks, the seer relates to
wisdom, intuition, psychic abilities, knowledge and power.

The Green Woman � also known as �The Empress� in other decks, the green woman
represents fertility, motherhood, a happy home, comfort, peace, marriage and
contentment in life.

The Green Man � also known as �The Emperor� in other decks, the green man
represents a dominant male, a strong male influence, possibly a father figure or
spouse.

The Forest Lovers � also known as �The Lovers� in other decks, the forest lovers
reflect romance, engagement, marriage, affection and sexuality. It can also mean
choice, and highlights making important decisions.

The Wheel � also known as �Wheel of Fortune� in other decks, the wheel in a
Wildwood tarot reading denotes that fate will take charge, often that a nice
surprise will be in the offering and that you just need to trust that you are on
your correct path.

The Journey � also known as �Death� in other deck, although the journey card may
seem ominous, it signifies rebirth, renewal, endings and new beginnings. It often
is a welcomed card in Wildwood tarot card spreads, showing that this is a time of
new starts.

Wildwood tarot card spreads enable the reader to connect with nature and the
universe�

A WILDWOOD TAROT READING

Tarot readers, psychics and others who work with cards, report that the Wildwood
tarot reading allows them to give much more detailed guidance. Different tarot
cards can be used by any tarot reader, as long as they understand the basis of the
cards and use their intuition by looking at the imagery to give as much insight as
possible. Wildwood tarot card spreads enable the reader to connect with nature and
the universe, and perhaps more mystical pictures, help to open up the third eye.
Tarot readers report that one of the most striking things about the deck and one
that makes it easier to connect, is the use of birds and animals, rather than
people. The images are beautifully natural and symbolically working with the earths
elements of trees, plants, rocks, frees us from the concept of people, gender, age
and status.

Tarot cards highlight current situations and concerns�

WHAT CAN I LEARN FROM TAROT READINGS?

A good tarot reading with tarot cards gives detailed insight, whether you want a
general reading on the coming six months or a reading on a specific subject. The
tarot cards highlight current situations and concerns and can forewarn us of future
events and how best to deal with them.

What Is Tarot, Really?

The Tarot is a deck of 78 cards, each with its own imagery, symbolism and story.
The 22 Major Arcana cards represent life's karmic and spiritual lessons, and the 56
Minor Arcana cards reflect the trials and tribulations that we experience on a
daily basis.
Some may say that Tarot cards are simply ink on paper. However, what I have
discovered from reading the Tarot cards daily for over twenty years is this:
Tarot is the storybook of our life, the mirror to our soul, and the key to our
inner wisdom.
Every spiritual lesson we meet in our lives can be found in the seventy-eight Tarot
cards. And when we consult the Tarot, we�ll get shown the exact lessons we need to
learn and master to live an inspired life. It�s like holding up a mirror to
yourself so that you can access your subconscious mind and tap into the wisdom (and
answers) that lives in us all.

How Does The Tarot Work?

While many people believe that Tarot will tell you the future, making predictions
are not really what Tarot cards are about.
When it comes to Tarot, fortune-telling is out, and intuition is in, especially if
you want to create your ideal future and manifest your goals.
The most powerful way to read the Tarot is to use the cards to access your
intuition and your inner wisdom. The imagery in the cards give you instant access
to your subconscious mind and your intuition. And from this place of inner power
and wisdom, you can discover how to make positive changes now so you can manifest
your goals and your dreams in the future.
How To Learn Tarot
Are you ready to start learning to read the Tarot cards, dear Tarot Beginner? Here
are four simple steps to learn Tarot:
STEP 1
Choose a Tarot deck that's right for you. The Rider Waite or Everyday Tarot decks
are a great place to start for the Tarot Beginner.

STEP 2
Kick start your Tarot education with the Tarot 101 Course. Specifically designed
for Tarot beginners, this 10-part video tutorial series will teach you how to
quickly & intuitively read the Tarot cards � no prior knowledge required!

STEP 3
Dive deeper to learn the Tarot card meanings. Discover the traditional meanings,
symbolism, and the numerological and elemental associations of the cards. You don't
have to memorise everything � simply learn the basics to get you started.

STEP 4
Draw a Tarot card a day. Ask your Higher Self, �What do I need to know for today?�
As you go through your day, reflect on what the card means to you and create a
personal and intuitive connection with the cards
Take these four steps and, over time, you'll create a stronger connection with your
Tarot cards and your intuition, so that you can live an inspired life.