Journaling the Tarot –
a little book of big questions
Author: Andy Matzner
Create Space
2018
ISBN # 978-1987796889
How do we accept …that we are not our history,
but our unfolding journey?
James Hollis (From the book.)
Andy Matzner is a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist. He also teaches as an adjunct professor at Virginia Western Community College and Hollins University. He chooses to use the Tarot to empower himself and his clients, and is the author of several books, including “The Tarot Activity Book: A collection of creative and therapeutic ideas for the cards”.
“Journaling the Tarot” is a 175 page book that presents two pages of questions that can be asked of each of the 78 cards of the Tarot. The questions are excellent, and easy to work with. My quibble here is that while Matzner has a page entitled “Instructions” at the beginning of the book, the page is blank. Individuals that are familiar with the Tarot, and familiar with journaling, would not need instructions. However, those that are new to the Tarot, or new to journaling, would benefit from even brief instructions.
I really cannot do a review here, so I will simply share representative questions from all levels of the Tarot (Major Arcana and Minor Arcana, including Pips, the numbered cards, and the Court Cards).
“The important thing is to never stop questioning.”
Albert Einstein (From the book.)
Major Arcana: The Fool
What message have you been ignoring?
What are you willing to risk for a better life?
Major Arcana: The World
How present are you in your daily life? What can you do to develop your ability to remain in the “here and now”?
What next chapter needs to begin in your life? How can you best proceed?
Minor Arcana: Ace of Wands
Who or what is currently inspiring you?
What price are you willing to pay to manifest your creative spirit?
Minor Arcana: Six of Cups
How are you sharing your joy with others?
On whom or what are you wasting your energy? What is the best next step for you?
Minor Arcana: Page of Wands
What are you enthusiastic about?
What is something that you’ve always wanted to learn (even if it has no practical applications).
Minor Arcana: Knight of Cups
What does it mean to “live fully”?
When you feel depressed, what can you do to feel better?
Minor Arcana: Queen of Swords
What are you tolerating in your life? Why? Is there something you need to do about it?
About what do you need to take the high road? Why?
Minor Arcana: King of Pentacles
Of what are you proud? Why?
How did you remain true to yourself?
This is an excellent tool for self-discovery, taking journaling to a whole new level!
© May 2018 Bonnie Cehovet
Reproduction prohibited without written permission of the author.
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