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Why would anyone want to get out of their tarot comfort zone? If you are in your comfort zone, you are likely to be stable and confident and therefore able to do solid and dependable readings. Rituals and regular processes help ground readers and prepare the mind to begin the important work of interpreting the cards. We spend so much time finding our groove and learning to recognize and recreate our comfort zone; why would we want to step out of it?
As a student of the tarot, you know as well as I that if anything stays too long in the reliable realm of the "4" all the positive attributes of that sturdy number begin to turn negative. Stagnation and close-mindedness creep in. Wonder and curiosity are replaced with dismissal and the seeds of arrogance. Revelation turns to dogma.
A tarot rut will not only dull your tarot talents, it will also steal your enthusiasm and energy for the cards. So stop your practice from becoming nothing more than a deep rut maker by inviting in fresh energy that comes with stepping out of your comfort zone. It can be scary to do so…and the scarier it is to you, the more you probably can benefit from it.
A professional reader would not want to offer less than professional services for paying clients, so I would suggest saving this activity for conferences where you can exchange readings for peers, for gatherings with friends, or with volunteers to understand that you will not be employing your usual professional methods.
For non-professional readers who read for themselves or for friends and family, challenge yourself when you can. Again, attending conferences or meet ups is a way to meet people with whom to exchange. Perhaps offering your services for a charity event or volunteering to read for your friends' parents or children (depending on the age of your friends) can bring new people to your table.
However, using the same deck or the same sort of deck can lead to dullness, a lack of really seeing the images. And let's face it, we use the cards with images on them because they allow the intuition to play along with the logical brain to create a more rounded divinatory experience. Using a new deck is a great way to remind yourself to really look at the images and appreciate the aspect that the visual feast brings to your readings. When you do this try not to just apply your normal meanings to the cards until you've carefully considered the images.
Go into the reading with an open mind and with the intent to pay attention to the reading as a process, not just the reading itself. How is it the same as your process? How is it different? What new things does it inspire you to try?
Sometimes when we've been practicing a while and feel pretty certain of what we believe or what the cards mean, it's easy to forget that there is a whole wide world of ideas out there and that new authors and teachers are always bringing new things to us. And even if they aren't, sometimes we forgot something we read once or discarded the idea for some reason. It wasn't right for us at the time and so we let it go. But perhaps now it is an idea that can take root and blossom.
Many teachers tell their students to take the books that come with their decks and throw them away. I understand the reason: to free the student from rote learning. However, we can add so much to our understanding by reading. Just because we read something doesn't mean we have to believe it or use it. It just means we are exposed to the idea. Being exposed to ideas is a GOOD thing, and nothing to be afraid of. As in point number 4…nothing bad will happen if you explore an idea!
So get out there and shake yourself up! Wake up your mind and inspire your imagination by feeding them fresh ideas, trying new things, and exploring the world outside of your comfort zone.
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Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries had its humble beginnings as an idea of a few artisans and craftsmen who enjoy performing with live steel fighting. As well as a patchwork quilt tent canvas. Most had prior military experience hence the name.
Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries.
Vendertainers that brought many things to a show and are know for helping out where ever they can.
As well as being a place where the older hand made items could be found made by them and enjoyed by all.
We expanded over the years to become well known at what we do. Now we represent over 100 artisans and craftsman that are well known in their venues and some just starting out. Some of their works have been premiered in TV, stage and movies on a regular basis.
Specializing in Medieval, Goth , Stage Film, BDFSM and Practitioner.
Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries a Dept of, Ask For IT was started by artists and former military veterans, and sword fighters, representing over 100 artisans, one who made his living traveling from fair to festival vending medieval wares. The majority of his customers are re-enactors, SCAdians and the like, looking to build their kit with period clothing, feast gear, adornments, etc.
Likewise, it is typical for these history-lovers to peruse the tent (aka mobile store front) and, upon finding something that pleases the eye, ask "Is this period?"
A deceitful query!! This is not a yes or no question. One must have a damn good understanding of European history (at least) from the fall of Rome to the mid-1600's to properly answer. Taking into account, also, the culture in which the querent is dressed is vitally important. You see, though it may be well within medieval period, it would be strange to see a Viking wearing a Caftan...or is it?
After a festival's time of answering weighty questions such as these, I'd sleep like a log! Only a mad man could possibly remember the place and time for each piece of kitchen ware, weaponry, cloth, and chain within a span of 1,000 years!! Surely there must be an easier way, a place where he could post all this knowledge...
Traveling Within The World is meant to be such a place. A place for all of these artists to keep in touch and directly interact with their fellow geeks and re-enactment hobbyists, their clientele.
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