Tarot, Intuition and Synchronicity
“Synchronicity is the coming together of inner and outer events in a way that cannot be explained by cause and effect and that is meaningful to the observer.” ~C.G. Jung
Synchronicity is a concept that we’ve all encountered in our lives. Psychologist Carl Gustav Jung first introduced it in the 1920s. He described it as the experience of meaningful coincidence in our lives. A palpable, real-world example of a synchronicity might be if you are thinking about someone and then, out of the blue, you happen to receive a phone call from that very person. Or you have a conversation with someone and, during the conversation, the person makes reference to a song. As you get into your car and turn on the radio, that very song is playing on the radio. These are the strange events that most people on the intuitive path have experienced.
Other examples of synchronicity are a little bit more difficult to decipher. Perhaps you are thinking about something, or talking about something and then you look at a clock and we see the numbers one, one, one, one, 11:11. That number especially has been discussed within the metaphysical and spiritual circles for a few years now and is an indication that your ponderings in that moment may have some importance for you. If you look over at a clock and you see 11:11, or other repeating numbers like 2:22, 5:55 or another sequential number like 12:34, its cluing you into at least explore whatever you were thinking about or talking about.
“The intellect has little to do on the road to discovery. There comes a leap in consciousness, call it Intuition or what you will, the solution comes to you and you don’t know how or why.” ~ Albert Einstein
These occurrences are an indicator of your intuition. They are your guides in the external world communicating with your internal world and letting you know that you have at least put your toe on the right Path.
However, it is unrealistic to look at a clock every time you think of something, because it’s too limited a tool for the task of divination. The Tarot is an instrument that helps us to make use of synchronicity in a more practical day-to-day manner. The inherent numerical, psychological, and astrological structure of the Tarot makes it more apropos for that task.
For example, if you come to see a reader and you want insight into an idea that you have for a new project at work. If the cards that fall include the 5 of Wands, it might be a bad omen depending on its’ position in the spread and how the reading of it resonates with your internal guidance on the matter. You will already have a sense for what you need to do, but the cards will help to decipher and/or confirm those inklings or instincts that you have. With the help of a talented reader or utilizing your own intuition, it is possible to conceive of and avoid roadblocks along the Path.
Mark Iwanicki holds degrees in Psychology, Business, and Education. He has been studying and practicing the hermetic arts of Tarot, Numerology, Kabbalah and Astrology for well over 10 years. He feels that the noise, hustle, and bustle of modern life can drown out the quiet knowing within our hearts and these practices can connect us to our inner guides. You can contact Mark at mark@iwanickimedia.com. Please visit him at www.iwanickimedia.com.
