Do Tarot Readings Become More Popular During Times Of Economic Crisis?
During times of economic downturn, it is only natural that people tighten their belts. Luxuries are eschewed in favor of necessities as consumers try to ensure that every cent is spent wisely. However, a report by PRLOG suggests that, during times when money is scarce, the number of people investing in Tarot readings actually increases.
Worry and Mistrust
Take the nation’s temperature and you’ll find it’s pretty high. The majority of us are feverishly worrying about our financial futures and whether or not our jobs are secure. In addition, there is a general feeling of mistrust, aimed at the powers that govern our physical lives: bankers seem to be gambling with our very lives and take home big pay-checks as a result and the Government seems more interested in spending dollars on weaponry to fight wars that have little reason behind them. In short, America’s collective unconscious is not as happy as it could be.
The Tarot offers a reflection of both our individual psyches and the grand themes at play in our lives. In times of economic difficulty it possible to ‘sense’ the state of the nation without using the cards. However, none of us enjoy the feelings that come with hardship; we were not designed to exist in a state of worry and distrust. These feelings not affect us physically and mentally, but they also take a toll on our spiritual health.
Collective and Individual Change
Collectively, the nation wants to see positive change and these feelings are reflected in the cards of the Major Arcana. Individually, we want to see positive change also – and these hopes and dreams are reflected in the Minor Arcana. When times are hard, people realize that the best way to engineer change of any sort is to start with yourself. The Tarot offers us insight into how we are thinking and feeling and shows us just how we are holding ourselves back from spiritual, mental and physical well-being. The fact that so many are turning to the Tarot suggests that our collective unconscious is aware of the need for change and the best way to begin is on a personal level.