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I read according to the different attributions such as astrology, Kabbalah, etc., and also incorporate intuitive thinking, although I like to complement myself that it is more directed and less random than pure intuition. In addition, I like to incorporate anything I can find to deepen the cards from myths from the Bible, Greek myths, Lord of the Rings, Star Wars (although strangely, not Star Trek), assorted Crowley works, Golden Dawn rituals... really, any story can be told using Tarot.
Kabbalah isn't that hard, and it gives a great way of connecting cards and ideas, even in cards that aren't in the reading itself. You might be interested in a little post I wrote a while ago, that I unfortunately never got around to continuing (although I might some day!), Kabbalah for beginners. Ultimately all you need is a few basic definitions, and the rest is easy.
Going to check your thread for sure. Step by step and I'll get hooked
I'm also mythology person, reading a lot about different cultures - Eastern are the closest to me. I feel connected with islamic mysticism and buddhism so I'm trying to include them in my readings. Not to mention I ching. I've never thought about Star Trek or Star Wars, and I'm a huge fan of space opera. Tarot and science fiction is awesome combination. I'd never thought of that, thank you so much