This unique, interactive Tarot event will utilize the divination tool of the Tarot Cards. The Tarot Cards were the precursor to the modern day playing card deck and have been in used since the mid-15th century, originating in Europe. This event will include a living representation of each of the 22 major arcana cards of the Tarot Deck,including familiar archetypal characters such as the Fool, the Magician, the High Priestess, the Hanged Man, the Sun, Moon, Temperance, etc. Each of these “Living Oracles” will have an individual station and will be in full costume and character of that particular card.

6 Tarot card readers will assist each participant in framing a particular question they may have. Once the participants have pulled their 1-3 cards in relation to their question, they will be directed to the stations of the individual “Living Oracles”, according to the cards they drew.

An integration space will be available in the DAC dance studio for participants to converse with someone who is very familiar with the Tarot deck and can help them understand the deeper meanings of their cards. Readings will be limited to 3 cards for each individual question. If participants have a second question, they can follow-up with another reading.

This community-based event includes involvement of individuals from Mancos, Cortez, Dolores, Durango and Bayfield. The producers of the event, Tami Graham and Julia Hesse, are both from the Mancos area.