Tarot Card Reading
Tarot card reading is a form of cartomancy whereby practitioners use tarot cards to purportedly gain insight into the past, present or future
Tarot cards and their symbolic meanings have intrigued people for centuries. What started as a game in the 15th century has evolved into a source for spiritual guidance, where life’s hardest questions–such as “Is this the right job for me?” or “Am I ready for love?”–can be answered with a single shuffle of the Tarot cards.
Every card in the 78-card Tarot deck has a different meaning. When you put cards together and read them as a story, you can draw conclusions about your life. In order to see dimensions, the deck is divided into two sections: Major Arcana (spiritual themes) and Minor Arcana (experiences, people, and characteristics). Every zodiac sign is associated with a card as well–so pay extra attention if your card comes up during a Tarot reading!
Reading Types
There are two different types of readings: question readings and open readings.
In question readings, you ask a specific, open-ended question that can’t be answered with a yes or a no. While tarot cards can’t make decisions for you, they’re a useful way to guide you to figure out what decisions you want to make for yourself.
As for open readings, you would think of a situation you want clarity on and then choose cards, the symbolism of which can help you figure out how to move forward.
Try a Tarot Reading if…
You’re Making A Decision
Tarot works wonders when you have several options and no clear winner. For example, you can pull a card to represent each option, and then reflect on how this new info makes you feel about the potential choices. Another option: Pull a tarot card to represent the principle you should use to navigate this crossroads. Just be clear on what your decision is about and what your options are before your reading begins—and if you’re getting a reading from a pro, you can tell your tarot reader all about it for specific clarity and direction.
You Feel Stuck
Tarot can be a guiding light in the fog of confusion when you can’t see your next step clearly. Get a tarot reading to clarify specific steps that will take you out of this mess and get you back onto the right path. Ask your tarot reader to draw a card to focus on the root cause of ~why you’re stuck~, and ask what action you should take next.
You’re Making a Big Life Change
Getting as much information about what might lie ahead (the opportunities, obstacles, and surprises) is always a good idea. Informed = prepared. When you’re getting a tarot reading, always ask for guidance about your own mindset and approach. Let the tarot inform you about not just what’s coming, but how you can handle what’s ahead.
You’re Feeling ~Reflective
Tarot can provide an illuminating mirror to reveal who you were, are, and are becoming. It can put your story into a greater context and extract life lessons, wisdom, and self-awareness. One of my most popular readings is my “Life Story Tarot Reading”—people love, love, love having their life told like a story.
You Need Inspiration
We all need a little help sometimes when thinking up ideas. Whatever you’re considering, tarot will bring an external lens to your situation. Ask your reader to use the cards to give you new ideas wherever you feel stagnant.
