Have you ever sat alone, away from social media, gadgets and other delusions, doing brain storming? Brainstormng, does this question click your head that what lies beyond the curtain of you everyday existence? Curiously thinking about the twists and turns of life, the mysteries of the heart, and the hidden threads that shape our destinies. Imagine having a key that unlocks the secrets of your inner world. A map that guides you through the maze of choices and emotions. Here Tarot comes into play. Tarot cards hold the power to shed light on your path, answer your questions, and offer insights to the mystery of your life’s journey.
Have you ever tried a tarot reading for such questions related to human life events? Are you fascinated by the guidance tarot readers provide after the reading? Ever thought to try it yourself and see what happens? Well, this blog includes answers for all your questions. Let’s see what are the important things in a Tarot Card Reading that you must know. Such that you can do tarot reading for yourself or for others.
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ToggleChoose a deck
The journey into tarot begins with choosing a deck that speaks to you. Decks are available in a variety of themes, styles, and energies. One calls to you, it will accompany you on your trip. Well, the most popular tarot deck is the “Raider Waite deck”. This tarot deck is great for beginners. This completely depends on your interest. There are a lot of decks, you can choose the one which suits you better or whatever you find interesting..
Practicing on a regular basis
Tarot Cards Reading, like any other skill, improves with practice. Over time, this increases familiarity and confidence with the cards. With time your energy will get connected with the cards. Or you can say, you’ll pass the vibe check. You’ll get used to tarot reading you’ll be able to give accurate guidance.
A card that represent you perfectly
Many practitioners locate a card in the deck that symbolizes them. It’s like a mirror that reflects your inner characteristics, strengths, and struggles. This card can help you on your own growth path.
Enhance your concentration and focus
Tarot Cards Reading is all about focusing over energies. Tarot reading needs attention. Find a quiet place, calm your mind, and take deep breaths. This allows you to connect with your intuition and properly understand the cards.
About the different suits in a tarot deck
A tarot deck consists of 2 different arcanas, these are; major arcana and the minor arcana. It is divided into four suits. The suits of: cups, pentacles, swords, and wands. Each suit signifies different aspects of life – emotions, material matters, thoughts, and actions. Understanding these suits adds depth to your readings.
Cups :
Cups are associated with the element of Water and symbolize emotions, intuition, relationships, and matters of the heart. They reflect our emotional experiences, connections, and empathy. Cups can indicate matters of love, relationships, feelings, and artistic or creative pursuits. They often delve into the realm of emotions, dreams, and the subconscious, revealing insights into our inner worlds.
Pentacles :
Pentacles are associated with the element of Earth and symbolize material possessions, finances, practical matters, and the physical world. They reflect our relationship with the material realm, including money, career, health, and the resources we have at our disposal. Pentacles often touch on issues of stability, security, and the tangible aspects of life. These cards emphasize the importance of practicality and grounding.
Swords :
Swords are associated with the element of Air and represent intellect, thoughts, communication, and challenges. These cards can highlight the power of the mind, decision-making, conflicts, and the need for clarity. Swords are insightful and harsh, revealing truths uncomfortable necessary for growth. They often relate to matters of logic, communication, and mental clarity.
Wands :
Wands are associated with the element of Fire and represent action, inspiration, creativity, and spirituality. They often signify growth, ambition, and the pursuit of goals. Wands can be linked to challenges and conflicts, fire is source of light and warmth, a force. In readings, these cards can point to areas of passion, motivation, and the need for decisive action.
Process of tarot reading
Let’s make Tarot Reading easier for you with a step by step guide:
- Sit in a quiet and comfortable space to allow intuitions flow and keep yourself focused.
- The place must be clutter free.
- Try to be habitual of the place. Try to always perform Tarot Card Reading at the same place.
- Sit over a mat on the floor, light incense and candles for ambience and positivity. (Mat)
- Choose a tarot deck that suits you better.
- Hold the deck in both of your hands to recharge them by focusing your energy. Try to connect with the cards.
- Ensure that you hold the deck in an upright position, such that the pictures directly face towards you.
- You have to shuffle them in any way that feels natural to you. Focus on your question or the situation you want guidance into.
- Now, spread the cards and pick a card with your left hand. Common spreads include one card draws for quick insights, three card spreads for past, present, or future insights
Commonly known as the “Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh”.
- You are beginner, keep a tarot guide with you and start interpreting a certain combination of cards.
- Start interpreting each card’s meaning based on its symbolism, suit, number, and position in the spread.
- How cards relate to narrative create.
- Trust your intuition as you connect the dots between the cards and the question at hand.
- Interpret the reverse or upside down cards too.
- Allow your intuition to guide you. Pay attention to any thoughts, feelings, or insights that arise as you look at the cards.
- You’ve interpret the cards, reflect the insights you’ve gained.
- Consider how the Tarot Card Reading resonate with your current circumstances or questions you’ve asked.
- Maintain a record of your readings, interpretation, and reflections.
Practice on someone
Practicing on others is a great way to refine your skills. Remember, it’s about facilitating their self-reflection, not predicting their destiny.
Role of intuition
Intuition is your inner voice, guiding you through the cards’ messages. Trust your initial feelings and intuition, as they often hold valuable insights.
Questions usually Asked to a Tarot Reader
Now comes the most frequently asked question, “what to ask”? Well, you just need to be honest with your questions. You can ask questions on:
Relationship:
- will my ex come back?
- What can I do to improve my relationship?
Career:
- What opportunities are available for my career growth?
- I am follow right career path?
- What can I do to achieve success in my profession?
- How can I improve my financial situation?
Emotional Well-being:
- How can I find inner peace?
- Who will help me?
- What can help me hal from past emotional wounds?
Purpose of Life:
- What is my life purpose at the stage of the journey?
- What steps can I take to live a more fulfilling life?
Spiritual Insights:
- What spiritual lesson am I currently learning?
- How can I deepen my spiritual practice?
- What messages do my spiritual guides have for me?
Specific situations:
- What can I expect from my interview tomorrow?
- How can I navigate through the challenges of specific circumstances?