How To Do A Basic Tarot Reading
Tarots are based on symbols that are pulled from a wide range of consciousness. Sets of symbols and systems differ a lot, depending on the available deck. It is up to you to create stories based on the symbols of the deck during your reading. So, it’s preferable to choose a deck the style and artwork of which are tuned with your approach.
Clicking here, you will learn the main similarities and differences between tarot reading and astrology.
Let’s do the reading
Perceiving the general meaning of cards does not mean you are good at Tarot reading since it’s only the beginning. All starts at the moment you tap into your intuition, brains, and inspiration, grabbing the deck at the same time. From that instant on, the real show of Tarot reading follows the simple format, based on the below-mentioned steps:
Ask the card deck a question
Form a clear-cut, understandable, and open-ended question. As it happens, it is not that good to start the question-sentence with the word “Will I?”
Card reading throws light on a path forward, so the tarot reader’s questions should be broader. We offer a number of frameworks to consider:
"What shall I learn about...?"
"How can I realize...?"
"Why am I feeling nervous about...?"
"Where is the concealed but possible chance in...?"
"What should be my target in the relationship with...?"
If you still find yourself interested in the basics tarot reading, make time to read this and learn more about daring questions to ask your tarot cards.
It's time to shuffle
If you are new to tarot, we will teach you a few ways to shuffle tarot cards.
Hold the deck in one hand and use the other to move cards from one side of the deck to the other.
Divide the deck into some piles, then combine them into one.
Spread the cards facedown on the table and sweep them into a big, chaotic pile before tapping them into place.
All these variants are correct, you need to try one of the techniques and see what interests you more.
Pull the card(s)
Again, we will mention multiple ways here:
Use your left hand to cut the deck and pull the card on top.
Hold the deck in your left hand and tilt it slightly; a gap is revealed and now you can take the top card.
Fan the cards out, as when you play poker, select the card that draws your eye.
Tarot spreads are able to speak broadly to your life path or important situation, and in fact, they can be used for more than one question. Your reading will be deeper if you use more cards in a spread. However, a big spread can be mind-boggling for beginners.
Lay them facedown
Now that you have already chosen your card or cards, it’s time to lay them facedown in your spread. Soon you will turn them right side up in such a way that you can gaze at their words, imagery, and symbols. It’s important to pay attention to what comes to mind as you go.
A word from Avid
Reading tarot cards is equal to connecting with intuition which in its turn is accomplished while finding answers to questions that lie within everything, including relationships, love, career, etc. There is no wrong way or perfect approach to pull tarot cards. However, if you follow some successful practices you can gain the most out of every reading.