Your birth card is also known as your "life path card". When the major arcana comes up in this type of question, it's best to use your intuition and meanings of the card(s) to derive your own conclusions. To begin, set yourself up in whatever way feels right; candles, incense, music etc. Drawing three cards may give an idea of the type of readings the tarot deck would like to do, which could be more than one type of reading. It's important to really feel those differences in order for your readings to be insightful and detailed. Each tarot deck is different, so it is important to ask your deck some questions to get to know its "personality". BUT there's also a good possibility that you just need to put in a little time and effort to develop the connection. Try and find one commonality between them, but notice how they all differ. Observe the similarities among the cards that fall into your love and dislike piles! Bonus tip: You can also use the sun to clear and charge up your deck! The sixth card tells you something that will happen in the near future related to the concern. You may wish to meditate for a few minutes (or longer) before you start so that your mindset is clear and fresh. For tips on how to choose your deck, check out: Reading Tarot for Beginners: How to start reading tarot for yourself.
See this post to learn how to calculate your card. Card 6: Obstacles or hidden influences. The standard tarot deck has 78 cards, and each one has its own imagery and symbolism. I lean towards practical, actionable advice when reading, so I feel like this deck will ask me to explore more heart-centred solutions. This position is a heads up about the deck's personality and what to be aware of when you choose it from your stack. Here are a few frameworks to consider if you're new to tarot: - "What do I need to know about...? The deck has a focus on clarity, presenting information regarding what is actually happening.
Shuffling is a form of cleansing the energy within the deck. Sunlight and/or moonlight. If you're looking for some ideas to get you started, here's a few ways that I've bonded with decks of cards over the years. Card 3: Future developments. Asking your new tarot deck if it's equipped to work in tarot spells and/or tarot readings about spells and magick can be an ideal way to find out. This type of reading can seem daunting because you must interpret the cards in relation to something else. You can also do this in a more free form manner. The more cards you use in a spread, the more in-depth the reading tends to be, but a big spread can be overwhelming for beginners. So you just got a new tarot deck. One of the first things I like to do with a tarot or oracle deck, after giving it a good mix and shuffle, is a 'deck interview'. We don't need to make it difficult, especially when you're excited about getting to work with your new tarot. Journal with this card and all ideas, feelings, and questions it brings up for you. Horseshoe Tarot Spread. Card 9 (Sagittarius): What areas of your life require more balance?
When I've finished journaling this interview, I'll place the six cards on my altar and take the next day or two to think about their messages. Sometimes you may use the cards to answer one focused question. It may not necessarily say what you want to hear, but it will tell you the truth. It might not be the right fit for you right now. You want to pour your heart out to it, uncover its secrets, fall in love with it. DO AN INTERVIEW SPREAD. For lovers of astrology, this spread is a fun way to bring zodiac knowledge to the tarot. There's a haughtiness here, much like a cat — a disinterest in the details I may care about. When we're just starting out, though, that work can seem a little amorphous – like, what are we even meant to do with this tarot deck, now that we have it? I like to take my time with a new tarot deck, working through the full 78 cards one by one several times before I'm ready to shuffle. Shuffling cards should also be done while sitting down, and not standing up or walking around. Free 3-Day Enhanced Intuition Challenge. Some folks do believe that you must wrap your deck in silk.
This would indicate that you have a clear message of "this deck is not for.. " and you'll be able to plan future readings accordingly! Likewise, if there's a topic you'd like to see featured on the blog, or would love to feature as a guest blogger, reach out to me. To know more about tarot and spells, have a look at how to use tarot in witchcraft. There are many spreads online that are focused around getting to know your new deck. If the person you're reading for is more logical and practical, then having a deck that connects with that energy will be better than having a deck that wants to speak of and connect with angels, fairies, spirit guides, etc. The Fountain card pertains to a cosmic unity and reunion to Source as a state of Oneness and awakening from the illusions of time and space. So you've chosen a tarot deck that's right for you. The second card, placed in the middle of the line-up, shows the nature of the tarot question or the querent's current position.
Step 2: Set an intention. Step 3: Shuffle well. Shuffle the cards as long as you like, until, deep inside, you feel it's time to stop and spread out the cards. After the dedication ritual, usually while the deck is sitting on my altar for a day or two soaking up the witchery, I read the guide book. So when I say a deck is soft and kind, it's more that the way the art twangs my intuition and guides triggers a soft and kind message delivery and vice versa for decks that slap me around the back of the head. You might like to ask, "What do I need to know about today? "
Give them a bit of stretch. Personally, I like to pull a card each morning with a view to seeing what I might focus on or be aware of for the day. A five card tarot spread can be structured as a cross, which builds on the three-card formation.
Practice Shuffling and Handling the Tarot Deck. This can be a good reading to encourage personal growth or to set goals. How can you determine what kind of reading the deck is best suited for? Here are a few tarot deck interviews I've shared on the LRT community blog over the years.
There are multiple ways to shuffle tarot cards. You've got to watch out if you're from a country like the Philippines, however! Mix your cards up and put them back in order. The real power comes in using the cards to tap into your own intuition and wisdom so you can start taking positive steps into a brighter future. The card you picked will provide you with the answers and guidance you need that day and forward! Generally speaking, a Major Arcana card in this position suggests a period of time during which the querent must humble themselves to larger forces. Draw one card from the deck in your usual manner or however you feel inclined. Jessica Timmons has been working as a freelance writer since 2007 and has covered everything from parenting and pregnancy to residential and industrial real estate, cannabis, stand-up paddling, fitness, martial arts, landscaping, home decor, and more. The above spread is shaped as a five tipped pentacle star, with one optional card in the centre, and Tarot Deck "Interview" Spread as below: - What is this deck's tone / voice / communication style? Once you experiment with these, try a five-card tarot spread to add more detail to your readings. Getting a new deck is an exciting event for a tarot enthusiast.
Card 12 (Pisces): What aspects of your shadow (positive or negative) should be brought to light? The deck's reflection of you. Cleansing a tarot deck can include but limited by the following means: - Smoke (e. g. sage, palo santo, incense, etc. How will you guide me?
The overhand shuffle involves holding the deck of cards in one hand and using the other to move cards from one side of the deck to the other. Here's my mega list of tarot reading and study suggestions. If the mere act of buying yourself a tarot deck makes you feel a little weirded out, but you can't resist the pull of all the pretty cards and how people who use them seem to be Zen, chilled out, and in on the secrets of the Universe, then these techniques are for you. I do not recommend the ten-card Celtic Cross tarot spread for beginners, but it is a favorite for isolating issues in someone's life. Right out of my comfort zone, beyond what I'm willing to hear, beyond what is cozy and expected. La Muci is a good choice to start the tarot and spiritual world! Let me know what you think of this tarot spread in the comments below and if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me. Here are a few different steps for reconnecting to your deck. Once you have some experience with various tarot card spreads, I recommend trying new shapes. Tips for how to connect with your tarot cards for the first time or if you've had your deck for years. Card 2: How can I weather it easily and with grace?