Tarot
THREE OF VISIONS (CUPS)
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Tarot A Beginner’s Guide 1
Before you learn all the tarot card meanings, it may be in your best interest to learn some of the basics: Tarot reading is the centuries-old practice of using a 78-card deck as a tool of divination—t...
Tarot A Beginner’s Guide 2: What are tarot cards?
Each card in a deck has its own unique imagery, and the deck as a whole is broken into two categories: the Major and Minor Arcana. The Major Arcana consists of 22 cards, spanning from numbers 0 ...
Tarot A Beginner’s Guide 3: What is the history of tarot?
Tarot cards are thought to have originated in the 15th century in Europe, more specifically in Italy, and originally the deck was called Tarocchi. The cards quickly gained traction throughout many oth...
Tarot A Beginner’s Guide 4: What was the original purpose of tarot?
While we know that tarot cards were used in aristocratic society, their original purpose is still not fully known. Whether they were family heirlooms to be passed down to the next of kin, simply a fun...
Tarot A Beginner’s Guide 5: What is the difference between tarot and oracle cards?
Tarot decks have to consist of exactly 78 cards made up of 22 Major Arcana cards and 56 Minor Arcana cards. No more and no less. They also need to include four different suits. In the traditional Ride...
Tarot A Beginner’s Guide 6: How can I learn how to read tarot?
Tarot as a tool of divination is meant to give clarity to the person being read for. That could be either you reading for yourself, you reading for someone else, or someone else reading for you. In or...
Tarot A Beginner’s Guide 7: How do you ask tarot questions?
When you are asking your tarot deck questions, it’s important to set an intention first. Try something like, “I call forth my spirit guides of the purest and highest intention to give me messages of c...
Tarot A Beginner’s Guide 8: Why is it important to clean tarot?
If you’re the owner of the tarot deck you’re reading from—so, reading for yourself—keep your deck clean and treat it with care. Clean your deck by smoking it using sustainably harvested sage or palo s...
Tarot A Beginner’s Guide 9: What are tarot card spreads?
The position of the cards that you put down on the table to be read is called a tarot spread, meaning that cards are placed down in a specific order and spot, and each placement has its own meaning. T...
Tarot A Beginner’s Guide 10: Which tarot cards represent which zodiac signs?
Although they are not intrinsically interwoven, there’s been a long-standing tradition of placing astrological influence onto each tarot card. This helps to get more accurate readings with timing and ...
Tarot A Beginner’s Guide 11: What is the most powerful tarot card?
Each of the 78 tarot cards holds different importance to each person who interprets them. The 22 Major Arcana cards are said to be representative of big, life-changing events in comparison with the Mi...
The Sator Square and its Potential for Tarot
The Sator Square is an old Latin word puzzle. It’s made up of five words that read the same in every direction—left to right, right to left, top to bottom, and bottom to top. The five words are: OPERA...
The Sun Tarot: Meaning, Symbolism and Interpretation
The Sun Tarot: Simple Meaning, Symbols, and How to Read It. The Sun card is one of the most popular cards in the whole tarot deck. People usually think of it as a really good sign—like happiness, succ...
QUEEN OF PENTACLES
The Queen of Pentacles blends the practical, grounded energy of the Pentacles suit with the caring, nurturing qualities of a Queen. Imagine visiting her—she’d greet you with a big smile and say, “Come...
THE WITCHES PENTACLE
The Witches Pentacle is a powerful symbol in Witchcraft, representing our connection to the Universe. The pentagram, a five-pointed star, is an ancient image found in both Eastern and Western philosop...
QUICK GUIDE: TAROT (MAJOR ARCANA)
This is a quick reference guide for the Major Arcana, the main 22 cards of the Tarot FOOL – innocence, looking before leaping, foolishness MAGICIAN – knowledge, skill, magic HIGH PRIESTESS – mystery, ...
TAROT CARDS
These days, there are so many different tarot decks out there. You’ll also find Oracle cards, which are fantastic for personal readings. Each deck comes with a guidebook that explains the meanings, so...
Tarot 3 Card Spread
Tarot cards can reveal a lot, especially with a simple three-card spread. (short pause) This spread is easy to use and can answer many different questions. You can lay the cards in a line, or cross tw...
SUIT OF SWORDS TAROT
The Ace of Swords is all about strength and the power to get things done. It’s a card of action. If it’s reversed, though, things might be more complicated than they seem, so be careful. The King of S...
MAJOR ARCANA
These are the 22 most important cards in the tarot deck. Each one represents a key lesson or stage in life. Let’s go through them, one by one. 0 – The Fool: This card stands for innocence, excitement,...
MINOR ARCANA
The first suit is Wands. Sometimes they’re called Rods. Wands are all about energy, creativity, and new beginnings. (short pause) Let’s break down what each card in the suit means, starting with...
BASICS OF READING TAROT CARDS
When you’re reading for someone else, trust your gut feelings. Try to stay relaxed and open—good communication is key. The cards you pull usually reflect what’s happening right now, in the...
Pentacle Tarot
The Ace of Pentacles means new opportunities, growth, and happiness. If reversed, it can show feeling stuck or having empty success. The King stands for being practical and making ideas real. Reversed...
Tarot Cards ( Breaking in a New Deck)
If you want, you can dedicate your new cards with a little ritual using incense. Try lighting some incense—Frankincense works great—and sprinkle a bit of an herb like rue, betony, cinquefoil, burdock,...