Introduction to Tarot Card Reading
Tarot Card Reading was invented in Italy in the 1430’s. It was also very popular in France in the early 1500’s. Later it gained popularity in the rest of the world.
Tarot card reading has been an intrigue for people through the ages, being a potent tool for self-discovery, guidance, and insight. Whether you're set out to find your own path or to help others find answers, tarot offers a special prism on life's challenges and enigmas. In this beginner's guide, we take a closer look at the basic principles of tarot, how it works, and share practical tips that may send you off on your journey with tarot.
What are Tarot Cards ?
It is a pack of 78 cards, symbolic in imagery and intended to be interpreted for spiritual insight and advice. Contrary to popular belief, tarot is not about predicting the future with certainty but rather helping people reflect on their present circumstances, explore their subconscious mind, and discover what could happen. Think of tarot as a mirror that looks into one's inner self for clarity and not necessarily any definitive answers.
The Structure of a Tarot Deck
A regular tarot deck is split into two parts: Major Arcana and Minor Arcana.
Major Arcana: This suit contains 22 cards, each one representing important life themes, turning points, or lessons. Starting with the major arcana card The Fool, which relates to new beginnings, through the final major arcana card of The World, relating to completion and fulfillment.
The Minor Arcana consists of 56 cards and covers events in daily life and feelings. The Minor Arcana then divides into four suits:
Cups : Cups are associated with emotions, relationships, and intuition.
Pentacles: Pentacles represent Career, material wealth, and physical health.
Swords: Swords represent Thoughts, intellect, communication.
Wands : Wands represent creation, passion, and action.
How Tarot Works
Some think that tarot connects them with spiritual or universal energies, and others see it as a helpful tool for the reader to access their intuition. Each time you get to ask a question, shuffle the cards, and pull a spread-the particular layout of card-you are dipping into your subconscious, letting the symbolism across the cards spark a deeper reflection considering your situation.
Getting Started with Tarot Reading
Now that you understand the basics, here are some practical steps to begin your practice of tarot:
1. Choosing the Right Tarot Deck
Your first step in learning tarot is to choose the right deck. With so many decks available, each with its own artistic style and symbolism, feel free to choose a deck that speaks to you. The Rider-Waite Tarot began as the most popular deck for beginning readers because of their imagery that's easier to define, and because its use has become pervasive.
2. Get Familiar with the Cards
Get familiar with your deck of tarot cards. Go through each card, study the imagery on it, and read about its meanings. The impressions and experiences you get with each card will have a bigger impact if you note them down in a journal.
3. Use Simple Questions
Instead, open-ended questions rather than yes-or-no ones should be asked in the beginning. Tarot is more about the reflections and not about the definite answers. So, in that regard, questions like "What is the focus I should place today?" or "How can I work on improving my relationship with this person?" are apt for insight into a deeper reading.
4. Practice Your Game Regularly
It's like any skill in that the more use, the better it will get. Start by pulling a card for each day, allowing the message to be in your heart. Time will make you amazingly at ease with the spreads, and it will create a bond between you and your deck.
5. Trust Your Gut
While guided tarot and books can provide meanings of the cards, don't be afraid to listen to your gut when reading. Each card can carry a message in its own way given the context and also the question asked; hence, be guided by intuition.
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