When I first started reading tarot I had all these reservations and newbie mistakes that I sometimes made for YEARS. Donât be like me, learn how to read tarot, be confident and understand that the good comes with the bad. And youâll be an expert tarot reader in no time.Â
Tarot is a tool for YOUR intuition - I donât know why, but this really didnât resonate with me right away. I would second guess, re-read, and not use my intuition when interpreting the cards. In the end that cause some really inaccurate readings then if I would have just used tarot as a tool to grow my own intuition and spiritual feeling.Â
Donât stress read - I know I know we all do it. Madly shuffle the cards then start pulling whenever things start to go array. Let me be the first to tell you that is not an accurate reading. That is just you stressing out pulling cards in a fury that will only lead to more stress.Â
Take time to meditate and clear your mind beforehand - Donât come into a reading with a cloudy head. If you really want to get a good read, spend a few minutes clearing your mind before you shuffle your deck.Â
There are no bad readings - I repeat, there are no bad readings. Even horrible tower falling outcomes are just the start to something new and better. If you do get an outcome from a tarot spread that is less than favorable breath and take it one day at a time.Â
There are also no bad tarot cards - Just like there are no bad readings, there are no bad cards. Endings are just beginnings in reverse. So even if your BFF is stabbing you in the back with the 5 of Swords, donât worry itâs just your spirits getting rid of them for you.Â
Get to know your decks beforehand - Each deck sometimes has a little personality. Spend some time with them, know them, see how they read for you before you jump in with all the important stuff.Â
Meditate with cards you feel drawn towards - Do you really vibe with the High Priestess? Or maybe itâs The Hermit for you. These cards could be your archetype. Pull them out, meditate, feel their answers and seek guidance from them.Â
Take breaks from reading - I am a huge advocate from taking a break from tarot. Sometimes you need to change it up, put it down or just step away for a few days or a year. Whatever it is take time away if and whenever you feel the need to.Â
Use tarot as a tool for manifesting - Ask questions, lots and lots of questions about different outcomes. If you donât like the outcome, change your question or change your mind and ask again. Once you get the desired results stick to it.Â
Donât read for free, but practice - I see so many new tarot readers reading for free online. Donât do it! Your time is precious and if someone wants a free reading, they can lean it themselves.Â
Donât skip knowing your shadow self in a reading - One of the best things you can do is learn exactly who you are, and you canât do that without knowing all the parts of yourself youâve rejected. Use the tarot to get to know yourself in the shadows too.Â
The cards never lie - Never. Ever.Â
Reshuffling wonât bypass a reading you didnât like - Donât get yourself trapped into âclarityâ cards. Thatâs shuffling and asking the same question again and again for clarity, or until you get the answer to the question you want. Sure ask for clarity ONCE when you donât really understand, but donât ask again and again just to see what you want.Â
Donât wait to start tarot - If you feel called to read tarot, start now! You donât have to wait for someone to gift you a deck (who started that bad rumor anyway?!)Â
Confidence is key - This also took me a long time to âgetâ. Read with confidence. You are a badass witch. You have stepped outside to do so much spiritual growth, why would your card reading reflect any different?Â
Your tarot reading is not the end all be all - Tarot is subjective, not prophecy. So change your mind and change your future. Nothing is set in stone.Â
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