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@seculartarotreader
Tarot cards are an excellent tool for self reflection and growth! You don’t have to use it in any religious way. Here are some questions you can ask yourself when pulling a card:
What is something I can learn from this card?
What do I feel when I look at this card?
How can I apply the principles of this card to my situation?
Daily Secular Tarot Card
This card comes from the Tarot of the Divine by Youshi Yoshitani
I don't have the time to write up a long post today, so please forgive me for keeping it brief.
This Seven of Coins art was inspired by an Aztec myth. The Aztec's believed that they had to make sacrifices to the goddess Chicōmecōātl in order to have a good harvest. This Seven of Coins represents that desire for a good outcome and the you are willing to make to get that outcome.
Some secular questions you can ask yourself while studying the Seven of Coins may include:
What is something I have in my life that I have sacrificed for? How do I feel about that sacrifices?
What is something in my life I really want, and what are some steps I can take to get there?
Do I need to be more patient or more proactive about the things I want in life?
How can I balance my desires with the realities of everyday life?
Daily Secular Tarot Card
This card comes form the Tarot of the Divine by Yoshi Yoshitani
The art on this Page of Swords card comes from an Arabic story about Princess Parizade, who's aunts cast her and her brothers out of the family. Princess Parizade is the only one of the three siblings who had enough determination and wit to gather three magical items as proof of their royal lineage. The Page of Swords is a symbol of courage, cunning, and truth. Princess Parizade didn't back away from adventure, and the Page of Swords encourage us to do the same.
Some keywords for the Page of Swords may include: curiosity, eagerness, engaging, seeking truth
Some keywords for the Page of Swords reversed may include: self doubt, ignoring, cloudy judgement, defeating attitude
Here are some questions the Page of Swords may help you answer:
How can I stay mentally engaged even when I don't feel like it?
How can I approach my situation with more curiosity?
What parts of myself should I explore more?
What is something new I should try?
How can I better recognize opportunities when they present themselves to me?
For me, I think the Page of Swords is reminding me to approach life with more openness and curiosity. I am a pessimist at heart, and I shouldn't let that outlook stop me from exploring the world around me.
What is the Page of Swords telling you today?
Daily Secular Tarot Card
This card comes from Tarot of the Divine by Yoshi Yoshitani
This card's art is based off of the Chinese mythology of Sun Wukong, The Monkey King. The story of The Monkey King is a long one (this legend has been around since about 700 BC, the longer a story stays around the longer it gets, it's the nature of stories) filled with a lot of battles, imprisonment, and trickery. But in the end the Monkey King discovers the virtues of Buddhism. This acceptance of Buddhism concludes his journey, but is also the beginning of a new one as he attains Buddhahood and becomes "The Victorious Fighting Buddha". Ultimately the story can serve as a lesson to us that when one journey ends, another begins, and the lessons we have learned along the way are the important things we can take with us.
Some keywords for an upright Judgement card you might use: Improvement, revival, growth, closure
Some keywords for a reversed Judgment card may include: stagnation, unyielding, ignorant, oppression
Some questions the Judgement card may help you answer:
How can I work on seeing failure as an opportunity to grow?
What are some important lessons in my life I've learned, and how can I apply those to my current situation?
How can I let go of the resentments against myself and others?
What big decision is coming in my life, and how can I face it calmly?
How can I become more accepting of the transitionary times in my life?
For my own personal reading, I think the Judgement card is a signal for me that failure is not the end unless I accept it as such. One of my favorite cartoons has a character that says, "Sucking at something is the first step towards being kind of good at something", and I think the Judgement card represents that sentiment well.
Daily Secular Tarot Cart
This card comes from Tarot of the Divine by Yoshi Yoshitani
The Star is one of my favorite cards, I'm very excited to talk about it! The story attached to this card is a little wacky, so stick with me.
The art on this card depicts a Russian folktale about a girl, Alyonushka, and her brother, Ivanushka. After their parents pass away they try to leave the forest they lived in. As they wander Ivanushka becomes so thirsty that he drinks water from a goat hoof print. The water from the goat hoof print was cursed, and turns him into a small goat. Alyonushka then wanders the forest alone with her goat brother. Luckily a merchant discovers Alyonushka and offers to marry her, she'll have all the riches she could ever want and her little goat can come with her. She agrees. They are happy for a while until a witch happens upon the brother and sister as they are walking by a river together. The witch ties a heavy stone around Alyonushka's neck, throws her into the river, and transforms into Alyonushka to take her place. The witch then orders their servants to slaughter the goat. Ivanushka goes to the river and desperately calls out to his sister for help, she replies that she can't move due to the heavy stone. The servant who was ordered to kill the goat overhears this conversation and runs back to tell the merchant about the witch imposter. The merchant and his servants pull Alyonushka from the water, and when the merchant embraces her she comes back to life. Inanushka is so overjoyed that his sister is saved his goat curse is broken and he becomes human again. Ultimately this story has multiple points where all hope seems to be lost, but it is found again and again until the siblings finally find happiness.
And that's what The Star is, a symbol of hope. The proverbial light at the end of the tunnel.
Some keywords to help you remember The Star: hope, faith, inspiration, redemption
Some keywords for The Star reversed (upside down): depression, disappointment, lost, despair
Here are some questions that you might ask yourself as you reflect on The Star:
What does faith and hope mean to me?
Where can I find more inspiration in my life, and how can I learn from it?
How can I stay hopeful but also grounded when I have to deal with difficult things?
How can I heal from my past disappointments?
What emotional burdens can I let go of to make more room for hope and peace in my life?
What small step can I take that will get me closer to my life goals?
For my own personal reading today, The Star is encouraging me to explore different options of what the future may hold for me. My life hasn't turned out the way I thought it would, and that's ok. There's always something else I can look to for inspiration.
Secular Sh*tpost Sunday
“I don’t believe in tarot cards, it’s just me projecting.”
My brother in Christ, that is The Point™
Reading tarot cards secularly means you don’t have to worry about your spirituality (or lack of). It is simply a tool to use to dig more deeply into yourself. Who knows what’s swimming around in that big brain of yours, might be worth taking a peek.
Daily Secular Tarot Card
This card comes from the Tarot of the Divine by Yoshi Yoshitani.
In most tarot decks the suite of this card is referred to as "pentacles", but in this deck the suite is "coins". Both are symbols of material wealth.
The art on this Six of Coins comes from an Alaskan folktale. An old woman couldn't keep up with her tribe as they moved to new hunting grounds. The only food her family could spare before leaving her behind was a few insects. Instead of eating the insects, the old woman decides that they are young and still have plenty of life to live, so she sets them free. A fox that witnessed this kindness bites and tears away her skin, revealing a younger self underneath. The old woman, now young, can start a new life. A good tale for the Six of Coins, as this card is all about reaping what you sow and charity.
Some keywords for a Six of Coins upright includes: generosity, kindness, sharing, reciprocity
Some keywords for a Six of Coins reversed (upside down) includes: gullible, fooled, greedy, callousness
Some questions the the Six of Coins may help you answer:
What are some ways I can give to my community?
What acts of kindness have I accomplished, and how can I do more?
What emotional blocks do I have that is keeping me from being able to give to others and receive from others?
How can I recognize when I am being taken advantage of?
Who are some truly giving people in my life and how can I surround myself with more people like them?
For my own personal reading today I feel that the Six of Coins is encouraging me to recognize more opportunities in my life to give to others. I walk through life like a horse with blinders, so I tend to miss those small moments where I can tell someone is in need.
What is the Six of Coins telling you today?
Daily Secular Tarot Card
This card comes from the Tarot of the Divine by Yoshi Yoshitani.
This is one of my favorite cards in this deck. This Two of Cups portrays Gilgamesh and Enkidu, which are two characters from the oldest epic know to exist. In the epic Gilgamesh and Enkidu come from different worlds that clash. Gilgamesh ranks high in society while Enkidu lives in the wild. When they first meet they actually fight, but eventually (this story is an epic, so keep in mind I can't summarize the whole thing) they end up being together. If you look at the two cups in the foreground, it seems that Gilgamesh and Enkidu brought traded them, perhaps a symbol for two people giving each other their heart. The Two of Cups is a card that represents strong connections forged between two people and equal partnerships.
Some keywords for an upright Two of Cups may be: unity, love, equality, mutual respect
Other keywords (typically in a Two of Cups reversed): imbalanced, distant, disconnected,
Some questions the Two of Cups may help you answer:
What qualities do I bring to my relationships, and how is that reciprocated?
What does a healthy, loving, respectful relationship look like to me?
How can I resolve conflicts in my life in a way that strengthens my relationships with others?
Do I feel safe in my relationships, what needs to change for me to be able to feel safe?
How can I better balance my own needs and the needs of the people I love?
Personally I think the Two of Cups is serving as a gentle reminder to take time to truly appreciate and treasure my personal relationships that add so much value and love to my life.
What is the Two of Cups representing for you today?
Daily Secular Tarot Card
This card comes from the Tarot of the Divine by Yoshi Yoshitani.
The Seven of Wands is symbol of hard work and determination. The character on the card comes from an American Folk tale about a man, Jon Henry, who becomes dead set on proving to the railroad bosses that he can clear out stone for the railroad faster than their new drill machine can. Around Jon Henry are six nails (wands) that represent his ambition, his goal, but in his own hand is the final and most important wand: his hammer. Wielding this tool, Jon Henry achieves his goals and beats the machine drill. He becomes a legend, but this success comes at the heavy cost of his life. Perhaps a lesson in the importance of knowing your limits.
Some keywords for a Seven of Wands upright includes: determination, achievement, competition, satisfaction, hard work
Some keywords for a Seven of Wands reversed (upside down) includes: overworked, burnt out, overwhelmed, pressure
Some questions the the Seven of Wands may help you answer:
Is there an area of my life where I need to ask for more help/guidance?
What is something I am passionate about, and how can I continue to cultivate that passion?
What are some things in my life I want to achieve but haven't yet due to fear?
How can I recognize an differentiate between needing to work harder and needing a break?
Do my life goals align with my personal core values or is there something I need to change?
For myself, today I feel like the Seven of Wands is reminding me that hard work isn't bad, it's just...hard. Knowing where my limits are and taking care of myself before I reach my limit is how I can avoid the vicious cycle of burnout.
What do you think the Seven of Wands means to you today?
Daily Secular Tarot Card
This card comes from the Tarot of the Divine by Yoshi Yoshitani.
The picture on this Five of Swords shows the Egyptian story of Set, the Egyptian god of war, sitting victoriously on the throne of Orasis, his brother, as Orasis’s wife weeps beneath him. The story is fitting for the Five of Swords, as the card is often generally seen as a card of either victory at a great cost, or defeat.
Some keywords to help you recall what the Five of Swords stands for may include: betrayal, disappointment, conflict, winning at all costs
A reversed Five of Swords may represent: forgiveness, regret, or de-escalation.
Some question ideas you may think of while you study the Five of Swords may include:
Are there any regrets in my life I need to let go of?
What behaviors am I doing unconsciously that are causing conflict in my life and how can I begin to work on changing them?
How can I better deal with my emotions when I am disappointed?
How much do I value “winning” or “victory” over my other personal beliefs?
How can I strive for success without putting down others?
For my own personal reading the Five of Swords serves as a reminder that I should not let my own disappointments trap me into an endless cycle of shame and unhappiness.
How is the Five of Swords speaking to you today?
Daily Secular Tarot Card
This card comes from the Tarot of the Divine by Yoshi Yoshitani.
The King of Cups is deeply emotional and protective of those they care about. The King of Cups knows that fulfilling relationships are as precious as pearls and are worth putting the work into. Wisdom and emotional control, not suppression, are the tools of the King of Cups… this King also reminds us that dragons are cool as hell.
Depending on the context some keywords you may associate with the King of Cups includes: wisdom, compassion, diplomacy, and emotional balance.
Other keywords (typically in a King of Cups reversed) you may associate with the King of Cups includes: anxiety, emotional-manipulation, moodiness, and violence.
Some questions the King of Cups may help you answer:
What emotional triggers are affecting my judgement and how can I develop the emotional intelligence to better control my reactions?
What boundaries do I need to set for my emotional wellness?
How can I lead with emotional intelligence in my personal and professional life?
What emotions am I avoiding and how can I process them healthily?
What personal practices can I use to keep me emotionally balanced and centered?
For my own personal reading I think the King of Cups serves as a reminder that having emotions is not a weakness, it is a strength. True weakness is using my emotions as an excuse to harm myself or others. True strength is using my emotions as a way to connect with myself and others.
What do you think of the King of Cups?
Secular Sunday Sh*tpost
You don’t have to separate tarot from your spirituality, but I found it a freeing when I gave secular tarot reading a try.
There was less pressure on myself to read a card (and predicting the future) “correctly” and more of a focus on my own thoughts and feelings. For me, tarot serves as tool to help me understand myself, and the more I understand, the better I can learn from past mistakes and prepare for whatever the future holds.
“Until you make the subconscious, conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.” - Carl Jung
As a secular tarot practitioner I may not be able to tell the future, but I can tell what my subconscious is wanting to communicate to me. It’s almost like self care in the extreme. I highly recommend giving secular tarot a try, even if you already practice tarot spirituality. You may be surprised at what your subconscious has to say!
Secular Tarot Card of the Day
This card comes from the Tarot of the Divine by Yoshi Yoshitani.
The Ace of Swords is the signal for breakthroughs and intellectual potential. Life can be tangled and messy, much like the roped background on this card. Our intellect can help us cut through the confusion and find our truth.
The Ace of Swords may represent clarity, awareness, mental power, focus, and recognizing truth. It may also represent the need to re-evaluate ideas, chaotic thoughts, and confusion.
Some question ideas you may think of while you study the Ace of Swords:
What area of my life should I be dedicating my focus to?
What behaviors am I subconsciously doing that hide my inner truth?
How can I work on getting more mental clarity in my life?
What are some ways I can continuously sharpen my intellect?
Who is a good example of strong mental power that I can learn from?
For my own personal reading the Ace of Swords is encouraging me to value the act of learning. If I never learn new things, then I will never be able to cut through the new problems that life will inevitably weave before me.
I’d love to hear how the Ace of Swords can apply to your life!
Daily Secular Tarot Card
This card comes from the Tarot of the Divine by Yoshi Yoshitani.
The Hanged Man is all about patience and reflection. Hanging upside down her perspective has been shifted from her typical viewpoint. The roses she is surrounded by are beautiful, but also covered with sharp thorns; she knows that waiting and considering her options will help her avoid rash decisions that will result in getting pricked.
The Hanged Man can represent sacrifice, patience, new perspectives, and contemplation. It can also represent stagnation, overthinking, hesitance, and an inability to change.
Some questions the Hanged Man may help you answer:
Where can I apply more patience in my life?
What problems in my life could I look at from a new perspective?
What things in my life I could sacrifice for my health/happiness?
What things in life do I feel are preventing me from achieving my dreams?
How can I develop a plan for the future?
For my own personal reading the Hanged Man is reminding me that I don’t always have to be go-go-going all of the time. Stopping and taking in my surroundings can help me make better informed decisions instead of being a slave to my impulses.
How can the Hanged Man apply to your life?
Card of the Day
This card comes from the Tarot of the Divine by Yoshi Yoshitani.
The Queen of Swords is intelligent and fierce. Though she can appear brutal and unforgiving, perhaps even terrifying (note the heads on spikes in the background, I wouldn't want to make her mad), she is also open minded and quick with her wit and charm.
Depending on the context she can be a sign of bitterness, vindication, and malice or protection, tough love, and appealing to your skeptical/logical mind.
Some questions the Queen of Swords may help you answer:
Where in my life do I need to use more logic?
How can I approach *insert problem here* more objectively?
Am I being honest with myself about my goals and ambitions?
How can I use my intellect to better understand my emotions?
What truths am I avoiding facing?
For my own personal reading I think the Queen of Swords is reminding me that I can both be feminine and strong at the same time.
Feel free to let me know how you're applying the Queen of Swords in your own life!
Common Questions About Secular Tarot
What is secular tarot?
Traditional tarot card readers often read tarot cards using some kind of spiritual or mystical framework. Secular tarot readers interpret tarot without calling upon their spirituality or using mysticism.
Can tarot still be meaningful without the spiritual aspect?
Yes! Think of secular tarot like you are a detective and the tarot cards are your oversized magnifying glass that help you find clues about your inner world. By using the cards as reflective tools, you can explore different perspectives, clarify your intentions, and uncover patterns in your behavior or mindset.
Can I use secular tarot if I still believe in spirituality?
Absolutely. Secular tarot is just a tool, anyone can use it. You can read tarot using your spirituality (the traditional method of reading tarot) or without it (the secular way). Some people have even swapped back and forth between spiritual and secular methods depending on how they feel.
How does secular tarot work?
Tarot card art is rich with symbolism and archetypes that reflect universal human experiences. In secular tarot, using the imagery of the cards as a prompt can help you tap into your subconscious or explore how to approach different challenges in your life. A very quick and simple way to try secular tarot is by pulling a tarot card, observing the artwork, and asking yourself, "What does this card's imagery mean to me right now?" Truly seek and reflect on your answer, perhaps you will surprise yourself.
Have any other questions about secular tarot? Let me know!