Reading Cards and Eating Snacks

A beginning reader trying to develop his skills!

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Kind, wise, handsome reader. Might I requesteth a reading? What do I need to know in order to progress in my life, and to ensure I make wise choices?

Oh hello beautiful mystery asker whom I don’t know at all! Thank you for your ask. I found the card I drew for you really interesting and providing some good advice. Here’s what I got for you:

Four of Swords (Reversed)

You are feeling restless and trying to do everything at once. You are not allowing yourself rest of respite, and it is having some ill effects. No recuperation will only worsen the situation. Allow yourself to rest, knowing that what you need is coming. Take it easy, and don’t let yourself get completely run down.

Hope this is useful! :)

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Hey there could I get a reading please? Also if it's possible could you base it on these two questions if not then that's okay. The questions are does my crush (E) harbour romantic feelings towards me and will this turn into a romantic relationship in the future. Thanks x

Hi! Thank you for your ask. I just want to lead with a disclaimer: I’ve never read for love before so this is a first for me. Be aware that the cards can’t read the future, just how things are currently. With this in mind, this is what I came up with :)

King of Wands (Reversed)

When it comes to love, this card is usually a good omen - But you should remember that it can indicate that the object of your affections may need some space for thinking things over, i.e. what they need and where they want things to go. It is absolutely essential to give them their space and to be patient. One step at a time!

Good luck with everything and I hope it works out! :)

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Hello kind person! 😊 I heard you're new to readings so you can practice with me if you want to! I used to be in the same spot as you! And it doesn't matter what topic or anything! Thank you! ❣️

Hi! That’s very kind of you, thank you - Practice makes perfect!! I’m still trying to get my bearings a bit so I’m going to do a general reading for you if that’s okay. Hope it makes sense for you!

King of Pentacles (Upright)

This card tends to appear once things seem to have stabilized - you’ve gotten through some hardships or some obstacles and you are closer to (or have already attained!) your goals than before. Your needs are being met. This might represent being involved in some kind of enterprise that may yield success as well.

There you go :) Thank you for the ask! 

[thisbearreadstarot-blog]

TO THE ASKER WHO I JUST ANSWERED

My wife and I share the computer and she thought she was on her blog and answered on mine instead - please resubmit! I’m sorry!

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Hello =) question for the cards. Im at a stale point in my life right now, and i need something to renew my passion, but i dont know where to look. Hobby? Person? What direction should i go in?

Hi! Thank you for the ask and follow :) I found your question really interesting and was very curious to see what the cards would say for you. This is what I drew for you:

Four of Cups (Upright)

This card represents apathy and withdrawal from a situation or person. It sounds like you need some space in which to be yourself. Don’t rush into something new as you may need some time to recuperate. This could also be interpreted as a call to action - be open to new experiences that could put things on a more positive path.

Hope this makes sense! Thanks again for the ask :)

[thisbearreadstarot-blog]

May I have one? It's about a recent anon I've received. Is my intuition on it right?

Hello :) Thank you for the ask! 

Funnily enough when reading for you I ended up getting a card that made no sense but ended up being for me instead! So I did a re-read for you and came up with the following that may make a bit more sense:

Eight of Cups (Upright)

This card is a negative card, to be honest. It normally indicates that it is time to walk away from your situation - could be time to cut your losses. It could be that this situation has reached such a point that it’s time to just time to let go and move on.

Hope this helps in some way :) Thanks again for the ask!

[thisbearreadstarot-blog]

I've never had a card reading done for me, how/what should I ask?

Hello! Thank you for the follow!

As you’re not sure what to ask, I did a general reading for you. In future it can be about anything you’ve got a question about or if you just need some advice! As for your general reading, this is what I drew for you:

SEVEN OF WANDS (Upright)

This card indicates that you may be in a situation that you need to stick to your guns and fight for what you believe in. You will be able to find inner fortitude and sheer force of will in order to overcome obstacles. You will be able to use these skills effectively and you have the advantage in your situation :)

Hope that makes sense. Thank you again for the ask!

[thisbearreadstarot-blog]

Free one-card readings!

Hello Tumblr! I’m trying to spread my wings a bit and stretch my reading muscles. Free one-card readings for anyone who asks!

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What do you recommend for beginners?

I’m gonna give you a quick and dirty ‘starter kit’ :)

You will a need:

1) A deck

Have you seen any decks that you feel super drawn to? Whatever it is, get it. You don’t have to get the traditional Rider-Waite (unless you’re drawn to it!) You’ll find working and practicing with the cards will be easier if you like your deck. If you haven’t found a deck that you love yet, you can browse all kinds of decks at Aecletic or on Deck of the Day.

Short on funds? You can print yourself a deck! Go here and here.

2) Reference materials

There are lots of tarot books. The one I have (and love and actually refer to all the time) is 78 Degrees of Wisdom.

However there are some really great resources for learning meanings and studying symbolism online! These are my favorites:

Learn Tarot

Biddy Tarot

Truly Teach Me Tarot

Also, I really encourage you to sign up with the Aecletic Tarot Forums!

3) A journal

You’re gonna do practice readings (whether on yourself or on friends) so always document them! The spread, the cards and your impressions so you can revisit them later. Always. Take. Notes. 

You can even take it a step further and just pull cards from your deck to write about. This is a nice exercise to get to know your deck better and also to help you delve into the many layers of meaning in each card.

4) Lots of patience with yourself :)

Never forget that you’re a beginner! Sometimes a card is gonna stump you, or a reading won’t make sense. Don’t get frustrated with yourself. Take a deep breath, walk away and come back to it later.

Also keep in mind that this kind of work is draining (even for more experienced readers!) so always rest when you feel like you need it.

And that’s pretty much all you need to hit the ground running :) if anyone wants to add more suggestions, please do so!

[claraalicetarot]

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Things I Think Newbie Tarot Readers Need To Know

1. You can store your decks in whatever way you choose. There’s no real right or wrong way, aside from tossing them in the trash.  2. You don’t NEED a “sacred space” to read. You can read hanging upside down on the monkey bars if you’re up for a challenge. 3. You don’t need to be a witch to read tarot. I say again, YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE A WITCH TO READ TAROT. 4. Tarot cards hold as much power as you let them. Some view them as sacred items, others view them as just a fun card game. No one else can tell you how to view them, that’s just a personal thing. 5. There is no real *set* way to read. The majority of the reading is intuition-based, so trust your gut. 6. You don’t need thousands of decks. (Though, I mean, you may want them.) The amount of decks you have/don’t have doesn’t measure your abilities. 7. Don’t get put off by people who think your reading was irrelevant in their life. Sometimes, readings take time to actually manifest. You’re doing great. Don’t let this deter you. 8. The amount of times you cleanse your deck is ENTIRELY up to you. Some people do it after every reading. Some people do it..well, maybe never. The choice is yours. 9. There is no right or wrong way to shuffle your cards. At. All. 10. Sometimes reading for yourself can be hard. It’s okay to have someone else read for you. Seriously. 11. Don’t be intimidated if you’ve just started. We’ve all started from day one.  12. You may run into some elitists, and while you shouldn’t punch them in the face, you should make sure what they say doesn’t make you uncomfortable in how you do things. This is all YOU, not THEM.  Feel free to add on to this if y’all have a little something to put. 

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How to Read Tarot Cards When You Don’t Know Shit

OR: HOW I STOPPED WORRYING AND LEARNED TO LOVE PRACTICING TAROT

This is a simple exercise I’ve done really to hone my intuition while divining. I like to pull a three card spread (past, present, future) but you can really use whichever spread you’d like.

Major Arcana:

Most trump cards can be self explanatory if you’re good at word association.

The Fool card starts a story that follows a journey through to the World, the end. Everything in between is character development.

Death does not mean death. Unlike most horror films, its appearance can actually signal a new beginning or change.

Minor Arcana: Know what each suit means or symbolizes in general.

Cups: Water, focuses on your emotional self, creativity and romance, following your heart over your head.

Pentacles: Earth, focuses on your physical self, material ideas like business or wealth, manifestation.

Swords: Air, focuses on your mental self, action and concentration, intelligence and conflict.

Wands: Fire, focuses on your spiritual self, intuition and inspiration, values and flaws.

All in All: 

Use the context clues in the imagery of your cards to guide your intuition.

Don’t worry about misreading a card or getting anything wrong. This is really about trusting yourself and your gut instincts.

Don’t be afraid to take the surface value of the card during this exercise. It’s just an exercise. 

I hope this helped you if you’re just starting out, want to try a different method to divining with tarot, or just want to generally work on trusting your gut.