What are Tarot Cards and Tarot Readings?
For the past few years, the world has been fascinated by all things witchy. For some people, these practices are just a fun part-time hobby, while for others they are a powerful tool that can illuminate one’s life. Many people believe that Tarot card readings can predict the future and that they hold an almost supernatural power. Tarot cards, however, don’t tell you what will happen in your life, they simply show you what might happen and how you can prepare for it. Nevertheless, a lot of questions remain. What do these cards mean, and how are they used? In this article, we will enter the magical world of Tarot and discuss what these cards and readings can do for you.
Tarot cards show you what might happen and how you can prepare for it
What is Tarot exactly?
Did you know that Tarot cards have been around for hundreds of years? What’s more, they have been used since the 15th century, and their popularity has been growing in recent years. Originally, Tarot cards were actually used for playing games and not readings. Fortune-telling became popular years later in 1785 when a French occultist developed the link between illustrated Tarot cards, astrology, and Egyptian mythology. As the years went by, the role and meaning of the cards continued to expand, and a manual detailing the Tarot’s symbolic power was written. Nowadays, people use Tarot cards and readings for help and guidance.
Tarot cards have been used since the 15th century
What do Tarot cards mean?
The standard tarot deck has 78 cards, and each one of them holds its own imagery, name, and symbolism. The cards are split into two categories- 22 Major Arcana cards and 56 Minor Arcana cards. The Major Arcana cards represent life’s karmic and spiritual lessons. They include 21 numbered cards and a single unnumbered card known as the Fool. This character plays an important role since he moves through each card, and learns lessons along the way. What’s more, this is known as the Fool’s Journey. The 56 Minor Arcana cards reflect the trials and tribulations that we experience daily and our current situation in life. These cards represent our thoughts, feelings, experiences, and beliefs- the temporary energy that’s affecting your life at the moment. The Minor Arcana cards are made up of four tarot suits that focus on different parts of our lives:
- Wands- represent passion, energy, creativity, and sexuality
- Cups- represent emotions, feelings, and intuition
- Swords- represent our thoughts, words, and action
- Pentacles- represent finances, career paths, and material possessions
You can buy a Tarot card manual that will thoroughly explain the symbolic power of each card
Nowadays, you can find so many cool Tarot card deck designs
If you want to purchase a Tarot card deck, choose the one that “speaks” to you the most
What is a Tarot reading?
The Tarot cards are used for readings that can be carried out by you or a certified Tarot reader. What’s more, professional Tarot readers use different interpretation techniques. Each card illustrates a person, circumstance, or potential outcome, and the ability to give them meaning lies within your own narrative and interpretation. Readings are used to seek guidance or answers to questions that are currently bothering you. Before doing a reading, you should shuffle the deck of Tarot cards, while visualizing your question. This is a crucial part of every reading, no matter if you are doing a reading for yourself or a friend. Nevertheless, we suggest reaching out to a certified Tarot reader or taking some time to thoroughly learn about the Tarot deck before doing a reading. That way you will have more accurate results that can help navigate your life towards positive outcomes.
Professional Tarot readers use different card interpretation techniques
Can you read Tarot online?
Yes! Many people think that you have to be physically present in order for the reading to work, but that is not true. You don’t even have to touch the cards yourself! What’s more, many professionals prefer if they are the only ones touching the cards, since people’s energy can affect the cards. And, no spiritual person wants anything to do with someone’s negative energy. So, yes, an online Tarot reading is totally possible! Moreover, an online love tarot reading can be done from anywhere in the world, as all you have to do is have Internet access. When doing a reading online, remember to focus and think about the questions you have for the reading. What’s more, try to visualize as much as possible since this makes the reading easier and more accurate.
An online Tarot reading can be done from anywhere in the world
If you find Tarot cards and readings fascinating, we suggest purchasing a Tarot deck and a manual. That way you can get used to the cards, their meanings, and practice at your own pace. Remember to have fun and always look for positives in everything!
