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Your Questions About Tarot Spreads

Susan asks…

I need to know more about tarot spreads?

Okay I have to write a short story for school and the story involves tarot cards. I have researched a lot on tarot cards but the only thing I still need to know are tarot spreads. Lets say a person randomly walks into a fortune teller’s shop and wants a tarot card reading. She doesn’t have any questions about anything she just wants a regular reading. So what spread would that be? how many cards would be dealt out?

TarotTrumps answers:

Different readers do it differently. They might start off with a simple 3-card spread, or a full 10-card “Celtic Cross” spread, or something else.

William asks…

When picking cards for a tarot spread, for which spreads to you fan the deck and choose?

Usually, I just pick from the top of the deck. Are there specific spreads that you have to fan the deck and choose the cards? When do you know which way to use?

TarotTrumps answers:

Basically, how do you pick cards to put in a spread?
You can shuffle, mix them up, cut them however you want, throw them. You don’t have to do something different for each spread.
Try using a couple ways and seeing which you like best.

Sharon asks…

Can I use tarot spreads for cartomancy?

I want to learn cartomancy. i dont know how to do it. is there spreads like tarot? do you use tarot spreads? also can i have a link to a site with the meanings of the cards? or are the meanings the same as the tarot minor arcana, if so please tell me the corresponding suit.

TarotTrumps answers:

You can definitely use tarot spreads for readings with regular playing cards. But there are spreads that have been developed for cartomancy. There are different techniques. Some use all 52 cards, others, like the Lenormand system use only 36. I found Secondhand-Souls-4occult.com by just doing a search on cartomancy. It has some basic info using all 52 cards and spreads.

I like Mlle. Lenormand’s Fortune Telling site (see link below) for learning some basics about Lenormand Oracle cards and their meanings. Although you can buy a deck with special pictures on it to help you remember the meanings, you can just use a regular playing deck and just remove the cards that are not used.

I wasn’t able to learn all I wanted from the Internet so I got “Fortune-Telling with Playing Cards” by Jonathan Dee, from the library. It gave me enough info to figure out what kind of cartomancy I wanted to learn more about. Plus it has meanings for the cards and suits as well as different spreads used with different card reading systems.

The meanings of the suits are not exactly the same as tarot. You can just read them as the same (Clubs=Wands; Spades=Swords; Hearts=Cups; Diamond=Pentacles) as long as you are consistent. That way your subconscious (or whatever you believe you’re working with when reading cards) knows what the symbols mean to you.

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Your Questions About Major Arcana

Chris asks…

Is it possible to do an accurate Tarot reading using only the Major Arcana of a deck?

More of the intricacies of Tarot would be appreciated, but my main question is if one must use the whole deck to do a single reading or if just the Major Arcana is acceptable.

And suggested spreads.

TarotTrumps answers:

Yes. Some tarot decks are Major Arcana only (22 cards). Good for doing 1 card, 3 cards, and 5 cards spreads. Good for questions with more spiritual nature. I will use the whole deck if doing spreads that need more cards like Celtic Cross, horseshoe, etc. And yes, the minor deal with everyday life like love, work, career, conflict, etc.

Ruth asks…

What does it mean if you do a tarot card reading and most of the cards come from the major arcana?

I did a reading the other day. I was doing a celtic cross reading and 5 of the 10 cards came from the major arcana. Does this have any significant meaning?

TarotTrumps answers:

One of the first things you should do in any reading is count the number of major arcana. If there are more major than court cards and pips put together, the reading is more a character analysis and less divinatory. If there are more major arcana and court cards put together than pips, it may be divinatory but pretty important. If the pips dominate, you are looking at a pretty directly divinatory reading.

Steven asks…

What are the 22 “trump” cards, or “major arcana” cards in a tarot deck?

What are the 22 “trump” cards, or “major arcana” cards in a tarot deck?

I know that nowadays people are starting to use all kinds of symbols to form their own tarot decks. I’m just curious, though, about what the 22 trump historically were.

TarotTrumps answers:

Hello

The 22 Trumps or Major Arcana are archetypal images that represent human nature.

Pam

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The Tarot Symbolism and Meanings of the Magician Tarot Card

In tarot reading, the Magician is the card of manifestation. He represents the development of one’s first sense of conscious awareness. In this regard, he has become aware of his own, unique sense of self. The Magician Card encourages one to use their intellect to master the world around them. When he appears in a tarot card reading, he is a card of creation, constantly shifting the energies around him to manifest his desires.

The Magician’s counterpart is the female High Priestess. Thus, the Magician represents the masculine while the High Priestess represents the feminine. As a masculine figure, the Magician Tarot Card represents action. Unlike the High Priestess who prefers to go inward to gather knowledge from her intuitive nature, the Magician prefers to explore all that is outside of him. He is naturally curious and is constantly searching for the mystical and secretive elements in the natural world. His goal is to understand all that surrounds him and ultimately use this knowledge to master his world.

Tarot Symbolism of the Number 1:
The Magician Tarot card is associated the number one. In the tarot card deck, he is the fist numbered card of the Major Arcana. One’s represent individuality, creativity, originality, unity, power, knowledge and birth. His symbolic association to the number one references his divine connection to the Divine. Although his goal is to master the physical realm, he still remains tied to Divine Consciousness. In a  tarot card reading, the Magician represents the union with Divine consciousness. He is the conscious link between the world of spirit and the world of man.

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Ways to Get A Great Free Automated Tarot Card Reading

If you’re feeling stuck, getting a tarot reading can be a great way to get some insight and start on a path of resolution. But what if you’re in a hurry, on a budget, can’t find a tarot reader or don’t feel confident enough to read for yourself? Then maybe it’s time to embrace technology and try a free automated tarot card reading.

What is an automated tarot reading? These are the readings where the entire process is computer controlled, from the cards that are in the tarot spread to the meanings and any tarot interpretations. While the quality and accuracy don’t really measure up to having a great live Tarot reading, free automated Tarot card readings can be a much needed second opinion to kick start some transformation in your life.

Before getting a reading, you should have a clear and precise idea of what you want to examine and what you are hoping to know. That doesn’t mean you should be looking for it to tell you what you already know but rather, that you have a specific question or issue in mind and some idea of ways it could be resolved. Open ended or vague questions tend to get blurry answers.

Example: instead of “Will I find my soul mate soon?” try “What steps can I take to improve my romantic situation now?”. See the difference?

With free automated tarot card readings, look at these factors when picking to get the best online oracle for you…

Depth of Issue – generally speaking, if you want to explore a large, important issue, you’ll require a bigger tarot spread to do so effectively. If you just want a little guidance for the day, a one card spread might be sufficient. Many of the automated tarot readings allow for different tarot spreads to be chosen so pick an oracle that matches your needs.

First Appearances – if you’re a visual person, you’ll want to make certain that the virtual cards used in the tarot reading appeal to you. This will heighten the connection of the reading and make for a better reading overall. Have a look at the default tarot deck used and see if it works for you. If not, make sure you chose a free reading that allows for different deck options.

If At First You Don’t Succeed – it’s a crap-shoot. Some of the online oracles are excellent, some not so much. Likewise, some of the excellent sites might be too out-of-this-world or otherwise not appeal to you. If you get some free automated tarot card readings that leave you feeling disgruntled, don’t stop there. Try a couple more sites, a couple more times. If you’re persistent, you’ll stand a good chance of discovering a free tarot site that works for you.

While nothing will ever replace a great professional Tarot reading with that human touch, don’t be afraid to use automated tarot sites as a tool for self-exploration and transformation!

For the best list of  FREE automated tarot card readings sites online with reviews and more, visit Discover Tarot Cards.

If you’re feeling stuck, getting a tarot reading can be a great way to get some insight and start on a path of resolution. But what if you’re in a hurry, on a budget, can’t find a tarot reader or don’t feel confident enough to read for yourself? Then maybe it’s time to embrace technology and try a free automated tarot card reading.

What is an automated tarot reading? These are the readings where the entire process is computer controlled, from the cards that are in the tarot spread to the meanings and any tarot interpretations. While the quality and accuracy don’t really measure up to having a great live Tarot reading, free automated Tarot card readings can be a much needed second opinion to kick start some transformation in your life.

Before getting a reading, you should have a clear and precise idea of what you want to examine and what you are hoping to know. That doesn’t mean you should be looking for it to tell you what you already know but rather, that you have a specific question or issue in mind and some idea of ways it could be resolved. Open ended or vague questions tend to get blurry answers.

Example: instead of “Will I find my soul mate soon?” try “What steps can I take to improve my romantic situation now?”. See the difference?

With free automated tarot card readings, look at these factors when picking to get the best online oracle for you…

Depth of Issue – generally speaking, if you want to explore a large, important issue, you’ll require a bigger tarot spread to do so effectively. If you just want a little guidance for the day, a one card spread might be sufficient. Many of the automated tarot readings allow for different tarot spreads to be chosen so pick an oracle that matches your needs.

First Appearances – if you’re a visual person, you’ll want to make certain that the virtual cards used in the tarot reading appeal to you. This will heighten the connection of the reading and make for a better reading overall. Have a look at the default tarot deck used and see if it works for you. If not, make sure you chose a free reading that allows for different deck options.

If At First You Don’t Succeed – it’s a crap-shoot. Some of the online oracles are excellent, some not so much. Likewise, some of the excellent sites might be too out-of-this-world or otherwise not appeal to you. If you get some free automated tarot card readings that leave you feeling disgruntled, don’t stop there. Try a couple more sites, a couple more times. If you’re persistent, you’ll stand a good chance of discovering a free tarot site that works for you.

While nothing will ever replace a great professional Tarot reading with that human touch, don’t be afraid to use automated tarot sites as a tool for self-exploration and transformation!

For the best list of FREE automated tarot card readings sites online with reviews and more, visit Discover Tarot Cards.

Lucy Barnett
For everything you need to know about Tarot card meanings, spreads, and much more come explore Discover Tarot Cards!

Lucy Barnett is a Tarot reader, writer, and artist who shares her knowledge online at Discover Tarot Cards.
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What Happens When You Get a Tarot Card Reading

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If you have never had a tarot reading before, you will find that an accurate tarot reading can be amazing and interesting. With an open mind, you can discover why so many people through the ages have found comfort and wisdom in the tarot card interpretations.

Preparing for a Reading

Some tarot readers will prepare for a reading before actually meeting with you. The tarot reader may perform some type of ritual or meditation before the reading to remove any distracting energies or thoughts that could interfere with the reading.

It is up to the tarot reader’s own personal feelings about their work when it concerns how they prepare for a tarot card reading, handle their deck or interpret the cards.

Which Tarot Deck to Read

Tarot readers will use the tarot deck of their choice. A tarot reader can choose to work any one or more of the numerous tarot decks available today. Many tarot card readers use more than one deck.

Other tarot card readers will rely on just one tarot deck. A tarot psychic may use more than one deck during a reading but usually only one deck per card spread. Some tarot psychics use a computer tarot program to produce their readings. (more…)


Are Tarot Card Readings Accurate? The ONE Thing You Should Know Before Paying For a Tarot Reading

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Are tarot card readings accurate? Are they a REALLY effective way of illuminating my future… while revealing my past? And what’s the very best way of getting a REAL reading without being ripped off?

In this article we are going to take a quick and insightful look at getting a genuine tarot card reading, while avoiding some of the silly stuff that we all see so much of, especially online.

Okay… but is tarot real, or simply all make believe?

Honestly? Tarot is a tool. A prism of perspective and interpretation…..and is subject to the skill of the psychic who is doing the work. In other words, in the hands of someone who has NO idea how to properly read, interpret and UNDERSTAND the tarot…..they might as well be reading matchbox cars..:-)

But in the hands of a skilled, insightful and genuinely gifted psychic, the tarot is an insightful, and illuminating instrument of amazing “opening” into your true destiny, and purpose.

So I should be careful about who I choose when getting a reading, right?

Absolutely, yes. The trick is, you need to properly pick a reader who has authentic skill. Someone who has a nice following, good reviews, works for a reputable service or network, has a good money back guarantee, etc. (more…)