I bought a tarot deck which I love and have a really good bond with a few months ago; the original kickstarter version has come up on an auction site and now I’m wondering whether I should get that one, or stick with my trusty mass-market version. What would you do?

Thanks!

I need help with interpreting this pull of cards I did with my reading. To clarify, I asked the cards on how I should proceed with an old friend that wants to rekindle things. I have been hesitant with moving forward with things due to being burned by them in the past. Thanks!

So, I’ve always read tarot, but recently just started working for a psychic chat and realized that I may be the problem because it’s a problem I continuously run into. I guess I have a hard time guessing what people are trying to see. For example:

Customer: Me and my boyfriend broke up

Me: Oh no! That’s terrible!

Customer: yes I’m so sad!

Me: I know it must be hard and devastating to lose a partner!

Customer: so what do you see?

Me: with you? With him? With what???

Customer: us.

Me: are you wanting to know if you’ll get back together?

Customer is now angry: I just ran out of time wasted my time.

Is it me? Am I supposed to guess what they want to know ? Should I be asking more questions or different questions?

Another example:

Customer: Tell me about Tommy 1/2/99

Me: okay what do you want to know about Tommy?

Customer: his relationship

Me: okay, is he in a relationship? Are you wanting to know the state of his romantic relationships? Are you wanting to get in a relationship with him? Are you wanting to know if he’ll get into a relationship soon? (So many ways this question could go)

Customer annoyed : no I wanted to know if him and his gf are going to be long-term.

I end up feeling confused as to why they couldn’t just say that in the first place, or maybe I should’ve already known from the insinuation somehow?? Idk I think people think that we can read their minds

I'm having trouble with the Luna Somnia deck. Other than the traditional imagery, I do not understand the alternative symbolism that the artist chose for this deck. For example, the seven of wands includes a snake going in and out of the wands, but I am not sure if that's supposed to represent hardship in some way, or something else.

The original RWS Nine of Wands/Batons/Staffs to me represents exhaustion from battle, perhaps the need to rest and heal. Perhaps contemplation of recent struggles. In the Luna Somnia, though, if I were to interpret it myself, I would say it's hidden dangers, or perhaps threat of being "poisoned" or "bit" while focusing on other things.

I love this deck! I think it's beautiful, and I think there's definitely some connectivity there, but I'm on a deep-dive journey with everything tarot, wanting to really understand not just the original meanings, but also the artists' intentions behind their choices. Even if there isn't any, I'd like to know; I can work with "I chose it because it looks neat!" lol

If anyone has any other insight into if the artist intended anything deeper for this deck, that would be great. Thanks!

The description for this deck says it's meant to connect to one's intuition. That's fine, but I also want to know if there is any literal reason for some of the choices. Perhaps one has to know and understand astrology, or a particular mythology? If anyone knows, please help!

Hello everyone, I'd like to know your practices on how you integrate the Astro Dice on a reading? And also the "why's" and "how's" when you use it.

TIA for everyone who will be responding. ✨

This question popped into my head as I was shuffling for my daily card pull to learn the cards and connect with my deck. To be more specific, the thought was “do I have a calling for this, or am I just intrigued by it due to my strict religious upbringing?” Right after, the Empress fell out (upright). I take this to mean that I do, and I need to nurture this by trusting my intuition and energy. Maybe also grounding myself in nature as I develop my intuitive practice.

I would love to hear others’ insights.

Deck: Just Kweenin RW

everyone has cards the feel more connected with, but what are some cards you just never really “get”? for me, it’s the 4 kings. i feel like i can never really sympathize with the cards whenever i get them in spreads. not that i don’t know what they mean or that i don’t like them, i just have a hard time connecting with them in the same way i intuitively connect with others. idk im kinda rambling, lemme hear what you think!

I started reading cards earlier this year and up until recently I felt connected and in tune with my deck. Reading them felt intuitive and natural, and it was becoming a strong meditative practice.

Now I feel like every reading I try to do about any subject I just keep getting negative, vague, or irrelevant messages if I even get anything at all. I stare at cards that I know the meanings of but get absolutely nothing or just...like a pouty and whiny message if that makes sense.

Is it me? Is my frustration making the readings worse? Or could it be maybe I've "lost" it with this deck and time to move on?

What are y'all's thoughts?

Edit: I've determined it's ME who's gone sour lol. I need to chill out for a bit and come back with new eyes when I'm ready.

Hello! I hope this is okay to post. I am married to arguably one of the biggest Bob's Burgers fans in the world. We always have the show on in the background, and the movie is her favorite and most watched movie of all time. I like the show as well, but I'm not on her level.

For her birthday next year, I wanted to combine two of her favorite things - Bob's Burgers and Tarot cards. The end goal is to create a full Tarot deck with illustrations of characters/items/places/anything from the show that would match, embody, or make sense for each card. The problem is, I know almost nothing about Tarot. So I was hoping to use this subreddit for some help with this gift idea (I also posted this in the Bob's Burgers subreddit, pending mod approval). Below will be a link to a Google Sheets document with each card name, along with blank spaces for anyone who would like to help list ideas for who/what/where should be the image for each card.

Any and all help would be much appreciated! Here's the link to the Google Sheets: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-r17UIP6TtteQeit8Mljwk0rdbwgE3-fncs05vr_20c/edit?usp=sharing

Thanks for reading and extra thanks to those who add ideas!

Hello! I have some gut feelings that people may be talking about me at work behind my back, but nothing has been brought up to me on whether or not I’m doing anything wrong. I did a reading on myself today about my career, and gossip, lies, deceit, and shady behavior was mentioned, so I was wondering if it’s possible to see what my coworkers think of me using tarot?

I don’t have ill intention and don’t want this information to manipulate them or cause any harm! I am more curious to know what they feel about me so I can adjust any potentially “bad” behavior to improve my relationships with coworkers!

I just wasn’t sure if 1. It’s possible to read what others think of you, 2. This could raise some ethical issues by reading others, and 3. If there is any way I can rephrase my question so I don’t misinterpret the cards or cause any issues?

So first off I'm new into the guild of tarot (as in I bought the cards) however I've done years of extensive homework and research on the symbology, meanings and history of Tarot and divination aspect plus history. I feel like I am ready with my notes and interpretations but I haven't even shuffled my new cards yet. (I did sage them so that's something, I guess).

So I am here to ask when would be a good time to read someone's reading if they were to ask for one or would I just need to practice on myself more until a certain time frame? But also when was the first reading you have ever done and how did it particularly go for you?

Question: does [his name] have romantic feelings towards me? Answer: Eight of swords: no Seven of pentacles: maybe Two of cups: yes He’s still trapped in his last relationship with his ex, so he is unable to move forward. He is experiencing mental or emotional blocks. I should be patient, if I want the relationship to progress and last long-term. Should consider stepping back and reassessing the relationship and the situation, see if it’s worth the wait. We have a mutual emotional connection and respect for each other. There is a potential for deep emotional bonds but it is going to required cooperation and mutual support, healing from both parties. There is potential for romantic partnership and romantic feelings from him but currently he is mentally and/or emotionally stagnant due to his past relationship. Patient is needed. Support is needed. But should also take a step back and think through the situation.

My spread was just me asking the question while shuffling and hoping cards would jump out. The two cards on the right jumped out first, followed by the two of cups. They jumped out at around the same time though.

I got gifted this deck just by itself so I’m not sure about the origin source.

Can anyone please tell me the name of the deck this card comes from? Thank you

Okay, so I lowkey love the Tower card, and it usually speaks to me very clearly in whatever reading it comes up in, but that is when the card actually depicts the tower falling!

This one is a bit of a mystery to me, and it’s bothering me because it’s missing the earth-shattering movement that I’m used to! This is like moments before that fall, a beast of the fates stalking you in the background….

Often I might read this card as walls breaking down because of the crack, or sometimes it even gives me a feeling of hiding yourself. The themes that it speaks to me are very much in line with seeing/admitting the truth or in turn denying it or running away from it. I also see the owl as a symbol of wisdom, maybe a deep knowing that we have but might not want to acknowledge.

I do know that those are themes that can be included in the traditional images too, but this one (to me) is missing the ”shattering change” aspect, since the image is very still.

How would you interpret this Tower card based on the imagery?

Deck is The Sorcerers Tarot by Antonella Castelli

Hi all! I've been doing tarot for almost a month, and I'd love to get your feedback on my reading. I'm using the Tarot of the Divine and I love using it! It speaks to me clearly. I'm doing a mix of cross-referencing the guidebook and intuitive reading from the images.

PS I chose not to work with my reversals because I'm not comfortable working with them yet.

Question: How do I become more driven, hardworking, and consistent in my work and practice?

1. Querant - King of Wands
   • I’ve survived a 6-month long depression after being fired. I am on a journey of rebirth, and I should recognize my strength for surviving this trial and getting into freelance.
2. What is helping or not helping me - Four of Wands
   • Everything right now is stable, and I am in a happy relationship. This might lead to being too comfortable and lazy.
3. Long-term influence - Nine of Swords
   • I've been influenced by my anxieties of the past. My growth is being hindered by my perfectionism, and always being afraid of committing mistakes.
4. Recent past - The High Priestess
   • I'm brought here by my recent discovery of the Tarot. It has led me to focus, re-evaluate myself and examine my life.
5. Likely Outcome - King of Swords
   • I want to be and will be self-disciplined. I shall conquer these with my willpower.
6. Immediate future - Eight of Coins
   • I'll achieve this if I work hard and keep myself determined. It'll be a tough ride, but I need to stick with it in order to achieve who I want to be.
7. True feeling - Eight of Cups
   • I want to let go of this career and pursue something else that's new to me or may lead me to happiness.
8. Outside influences - Four of Coins
   • The people and my industry are on a tight budget and can be stingy and undervaluing me for my services, which causes my motivation to work drop. I don't feel rewarded as I wanted to be.
9. Hopes and fears - Knight of Cups
   • I hope to tread the waters without fear and move with courage. I'm also afraid of the uncertainties the future may bring.
10. Final outcome - King of Coins

• Things will be great! You will be rewarded if you keep on your course of self-improvement - this means putting in the hard work, keeping your eye on the goal, and working towards the person you want to be. Acknowledge your traumatic past, but don't let them hold you back and continue your bad habits. You will attain the financial success you desire in your freelancing journey.

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Curious as to how people feel about this. The concept of this kind of vending machine and having people pay to get a random draw from a thing rather a person or themselves. I have no strong feelings yet but I just saw one in a TikTok video and thought it was so fascinating. And then wanted to chat with others about it. Do you think it’s cool? How do you feel about it?

I really hit it off with a guy on Hinge, and then his messaging kind of slowed down, and I got impatient and said “it seems like you lost interest. No worries, it was nice talking to you.” I immediately regretted sending it, and was hoping to unsend it but couldn’t. I ordered a Talk to Me candle and a Come to Me candle to be burned to help the situation, but in the meantime he’d unmatched with me and unfriended me on Facebook. So he’s obviously done. But I asked to be shown what outcome the candles will have on things, and I got The Chariot, Justice and The King of Pentacles. Using the Rider Waite deck, no specific spread.

Chariot I’m taking to mean he’s already on the move, going onwards and upwards in the dating world. I don’t think it phased him one bit that I did the whole “nice talking to you” passive aggressive thing 🤡

Justice is me getting the exact outcome I deserved by how I mishandled things. I was hoping he’d come back with “oh no, I’m still interested! I just had a busy evening” but I think I turned him off with that message.

King of Pentacles I guess just reinforces that he was a good catch and he’s out there waiting for his right match, which isn’t me 🙈

The candles I’m referring to are hoodoo spell candles that can be purchased at Conjure Doctor. aI understand most people don’t believe in that stuff. For the sake of the post, if you could keep an open mind and let me know how you interpret these cards in response to my question about the outcome of the candles 🙏🏻

My grandmother passed away almost 20 years ago, and when I was 12 with a growing interest in divination I got her old tarot deck. She didn't leave it to anyone specific so I thought it would be fine for me to use it instead of it being unused and gathering dust. I've had it for 15 years at this point and I rarely use the deck because it makes me uncomfortable when I do: my head and chest feel heavy until I put it away. I remember getting the feeling as a kid as well, but back then I thought it was a feeling that comes with divination. I have not had these issues with any other decks, only this one. I've tried cleansing it as well as I can but it still has such a weird physical effect on me.

Is it possible that the deck (or worse, my grandmother) is rejecting me or could there be bad energy still lingering? Or am I maybe reading too much into this and there is some perfectly non-spiritual explanation? I'll gladly take all tips I can get for deep cleansing decks, I really want to be able to use the deck as it makes me feel connected to my grandmother.

The deck is a Grand Etteilla ou Tarots Egyptiens from 1976 if anyone is sitting on some niche knowledge about the paints being used for that deck being poisionous or something.

I’ve found that most of the time when I sit down to do a reading about something the cards will basically just be “this is what you’re wondering/concerned about”. It’s very cool because it’s so clear and specific - complete confirmation that makes me feel connected to my deck.

But, it seems like anytime I reach the “future” or “outcomes” portion of a reading it is still simply reflective - often just showing me what i’m afraid will occur in the future or what I’ve been considering doing.

I almost feel like I am clouding the reading lol. Has anyone else experienced this?

The Two of Cups was the first card to jump out twice yesterday when I was asking about my ex’s intentions towards me and the love outcome for us. The same thing happened this morning when I asked about our love outcome.

My interpretation of the Two of Cups overall is that it shows a strong mutually beneficial partnership or connection built on a strong foundation. In relation to intentions of an ex is that could be an intention to reconcile, a longing, which may not be able to be put into words. In relation to love outcome and and an ex, Venus in Cancer is strong love energy, an interest in reconciliation, being open to giving the relationship a second chance, and making changes required to do so.

The thing is, we haven’t been in contact for 3 months until my phone accidentally called him a few days ago (a friend grabbed my phone out of my hand and it was open to our chat and the call button got pressed). I quickly followed up with a text saying it was accidental and asked how he was. I was panicked and trying to damage control. He read the message and hasn’t replied.

So, the two of cups is a positive card in the context of reconciliation but events are the opposite at the moment. I don’t understand why this card keeps jumping out.

So just out of sheer boredom last night, I pulled my deck. It's been a while since I did any self-reading.

The spread was a 3-card spread, with the bottom of the deck for the general energy to see what the randomness is about.

Bottom deck: Knight of Cups

Cards: King of Pentacles rx, Knight of Swords rx, Death rx!

I swear to whatever force in creation out there: I did not think about romance at the moment I read.

Yes. For context: I have two dates this week. And I'm thinking about canceling on both. Nothing is wrong with any of them, I just lost steam after swiping right. Kinda very Knight of Cups energy, isn't it? Flirting just because?

Just to bypass the mod: Knight of Cups could mean love is coming on...to me. I appreciate its efforts. Which is probably why the other cards are in reversal. Because I'm resisting. Hard.

(It's also why I'm reading the rx as upright. Just feels right since I'm resisting so much.)

I keep feeling that the cards in this spread are the people: the middle being me and the sides are. Since this approach differs majorly from how I often read 3-cards love spread, which is left to right, I need a second opinion. Note that I have only met one of these two guys in real life. I barely remember him though.

We have the KoP as the first person. A stoic and comfortable daddy-vibe kind of guy. Rather quiet and passive. This is the kind of guy who will put lots of expectations on the first date, to scout me out and see if I meet his standards. Well... I mean I excel at job interviews so this might be fun. I still reach for the check first though.

We also have Death at the other end. Again. Slow, procedural, inevitable. Potentially on a breakup. Scorpio influence... maybe this guy is still closeted but is accepting himself. But since Death in love often means letting go, likely he is losing interest just as I am.

In the middle, KnoS. My significator. I tend to cut things off recklessly, and pretty fast too. Kinda the person who loses interest fast. To be fair, the Swords Court tends to be difficult when it comes to love, it's more about decisions with the Knight. In this case, a decision I know is not quite good for me or is the right thing to do, but I would do it regardless.

I think the deck might be warning me to not let either of them go before giving it a try. And with how heavy the energy is, I reckon it was screaming at me to go out and not stay a shut-in.

(Note: I almost thought the KnoS as a 3rd person, as one of my old fwbs just got back in town and asked me out for a drink to catch up lol...)

So what do you think? Was the essay too long? I'm open to all opinions and criticisms. Thank you.

My wife is going to be doing reading at a local shop after the new year. What is a good gift or something that might help her during these readings? I want to support her the best I can but I don't know a whole lot about tarot. Thank you in advance!!

Hope I'm doing this right! I wrote up a long post that got deleted 😭 so trying again.

This is a decision spread with two options and advice on the middle.

It's about spiritual paths: a paid course (left) and other options (right).

I take it to mean that the fool's journey is calling me to option 1. Even though I might not know everything about it, I've done enough homework and why not leap into it and see what comes? Option two (other paths) shows me what can be in the future. It's saying: you can do these as well, later, and grow to be wise and skilled. But the journey is long and there's time.

The advice card is where I could use help. Pulling her a lot lately (😬). I'm taking it to mean that something will need to end or shift in order to make room for something new. Not sure what our what exactly the advice is... Trying not to worry too much 😳

Thanks in advance

Deck: The Modern Witch

I’m so new to this and this reading is super important to me as I’m very confused so help would be appreciated. I didn’t ask for a certain spread or anything just laid them out.

Six of swords- the end of a hard journey but ultimately for the best? Finally understanding things Eight of swords reversed- being stuck and unable to get back to our good times because I’m ruminating constantly on my guilt and cannot forgive myself for something that happened years ago Eight of cups reversed- staying even though it may be unhealthy

Needless to say it’s a harsh reading and not one I was hoping for ): further insight would be amazing

Hello So my little brother came into my room with soft drink and spilt that all over my desk and three of my cards got wet.

The cards are just training cards from the Ultimate Tarotorial deck, so it wasn't going to be a long term deck BUT in saying that it's become one of my favourite decks.

The cards are drying just fine but I feel they will have a sticky touch to them, does anyone have any ideas on how to fix this?

thankyou

Hello everyone, for preface I’m still fairly new to tarot, I’m writing this because sometimes I struggle with doing readings for myself and I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong for example I asked “How can I make myself happy” and a card I got was king of swords reversed. I’m not in any sort of authoritarian position and I’m not cruel or oppressive to people at all and I don’t see how it relates to me being happy? If anyone has words of advice or maybe even an answer that would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

No declared love yet. This is a person of interested but I’ve known them for years, just cannot declare feelings.

RWD tarot deck. And the spread is explained as below:

1. current feelings towards me: this card represents the most immediate feelings this person has about me.

2. the foundation of their feelings: this card delves into the root cause or foundation of their emotions.

3. external influences: this card highlights the external factors that might be influencing their feelings.

4. what they expect or desire from the relationship: this card reflects their hopes, desires, and expectations from your relationship.

5. the potential future of your relationship: drawing from their current feelings and desires, this card provides insight into the possible future direction or the evolution of this relationship based on their feelings.

My interpretation of each placement:

1. HP: there is something hidden for him about this connection. I pulled clarifiers (5 of cups and lovers): he is heavy on regret for not declaring love and perhaps he has to make choices that he cannot make to be able to be with me.

2. KofW reversed: he is an impulsive, careless, womanizer. I pulled a clarifier: (the sun reversed) even if his feelings towards me are deeply rooted in happiness, they are masked by other life events.

3. PofP: money issues are standing between us.

4. 9ofCups: for him I’m a wish come true and he wishes on being with me because he feels a strong bond and that I’d fulfill his desires and hopes.

5. these two cards fell at the same time (not clarifiers). This throws me off! Perhaps the future won’t be as satisfying for him as he’d want (4 of cups). And the (5 of swords), it would need a lot of battling for this future to occur? (I’m clueless to this one). I hate to see the 5 of swords in the future :(

Please let me know your thoughts!! Much appreciated :)

Hello,

I have just started out with tarot. I have tickertape synesthesia (i.e. I sometimes visualise words and numbers as I 'think' them.)

Whenever I shuffle the cards, I sometimes 'hear'/'see' (weird to describe) that I 'should' shuffle × amount of times.

It does not happen as often, but I sometimes visualise the words 'This one' when choosing cards.

EDIT: I will be scanning the cards and then 'This one' pops up in my head when I make eye contact with the one I feel I 'should' pull.

I'm considering this a feature (and not a bug!) of my intuition, but I'm curious:

1. How does your synesthesia (if you have any) interact with your tarot reading?

2. What would be the 'best' way for me to make use of this?

3. Are there any resources on this specifically? Whether on using synesthesia with tarot or specifically tickertape synesthesia?

EDIT 2: I wasn't expecting so many replies haha — thank you all for responding. It seems like the best thing to do is to include this as a feature of how I read the cards :]

Someome suggested I check out the synesthesia sub, so I will do so, too.

Thank you again for replying! This is all very eye opening.

This is a huge struggle of mine. I get very drained and can't really do many readings in a day, especially for others. I'm sure a part of that has to do with the fact that some people have very heavy energy or are in a bad emotional or mental state and it ends up affecting my energy. Sometimes I have to sleep or take a nap after reading about certain people. And I feel horrible about it but sometimes it takes days or even weeks to get around to doing a reading for someone.

It wasn't always like this, but has happened over time. I've been struggling to maintain consistent and stable energy during readings for a few months now. I want to overcome this. What do you guys do to maintain energy and get through multiple readings, especially in a day?