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For tarot enthusiasts of all experience levels and belief systems. Beginners, professionals and skeptics welcome! Discuss the history of tarot cards, oracle cards, lenormand, and other cartomancy systems; learn theory, compare reading techniques, and more.

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For tarot and cartomancy enthusiasts of all experience levels and belief systems. Beginners, professionals and skeptics welcome! Discuss the history of tarot cards, learn about tarot theory, compare reading techniques, and more. Whether you believe in divination or just want to learn more about yourself, you have a place in r/tarot.

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Past life spreads?

Hello!

I am curious to know if anyone is aware of any specific spreads that would be good for past life readings? Either for yourself or to find out if you knew a current connection in a past life?

I have had a few people come in and out of my life that I've felt I could have known in a past life, and would be interested in finding out if tarot could confirm that in any way.

I'm also very interested to see if I could pull past life readings for myself or friends/ family. I know that tarot won't be able to give details, but perhaps overall themes for that past life.

Does anyone know of any spreads specifically for this? Or general spreads that would work?

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2024/03/13
03:35 UTC

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Did my own reading on what card represents me...

I got Death. Well, considering my depression and dark thoughts lately, I'd say that's pretty accurate! I really got a kick out of that. šŸ˜‚

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2024/03/13
00:29 UTC

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How to choose which deck to read with?

So, Iā€™m a new reader, and I swear my spirit animal is a crow, because when I get interested in something I start collecting, and somehow Iā€™ve already accrued like a half dozen decks in a couple weeks and Iā€™m continuing to buy more. The issue I run into is it feels like I should probably stick to one or two while Iā€™m learning, but leaving them on the shelf doesnā€™t feel right? Any advice?

12 Comments
2024/03/12
22:36 UTC

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should i continue reading using reverses

I always get the same few cards in regards to a subject I'm currently reading, but the cards seem to come sometimes upright sometimes reversed, I'm feeling like reverses aren't that good for reading

3 Comments
2024/03/12
22:26 UTC

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How accurate do you think your self readings are?

Iā€™ve done them a few times and I usually find I get contradictory messages that panic me so I try to avoid it. Like my readings usually make things seem so negative because Iā€™m usually in a negative mindset when Iā€™m reading.

What are yours like

14 Comments
2024/03/12
21:27 UTC

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Health Reading

Hi, Iā€™m still relatively new to tarot and hoping for some advice on a simple health spread and maybe some cards to look out for?

My partner has just gotten back from the doctors after having a lump checked out. Theyā€™re booking him in for an ultrasound to see what the lump is. Iā€™m currently pregnant and I swear my psychic abilities have increased, my gut instinct towards it all is that itā€™s benign and will result in surgical removal. But Iā€™m hoping I could turn to my cards for some clarification. I know they donā€™t predict the future, but Iā€™m hoping a tool could help me tap into this knowledge I feel Iā€™m being given by spirit. I often feel Iā€™m receiving messages ever since becoming pregnant, Iā€™m not sure who by but Iā€™ve predicted a lot of things within my pregnancy from these ā€œgut feelingsā€.

Please be kind to me! ā¤ļø

5 Comments
2024/03/12
15:30 UTC

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My tarot deck is "broken"

I don't read reversals. I prefer not to. But recently one of my tarot decks, the one I tend to use exclusively for self readings, is throwing a bunch of reversed cards in a row.

Although it is evident that I'm doing something wrong when I shuffle the cards, this has happened to me many times, to the point that I feel like I have to create a different reading, making sure there are no reversals in the deck and then try again. However, this doesn't have the same impact since I can't help thinking about the initial spread.

It wouldn't be a problem if it was one or two reversals, I could go with it. But what happens is I get one or two upright cards and then all the rest are reversed.

This has happened to me many times in a row. And even when I "fix" the deck and try again there is a few reversals here and there.

Is this because of some specific mistake when shuffling the cards? Or does this mean something else I should pay attention to?

51 Comments
2024/03/12
11:59 UTC

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Does anyone happen to have multiple editions of the Morgan Greer tarot? I'd like to buy an older edition (70s or 90s) but wondered what are the identifiable features to look out for (different colours / box etc) to tell apart the new from the older. Thanks!

Does anyone happen to have multiple editions of the Morgan Greer tarot? I'd like to buy an older edition (70s or 90s) but wondered what are the identifiable features to look out for (different colours / box etc) to tell apart the new from the older. Thanks!

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2 Comments
2024/03/12
11:39 UTC

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asked about his intentions

Hi everyone I am a newbie to tarot and would like some other opinion about my reading since I am a bit confused :) This reading is about my online friend and our friendship. Tarot deck: Tarot de luz Oracle deck: Seasons of the witch Beltane So I asked cards to tell me something about him and pulled out King of cups.So my interpretation is that he is a heartwarming and charismatic guy who is sociable but very picky about heā€™s friends,like he isnā€™t open to everyone about his feelings,he tries to control his feelings and needs to process them before sharing them. Then I asked about his intentions toward me and pulled 5 of wands.I read this as he wants to keep me as a friend but at the same time is conflicted about it and not sure what to do. Finally I asked about the future of our friendship and pulled out Four of wands reversed.My interpretation is there are going to be some conflicts or misunderstandings but that I need to be patient and calm during those conflicts to keep the friendship going. Used oracle for more guidance about future of our friendship and pulled the Primal.Which I read that in those conflicts and misunderstandings that are coming in the future other than being calm and patient I also need to be honest about how I feel. Was wondering what are your opinions about this and if I interpreted the cards correctly :)

15 Comments
2024/03/12
09:59 UTC

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am i understanding this right?

Hi all! I'm using the Smith-Waite deck. And did a three card past/present/future pull.

I asked my cards "what should I expect in this relationship with [redacted]?" This is a fairly new relationship and wanted some insight!

For the past I got 4 of swords in reverse: I am interpreting this card as talking about my past relationships where I was burnt out constantly and not focusing on my self love. This is definitely something that resonates with me as I would constantly neglect my own needs in favor of my partner's.

For present, I pulled the 7 of wands: This is the card I am most unsure of my interpretation of. What I am thinking is that it is telling me I am persevering through the challenges and frustrations that come in this relationship while not forgetting to make sure my own needs are met. Essentially I think it's telling me to be patient and wait?

For future, I pulled the Lovers card: I think this one is pretty self explanatory, it gives me alot of hope that if I continue to see things through I will have a rewarding and loving relationship.

Are my interpretations on the right path? I'm fairly new to this and still struggle seeing the way the cards connect to eachother.

TIA!! šŸ«¶

2 Comments
2024/03/12
02:24 UTC

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Hi tarot community, any second opinions would be appreciated <3 xx

Back ground: Iā€™m facing challenges in my work place. I love the career Iā€™m in but my work place is pretty negative and unethical itā€™s starting to emotionally drain me I had to give myself a day off today.

I really want to leave them and be my own leader/work for myself. I shuffled my tarot deck this morning and these were what fell out.

{Justice Card: judgment will be made fairly and accordingly on current situations. I feel this is positive for me.

{King of Cups: Wise. Balance between head and heart. Facing these challenges I need to remember to stay balanced and to not act out on emotions. (Iā€™m pretty upset and bothered by the situation at work so it really resonates as Iā€™m usually in control with my emotions.)

{Knight of Pentacles and 10 of Wands fell out together: I feel itā€™s telling me to be patient and practical, stay hard working, focused and I will achieve my goals but the 10 of wands is giving me.. Be wary of potential burnouts and burdening myself.

{Ace of cups: fulfilment, new beginnings. New opportunities on the horizon. New work place, new opportunities in career.

{3 of Cups and Emperor fell out together: Finding balance and harmony. Embracing my leadership qualities, stay disciplined and take control of my life whilst also remembering to take the time to celebrate accomplishments and come together with family and loved ones.

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2024/03/12
03:10 UTC

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Advice on what to ask?

Hi I'm still pretty new to tarot and want to keep practicing. I don't have many people that I can practice on (I'm kind of secretive about my practice) and have already asked it most of my questions I had about my current life stuff over the last few months (my marriage, my education, etc).

I don't want to keep asking the same questions (I'm a spiritual not secular reader, so I feel like just asking the same questions over and over would be disrespectful to my guide(s)), but again, I want to practice. I don't want to do random pulling for a made up question because that doesn't help me also develop spiritual abilities.

What are some ideas for questions to ask/spreads? I often ask about my day or week now and do odds and ends spreads I find on Google but would really like hearing from some of you

13 Comments
2024/03/12
08:51 UTC

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Certification reccomendations?

Hi all,

After being an intermediate hobbyist for a while, I am exploring taking some classes to get an official certification to practice tarot. Does anyone know of some free/affordable courses that will issue a certificate after completion? Also, which ones are the most reputable?

3 Comments
2024/03/12
03:04 UTC

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Odd feeling after opening new deck

I'm still pretty new when it comes to reading cards but have multiple tarot and oracle decks (I love the way they look) and have never had this happen before so I'm wondering what it means.

I have a new deck that I just got today. When I opened it, I had a weird feeling in my hands (not bad, just different). Then, after holding the cards, not shuffling them or anything, just holding them in my hands, it almost felt like when I come out of meditation. Like a there but not there feeling. As soon as I put the cards down, it went away.

As I stated before, I own multiple decks and generally know which of my decks work for what type of reading but don't tend to do many readings with them, I've just never had this specific feeling before when handling them. I wasn't thinking about any questions and was just going to look at the art work before cleansing them. I'm guessing this is a good sign but would like to know others opinions before I do much with this deck.

Thanks in advance!

4 Comments
2024/03/12
01:43 UTC

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Post break-up reading - confusing

Hi, I've very recently gone through a sudden, painful break-up and asked my Thoth deck 2 questions about it,

(1) Is there a chance we will reconcile / will he come back? and (2) What advice do you have for me now?

For (1) I got 2 of Cups, which seems very positive and seems to suggest we'll get back together. I've obviously been thinking about him a lot and desperately hoping this can be fixed.

But then for (2) I got 7 of Cups, which is the one that's giving me the most trouble. The way I interpret it is overindulgence, fantasising too much, living in delusion. But what exactly is the advice here, especially given the (really positive, surely) 2 of cups? Is it to keep hoping / dreaming, or rather a warning not to?

Thanks for your help

0 Comments
2024/03/11
23:54 UTC

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I asked my deck how my moms new journey will go but need help

Iā€™m using a Sunhhx beginnerā€™s tarot deck to do daily readings for myself and my mom. Today I was asking how my momā€™s new journey was going to go since she will be leaving her job of 12+ years for personal reasons. I used a three card spread for this reading I pulled the following cards:

Past: Judgment which represents a new phase of her life thatā€™s sheā€™s moving into

Present: 2 of swords reversed which show her doubt if she has done the right thing for her

Future: 3 of swords reversed which to me represents that she will be able to move past what has been hurting her or what drove her to move on this new journey.

Ultimately what I understand is that sheā€™s starting this new phase of her life but she is full of confusion and doubt. But Iā€™m a little confused on the 3 of swords.

Can anyone help?

2 Comments
2024/03/12
00:20 UTC

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Confusion about some cards in a reading about broken friendship

Long story short a year ago I had a major fight out with an online friend I still regret deeply, which resulted in us almost fallin out. We managed exchange apologies and we still hang out in same circles due to sharing same hobbies, but the dynamics are not the same, as my friend is still being distant and prioritising company of other people. I find myself still feeling regretful about it and dwelling on the idea of things ā€˜going back to normal eventuallyā€™, which I find is not the healthiest thing to do.

So I asked the tarot if our fight in the past had irreversibly ruined our friendship. I pulled 10 of wands and several clarification cards: reversed 10 of Swords, 2 of Swords, Death and Queen of Swords. To me this confirms that the fight indeed put a strain on our relationship, my friend is moving on, but still feels guarded and potentially conflicted and Death pretty much being a confirmation that things are not going back to the way they were. Iā€™m still not entirely sure what Queen of Swords contributes to the answer, so second opinion is appreciated.

Then I asked cards if itā€™s going to be better for my mental health to just write off this friendship entirely, and the deck gave me 3 of Swords. Then I pulled several clarifiers and got Ace of Wands, 7 of Swords, Queen of Wands and 5 of Swords reversed. Now Iā€™m getting mixed signals from this particular answer because main card feels like burning bridges will result in obvious turmoil, so Iā€™m not sure if Ace of Wands is trying to tell me to wait because thereā€™s hope of things improving or is it telling me that there is going to be better opportunity after a heartbreak. With r5 of Swords, which is about the end of conflict It feels like itā€™s leaning toward the first, but then again, Iā€™ve just begun my tarot journey and not getting biased in readings is still pretty tricky, so any input on a second set of cards is very appreciated.

3 Comments
2024/03/11
23:52 UTC

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Tower Card Did Not Come

I pulled the Tower Card yesterday is my Past-Present-Future reading and nothing was happening and did happen all day. And honestly, I was a little on edge all day because of it because I have previously pulled the Tower and crazy awful things have ended up happening in the past. I also read that the Tower may just be a change or ever a break through. I didn't get these feeling either. So I'm still on edge, kinda looking over my shoulder.

Has this ever happened to you? Was your tower card ever delayed or just did not come?

1 Comment
2024/03/11
15:45 UTC

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Help - Asked my deck what I need to do to improve my psychic abilities, this is what I received

Hello, I asked my card the above and this is what I got - I did a three card spread. As usual, when doing readings for myself I always struggle. The way I interpret it is: I need to go through a transformation (death), let go of the fear of unknown (reverse two of wands) and find my inner balance (reverse two of cups). I shuffled the deck asking for a clarifying card and I got the two of cups again - any help here in interpreting this card specifically, but also the wider context of the spread? Thank you!

21 Comments
2024/03/11
22:57 UTC

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Sometimes tarot is literal.

I pulled the chariot reversed last week after asking how the rest of my week would go and today my car got towed.

That is all.

šŸ˜¤šŸ˜…

18 Comments
2024/03/11
20:51 UTC

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Help! My luck is awful.

My luck has just been stupidly awful recently. Nothing life threatening or anything just really crappy luck. Random minor things. Seems very noticeable, even to my friends.

Iā€™m a baby tarot reader and was hoping someone could show me a simple spread to see what in the hell is going on?

Or do I need an exorcist? šŸ™ƒšŸ™ƒšŸ™ƒ

Thanks in advance, lovelies.

23 Comments
2024/03/11
20:37 UTC

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Queen of Cups and Knight of wands as a clue/clarification card

So iā€™m currently going on a gender journey rn, and I got curious. I asked my tarot deck what features of mine that I could change/exacerbate in order to be seen as more androgynous/masculine, and I got the Queen of Cups and the Knight of Wands. Iā€™m getting maybe the queen is supposed to represent how iā€™m seen and that I need to change some feminine features and the knight of wands is telling me to be bold and do it? Or itā€™s reflecting that iā€™m asking for change. What do you think?

0 Comments
2024/03/11
19:26 UTC

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How do you react when your reading shows a negative near future but a positive outcome?

Did a reading for my love life (am single but was looking for advice/insight) using the Celtic cross spread and for the fifth card I drew the three of swords, but the tenth was the two of cups. I was really surprised and along with the other cards I drew itā€™s given me a lot to think about. I was just wondering how do you guys react or handle a reading like this? Iā€™m not sure whether to be cautious or sort of embrace whateverā€™s coming, with the hope that one way or another itā€™ll lead to a bright future

6 Comments
2024/03/11
19:23 UTC

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9 of cups reversed interpretation?

How would you all interpret the 9 of cups reversed?

Context- I asked how love would be going for me in the next year. I've currently been dealing with moving past a heartbreak and not knowing whether I should let someone in (they won't even apologize lol), completely let go and look for new love, or whatnot. I've been thinking they aren't the person for me for a long while, but I still love and care about them alot, despite it all. I guess I'm just a sentimental person even if I'm not deeply in love with someone. I told the reader this, and we decided to go with a general love reading in the next year with a slight focus with this context, and we pulled the 9 of cups reversed. I know the 9 of cups is a generally happy card, and the reader told me that opportunities in love would be all around me, but I would be too focused on how things could've gone with this person that I wouldn't act upon it/be able to see it. How would you interpret this card?

Edit: sorry, forgot to add the deck used in the reading was the Wild unknown tarot by Kim krans.

2 Comments
2024/03/11
19:16 UTC

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Some help with 'altar' recommendations.

Hello, I will preface this by declaring I have no background with regards to this at all. However, my girlfriend has asked me for an 'altar' regarding tarot cards as a potential gift. I'm not sure what this should look like or function as with regards to tarot so could I ask for recommendations as for a good one to buy? Preferably that are based/ship to the UK.

I apologise if I come across ignorant. Ultimately, I am.

Thank you in advance!

11 Comments
2024/03/11
17:17 UTC

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how do you read??

im a beginner tarot reader. i really need help on improving my readings. and i would like any and all insights into how exactly do you read your cards.

i have been reading for three years now, and sometimes, i feel like my readings are completely off. i am usually really good at shuffling, but after a couple of readings 10-20 cards fall out. sometimes, the cards that fall out 'makes no sense'. i know it's a difficult phrase to use in this community since all combination of cards have their own meaning. when i pick my own cards i don't seem to be sure if they are the right cards, and that my readings are true.

i feel completely disconnected with the cards sometimes, and with my experience, i still feel like i am not a good enough tarot reader. i don't know how to read anymore. all my readings have been off so far. please help.

  1. what's your cleansing and recharging process?
  2. how to increase your intuitive power?
  3. how do you know what cards to pick?
  4. how do you protect yourself from others' energy?
  5. are there any routines you follow before and after reading?

answering these questions can really bring perspective. also please be nice, i am new here.

26 Comments
2024/03/11
15:31 UTC

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Looking to buy Victorian faery tarot

Hi everyone I used to own this deck but my ex thru it out . I miss it so much. I can't find anywhere where it's for sale like eBay ECT. Does anyone know any other sites it would be sold on besides posh , mercari, eBay. I've tried FB too. Thank you ! Id appreciate it!

8 Comments
2024/03/11
15:11 UTC

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new to the dragon spread. to those familiar, what questions do you find yourself asking? how do you word them?

9 Comments
2024/03/11
14:45 UTC

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New to the RWS deck.

I'm new to the RWS type deck. So I got one to practice with. And I came across something I'm in familiar with. This deck didn't come with a book, so I'm at a loss. I hope y'all can help me.

What does "Earth of Air" mean?

3 Comments
2024/03/10
23:40 UTC

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Recycled content in guidebooks/consumerism

You know how there are authors who churn out deck after deck in a short period of time? Yea I found word-for-word recycled content and two of Angie Sullinā€™s decks when I was looking through the two decks I have from her out of curiosity. I wonder if there are other cards across her other decks that have the exact same write up. Disappointed and feel silly for being sold the same thing packaged differently. But what did I expect from an author who releases decks left and right? Would love to know if you found similar (or copy & paste) write ups across decks from the same deck author.

The decks in the photo are Divine Nature and Tree Keepers.

2 Comments
2024/03/11
05:26 UTC

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