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Interested in learning how to read tarot and how to use tarot for self-discovery? This blog is for you. It covers all the tarot basics for reading tarot easily and intuitively. Authored by Annie Aboulian, an English professor and tarot instructor.
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1y ago
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School supplies for tarot lovers? I thought you’d never ask! Let’s go back to school (or back to college) shopping, but make it tarot.
Do you share my love for school supplies?
I was a huge nerd growing up, so honestly, the best part of summer was toward the end when I could go back to school shopping. Is there anything more invigorating than brand new school supplies? The promise. The potential. The color-coordination ..read more
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1y ago
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What is a tarot spread? And how do you read a tarot spread? Read on to learn how to interpret tarot cards in a tarot spread.
What is a tarot spread?
A tarot spread is a specific layout of tarot cards that we can use to interpret a particular question or situation. Tarot spreads can vary in size and complexity, with some using just a few cards and others using many more.
Most tarot spreads have a name or specific purpose tied ..read more
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1y ago
Court cards are a common trouble spot for many tarot readers. The Knight of Wands is no exception. If you need help interpreting this court card, you’re in the right place! Here’s what the Knight of Wands tarot card means when it comes up for you in a tarot reading.
The Knight of Wands tarot card meaning, in brief:
The Knight of Wands is a tarot card that belongs to the suit of Wands, which is associated with the element of fire. The Knight of Wands specifically embodies the qualities and energies of a passionate, adventurous, and bold individual. When the Knight of Wands appears in a tarot r ..read more
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1y ago
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So you want to learn tarot. Where to start?
This post is for you if you just bought your very first tarot deck and are wondering what to do now.
First of all, congratulations on your first tarot deck! Here is your fool-proof absolute beginner’s guide to starting to use your first tarot deck.
Step 1: Get acquainted with your new tarot deck.
The cards in a brand new tarot deck, at least in my experience, are always “in order ..read more
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1y ago
Court cards are a common trouble spot for many tarot readers. The Queen of Wands, which happens to be one of my tarot icons actually, is no exception. If you need help interpreting this court card, you’re in the right place! Here’s what the Queen of Wands tarot card means when it comes up for you in a tarot reading.
The Queen of Wands tarot card meaning, in brief:
The Queen of Wands is a tarot card that belongs to the suit of Wands, which is associated with the element of fire, representing creativity, passion, inspiration, and drive. The Queen of Wands specifically embodies the qualities and ..read more
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1y ago
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Tarot cards and oracle cards are both tools for divination. So while there are some similarities between these two types of card decks, some key differences exist as well. This means tarot and oracle decks are not interchangeable and not the same thing!
Read on to learn more about the difference between tarot decks and oracle decks.
How are tarot decks and oracle decks similar?
Tarot decks and oracles deck are similar in tha ..read more
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1y ago
Court cards are a common trouble spot for many tarot readers. The Page of Wands is no exception. If you need help interpreting this court card, you’re in the right place! Here’s what the Page of Wands tarot card means when it comes up for you in a tarot reading.
The Page of Wands tarot card meaning, in brief:
The Page of Wands is a tarot card that belongs to the suit of Wands, which is associated with the element of fire. This page specifically embodies the qualities and energies of a young, enthusiastic, and creative individual. When the Page of Wands appears in a Tarot reading, it often ind ..read more
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1y ago
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Happy Taurus season! Here are two super fun and simple Taurus-inspired tarot spreads to do to embrace the energy of Taurus season. But in all honesty, these two Taurus tarot spreads can be done any time of the year!
Taurus Rules over the Hierophant in Tarot
In tarot, each of the twelve zodiac signs rules over a specific Major Arcana card. Taurus rules over the Hierophant. This makes perfect sense because Taurus energy is ..read more
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1y ago
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How do you shuffle a tarot deck? Is there a right or wrong way to shuffle tarot cards?
In this post, I’ll go through three different ways to shuffle your tarot cards to randomize the deck before you intuitively draw a card. You can watch my “How to Shuffle Tarot Cards” YouTube video or read on below.
BONUS: In the video, I also go through the various ways to draw – or select – your card. How do you know which card to pull? I ..read more
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2y ago
How does my crush feel about me? When will I meet my soul mate? Are they “the one”? Where is this relationship headed? Is this marriage worth saving?
Tarot spreads for love and relationship readings are by far the most popular tarot spreads. So here are six tarot spreads for love and relationship readings – for the married, happily single, frustratedly single, and all of us in between!
I arranged these tarot spreads from simplest to most complex. In fact, the first one is so simple it doesn’t even really count as a “spread.”
Choose your favorite or try them all!
1. The Lovers Sprea ..read more