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I don't read reversals. Not because I think they are difficult or make the reading confusing, but because I don't think reading reversals is necessary if I am careful about what each position in a spread stands for. We've had lots of discussions about this topic here. Have you done a search? Here are two threads with a variety of responses that you might find interesting: Do you read with reversals? - Poll If You Don't Use Actual Card Reversals, How do You Know When To Read Them As Reversed?

I use reversals probably about 95% of the time, although it does depend a bit on the deck I'm using. (Some decks just don't seem to lend themselves to reversals, for some reason.) However, I usually read reversals as either 'the quality of the upright card is reversed' or 'the quality of the upright card is missing—but the missing is an important factor in the reading.' I never read reversals as an intensification or diminishment of the original meaning. That really muddies the water for me. I think some people are reluctant to try using reversals because they believe that means they must learn another 78 meanings! However, once you learn the original 78 meanings, all you need to do is decide what the opposite of those meanings are, when reversals come up. Or how the reading is affected if the quality of the upright card is missing. Simple example: 3 of cups upright: I'm going to enjoy it (have fun) when I meet up with friends this week 3 of cups reversed: I am not going to enjoy it (no fun at all) when I meet up with friends this week. (reversed) or 3 of cups reversed: I was expecting to meet up with friends, but it's not going to happen this week (missing) Cards usually contain more than one potential upright meaning, and the above is just a very simple example. But the principle behind the reversals is the same, whatever meaning seems to matter. Reversals mean you don't have to guess whether a card's main meaning or its shadow meaning is in play. I feel it's a much more straightforward way to read cards, as it eliminates some of the guesswork—especially if you are reading for somebody you don't know. If you're psychic, you probably don't need reversals ...but I certainly am not! Mind you, if you're psychic you probably don't need cards at all. 😀

Hello @Novareth welcome to the TT&M Family

Yes. If I have a querent, I will absolutely try to pinpoint the question before reading - & I prefer using spreads - so at that point I might modify a spread I know or make one up. When reading for myself - it all depends on my mood, what the question is, & who I'm asking.

For me, it depends on whether I'm just practicing reading tarot, or whether I have a situation that needs addressing. I find that the clearer the question—AND the spread itself—nearly always produces a helpful result. I don't ask a question, then throw out a bunch of cards in a random way. This doesn't produce a clear result for me. Instead, I create a spread BEFOREHAND, set up to address the separate aspects of the situation I want to address.

I completely agree. I think refining the question without trying to force a particular answer can make a reading much more useful. I especially like your point about personal choice and responsibility. 🔮

Ain't that the absolute truth. I totally agree with you that it's probably trying to signal authenticity and communicate "I'm not like the other love and light girls..." And to be honest, looking at the "brutal reading" Etsy readings, I imagine some of the readings themselves to be just as riddled with AI ☠️

Oh it's absolutely about the question for me. And the refining of question, to narrow down exactly what you're trying to understand, without trying to predujice the answer. involve a thrid party, ask "yes or no", but have clarity, and personal choice and responsibility. Oh, I realize that al sounds a bit heavy and serious LOL but that's how I use taort mostly.

I have had Swords cards, particularly the Ace of Swords come up almost always whenever i am visiting a dentist!

I’ve noticed that the way a question is phrased can really change how I approach a tarot reading. A very broad question can sometimes produce a broad message, while a more specific question gives the cards a clearer context to work with. Do you usually spend time refining your question before a reading, or do you prefer to let the cards guide the direction? 🔮

I think accuracy in a tarot reading is often less about predicting one exact event and more about how well the cards reflect the situation and emotions involved. For me, context makes a big difference. The same card can feel completely different depending on the question and the surrounding cards. What makes a reading feel genuinely accurate or meaningful to you? 🔮

I’m curious which tarot cards people feel most connected to. I’ve always had a soft spot for The Hermit because of its connection with introspection, stepping back, and looking for answers within yourself. Do you have a card that you always enjoy seeing in a reading? What makes it special to you? 🔮

I’ve always found reversed cards interesting because they can completely change the tone of a reading. Sometimes I see them as blocked or delayed energy, while other times I feel the upright meaning is still present but expressed differently. How do you personally work with reversed cards? Do you always use them, or do you prefer reading only upright cards?

I’m curious what everyone thinks. For me, The Moon can be one of the harder cards to interpret because it can point to intuition, uncertainty, hidden information, fear, or simply not seeing the full picture yet. Which card do you personally find the most difficult to interpret, and why?

Hi everyone! 👋My name is Evren. I’m new here and happy to join the community. I’m especially interested in tarot, intuitive readings, and palmistry. I also create personalized digital readings, so I’m always interested in learning how other readers approach their practice and interpretations. Looking forward to getting to know everyone and joining the conversations here. 🔮

I’ve found the cards beautiful and intuitive, but I share worries about cultural appropriation and the authors’ commercial turn.

Also operates in UK.

I've not seen this. I don't know whether to be relieved or annoyed by it if it indeed means trends are changing. Seems like one more way to PERFORM AUTHENTICITY rather than actually be authentic. So there's the trope of everything is rainbows and white light. things don't happen TO you they happen FOR you. And the trope of brutally honest no holds barred. Which begs the question-- what does this "brutally honest" reader do with good cards? Occasionally relationships DO work out🤪 Neither trope is particularly useful. 48 years of reading has taught me that brutal honesty just hurts people. Honesty + compassion = good reading.

I can only speak for Vinted, which now operates in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany and Italy (did I miss one?). The expansion (or fusion) happened just two years ago or so. I sell and buy clothes and cards on this platform. As always, you need to look closely at the item being sold. If something doesn't appear like new on the photos it probably isn't even if the seller describes it as such. This discrepancy between description and reality is the most annoying part of the dealings, in my opinion. The bargaining is an interesting trend. I understand, that it is frustrating for people who want to make money from their second-hand items. But it merely reflects the oversupply of stuff, hence your are usually offered a ”fair value” for your items. I'm not talking about offers that are outrageously below the initial price, of course.

Oh. Now I feel hickish - from what I saw here, it is very much like the old kleiderkreisel was, with haggling being par of the course while disturbances are few - however, I do not feel as save to give a clear for the place as I did before, now knowing it went way past a regional thing already! Caveat emptor, as you said.

Vinted started as a second-hand fashion marketplace in Europe. You could sell what you wanted to get rid of from your wardrobe and then other household items were added. It's a rival to eBay. It was very popular but from my friends who use it regular, has become a pain to sell on because people try to get you to change your price constantly and there are loads of scam issues. It became like eBay, when it was originally so much better than other sites. I don't know for certain about deck buying and selling on it but the same rules as eBay apply here and be careful of fakes / pirated decks. Just keep your senses about you on that site. This thread was started as a reference thread for deck sales and offers from shops across the world, that some forum members requested. We are moving away from that intention, so let's go back to it's purpose.

Thank you for the response and information. From my end it looks like US sellers. The prices are in US dollars. I wonder if there is a separate site that caters for buyers here or there, whichever country the browser is in. Their TV commercials are all over (at least on Hulu.)

😬 Oops, sorry lol

@fire cat pickles It used to be kleiderkreisel.de - it is a second-hand plattform with an overwhelmingly trustworthy userbase. Concerning the lookout-position, instead of fraud 'n stuff (exceedingly rare up to date), it'd be a mild chance of language barrier plus settling the cost for sending stuff overseas. The primary utilised payment function is paypal via friends - if someone offers that, chances are they bear no ill-will but are instead a longtime user - look at their accounts age to verify that detail.

Good to have ya join in Muir. I think you'll enjoy the group.