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  1. JohnLetter
    Started by JohnLetter,

    In one website I see one date, on another one I see different date. Please tell me correct date for Aces and Kings. Thank you! (Rider Waite Cards)

  2. Barleywine
    Started by Barleywine,

    I was just on Etsy and was surprised to see how many people are offering tarot readings for around $5 or less. I wouldn't even take my cards out of the box for $5 since I think my experience and insight are worth more than that, especially if there is a written narrative involved. Is this typical for on-line readings? If so, I think I'll bow out before I ever get started.

  3. intuitivegem33
    Started by intuitivegem33,

    Hello Everyone, I was doing a reading to see if my boyfriend missed me and four cards fell out. They were the ace of pentacles, 5 of swords reversed, judgement reversed and the two of cups. Can anyone tell me what these mean? Does he miss me? Thanks!

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    LoveLightPeace
  4. ashwsh
    Started by ashwsh,

    Hi, I was studying the world card for my new deck ‘tarot for Everyday’ and I was just picking random cards, so one of the cards that caught my attention was the ‘world card’. The woman sits on a swing and looks outside, there is no wreathe or other objects that surround her. She does look content and relaxed (not sure happy). How would this be different from a RWS meaning of completion? Thoughts please attaching image and the meaning from the LWB

  5. Barleywine
    Started by Barleywine,

    I've been thinking outside the box again (a decidedly dangerous pursuit). I get some use out of the Lenormand house system (although I don't use it exhaustively every time), both the traditional 36-card Grand Tableau version and the "movable houses" approach to smaller spreads. I've been pondering whether something similar could be done with the tarot, and decided to use a method I already created for another purpose as an experiment. It seems to hold some promise as an alternative to the astrological spread. https://parsifalswheeldivination.com/2019/08/20/a-house-system-for-tarot/

  6. Raggydoll

    I feel that her video is highly interesting and I have yet to figure out where I personally stand in all of this. She used to previously say "No" to all health related requests, and referring all such clients to medical professionals. Now she has had a change of heart and sees things in a different light. I will let her explain it in her own words, as to not misrepresent her standpoints. So make sure to watch the video! Now I would like to hear what everyone else thinks about this! Would you help someone with a health related question? Where do YOU draw the line? Is there a difference between merely exploring a topic (such as someones health status) and giving…

    AfternoonTarot
  7. JohnLetter
    Started by JohnLetter,

    ?

  8. Gee
    Started by Gee,

    Can any of you advise on how the cards change in love readings from a general one trying to get to grips, want to be able to do love readings properly. X

  9. Gee
    Started by Gee,

    Hi can any of you advise how to do a love reading? I know the meanings are different from a general one, I would like some guidance as I want to be able to read them properly. X

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    • 545 views
  10. aniviel
    Started by aniviel,

    Hello, I hope you're all well. I'm new here, rather new to reading myself, not too new for Tarot generally (I've had a reader I've been talking to for the past 7 years). Currently going through overly-emotional stuff and my mind tends to keep going to do the same place (relationships... I'm sure we've all been there?). My reader has been giving me some great future predictions about it (which is rare for me when it comes to heart matters), but the current / past is quite difficult and not getting much easier. I've opened a Celtic Cross on it myself (I use the RW deck) 2-3 weeks ago after seeing the guy because I felt a really strong instinct to, I go…

  11. mesmericsiren
    Started by mesmericsiren,

    I'm not sure whether this is the correct section to post this but I couldn't find one that fits the topic, so I apologise in advance if this is in the wrong spot <3 I recently.. well a couple months now.. got a new tarot deck, but every time I do a reading, I always feel like I'm not able to really understand or connect to the cards fully, to be able to understand the answers. Usually I read intuitively, whatever feelings I am getting from the imagery of the cards, or whatever emotions strikes me. When I read with my legacy of the divine deck, I used to be able to connect very quickly and feel at ease trusting whatever I feel from the cards. For this new de…

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  12. Eric13
    Started by Eric13,

    Theres a great thread now on the 3 of Swords, I had one going on the 4&7 of Swords, and there's usually one around about the 5 of Swords. I don't see or notice many others of any other suit, (I'm not counting the Majors her) that spark so many questions and wonders. Could it be only that the Swords penetrate the mind and ask us to think? or try to influence us to think before we speak? Watch that sharp tongue? or are they so metaphorically broad that they naturally instigate so much thinking about what they really mean. I mean, is the 10 of Swords so bad? Is it the end of it all? All your hopes and dreams gone with a stab in the back. How could it be? That's…

  13. Wise_Angel
    Started by Wise_Angel,

    Hello Do you think that Tarot de Marseille and Rider Waite have different sets of meanings -specially minor arcana- coming each one from two different schools, French and Anglo-Saxon? IF so, in your opinion what are the main differences between both decks? By the way, I a, also interested in knowing what are the most classical and deep books on Tarot de Marseille, and Rider Waite. Thanks

  14. ashwsh
    Started by ashwsh,

    I keep my tarot decks in a box, and when I take them out I usually get to see the last card at the bottom of the deck. Somehow I always feel that last card always has a message for me. Does anybody have any such experiences?

    Saturn Celeste
  15. chongjasmine
    Started by chongjasmine,

    Intuitive or memory?

  16. chongjasmine
    Started by chongjasmine,

    Mine is high priestess.

  17. Tarotnewbie
    Started by Tarotnewbie,

    Hi all! Apologies for two things. 1. If my question is offensive to any one. 2. I did not know where else to post this question, so posted it here. I am asking with the intention to learn, not questioning anybody's beliefs or anything. so please forgive me for asking this question. Below is the reason why i am asking this question in the first place. So about 6 years ago, I had a tarot reading done. I was immediately intrigued by tarot and wanted to learn it. The lady who read our cards became sort of a friend and so I asked if it would be a good idea for me to learn tarot. For that she said, "why do you want to spoil your nice married …

  18. JohnLetter
    Started by JohnLetter,

    Wands - sms/email Swords - call/personal meet Cups - some passive form of communication - gift/invitation card/flowers Pentacles - handwritten letter, or email/invite for personal meet with pre-selected date in advance. What do you think?

  19. HermitWriter
    Started by HermitWriter,

    Howdy Tarot Fam! I was wondering if any of you ever read at events like Renaissance Festivals or other similar fairs. Do you have any recommendations for type of canopy / vendor tent to use? Any decorating tips? My wife and I are thinking of doing a booth at a small-ish local Ren Fest (small in that it only runs two weekends), and vendors are expected to bring their own set-up. So I figured I'd look to you all for some advice. Thanks in advance!

  20. Jeeves
    Started by Jeeves,

    Sorry guys I have no idea where to post this I find the thread topics confusing! I wanted to ask about a spread I did for my friend, a simple 4 card one, one card to represent her, then one card each for past present and future. When it came time for the future card to be picked I inadvertently handed her a card from the spread and tried to give it to her! I just thought it was so bizarre as l was asking her to choose cards herself of course, has anyone ever done this and would you place any meaning on what happened or not really?

  21. zedekiel

    (TDLR the simple question is the final statement of this post, everything else is background info) As of beginning my studies in Tarot again after about a decade of not looking at the cards, I'm getting a firm grasp on learning each of the cards meanings. My most recent trouble that has come up is trusting my reading of the full spread itself. I'm sure over time I will become more confident in seeing the bigger picture of my spreads, but for now I've come upon a blockage that I think would help to hear how other people handle. I've always had a bit of an issue with divination of any kind - that being where if the outcome is a positive one I immediately become unsure of …

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  22. ilweran
    Started by ilweran,

    Would you change how you read it if it did? I'm asking because I did a reading a couple of days ago and the three of arrows (Greenwood) came up, so I did another reading on the choice I have to make and I knew the three would show up again, and it did. My preferred option doesn't look like it has a great outcome so I did a reading today to get some advice on that. Decided I needed to change decks for this, so got out The Hidden Realm. And I knew before I started that The Moon would show up, and I flipped over the cards and there it was. It's happened occasionally before, but that's twice in a few days I've known that a certain card would show…

  23. iofthebeholder
    Started by iofthebeholder,

    At the moment reading Enrique Enriquez's book of tarot interviews "EN TEREX IT" (Encounters around the Tarot vol 1 - highly recommended!). In his discussions with Mary K Greer and Todd Landman the topic of "cold reading" techniques comes up which got me interested in researching that a bit further. As I understand it cold reading basically = the art of fishing for personal information from clients and using that in combination with a bit of neuroliguistic programming to enhance the perception of possessing psychic powers. Mary K Greer notes feeling horrified at the exploitative tone of a lot of the cold reading literature out there. Enrique Enriquez speaking with Landman …

  24. Tarotninja
    Started by Tarotninja,

    I currently asked what would happen with me for the week of next week and this is what I’ve gotten temperance Reversed two of cups 6 of cups The Emperor The Magician Strength 8 of pentacles

    • 3 replies
    • 804 views
  25. JohnLetter
    Started by JohnLetter,

    For chat/list phone contacts/checking phone+messages?

    • 7 replies
    • 3.6k views

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