Tarot Talk & Technique

I have read people saying that if they get a deck in which the backs of card and definitely oriented to the card being turned over to the upright positions. That they don’t read these cards with reversal. I read with reversals, that’s the way I was taught. I don’t see what difference it makes whether the back is right side up or upside down. Do you think that knowing if I card will be reversed makes a difference? Some reversals are improvements over the main messages of the cards right side up. What do you guys do, do you read with reversals? Do you think decks with and upright back image should be only read without reversals. I have never seen that …

What did you do exactly to memorize the 78-card deck of the Tarot? Just curious. Rick

First off, I put this thread in Tarot talk & technique because I would like to discuss our favorite tarot techniques, decks and spreads for spirit readings, not spirit work in general. So I hope the thread is permitted to stay in this area, since I think it will be seen by more people and it won’t push this type of tarot practice into a specialized corner. It is my opinion that lots of valuable tarot lessons and techniques are born from this type of work. We shall see if anyone else agrees 😊 Secondly, when I say spirit readings, I refer to any type of reading where the individual(s) are not alive. This includes ancestral readings, mediumship readings, spirit …

When I do reading I never done reading with reverse card . And I can't understand it as well . I only read energies and try to channeling the situation. Is it mandatory to read reverse card?

I find myself asking my deck a yes/no question only to be baffled by the card I draw. How do you treat the cards for yes/no questions? What if the card drawn is reversed? Do you draw the next card for clarification?

I am thinking about going into one of the larger websites and starting a thread in which I answer questions with just one card pulled. I have done this before but without answering people's questions. Can this be done? Or is it advisable? Rick

What I ask is: If I ask the same question 10 different times, with 10 different results... are these 10 answers 10 sides of a true and reliable answer to the question? Or after the first reading, all the remaining ones have "outdated" answers? What do they think about that?

If so, how do you handle it? Even though I know my cards meanings and I like to think I can "deliver the goods", so to speak. I still get somewhat nervous. How have you overcome this feeling? I know there is a difference between nervous and being apprehensive...but what are your thoughts and comments on this? Rick,

Hi guys and girls!😀 As per object, I would like to understand one thing. Currently, to understand the meaning of a specific card, if I need it, after reading, I shuffle on the cards and spread again asking for explanations on that specific card difficult to interpret (or more than a card) and this method works well.✌️🏻 But I would like to understand if it is possible, instead of shuffle the deck and spread again, for each uncertain card, continue to spread one, two, three or more cards under each card (uncertain). Which technique do you usually use and with what results? Thanks for the sharing of your experiences 🙏🏻

Does anyone else remember the first tarot book they ever owned? Mine was "The tarot speaks" by Richard Gardener which I bought as a teenager in the 1970s. I still have a copy (not sure if it's the same one) today. I would add an image of the cover but I am unsure how to.

Welcome, fellow tarot enthusiasts! Today, we're diving into the mystical realm of intuitive tarot reading. If you've ever felt like your cards were whispering secrets to you, or if you've had moments where your gut feeling was spot-on, this post is for you. Let’s discuss how to develop and trust your inner voice when reading tarot. Embrace the Woo-Woo First things first, let's get comfortable with the idea of embracing our inner woo-woo. Intuitive reading is all about listening to that quiet, sometimes quirky voice inside that says, "Hey, this card means something totally different today!" Trusting your intuition can feel like stepping into the unknown, but that'…

Hi all! This isn’t a competitive game, just a (hopefully) fun shared activity. There’s a meme going around about tv shows, and I thought we could adapt it to a tarot game. It’s called “every show has one,” and it has a list of categories into which you sort the characters in a tv show. (It's a frame that you fill in with pictures of the characters, but I’m not pic savvy, so I’m going with just text here. If you want to volunteer to do the pic thing for us, let me know!) The game is pick a tarot card for each category and list them here. I’m going do a separate list for majors, courts, and suit cards. (Courts might be harder, but then they’re chara…

Greetings, fellow tarot enthusiasts and spiritual seekers! In this thread, we delve into the profound intersections of tarot reading and spirituality. Whether you're a seasoned tarot reader or just beginning your journey, this space is dedicated to exploring how tarot connects with our spiritual beliefs, practices, and paths. Why Discuss Tarot and Spirituality? Tarot has long been revered not just as a divination tool, but as a pathway to deeper self-discovery and spiritual insight. Each card carries rich symbolism and archetypes that resonate with universal truths and spiritual principles. Whether you approach tarot from a pagan, Wiccan, Christian mystic, or eclecti…

Synchronicity, a concept introduced by Carl Jung, refers to meaningful coincidences that seem related not by cause and effect but by their symbolic significance. These events reveal deeper patterns in the universe and our lives. In the context of tarot, synchronicity is the principle that ensures the cards drawn in a reading are exactly what you need to see at that moment. When you shuffle and lay out the cards, you engage with the collective unconscious—a shared reservoir of universal archetypes and symbols that tarot taps into. The cards you draw reflect your current issues, emotions, and questions, not by random chance, but through meaningful coincidence. …

Wondering who likes accessories 🙂 I rarely use box they came in unless a tin or a really big deck like Touchstone. Buy, make your own? IF I had to dress my own, they would have to be in baggies, I do NOT have sewing skills.

Hi all! Hope you're well. I'm looking to get my cards read professionally in Dublin, is there anyone you'd recommend? I've been searching online but there's quite a few, so I thought I'd ask for personal recommendations (or if you're a professional tarot reader in Dublin, let me know!)

Maybe a weird question, but I was wondering if anyone had ever read for fictional characters as an exercise and what the experience was like? Obviously they can't give you feedback but I thought it might be an interesting way to practise reading for others without the pressure of it being real. I haven't read for another person yet because I'm super nervous (I do plan on joining august's reading circle though! I'm too busy for this month's) and I don't know if it would be a good idea or a terrible idea to try this first haha. I've love to hear your thoughts! (Also this is only tangentially tarot related so if it would be a better fit for the general cartomancy…

It is happening to me more and more often that a single card, within a reading, a spread, communicates to me more than a single meaning. for example, (I use Sarasvati cards), the moon, as potential negative meanings, has: illusions; utopia; betrayal; negative emotions; wandering; rudeness; obsessions; self sabotage; laziness; stupidity; instability; psychological issues, psychological problems; problems with ancestors; loss of energy; problems on a magical level; emptying; the end of something; being the victim of a curse; it would seem that in a…

I personally use past, present, future or ask direct questions. What other methods do you suggest?

There are so many tarot people on YouTube, for example, showing off their massive collections, doing videos on clearing the clutter and/or getting rid of old decks to make way for new ones, etc. It's obvious many people out there don't just own one or two decks! And certainly a few whose collecting habit may have got out of hand a bit. I certainly have collector tendencies myself, so I've kept mine under control using a few tricks. To start with, my current stash is 23 tarot decks that I actually use. I also have 8 decks that I don't use but keep because they are interesting or out of print— like my two prized Walter Wegmüller decks that I got in the 1970s (…

Actually not sure which section this would fit in so please feel free to correct and move the post if needed. I was wondering how people draw their cards and why. Since I asked I’ll start - I tend to shuffle and stop when called to, then draw from the top. If I ask a second question or want clarifiers I will shuffle again and then again draw from the top, but unless it’s a new unrelated question I will use the same deck minus the already drawn cards. If I get cards that fly out during shuffling I look at them and note them but will put them back in the deck. I will only read them if they reappear as part of my deliberately drawn cards later i…

I have a large variety of decks to choose from and I like to switch it up. I know some people has a "special" deck that they use exclusively. I have found that I can switch up decks as long as they are RWS clones and that the artist hasn't changed the imaging too much. I have built up a relationship with the system. Of course I have my favorites tarot deck. I haven't done much tarot reading lately as I've been concentrating on learning an oracle deck. Oracles don't have consistent systems. So I can see the advantage of really learning the one I have been working with before learning others. What do you guys do? Do you consistently use the sa…

Hello Everyone- This morning was the first time I have ever used a significator...The reading was on behalf of my husband, although I asked the question...I have always felt that choosing a significator was strange. But, over the years that I have been studying Tarot, I have begun to associate a specific card with my husband, It personifies his personality and thus I choose the 10 of Wands. My question is this: Has anyone personified a particular card to an actual person that isn't a Court Card? TIA

Personally, i like six of cups, it has a sense of nostalgia and good memories.

Discussion: who reads fully clear and sober? Who prefers a bit of alcohol or other indulgence? Old pic here with a shot of spiced rum for the spirits. I no longer drink or even smoke nicotine, and my sessions are more satisfying than ever before. Everyone is different, however, so share what works for you. Please don't mention things that are illegal let's keep this thread unlocked.