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TO THE TAROT
( LEVEL 1 - WEEK 2)
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As a beginner it is best to practice as many spreads as possible. A simple google search will give you
many spreads on various topics. This will also give you hands on practice on how to better frame
questions.
“I’m not quite sure how to phrase my question… can Don’t know what to ask of the cards? Bring
you help?” or “I’m not sure if I CAN ask this…” or the following questions to your next tarot
“How do I ask this?” – These will be the common appointment… they can be modified to suit
opening lines of most querents. your needs, and feel free to ask for help from
your tarot reader to rephrase/reframe to your
If you ask the right questions of the tarot, liking for best results!
miraculous things can happen, and your
experience with the tarot will be that much more What questions
richer and deeper. There’s a quote that says What is this person’s behavior of [insert irritant
(roughly paraphrased), “It’s not the answers, but you here] trying to teach me?
asking the right questions.” because really, how can What is it about ____ that caused me to ____?
you get the best answers if you’re not asking the What do I need to know about _____?
right questions? You can’t. What is my best course of action right now?
What are some potential pitfalls of [name of
So here’s some ways that you can phrase questions situation]?
for the tarot that will make for an enhanced and Why questions
empowered tarot experience. Why didn’t I get hired for that job?
Why is [name of situation/person] upsetting
Less “will/if/yes/no” questions, more me? Why are they upsetting me REALLY?
“what/how/why/[timing inclusive]” questions. Tarot Why am I feeling stuck? (suggested follow up:
is just simply not a great divination tool for yes or How do I get unstuck?)
no questions (though, yes, there is TECHNICALLY a Who questions
way to ask and/or specific spreads you can use to Who can help me with _______?
accommodate yes or no questions Using tarot to How questions
answer a yes/no question to me is like using a How can I better relate to my partner?
screwdriver when you really need an electric drill: How is [name of person] my light mirror or
yeah, it will get the job done, but it probably will be dark mirror? Do I practice or am I capable of
a sloppy or messier result, because you didn’t use their behavior in a similar or different
the right tool for the job. situation?
I’m looking for a new relationship. How will I
Tarot tends to be very focused on motivation: why know when I find the right person?
people do what they do, when they do it. And if you
don’t have a question of the tarot (unlikely, since When you know you need a tarot reading, but
most people have lots of questions if they are are unsure of what to ask….
seeking a reading!), good general questions are What do I need to know right now?
“What can tarot tell me about _____?” or “What do I What situation needs the most of my
need to know right now?” attention?
If you have a time-sensitive question, bake it into Personal note: Remember, the hallmark of a
the phrasing of the question: “What can I do to get good tarot reading is you leaving empowered
X job in X months?” instead of “Will I get the job? and in control of your destiny: because let’s
When?” face it, you’re the only one who really is!
2) Legal Age for Readings - Most modern divination 11) Change and Healing - Tarot (or oracle)
practitioners follow the legal laws of the land they live reading sessions are catalytic. They bring
in. Ground rule, if they are old enough to vote, they can about change – sometimes bringing in
receive a tarot reading. closure, sometimes opening wounds that
can then usher in healing...
3) If parents insist on their child under the legal age
getting a reading then use your discretion. 12) Your Personal Healing - Your clients will
Suggest to the parent – ‘you can ask how they (the be and should always your priority.
parent) can support the child’ Sometimes you and your client will have
Parents can ask about their child without any issues. some issue or another in common.
Sometimes you will also find resolution and
4) Clients’ Privacy – Do not discuss your clients with clarified perspective during the reading for
anybody, not with each other, not with your colleagues, your client. Pay attention to it without
family or friends. Respect the trust that they have bringing it up with your client.
placed in you. It is a sacred bond.
(All examples that I give in the duration of this course 13) Do not create false hope.
are with name changed and with permission).
There are many tarot readers and therapists who 14) Do not share personal stories (unless you
discuss their clients and make jokes in front of others. really really need to). Unless necessary do
This is a terrible practice and discourages even the not share stories about others.
listeners to reach out for therapy and help when they
need it. 15) Karma – you decide if you want to
mention karma in your reading.
5) Your Belief Systems – Do not impose your belief
systems on anyone else.
Personal note: I mix both sets of cards in my readings. I find that the Tarot offers grounded advice,
while Oracle cards offer gentle esoteric advice about the same situation. I have combined both to
great success, I would suggest that you do the same.
How to Read Your Oracle Cards?
The process of reading an oracle card is the exact same as Tarot cards. With enough practice you
can mine the oracle card for enough information and intuitive guidance for the Seeker.
Personal note: Oracle cards are gentler and simpler. They give you gentle advice the same way a
kind aunt would.
Practice
Choose any spread given in the manuals. Draw cards for each position from the Tarot card deck. If
you own an oracle card deck, draw the same number of oracle cards for each question. If you want
to use an App, then you can do the same – take screenshots of each card you draw from the App
for further reference.
Place them in two rows and use them to acquire layers of information and channeled guidance.
You can do the same for regular practice and while reading for others.
Choose your decks intuitively - you can look up reviews online and see if you find resonance with
the images and energy of the deck.