Tarot Card Reading for beginners

 

Today we are going to get into Tarot. Playful card divination started back in the 14th century by a game call Mamluk in Europe. Tarot is a process derived from numerology and you standard playing card deck. The first tarot deck was a game played by wealthy aristocrats similar to the childhood game MASH. In a normal tarot deck you will have about 78 cards. these cards are split up into Major arcana, Minor arcana. Presumably originating in the 17th century, the Tarot de Marseille is one of the most common types of tarot deck ever produced. This is where we get our modern day understanding of card reading. This tarot deck is very similar to a normal card deck. Each of these categories have Ace, King, Queen, and 1-10. 

There are 22 major arcana and 56 minor arcana. These cards all have universal meanings and understandings. There are many different themes when it comes to card reading. You will find thing like gypsy tarot, animal tarot, energy tarot, hoodoo tarot, orisha tarot, etc. Each deck will have major and minor arcana but they may make different connections to the cards meanings, even give them different names. 

When you do a reading for someone you are becoming a messenger between this world and another. Most readers believe that their messages come from God or a supreme being. With that being said it is very important to pay attention to your intent. In the spiritual world anything done with negative feeling behind it will produce negative things so you want to make sure you are in the correct spiritual place before you start reading someone.

The minor arcana is broken up into 4 categories:

WANDS

These focus on inspiration, tasks, goals, and creativity.

CUPS

Think: emotions, relationships, celebration, and feelings.

SWORDS

These are about reason, truths, and observations—all things that can be sharp!

PENTACLES

You’ll learn about material items, careers, or your home life.

The Major Aracana Cards

The Fool

New beginnings, Innocence, Spontaneous, A free spirit

Reverse Meaning (If upside down):

Holding back, Recklessness, Risk taking

The Magician

Manifestation, Resourcefulness, Power, Inspired Action

Reverse Meaning (If upside down):

Manipulation, Poor Planning, Untapped Talents

The High Priestess

Intuition, Sacred Knowledge, Divine Femininity, The Subconscious mind

Reverse Meaning (If upside down):

Secrets, Disconnected from intuition, Withdrawal and Silence

The Empress

Femininity, Beauty, Nature, Nurturing, Abundance

Reverse Meaning (If upside down):

Creative Blocks, Independent on Others

The Emperor

Authority, Establishment, Structure, Father Figure

Reverse Meaning (If upside down):

Domination, Excessive Control, Lack of Discipline, Inflexibility

The Hierophant

Spiritual Wisdom, Religious Beliefs, Conformity, Tradition, Institutions

Reverse Meaning (If upside down):

Personal Beliefs, Freedom challenging the status quo

The Lovers

Love, Harmony, Relationships, Value Alignment, Choices

Reverse Meaning (If upside down):

Self-love, Disharmony, Imbalance, misalignment of values

The Chariot

Control, Will Power, Success, Action, Determination

Reverse Meaning (If upside down):

Self-Discipline, Opposition, Lack of Direction

Strength

Strength, Courage, Persuasion, influence, Compassion

Reverse Meaning (If upside down):

Inner Strength, Self Doubt, Low Energy, Raw Emotion

The Hermit

Soul- Searching, Introspection, Being Alone, Inner Guidance

Reverse Meaning (If upside down):

Isolation, Loneliness, Withdrawal

The Wheel Of Fortune

Good Luck, Karma, Life Cycles, Destiny, A Turning Point

Reverse Meaning (If upside down):

Bad Luck, Resistance to change, Breaking Cycles

Justice

Justice, Fairness, Truth, Cause and Effect, Law

Reverse Meaning (If upside down):

Unfairness, Lack of Accountability, Dishonesty

The Hanged Man

Pause, Surrender, Letting Go, New Perspectives

Reverse Meaning (If upside down):

Delays, Resistance, Stalling, Indecision

Death

Endings, Change, Transformation, Transition

Reverse Meaning (If upside down):

Resistance to change, Personal Transformation, Inner Purging

Temperance

Balance, Moderation, Patience, Purpose

Reverse Meaning (If upside down):

Imbalance, Excess, Self-Healing, Re-alignment

The Devil 

Shadow Self, Attachment, Addiction, Restriction, Sexuality  

Reverse Meaning (If upside down):

Releasing limiting beliefs, Exploring dark thoughts, Detachment

The Tower

Sudden change, upheaval, Chaos, Revelation, Awakening

Reverse Meaning (If upside down):

Personal Transformation, Fear of change, Averting disaster

The Star

Hope, Faith, Renewal, Spirituality, Purpose

Reverse Meaning (If upside down):

Lack of Faith, Despair, Self-Trust, Disconnection 

The Moon

Illusion, Fear, Anxiety, Subconscious, Intuition 

Reverse Meaning (If upside down):

Release of Fear, Repressed, Emotion, Inner Confusion

The Sun

Positivity, Fun, Warmth, Success, Vitality

Reverse Meaning (If upside down):

Inner Child, Feeling Down, Overly Optimistic

Judgement

Judgement, rebirth, Inner Calling, Absolution

Reverse Meaning (If upside down):

Self-doubt, Inner Critic, Ignoring The Call

The World

Completion, Integration, Accomplishment, Travel

Reverse Meaning (If upside down):

Seeking Personal Closure, Short Cuts Delays