Question 1

What is Tarot?

Accepted Answer

Tarot is a system of divination called cartomancy. The tarot can be  used for many purposes but historically it fell into two distinct  groups: esoteric and exoteric. Esoteric tarot contains within it deeper  spiritual truths and was developed  mostly within secret societies.  Exoteric tarot, though you won’t hear it called that, developed in the  wider public domain and has been used to tell fortunes and predict  future events in people’s lives.

A tarot deck consists of 78 cards divided into two main groups: the  twenty-two Major Arcana cards, or trumps, and the fifty-six Minor  Arcana, or pip cards. A further division is then made with the pip cards  as they are divided into four suits: Wands/Staves/Rods – Cups/Chalices –  Swords -Pentacles/Disks/Coins. Within each suit a further structure can  be found beginning with an ace, then cards numbered 2-10, followed by  four court cards that display a hierarchy in the following order:  Page/Knave – Knight – Queen – King.

Tarot Deck Structure:

Major Arcana
Major Arcana
Minor Arcana
Wands/Staves/Rods
Cups/Chalices
Swords
Pentacles/Disks/Coins
Ace
Cards numbered 2 – 10
Page
Knight
Queen
King

Question 2

How does tarot help?

Accepted Answer

Tarot provides help by providing clarity to the elements of your  situation that you cannot see. If the picture is incomplete, you cannot  possibly begin to form an accurate assessment of what is happening in  your life, and more importantly, you cannot make an informed decision  about how to take things forward.

Clarity comes through being shown the motives of others (and  yourself), their intentions (and yours). Tarot pulls back the veil and  reveals what is affecting your life. The beauty of tarot is not just how  it can show the who, what, where and when, but also the why. A  misconception can exist that a tarot reading is either predictive or  psychological, but the reality is can do both, and when it does, a  fuller picture can seen in the cards before you.

Question 3

Does tarot give you a clear answer?

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It doesn’t always seem to! But, over time, and especially if you keep  a tarot journal, you will be able to see how the cards have been  directing you and talking to you over a particular issue. One of the  benefits of keeping a tarot journal is that you can go back over a tarot  reading and glean something new or different from it.

Sometimes we are too emotional, too invested or too close to a  problem or issue to see clearly what the tarot is trying to show us. We  can also, if we aren’t being fully honest with ourselves, mis-interpret  the cards and find when we look back over time, that the tarot was right  and we were deluding ourselves.

At other times the answers provided in a tarot reading can feel like a  slap across the face because of its brutal honesty. I personally find  this with the Thoth Tarot and when I’m ready to see the truth of a  situation, it is my deck of choice.

Question 4

Can tarot tell the future?

Accepted Answer

In a word, yes. Sometimes so stunningly so that it takes your breath away. At other times a reading can appear nuanced, or more general but  as time progresses, details of the reading can be seen to be played out  in your own or the querent’s life.

A large enough Tarot spread can give you a very keen sense of the  probabilities inherent in a situation, but the specific way that things  turn out are, in the final analysis, up to you -- how well you adapt to  the ever-changing conditions that your Tarot reading reflects. A Tarot  reading gives a snapshot of what is going on in the Present, the time  you are picking the cards. It can help you see aspects of a situation  that have been invisible to your ego.

Question 5

What can tarot do for me?

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With tarot you really can lay all your cards out on the table, freeing yourself to examine what's really going on and to make decisions that work best for you. Confused by a situation? Unsure what to do next? Looking for inspiration? You can address all this with the tarot. It can engage with a wide range of issues, from  big "meaning of life" questions to little questions like how to phrase an email.

Tarot can be used to:
ask questions
get a sense of your life at the present moment
map goals
brainstorm
spark creativity
track your progress
access your intuition
process past experiences

Question 6

I’ve never had a tarot reading before and I’m nervous. What can I expect?

Accepted Answer

First off, I'd like to say welcome! I love reading for people new to tarot. It's a very exciting place to be, and there's absolutely no pre-requisite required to have the experience - no special spiritual background, mindset, or belief system needed. In fact, you may find yourself better primed to take in all the tarot has to offer without any preconceived notions of what it is.

That's not to say the idea of tarot comes with some baggage - shifty fortune-tellers, ominous predictions, and more. Don't worry, you're not going to hear some unchangeable bad news and you don't need to do anything special. Just show up as your beautiful self with an open mind.

As for what to expect, a tarot reading with me is like a conversation. That's right, I'm not going to have you sit in silence while I lay the truth on you. My reading style is collaborative and exploratory. You get to steer the reading in the directions that interest you most. This includes participating as much or as little as you’d like, so there’s no need to feel like you’ll be put on the spot.

You don't need to expect solemn, hushed tones or absolute seriousness. That's not to say we won't be going to deep places. It'll just be with a healthy dose of curiosity, enthusiasm, and humour.

Question 7

What kind of questions can I ask?

Accepted Answer

The best types of questions to ask in tarot readings:

1. Open-ended questions
Open-ended questions are the best type of questions to ask in tarot readings. Examples include:
Tell me about my career.
How can I improve my relationship with X?
What is happening in my love life right now?

The reason you want to have these broad questions is because you want the story from the tarot, not the final answer—you should decide that. You don’t go to a movie and just ask to know the ending. You want to see the movie because you want to see the context. You want to go through the journey.

Phrasing questions in this way provides the cards with an opportunity to share unexpected information that can be helpful, such as pointing out key players in a situation, emotions that may be underneath the surface, or limiting beliefs that are holding you back. Also, just because a question is open-ended doesn’t mean it can’t be detailed. Be specific when necessary. If you have a certain thing you want to know, don’t be afraid to put details like names, places, and dates in your question.

2. General questions
Although asking the tarot cards questions about something specific can provide some powerful insight, you don’t necessarily need to ask a question at all. You can tell your tarot card reader you want a general reading and see what messages come up. Or, if you’re pulling cards for yourself, you can simply ask: "What do I need to know right now?"

3. Clarifying questions
If you pull a card, and you’re still a bit fuzzy about what it means in relation to the context of your question, it’s totally cool to follow up with questions of clarification. Often, the best readings are had when further clarification or other questions are needed. It can really drill down a topic.

To do this, it is suggested letting the cards know that you’re confused about the meaning and pull another with the intention of getting an explanation as to what it means. And if after that you’re still not sure what the heck the cards are trying to tell you, don’t haphazardly pull a bunch of cards. Instead, just sit with the answer for some time and allow it to marinate. The meaning will likely reveal itself in the future.

Remember, keeping these pointers top of mind isn't just for the benefit of the tarot reader, it's for the benefit of yourself. And while you may want to visit a professional tarot card reader for questions you're particularly stuck on, there's no reason not to DIY a reader if you have a deck. Beginners can start with a one-card pull to set intentions or gain clarity on a single question, or you can learn the ins-and-outs of tarot with a spread.

But no matter how you choose to get a reading, you can rest assured that the cards will yield stronger answers if you use smarter framing in asking them. So to recap, keep your open-ended questions specific and don't be afraid to go general if you're unsure about what you want to know. Also be willing to ask follow-up questions like "What do you mean by this?" if your first card isn't being clear. And above all, don't ask a question if you don't want to know the answer—seriously.

Question 8

Sample questions to ask a tarot for your reading

Accepted Answer

Here are few sample questions to ask me, however, feel free to come up with your own questions, as per your circumstances:-

Love Life Questions:
What can I be doing to help me find my soulmate?
How will I know that I have found my soulmate?
Out of all my personality traits, which one is most likely to attract love?
What can I do to strengthen my relationship with the person I love?
What are the challenges I must overcome to find true love?
Is my heart closed off? If so, what can I do to open it?
What negativity do I bring  into my relationship?
What positivity do I bring  into my relationship?
What can I do to communicate better with my significant other?
 Why did my past relationships fall apart?
Why do I attract people that are emotionally closed off?
 How can I get over my ex?
 How do I know if my instincts are trustworthy when it comes to love?
What can I do to attract the best partner for me?
 How can we help each other grow in our relationship?
What are my fears for what would happen if I get married?
How are my beliefs about love holding me back?
What do I need to work on before my next relationship?
How can I open up my great again after heartbreak?
How can I get out of my current relationship?

Career Questions
In 10 years, where will I be?
What is currently blocking me from reaching my full career potential?
What can I do to help advance my career?
What are my strengths when it comes to my career?
What are my weaknesses when it comes to my career?
What skills should I use to help advance my career?
What is it about my career that I love?
What is it about my career that I don’t like?
How can I balance my career and personal life?
What beliefs about my career did I inherit?
What can I do to resolve an issue with a client?
What can I do to improve my relationship with my boss or coworker?
What can I work on to become more independent?
Did my beliefs about a career impact my decisions? If so, how?
What kind of work should I be looking for?
How did my parents career goals for me affect my decisions?
Should I be investing more in myself? If so, how?
How can I find the perfect job for me?
What kind of job should I never do again?
How will I know that I am in the right job for me?

Friendship Questions
What can I do to make more friends?
How can I strengthen my friendships?
What can I do to make my friendships lifelong?
What qualities should I be looking for when choosing my friends?
What qualities of mine attract strong friendships?
If I am in a toxic friendship, how can I end it?
How do I know if my friendship is toxic?
What does my friend think about me?
How does my friend feel about me?
What does the future look like for me and my friend?
How can I improve my social life?
Why do my friends act the way they do?
How can I support my friend?
What can I do to be a better friend?
What qualities of mine bring negativity into my friendships?
What qualities of mine bring positivity into my friendships?
How can I heal broken friendships?
What do I take for granted about my friends?
What do my friends take for granted about me?
What is currently causing my friend stress?

Health Questions
What can I be doing to improve my health and wellbeing?
What can I do to increase my energy levels?
What is blocking me from being at my best health?
What can I do to help me cope with a health issue?
How can I work to prevent serious health issues?
What changes should I make to my current lifestyle?
What is wrong with my current approach to health and wellbeing?
What current issues am I ignoring in regards to my health?
What should I be doing to help overcome serious health issues?

Self Improvement Questions
What can I do to love myself?
How can I bring happiness back into my life?
How am I preventing myself from happiness?
What is my biggest fear?
What has this fear prevented me from doing in my life?
How has this fear helped me?
How do I feel about myself?
What can I do to build my self-confidence?
How can I let go of my fears?
Who do I really want to be?
How can I improve my self-esteem?
Out of my friends, who helps me the most?
How can I treat myself better?
How can I stop neglecting my own wellbeing?
What false beliefs do I have about myself?
What past mistakes should I be reflecting on?
What lessons should I have learned from these mistakes?
What steps should I be taking towards self improvement?
Is there anything that I refuse to acknowledge about myself? If so, what is it?
How do I accept this information about myself?
How do I learn to accept the difficult news?
What can I do to help manage my emotions better?

Family Questions
What can I do to help me be a better sister or brother?
What can I do to help me be a better daughter or son?
What can I do to help me be a better mother or father?
What does my family take for granted about me?
What do I take for granted about my family?
What would my parents like to change about our relationship?
What would my siblings like to change about our relationship?
What issues from the past are affecting my relationships with my loved ones?
What do I need to know most about a situation with my loved one?
What can I do to help my family?

Question 9

How often do I need a tarot reading?

Accepted Answer

There's no right or wrong answer to this, it simply depends on how  often you feel the need for insight, clarity or guidance. We would  personally recommend you only really use Tarot readings for major life  events or decisions.

On an average, our clients come back after every 6 to 12 months for a reading.

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