SelfTarot

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There is no one true way to read tarot.  No such system exists . However, there is a tried and true way proven to help you learn to read tarot. Study and practice. That’s it. There are no hard and fast rules. No secret formula. No best kept secret.  What might work for one person may not work another, but at the end of the day it is just like anything else you learn how to do. You have to study and practice. 

We’re all accustomed to things not always going according to plan. But, what do you do when you find yourself in a position that isn’t at all like you imagined?Sometimes we find ourselves in situations that don’t match what we wanted to be when we “grow up”. Take a look at where you lost your way and what lesson needs to be learned to get you “back on track”

While this list in not exhaustive, I will be covering my favorite ways to spend time with and strengthen the bond between me and my Tarot cards.

This is a wonderful place to start for those who are new to reading Tarot!

With that said the best way to build a good relationship with your cards is to simply spend time with them! You don’t have to do a bunch of special ju-ju to get your cards to like you. Tarot is only a tool, the magic resides in you!

**However, many of us do incorporate these things into our spiritual practices. If it feels right, do it. If it doesn't, no big deal it’s just not for you. You can still reap the benefits of Tarot without elaborate rituals and strict rules.

There are plenty of fun things you can do to bond with your cards.

From purification by smoke, bathing in the moonlight, charging with crystals, or clearing excess energy with singing bowls there is no right or wrong way to spend time with your cards.

The following are my personal methods of getting to know and building a working relationship with my Tarot cards.

1. Use Them!

First and foremost, the most simple yet most important way to bond with your cards is to use them! Take them out of the box, look through them, feel them, smell them (yes, smell them. I personally enjoy the old book and nag champa-esque smell of my vintage 1970’s Morgan-Greer Tarot cards…)

2. Examine Your Tarot Cards

I can not stress how important it is to actually use your cards Do readings. Talk to them. One of the first, and most exciting, things I do when I get a new deck is to simply look at them. Take the time to examine each individual card. Sort them by suit and look how each cards story progresses from ace to king.

Take the time to find your favorite, your birth card, and your significator card.

3. Read the LWB

Don’t forget about the little white book! The meanings in the LWB may not align perfectly with your own, but take the time to compare and contrast. See what the artist had in mind when they illustrated each card. You’ll be surprised how this little book can bring a whole new level of insight into your cards.

4. Do A Daily Draw

One of the best ways to use your cards is the daily draw. Simple draw one card a day (doesn’t matter what time of day it is, just do it!)and reflect upon it.

Whether its looking for the cards theme throughout your day, relating to experiences through the day, or my favorite simply asking for advice or clarity regarding your day.

5. Get To Know Each Other

In the same vein as using your cards is interviewing a new deck. This is so important!. It will reveal your deck’s strengths, weaknesses,and what type of readings your cards are best used for.  Also, why should you always be the one asking a question? Ask your cards how they’re feeling once and awhile. You’ll be surprised what they have to say!

6. Journaling

Keep a journal of your daily draws and spread results. You’ll be surprised how much and how quickly you’ll make progress as a Tarot reader by simply writing it down. This is a magical place where you can store your own personal experiences with the Tarot as well as your personal meanings for each card.

Building a relationship with a deck of cards may seem silly at first, but trust me like any relationship the more you put into it the more you’ll get out of it. Tarot, after all, is a give and take relationship. So, don’t be greedy!