Here are some simple ways to understanding Tarot card explanations and applying the right one at the right time:

1. The most straightforward way of knowing which interpretation applies is to refer back to the question that had been asked. See the different explanations offered in the book and choose the one which is relevant and which applies to the question which was asked. Leave the other explanations aside. Don’t worry about them.
2. Another method of knowing which interpretation applies is to listen to your gut feeling when you open the card. You already know the question. So keep an open mind and open the card, and say the first thing that comes into your mind when you do. I know this sounds a little crazy – but this is the best way to get the most accurate interpretations. Because, here you don’t let your ‘mind’ and your ‘logic’ to interfere with your intuitive processes. In fact, this is the best method of stirring the intuitive processes within you. This is a method which most experienced Tarot card readers advocate – because with practice this has been found to be the most reliable method to follow.
3. Normally readings consist of several cards. So to determine which interpretation to apply, look at the surrounding cards – the card before and the card after this card, to know the entire interpretation in the right context. The various cards in a reading are always connected to each other and this helps you along the way when you are determining which interpretation to apply to which card.
4. The position of the card in the spread also helps determine which interpretation to apply. The same card will give a different meaning in the ‘situation’ position as compared to the ‘advice’ position or say in the ‘past’ position compared to the ‘future’ position.
5. See how the card falls in a spread – is it upright or is it reversed? There is a big difference between the meanings of the same card in the upright and in the reversed positions. Again, to determine which among the host of meanings from among the given meanings apply, refer to the various steps given above.

Thus, from this we can see that there are several ways of determining the right interpretation and explanation of the Tarot card. Due to this process, often you may even end up finding out some new interpretation of the card. Don’t forget to make a note of these new interpretations in your journal.

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Let’s have a look at these various associations and correspondences:

1. Symbolism: It is a well known fact that the Tarot cards are the repositories of many different symbols. These symbols range from the very simple (red rose stands for desire) to the very complicated (the Kabbala Tree of Life on the 10 of Pentacles card). For the ardent student of the Tarot, it is essential to gain an understanding of these symbols and understand the different meanings which can be derived from these symbols. The red rose on the Magician card adds the meaning of ‘desire and intent’ to all the actions performed by the person in the card, and the Tree of Life on the 10 of Pentacles adds the meaning of completion and perfection to the meaning of that card.
2. Mythology: Myths have been conveyed in the form of in the form of images on the Tarot cards. These myths add another level of meaning to the cards themselves, while giving a lot of background material towards understanding the deeper motives and philosophies behind certain symbols present on the card. For example, the pomegranates on the curtain behind the High Priestess refer to the mythological story of Persephone in Greek Mythology. Unless we read / know the story of Persephone, it would be difficult to understand how and why these pomegranates talk about fertility.
3. Psychology: Noted Swiss psychologist Carl Jung devoted his life to the study and analysis of the various symbols of Man. He considered the Tarot cards to be full of several Archetypes which human beings deal with in their daily life. Studying the Tarot cards from the perspective of psychology can also open up doorways into our inner self and can help us in our process of what Jung called ‘Individuation’. A good example of this concept is expressed in the Empress card, which is a personification of the Mother Archetype.
4. Numerology: There are numbers on each of the Tarot cards (except for the Court Cards). Therefore, it may seem important for some of us to study the numerological aspect of these cards. Each number stands for something. And on the card, it certainly adds into the meaning of the card. For example, the Major Arcana card, the Emperor has the number 4 on it. Among other things, the number 4 stands for stability (any structure stands on four legs). So, this number definitely adds to the meaning of the Emperor card, and says that the Emperor is a provider of stability to his kingdom. Or it can also say that the Emperor has achieved a state of emotional, mental and spiritual stability in his life.
5. Astrology: All the cards in the Major and Minor Arcana are often linked to different astrological signs and so on. A study of these aspects can only serve to add to the meaning of that card. For example, the Magician card is linked to the planet Mercury. Mercury is the planet of communication. And the Magician is always a leader – so, this means that communication is his forte, simply because to be a good leader, one must have good communication skills.

If one studies the Tarot cards with all these different perspectives, it ensures that one is closer to the lessons of self development offered in these wonderful cards. If you want to study the different meanings of the Tarot cards, just visit www.ReadingTarotCardsRevealed.com and order your copy of their informative e-Book right away!

The things you need before you begin to learn are a deck of Tarot cards and a notebook and a pen / pencil. Another thing one should consider investing in is a book of Tarot card meanings.

The confusion arises at both these junctures. A beginner student always has these questions: “Which deck to buy?” and “Which book to buy?” Let me help you with those decisions first.

Ideally buy a deck whose imagery resonates with your belief system and your knowledge base. There are several thousands of Tarot decks available in the market today that are based on a number of different themes. Go for a deck which you will find easy to understand. See the images of the cards before you buy. If the deck’s images don’t stir anything within you, keep looking for more. For example, don’t buy a deck based on Celtic Mythology if you don’t know what Celtic myth is all about. Because you will then have to spend time learning about the basics and then be able to pick up the deck and study it.

The next thing is the book. Buy a book which covers the basics – there should be meanings of the cards explained in a simple and straightforward manner. Often, themed decks come with their own books. But if you are interested in the finer aspects of the cards (like mythology or symbolism) then you need to look for specialized books on the subject. Search for something that suits you.

Now that we have the deck and the book figured out, let’s begin the process of learning to read Tarot cards. Here are a few steps which will guide you along the way:

1. Take the card in your hand and see the images. Don’t read the book just yet. Just see the images and write down what comes to you when you see the picture. What you write down can be as descriptive or as short-and-sweet as you like.
2. Once you have done this, open the book and go through what the book says about each card and compare that text with what you have written down. Mark the common passages / ideas by underlining or highlighting them.
3. Think about the meaning of each card – and write down the name of a song which reminds you of this meaning. This will help you really get into the mood of the card and understand the meaning of the card effectively.
4. A card will often have several meanings. So which one is right for you? Choose any 3 interpretations from the ones which are common between your own interpretations and what is given in the book, and shorten them into one word or one short phrase. This makes it easier to recall the meanings when you are doing a reading.

Once you have gained a mastery over the meanings of the Tarot cards, doing a reading can often become a comparatively simple procedure. If you want to learn to read Tarot cards, go ahead and visit www.ReadingTarotCardsRevealed.com and download your copy of the e-Book today!

Here are a few Tarot card instructions which will help you find a structure and a base for your Tarot card readings:

1. Create your ‘Code of Ethics’: This is like a rule-book which you devise and you follow. It can have certain basic Dos and Donts which you follow and that will help your clients understand your basic philosophies. A ‘Code of Ethics’ is also like a statement of principles for yourself. For example, one of the statements in the ‘Code of Ethics’ published by the American Board of Tarot Certification includes a statement that all the clients shall be assured of complete confidentiality, and that the Tarot card reader will not coerce the client into making any additional purchase of any kind. The ‘Code of Ethics’ will help your clients understand what they can and cannot expect of you from the Tarot card consultation.
2. Formulate your questions properly: Often, it so happens that a reading will throw up cards which don’t seem really relevant to what you were asking, or that they will give vague answers. The reason is that you have probably asked them a confusing or a vague question. I consider the cards to be like a mirror. They reflect you in the most humbling and honest manner. So if you are going to appear confused or going to ask a vague question, then that’s what they are bound to echo. Make your question as direct and to-the-point as possible. For example, if you are asking the cards the question: “What are the chances of me getting a job?”, you are more likely to get an answer which is unclear. But, if you asked the question a little different, like in the following manner: “What are the chances of me getting a new job in the month of March?” or “What are the chances of me getting a new job in the next 3 months?”, you are more likely to get an answer which will help you and guide you forward.
3. Opening and Closing: This is the part before you begin your reading and after you have ended the reading. An ‘Opening’ is the part where you can ground yourself, meditate and even say a prayer or a bunch of affirmations to help you during the reading. You can ask for blessings and guidance and say some affirmations like “This reading conveys the truth”. What you are essentially doing is making yourself prepared to be honest and truthful. In the same fashion, a ‘Closing’ is where you ‘sign off’. In a closing, you ensure that you thank the Universe for helping you and guiding you during the reading. What you are essentially doing is telling yourself that now the reading for the client is finished. This way you also come back to normal from you meditative stance.

With these straightforward Tarot card reading instructions, you will soon be able to get confidence and be able to do readings like the professional Tarot card readers.

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Here, I will share with you some simple methods for forming your own Tarot card definitions. Get your notebook and pen / pencil ready and let’s begin!

1. Observe the images in each card and write down a short phrase or word which describes an event in your life which was similar to the event or situation happening in the card. These phrases and words are now your personal meanings for these cards!
2. Now, this one is from a very non-personal kind of a view. Hold the card in your hand and write down 3 phrases or words which explain the event or situation that is happening in the card. Now, take the Little White Book (or LWB as Tarot-ists refer them) or the companion book that came along with the deck. Along with the explanation of the pictures, often these books will have a small list of meanings. For now, don’t read the explanation and just focus on these meanings. See if you got any of these meanings. Whatever, is not in the book is something you have personally defined for that card!
3. This method is one of my personal favorites – I call it the ‘Make a Story Method’. Pull out any 5 cards randomly from a well shuffled deck. You can pull out more or less if you like to: there is no hard and fast rule. Just go with the number of cards you are comfortable with. Now arrange them and re-arrange them till you feel that the pictures are making sense – you can put one card above the other or beside the other – again, go with the flow. It should seem as if the pictures, the scenery of the cards’ backgrounds and the elements and people in the cards are all part of a big picture postcard. Once you are done, look at the entire picture and write down a story (of say 200 words or so) made up of the characters in the ‘postcard’. When you are done writing the story, identify which card made up which part of the story and write that in the margin. Study how you have linked these images to each other. Now, re-arrange 2 or 3 of these cards and write down how the story changes. This is a great way to see how the cards move in a flow in connection with each other and thus change the meaning / story entirely. This will come in handy for when you are doing readings for people, and even when you are doing some interesting story writing for a class etc.

In this manner, you would have formed several different kinds of definitions for each Tarot card. If you want to learn more about the various meanings of these Tarot cards, then do visit www.ReadingTarotCardsRevealed.com and order your copy of the e-Book right away!

I am going to tell you a few simple methods of being able to do so. However, it is equally important that one does not remain too rigid in these methods – the lessons in the cards talk about and teach flexibility – they essentially tell us to remain open and aware to what our inner voice or instinct or gut or intuition tells us.

So, are you ready to begin? Here we go:

1. Visual Cues: This is the first step towards deciphering the meanings of the Tarot cards – look at the picture on the card. What is happening in the picture? What feelings does it evoke within you? Pay attention to what are the first impulses in your mind when you see the images. These visual cues will tell you what is going on in your client’s life on the different planes of his existence. For example, look at the image of the 3 of Cups card. We see 3 finely dressed ladies holding their cups high in the air. Around them are fruits and flowers. Straight off, one can guess that they are having a party or a celebration of some sort. So, this may reveal to you that there is a celebration going on in the client’s life.
2. Elemental Cues: Each of the Tarot cards corresponds to a certain element: Wands with Fire, Cups with Water, Swords with Air, and Pentacles with Earth. Each of these elements talks of a different aspect of life: Fire is burning energy and passion, Water is flowing emotions and feelings, Air is the windy thoughts and logical mind, and Earth is solid practicality and money. And of course, let’s not forget the Major Arcana which corresponds to the element of Spirit / Ether, which is the representation of the higher spiritual planes of existence. So, in a reading, when you see a card from a particular suit, you know which aspect of life you are dealing with. And add to it the imagery of the card and its visual cues, and you have your interpretation right there! So taking our previous example of the 3 of Cups, we can see that cups are emotions and feelings. Plus the visual cues talk of celebrations. So now, we can say that these 3 ladies in the card are also emotionally bonded with each other – they could be friends. This interpretation thus reveals that the celebration in your client’s life is a party with his close friends with whom he can easily share his feelings.
3. How the Card Falls: This is another aspect of the reading – whether the card is upright or whether it is reversed. There are many ways of looking at card reversals – either you can see it as a total opposite of the upright meaning, or you can say that there is a blockage in the situation depicted in the upright meaning. So, continuing with our 3 of Cups card, we can say that in the reversed position this card will mean that either the celebration has gone bust, or that there are problems within the group of friends which does not allow them to bond completely with each other.

So, now you have an access to a very straightforward and simple method of reading the Tarot cards. If you want to learn more about the meanings of the cards, just visit www.ReadingTarotCardsRevealed.com and order your e-Book today!

Here, I am going to tell you some easy Tarot card spreads which you can use for simple readings. In each of these spreads, you just lay out the cards in a straight line. But before we go ahead, a little discussion about the methods of drawing the cards: some people prefer to shuffle the deck and make a fan of the cards and draw any random card from anywhere, while some prefer to shuffle the deck and draw the cards from the top of the deck. It doesn’t matter which method you follow – both these methods work, and different readers follow either of these methods.

Without any further ado, these simple spreads are:

1. 3-Card Spread: This is the most basic and straightforward spread of all times. For this spread, draw three cards from a well shuffled deck and lay them out in a straight line. This spread has many different applications. These 3 positions can either stand for ‘Past, Present and Future’ or ‘Situation, Advice and Outcome’ or ‘Option one, Option two, Outcome’ and so on. You can be totally creative with this spread. Also observe the flow of the reading and read in the direction which seems natural to you.
2. 5-Card Spread: This is a step-up on the basic 3-Card Spread. For this draw 5 cards from a well shuffled deck and lay them out in a straight line. Like the previous spread, this too has several applications. For example, the five positions could be ‘Past, Present, Hurdles, Advice, and Outcome’. Here is my favorite position definition for this spread: ‘Fire, Water, Air, Earth and Spirit’ where each element and its practical associations are explored with the card drawn in that position.
3. 7-Card Spread: Again a very good and simple spread. Draw 7 cards from a well shuffled deck and lay them in either a straight line or in a horse-shoe pattern. The positions would be: ‘Past, Present, Situation, Hurdles, Advice, Outcome One and Outcome Two’.

Spreads can always be designed and the different positions can be defined based on the question being asked. So go ahead and be creative with your spreads. With these basic spreads, you can very easily do simple readings for yourself or for your friends. Once you have mastered these spreads, you can move on to those spreads which call for more cards and have more different positions.

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Before we embark on making this task simpler and more straightforward, let me explain why there are numerous of meanings of a single card. Each Tarot card reader brings into his / her reading the wealth of life experience that they have gained over time. This experience and world-view brings in a unique perspective into the reading. Therefore, when they look at each card and sense the meaning, it is presented differently from another Tarot card reader.

But, if we understand the basic meaning of the card, these derivations are simply creative methods of looking at the same picture from yet another angle – a personal angle which thus creates a distinctive interpretation. As with any process, this happens with a generous dose of hands-on experience. You have to keep an open mind and read the cards for as many different people as you can, and one day, you will realize that a transition has happened without your even being aware of it!

Meanwhile, to guide you along the way, here are some useful tips to learn how to read Tarot cards. For this, you will need a notebook and a pen / pencil, and of course, your Tarot card deck!

1. Let your mind be a total blank. Then, take the card in your hand and look at the image. And immediately write down your first impressions – include as many thoughts and feelings as you like. What you are doing is simply following your gut instincts and writing down the feelings and ideas which pop into your head when you see a particular image. Keep on doing this for all the cards in the deck. Be as creative and expressive as you can. After doing this compare what you have written with the interpretations in the Little White Book (or LWB as the Tarot community refers to them) or the companion book that came along with the deck. Underline the similar interpretations.
2. Keep a journal of the readings you do for yourself. Make sure that you put the date on top of the page and record your thoughts / feelings / intuitions about each card. Keep doing that. After about some 10-odd readings, go back to the first five readings (or more) and see whether your interpretations were on the mark or off the mark. If they were on the mark, pat yourself on the back and put a smiley face next to it. If they were off the mark, see which card they were talking about and think about what really happened – examine where your interpretation went wrong. This is a great hands-on method of learning how to read Tarot cards.

With these tips, you should be on your way to learning how to read Tarot cards in a more fun and exploratory manner. To add to your knowledge, if you want to learn more different meanings of the various Tarot cards, just click on www.ReadingTarotCardsRevealed.com and order your e-Book today!