Tarot

Tarot has four suits, which make up the minor arcana. These suits are: Wands Swords Cups Pentacles Each of these suits relates to an element and an energy type, and these can bring meaning and understanding to the subtle forces that move through our everyday lives. These forces affect us through our environment, our relationships and the circumstances […]

The Tarot Deck contains 78 cards, and 56 of these are the Minor Arcana. These cards represent the subtle forces that move through our everyday lives. They symbolize the trials and tribulations we face, which have more of a fleeting, temporary influence on our lives. That’s not to say these cards and what they signify […]

The Tarot Deck contains 78 cards, and one section of these is the Major Arcana. Also known as the Trump Cards, the Major Arcana comprises of 21 numbered cards, plus one unnumbered card – the Fool. These central Tarot cards represent major archetypal themes that humans experience. They indicate big life lessons, purpose and karmic […]

With the multiple schools of thought on which is the best way to read the tarot, it’s a good idea to occasionally turn to review the birth of the main systems and move forward with an analytical eye to find your groove from there. This article is by no means meant for the new tarot […]

This article is for new students, and the pros are welcome to add any pointers they feel they wish they had known when they were first starting out in the field. It’ll cover the basics for doing any reading and will become second nature as you practice and further your tarot reading skills! Tune in […]

We’ve all been there: your friend comes to you, heartbroken and looking for advice. You can share your opinion, but if you’re a Tarot reader, you can also offer to do a reading for her. How could that go wrong, right? If you’re not careful, what should be an enlightening experience could quickly get out […]

When it comes to learning all the cards in the Tarot deck, a little ‘cheating’ is actually ok! Whether you are learning the Tarot for the first time, or you’re looking to up your already amazing Tarot game, Tarot cheat sheets can help you get to the next level as a Tarot reader. Creating a […]

You’ve gotten your feet wet reading the Tarot, and now you want to take the next step in becoming a Tarot reader. How should you get to the next level? A great way to advance your practice is to start a Tarot journal. I know–you’re probably thinking the last time you kept a journal was […]

Spring Equinox is upon us! On March 20th, the day and the night will be equal in length. And from here on out, the days will only get progressively longer in the following weeks, until the Summer Solstice. Hooray! Sunnier days are ahead, and life is emerging once again from the underworld. The Spring Equinox […]

Let’s face it. Most of us have probably consulted the Tarot cards over and over on the same topic, hoping that we’ll get the answer we want or that we’ll be blessed with some sort of profound insight. Certainly, when reading Tarot for yourself, doing multiple Tarot readings is a common mistake. Danger: Mixed Messaging […]

Do you know your Tarot Birth Card? Numerology and Tarot are age-old friends, they intimately connected, and when used together, can be powerfully revealing! Every single card in a Tarot deck is associated with a particular number. From the Lovers to the Tower to the World Card, they all have a numerological equivalent. Most of […]

Do you know your Tarot Birth Card? Numerology and Tarot are age-old friends, they intimately connected, and when used together, can be powerfully revealing! Every single card in a Tarot deck is associated with a particular number. From the Lovers to the Tower to the World Card, they all have a numerological equivalent. Most of […]

The heart-felt intention of this article is to give readers a light yet comprehensive lowdown on the four main periods in tarot history, plus a few bonus bits of info along the way.  Duke Filippo Maria Visconti of Milan – The Inventor of the First Deck First up is the hermit Duke Filippo Maria Visconti […]

I LOVE the end-of-year holiday period – a time to spend time with loved ones, relax and re-energize, and prepare for the new year. But… getting to that precious moment of relaxation can in fact be a total whirlwind of busy-ness and stress! If you’re feeling dizzy with Christmas shopping, festive food preparation, and family […]

With thousands of different Tarot decks available, how do you know which deck to choose for your own Tarot readings? In this post, I show you how to find a Tarot deck that’s a perfect match, just for you, so you can be reading the Tarot cards in no time! Tip #1: Look for a […]