Am I on the right path? is a question I occasionally get asked as a metaphysical blogger and Tarot reader. Personally, I believe the response to that query is consistently “Yes.” I’ll go into further detail.
You can rely on your direction if you’re a spiritual seeker looking for the truth. You are constantly acquiring the knowledge you require to advance. And while it is true that we do not always choose to travel on the most direct path toward spiritual growth, we learn things when we travel down those side alleyways and cul-de-sacs that enable us to serve others.
Having said that, you can eventually ask for help in collapsing the timelines that are not in the Highest Good if you are more certain of your real intent and commitment to serving the Divine. There will soon come a moment when more of us should make an effort to do this. It’s best if as many of us as possible follow the straightest, highest vibrational route.
I’m not arguing that the world is about to end; rather, I’m saying that we are in the midst of a global awareness change that is unprecedented in the last 2000 years. You will only be able to hold the Highest Good for All in Mind and make it a reality if you are an individual on the most direct timeline. Let’s get going. We can do this!
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How can I tell which Tarot card represents me?
According to Alvarez, the simplest way to determine your tarot card is to “let your intuition be your guide.” “Choose a card at random, face down, from a shuffled deck. You can get some direction for the day by doing this every morning or evening.”
This method of reading tarot cards is different from some others in that you don’t ask any questions (like you would with a Magic 8-Ball), you just take cards out of the deck. Then, she advises, “check up the meaning and consider your day to see if the card had any importance or emphasized an underlying theme.” This procedure “assists newcomers in becoming more theoretically acquainted with the cards as well as in viewing them as a link to personal and practical experiences.”
Find your zodiac card
According to Alvarez, this method is based on your solar sign and the traits that correspond to it (the one you say when someone asks you, “What’s your sign?”). “This card assists in highlighting your strengths, areas that may need improvement, and recurring themes in your life that may be caused by imbalances. Look up the Major Arcana card that usually corresponds with your sun sign, then your sun sign.” Alvarez claims that each card has multiple levels of meaning, but the following are some examples:
Do I need to flip all of my tarot cards over?
Short answer: According to tarot reader and astrologer Bess Matassa, “there is literally no right or wrong approach.”
She argues that more intuitive methods of reading that stress leading with feeling have grown in popularity as tarot has developed over time. Therefore, there are numerous valid ways to shuffle in modern society. “Matassa advises shufflers to disregard preciousness in favor of pulsations. If you decide to keep your eyes open while you mix, just feel the weight of the cards in your hands and use touch or sight to navigate.”
Having said that, here are a couple to try if you want a more structured approach to shuffling.
Can the tarot tell you yes or no?
You can approach a yes-or-no reading in a number different ways, depending on how well-versed you are in tarot card meanings. In general, this type of reading is expressing your query and selecting cards until a “yes,” “no,” or even “maybe,” becomes obvious. We’ll go over a step-by-step procedure a little later.
The aces of the deckthe aces of cups, wands, pentacles, and swordsare used by Alexander to indicate a yes, but your yes cards may alter if you have a connection or intuitive sense for a certain card. You may be quite flexible because, as with any tarot reading, so much of it depends on your intuition.
These spreads are a fantastic choice if you’re looking for clarification on a particular topic, even though they’re not intended to provide you with the finer nuances, just a basic yes or no.
Which tarot deck ought I to consult?
The most well-known tarot deck is this one. Due to its age and classic nature, it is less inclusive than some of the others. Dore claims that despite being quite Eurocentric, Christian, and hetero, she still utilizes this deck nearly exclusively. “She claims, “I’m particularly interested in interpretation, and the Pamela Colman Smith artwork in the Rider-Waite-Smith deck is so lovely. Dore frequently uses these photos, which is why she consistently uses this deck. She claims, “I learn so much there, and I believe using a deck to dig deep is helpful. Even though you might not connect with the visuals, the Rider-Waite-Smith deck continues to form the basis for many contemporary decks and still uses the same numbering scheme. All of our specialists advise beginners to start with a Rider-Waite-Smith-based deck because most resources and tarot reference materials are geared toward it, regardless of your personal artistic preferences.
How are tarot cards used by beginners?
Tarot readings typically proceed in the following manner after that:
- You must first pose a query to the card deck. It ought to be unambiguous and open-ended.
- It’s time to shuffle once you’ve thought of the query.
- Draw a card (s).
- Lay your chosen card or cards in your spread face down after making your selection.
Why Do Tarot Cards Jump Out of the Deck?
Cards may jump as a result of luck, inexperienced handling, or subconscious energy transference from the reader.
When seasoned tarot readers manipulate their decks, they infuse the cards with energy and intention. Empaths are particularly adept at transferring energy, so if you belong to this mystical group, you should be aware of any strange occurrences when you shuffle the cards.
newcomers to the tarot
Additionally, anxious clients who shuffle the deck before a reading are more likely to make poor shuffles that cause cards to fall to the table or floor. In spite of this, their jumpers shouldn’t be dismissed as “accidents.” Regardless of the shuffler’s skill, every card that leaves the deck needs to be recorded.
How Do Cards Jump?
A card might leave the deck in a number of different ways. Jumper cards are ranked in the following order, from least to most significant:
- Several cards from the deck drop to the ground or the table. This mishap was probably just the result of a careless shuffle.
- Without any ceremony or drama, one card is dealt face-down to the tabletop.
- One card is dealt face-up and is placed on the table.
- From the deck, one card flips enthusiastically and lands face-up on the surface of the table. Dear Reader, pay close attention to this. Hey!, the card exclaims. Observe me! I want to share something with you.
Methods to Deal with a Jumping Tarot Card
It takes a lot of honesty and trust to read the tarot, especially for someone else. Even if you’ve only recently met and even if you’re reading for yourself, take a moment to pause and focus into the vibes surrounding your relationship with the querent whenever a card jumps out of the deck during a shuffle.
From the most cautious to the most important, here are the six ways to deal with an escaped card:
- Reshuffle the deck after placing the card back in it as if nothing had happened.
- Make a mental note of the jumper, reshuffle it, and only pay attention to it if it reappears in the spread you laid.
- Lay your spread separately as usual, with the jumper face up on the table to the side. After that, assess whether the jumper has any bearing on the cards you laid. Only incorporate it into your reading if it “makes sense in the context and resonates to you.
- The jumper should serve as the signifier. Particularly in spreads that feature a card meant to represent the inquirer, such as Card 1 in the Celtic Cross spread, treat this card as the beginning point for the remainder of your reading by placing it in the first place.
- Think of the jumper as resetting the reading. The true question is frequently avoided by respondents out of fear. They are hesitant to discover their murkier, more hidden sides. Even if the questioner is you, there could be a time to ask, “Maybe the question you asked wasn’t quite the appropriate one. What exactly do you want to know?
- Give the jumper a reading of its own. Because they lack the context that comes from reading cards in connection to other cards, one-card readings are probably the most challenging. However, there are instances when the most challenging tasks are also the ones that are most important. Pay close attention to every detail of the sweater. Dig in firmly! Take into account all the information you have available about this card, including conventional keywords, your own interpretation of the symbolism, color, and numerology. Consider whether the jumper card might be a communication from the afterlife if your belief system supports communicating with the spirit realm.
Tarot card reading is a practice rather than a craft that can be mastered. There are numerous factors that effect every reading, making them unique. Avoid putting too much restriction on your practice. To make every reading the most meaningful and pertinent experience possible, open your heart, intellect, and sixth sense. This includes paying attention to feisty cards that demand your attention.
Are you able to read your own cards?
Is it feasible for a beginner to perform Tarot spreads on themselves? Yes! It most certainly is. Tarot is a technique that aids in deepening our understanding of the present moment, honoring our intuition, and predicting future possibilities.