The thing to remember is that there is no wrong way to shuffle your Tarot cards. No matter how you shuffle, it’s the energy and the intention that really matter. That said, you have several options for shuffling. Here are three of our favorites: 1. "Playing Cards" method: Ever played...
But that's not really what Tarot cards are about. In fact, they're not even really meant to tell your fortune or future. As the occult organization The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn says, "The most powerful sources of information come from within; the Tarot aids in coming in contact...
The origins of tarot are somewhat shrouded in mystery, but most scholars agree that the cards were likely created in northern Italy during the 15th century. The earliest known tarot decks were used for playing games similar to modern-day bridge or poker. It was in the 18th century that tarot...
First, a bit of history—Tarot got its start as a card game in the 15th century. So while it may seem like reading cards is an ancient practice, the use of Tarot for divination really came into its own in the 18th century. Because the Tarot deals in archetypes (or universal symbols),...
People are faced with a lot ofuncertaintyordoubtsas they get to know the Tarot. So they have questions about whether they should use reversed cards, and do you re-sort the deck in some way after a reading? Or they may think that it’s not right to buy your own deck, but they’re...
Your interpretations might not always “make sense” at first glance, but they don’t have to! Tarot is a profound practice in trusting your intuition. Your ability to do this will only grow as you interact with the cards and learn how to distinguish your inner voice from external influences...
Chances are, you’ve encountered someone pulling tarot cards on TikTok or Instagram. Tarot, which began as a game of playing cards in 15th century Europe, has seen a cultural resurgence of late, one made evident on social media. Most often, tarot is used as a form of cartomancy in which...
Smudging guarantees you have a way to “reset” the energies in your home or your tarot cards, and can be done as often as you like. Readings can reveal some really nasty things, and smudging helps dissipate this negativity before you read again. Some tarot readers smudge their tools and ...
If you're a tarot beginner, here's an easy guide to shuffling your tarot cards—including tips for small hands.
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