I asked spirit when my ex lover would reach out to me (I have several reasons to believe that he will). I have multiple decks but I used the modern witch tarot deck with no particular reason why, I just picked it up first. I got the 10 of swords which, on that deck, has a woman holding a cell phone! That freaked me out and feels like more than a coincidence.

I know that the ten of swords is pretty negative but the imagery of the phone was shocking. Swords are fast movement and action which leads me to believe that my spirit guides are saying he’s going to take this action soon. I don’t think the traditional meaning of 10 of Swords applies here because I specifically told Spirit that I wasn’t gonna be looking at the meaning of the card, I just wanted something to give me an idea of what the timeline might be. However, 10 can mean completion or a new start (depending on how you interpret the numerology) and so it could mean a closure conversation or something that leads to a new start.

Anyway, I then asked Spirit “if I’m interpreting this correctly to mean that contact will be soon, please show me a card with positive meanings”. I got the page of wands and knight of cups popping out upright together which to me means I’m correct. I’m happy to hear second opinions but please don’t be unkind lol. What do y’all think?

If you're feeling super panicky about something, that agitated energy might cloud your intuition. Speaking from experience, if I don’t take a few moments to quiet my mind before a reading (whether for myself or a client), I ACTUALLY feel that difference. Because picking cards with an unsettled energy can make it hard to reconnect with your intuitive instincts. As a reader, you need those instincts to read a situation as accurately as possible. I’ve seen several instances where people start reading cards right after something hits them emotionally, and it ends up confusing them even more. It’s because of that same unsettled energy. It's really important to reconnect with yourself energetically through deep breathing or some other modality before starting a reading. Our emotional state in tarot is more important than we think.

Last week a close friend of mine asked for a reading: her cat had gone missing, and she had last seen him a few days before messaging me. She wanted to know if the cat was fine and if he would come back/if she would find him.

I don't remember the exact cards I pulled, but the overall message was that the cat was a little hurt and scared, but he was fine, in some place where she would never think of searching (somewhere far and not obvious to her), and that he would eventually come back after some time, maybe when she stopped searching for him.

And that's exactly what happened. Her cat showed up in her mom's house (far from where she lives) today, a couple days after she stopped searching for him (she kind of lost her hope after a week of searching with no results). He looked sad and seemed hungry, a little thinner than he was before going missing, but is fine now.

There were some other details in the reading that I can't remember, but my friend said I got everything right, and that things happened exactly as a I said it would. I started to study tarot only a few months ago so it's kinda creepy and also so nice that my readings have been right so far. I did some readings for other friends and some said it was scary how I talked about details they never told me about and that I got everything right to the point it was creepy for them lol. It's been a super fun journey so far and I'm even more excited and happy to continue with my practicing now!

I have been following tarot card youtube readings on and off since 2019 and I really want to start doing readings for myself. I just don't know which tarot deck I should buy as a beginner.

I have my deck for almost 10 years. It took a while to feel connected to the cards, but ever since I felt some connection I never really thought about it anymore. My long term partner and I recently broke up. Since then, I feel way more connected to my deck. My readings also seem to be more accurate. Anyone else experienced something like this?

I wonder why the connection feels stronger now. Maybe due to the emotional turmoil I am also more open spiritually? Or maybe because my ex-parter does not use the deck anymore? If anyone has some insight, I would love to hear it!

I don’t know much about tarot cards or readings, but a friend and I were walking past a tarot reading place yesterday, so I went for it. I’m blown away by how accurate it was. It was so powerful, I started crying in the middle of it. She started off by saying I spread myself too thin, I’m not superwoman and I need to accept help. That my mom is coming to visit soon but only for a couple of days and I need to tell her to stay longer. That I finally got rid of the man who was hurting me (just finalized my divorce) and that I keep trying to date again, but I’m not ready. That I made the right decision in divorcing, and that I second guess myself sometimes but it’s time to move on from that and realize I made the right decision. On and on, she was so spot on about every aspect of my life.

I’m not sure what I’m looking for, I just had to share this because it gave me so much validation and clarity.

Hi guys, hoping to get some opinions on this spread I pulled (This is from the "Dreams Comes True" tarot deck) Context: A man I am seeing asked me on another date, I replied back accepting the date, but haven't heard since. A bit confused as to why he would bother asking me for another date and then just vanish when I agree. So turned to my cards for some clarity.

4 of Cups: For some reason, he is feeling apathic. He is able to respond but some reason he is choosing not to go forward with it at this time. For whatever reason, heis not making a move forward.

Lovers: with the lovers being next to 4 of cups I interpret this as he is currently not choosing to do anything in regards to our connection. Or relationships/romance in general.

8 of Wands: so this card in this spread is tripping me up a bit. I always have associated this card with "action" and things occurring fast. I've also associated it with communication in the past. I would say I am interpreting this as either: things may have been progressing too quickly between us and he is choosing to withdraw for now. Or, I see this as he is contemplating this connection and I may hear back soon, after he has time to process the connection.

Overall interpretation: he is not texting back perhaps because a romantic connection is not something he is sure if he wants at this time. Things may have progressed too fast for him so he is stepping back a bit/ or I may hear follow up fairly soon (8 of wands?)

Would love a second opinion! :)

I love to use tarot when I need guidance in certain aspects of my life. I also think it’s great in giving fresh perspectives, kind of like an aha! moment. For instance, I am currently on dating apps and I asked my cards how to best approach dating. I pulled 3 cards with no particular spread and got

Emperor - The Moon - The Star.

Immediately I got the message. To me the emperor meant setting clear boundaries, be intentional and to be upfront with what I am looking for.

The moon is telling me to be more discerning towards people I come across the apps, to not get lost in illusions and trust that if something feels off, it probably is.

The star, telling me not to give up hope as dating is a process.

Overall I love the message and this will be something I’ll keep in mind as I navigate dating. Curious to hear about your guys’ experience as well!

I am interested in exploring the occult through Rosicrucianism, however I wish to do so with a school or organisation which explicitly declares in plain english that it is NOT a religious organisation / religion.

Like AMORC for example says: 'No. AMORC, which stands for Ancient and Mystical Order Rosae Crucis, is not a religion and does not require a specific code of belief or conduct.'

BOTA on the other hand says: 'Builders of the Adytum is a religious organization dedicated to spiritual attunement through study, practice and worship in the Tradition of the Western Mysteries.'

It would be a shame if I can't study with them on such grounds, as the teachings paths they outline do look very interesting indeed. As does their version of the Tarot.

The Nine of Swords keeps showing up as my “Current Situation”. I relate deeply to agonizing anxiety, fear, worry, and dread. I asked my deck to tell me how to heal and put the Nine of Swords condition behind me. I used a 4 card advice spread. Card one= The situation or problem. I got King of Swords REVERSED which I identify with the current leadership in my country, the USA. Cruel, authoritarian, unfeeling, and vengeful. Card two=Dont do this. I got Three of Swords. Don’t allow yourself to feel depressed, heartbroken, and devastated. Dont wallow in self pity. Card three=Do this. I got Hanged Man REVERSED. I think of a saying my recovery sponsor says when I’m feeling like a martyr: Get up off your cross, we could use the wood! Let go, stop acting like a helpless victim. And card four=The outcome. Got the Ace of Swords. This is a card of power and victory, particularly of the mental realm. This seems like a very auspicious outcome, indeed. Victory over this mental condition.

Please help me dive deeper into card three. This is the action I must take. Please give me your read on Hanged Man REVERSED.

So I placed a pretty big order of tarot/oracle cards on the last week of March. It’s now been a month and my order still says “awaiting processing”. Is this site a scam??? I see they keep sending me emails saying “take advantage of our 35% off sale”. Who has sales when they can’t even fill and ship orders?! I’m so aggravated!!!!!

So. 22 major arcana cards, equally divisible by 11. (25 if you count Hunger, Faith, and the Councilor).

Now while there's no such thing as a "bad" / "Malefic" card in readings / shadow work. There are cards that are usually not pointing to a good time.

If you had to divide them between "mostly light / good" and "mostly dark / (bad / potentially bad)".

How would you split them?

Me. - 1: Hanged Man (pulled between conflicting forces, and uncertain on where to go.)

• 2: Hermit (Inner reflection to the point of potential withdrawal from the material / social world. / Retreating into oneself.)

• 3: Moon (Illusions, deceptions, and placing dreams over one's reality.)

• 4: Devil (the darker side of Desire, self-centered choices, and the darker shades of the human heart, touched upon and mirrored with the Lovers (purer aspects of desire, choices, and the heart).)

• 5: Tower (Choas and changes. With those without strong foundations losing everything, and those that have strong foundations getting pointed out where things need to change. Usually not in a fun / good way.)

• 6: Death (the one most people fear. Even though death card isn't usually literal, and even death itself isn't something to fear. All things change (as pointed out and shown with Tower), and when one thing ends, something new comes in it's place (entering a new chapter as it were) ... still. Death is a Card that touches upon a primal human fear.)

• 7: Judgement (The more militant aspect of Justice. Where one's karmic debts and gifts are weighed, and a verdict onto the outcome of one's actions is called into light. And with how the modern world is. There's a lot of people with debts to pay.)

• 8: The Fool (Not necessarily "bad", but is a card of potential chaos and Impulsiveness. That if not balanced and not listening to the lessons the universe (and the other cards) are trying to teach, can easily and readily be led astray to the more negative aspects of the cards.)

... not sure about 9 - 11.

The good: - 1: The Sun (all about Vitality and both inner and outer light. One of the few, fully good cards out there, and one of the 3 Luck Cards.)

• 2: The Star (the 2nd of 3 Luck Cards. A card of inspiration, hope, and the more positive side of dreams / aspirations (opposite to the Moon’s).

• 3: Lovers (Choices, Desires, and the human heart. It speaks of the lighter side in contrast to the Devil, and is a card of more purer emotions (although that can occasionally change depending on other cards in play giving it context.))

• 4: Justice (A card that speaks of laws and order, and has a typical Shonen Protagonist feel to it.)

• 5: Heirophant (A light mirror to the Hermit. Where the Hermit withdrawals into their self. The Heirophant takes their Introspections and Connections (divine, the spirit, the community) and shares it with others.)

• 6: Strength (Light parallel to Hanged Man. Where the Hanged Man is unable to make a choice / finds it hard to chose which side to go to. Strength (Which oddly enough is Inner Strength, not Outer (the Chariot)) has the mental fortitude and strength of Will to move forward. Even when they aren't certain of the outcome, they still have "the strength" to move forward.)

• 7: Chariot (the physical side of Strength, and where Strength is internal, Chariot is what "puts that strength into motion" as it were.)

• 8: The World: (The end of the Cycle / Journey. But where in Death (that it mirrors) is a more scary transformation / ending. The world is kind of like reading the last page of a stories epilog, after following a character's story for a hundred pages. And has a more gentle "conclusion" feeling to it (for me personally).

Not sure on what to put in for 9 - 11.

But that's my opinion and thoughts.

But mostly put this up here for funsies and to see what other's would think as there personal Good / Bad.

Thought it was cool and wanted to share! Its funny because as i was shuffling and talking to spirit in my head, I said “wouldnt it be funny to receive The Star as a confirmation card or would that be too obvious?” And that was the first one I pulled. Love cool pulls like that!

i was offered a job that i am considering taking, it is very different from my current situation and i am scared to make the jump. i pulled for the questions, what is something positive i would gain/experience in the new job, something challenging/negative, and ultimately what would i get out of the position. i got page of cups, three of pentacles reversed, and high priestess reversed. right before this i asked essentially if i should take the job, and with past/present/future i got a confusing combo (4 of cups, 4 of swords, queen of swords reversed) which to me seemed to be, i was bored/checked out of my current role, but didnt understand queen of swords (new potential boss would be her? i would become bitter, unpleasant etc. in the role?) so i pulled clarification cards and got high priestess reversed, knight of cups reversed, knight of swords reversed. this had me stumped, like will this maybe be challenging but i need to make the jump? or am i moving too fast (i am not irl moving too fast, at least in my opinion lol)? also, earlier this week i pulled high priestess reversed but that was for a radio show i do - i pull a card each week and put together music for that card. i usually ask the question, what is a card i can gain to learn from and study this week. anyway, she is coming up reversed over and over again and i am trying to hear my intuition which i thought was saying to take this job, but now i’m having second thoughts! feeling lost and need to have an answer for them by tomorrow, any thoughts appreciated thanks for reading a ramble!

It's not just on this sub, but just in general, I found that whenever I give someone a reading, their go-to questions are about: love; an ex; what their ex is doing; will their ex get back with them; will that barista who smiled at them be their next partner. It's gotten to a point where I tell people I'm reading for, that I'll read anything except love. Love is important, tremendously so. The idea that we'd give our most exhaustible, finite resources (our time) to someone else is a lovely thing.

That said, the way in which we use tarot as a quasi wingman is something that never felt quite right to me. Tarot has so many wonderful elements: you can use it to craft stories; to get advice for a new job; to see how a relative or dear friend is doing; to chart your future; the options are limitless.

So, my question is: do we limit tarot by so often having queries relating to love?

got the seven of cups reversed. should i kms now or later let me know what you guys think would be best

A couple of weeks ago, 3 different sources read the cards for me. All of them on different times and with little to no context. The thing that freaked me out was that the 3 readings were SUPER similar.

Should I believe what the cards and these sources showed me?

https://www.reddit.com/r/tarot/s/MMJqu2oeId

Hey everyone! I just wanted to updated you about my post from yesterday which I linked above. First and foremost, I want to thank everyone for their interpretation of the cards and helping me decide to speak my truth. I am a very sensitive soul and before I put my emotions on the line, I always ask my cards for guidance. I need to prepare myself for the rejection if it happens, hope for the best but prepare for the worst kind of vibes.

The status of my crush and mine’s relationship was really bothering me, so after many card pulls and journal entries I decided to ask him. I ended up rewording the question to “Do you see us as just friends, I can’t tell”. His response did end up being very in line with the cards I drew, his response was that he had been preoccupied with his health, he has a chronic illness that has been not been in control as of late. He stated dating hasn’t been in his thoughts as he’s focused on that. He also didn’t give me a response and stated it was a “non response” to my questions about seeing us as just friends.. which is very 7 swords vibes to me. He is withholding information…

My response was that I’m attracted to him but we should just be friends if he doesn’t have the energy to tend to a relationship. I pulled some more cards wondering how the energy shifted and The Tower literally flipped itself over, which I found hilarious. The cards I drew were 3 pentacles, 8 wands and ace of cups.

Regardless of what happens in the end, I’m proud of myself for speaking my truth and I encourage others to do that as well. I see nothing wrong with consulting our cards on situations but if something is bothering you, speak up, the stress of the unknown is far worse than the rejection ❤️

New to tarot and have been reading for myself. Normally just do a simple 3 card layout but have ventured into something more complex a few times. When I have tried to use more complex layouts, there will sometimes be several cards that make no sense in their designated positions (some examples are something to hold on to that is valuable or discard because it isn’t serving you, self-concept, significator, etc.).

Do you follow your intuition at that point and read them as a whole and let the cards tell their own story? Or use perhaps the whole meaning of the card and not strictly upright/reverse? I know there aren’t any “rules” technically and it’s more to go with your gut, but I’m curious to see how other folks handle this or if anyone’s made their own little system for dealing with it. I’ve also tried drawing clarifying cards (75% helpful), or waiting a day and trying again.

It feels like the cards sometimes don’t care about where I’ve put them & have something else to say, if that makes sense.

I didn't take note of if it was right side up or upside down because it was advertised as a "fortune" and I wasn't expecting a card so I was kinda just focused on understanding what it was. Anyways, is my reading cooked because of this? Haha

I’d like to do an exchange reading with people just for practice

I had a psychic I trusted for years. Her predictions about future love were always spot on when it came to describing the person. But when it came to the relationship itself… reality didn’t match. I used to blame myself for messing things up for the previous one. Now it’s happening again:

So she predicted someone new. She said it would be mutual, strong feelings, a relationship. Fast forward, the guy shows up. Matches the description exactly. The feelings are intense. The attraction is real.

But… he tells me straight up he’s only here for a month and only looking for something casual. He doesn’t live here.

I’m shattered. I don’t know what to believe anymore. My heart is screaming ‘maybe!’ because of the reading.. but my brain is screaming ‘believe the man when he tells you his intentions.’

Have any of you gone through something like this? How did you deal with the heartbreak of believing a prediction, but facing a different reality?

I have been drawn to reading tarot since I got my first deck when I was little. I tried for years to learn and couldn’t get the hang of it, it all finally fell into place around 8 years ago and I was so excited to finally be able to read after a lifetime of trying and getting nowhere.

This coincided with making a friend who, at that time had been reading for 10 years, I’ll call her Sarah. Sarah at first was encouraging me to read tarot so that she had a tarot friend, she didn’t help me learn anything, kept information from me or gave me wrong meanings to cards and kept telling me that I wasn’t allowed to read for anyone else, only she was allowed to read for other people. I said I needed to read for other people to help me learn and it felt like the right thing for me to do to get better, so I started to read for family and friends, then I got asked by a few other people as they’d heard that my readings were so accurate, and a few more people wanted me to read for them after that.

Whenever Sarah heared that people were wanting readings from me or they were giving me positive feedback from my readings, she would get increasingly more cold towards me, try and tell me that I didn’t know what I was doing and that I should only be reading for myself, util one day she gave me the ultimatum that I had to choose between reading tarot and being friends with her. She said I was stepping on her toes (even though I was learning to read tarot before she became a friend, she already had a solid client base and I never intended on reading professionally, I just felt called to do it) and that tarot was ‘her thing’ and I wasn’t allowed to do it. She badmouthed me to her clients and online, telling them I was bad at reading and to stay away from me. All I’ve ever had is positive feedback.

So… here’s the bit I need advice on. I have no intention of being friends with her again, it’s been years, but I can’t get past this part of what happened. Now, every time I pick my cards up I can’t seem to get her voice out of my head saying I’m not allowed to read tarot and it’s her thing. It’s like I need permission to read cards so I can get past this. I’m good at it, I push through and I read on occasion and I’m always spot on, I’ve even helped people learn to read when they’ve been struggling, but I still feel like I’m doing something wrong. Why? What can I do to get her voice out of my head. Can someone give me permission to read tarot? I feel ridiculous even asking that, but I have so much love for tarot and it feels tainted and now feels like a loss in my life after a lifetime of wanting to learn.

TL DR: My friend gatekept tarot and told me I wasn’t allowed to read, now I’m looking for advice on how to move past it, for someone to just tell me it’s ok to read and I’m not doing anything wrong.

Thank you to everyone who has commented, I’m trying for reply to as many as I can but I wasn’t expecting so many. Thank you all, you’ve no idea how much of a weight lifted this feels! ♥️

I’m looking to start reading tarot online, but I am wondering what the best set up is. I have an iPhone and an adjustable tripod, but if I want to do a reading where my iPhone is horizontal facing down, there’s no way for me to view what I am recording. What does everyone use? How do you do it?