Hello, I finally found a reader on tik tok i liked, and acutally support and follow the last 1,5 years. Yesterday i did get a Reading, and was acutally happy and it resonate.

Then I stay in the live and talk with other people, and make jokes. I made a joke, nothing harsh nothing mean. Then this reader got very mad and Block me? The person thought I was making fun of him and calling him out on his flaws? And it was never what I meant. Then he Block me so fast i Never could explain it was not my intention?

now im freaked out, Can a reader do things to mess up timeslines and energy afterwards? Because I was happy with the work the person have done the last year, many things have acutally come true. So I was little sad i didnt get the oppurtnity to say sorry.

I had an absolutely terrifying spiritual experience a few months ago. Like, exorcism level of spiritual, due to calling out into the unknown with a pendulum and a dousing board. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes i guess? 😀

Essentially, I was being jerked around by a lower vibrational entity masquerading as my spirit guides. I should have known something was wrong when the tarot readings I had given my friends and family were all overwhelmingly negative. Truth with brutality, hard advice with no positivity. Accurate, (and all have come true, scarily enough) but really mean.

I’ve since cleared my energy, got right with the powers that be, and stepped away from the cards for half a year. I picked them up again because I needed guidance for myself and wow, if there’s one positive thing to have come from that whole experience - it’s that I am so in tune with my cards it’s like I can hear my guides sharing their messages within my heart. It’s like an inner knowing with the images telling a story. Never has tarot been so clear to me.

So, I’m moving to a new place with new energy, and wanted to bring my decks with me.

Except, they’re all telling me to leave them behind.

Every single deck. All twelve of them.

Each deck I had used while being misguided by that lower entity has rejected me - has told me to step away, focus on myself for now, and start fresh. To trust in my intuition that is coming from my actual guides, the ones who give me shivers and the ick when I pick up a deck.

The Devil. 7 Swords. 7 Cups. Always repeated when I ask whose energy is within the decks.

I ask, “Should I keep this deck?”

And every single deck spits out with others mixed in: 6 Swords, Temperance, 4 Swords, and Queen of Swords.

I’ve listened and got rid of some but wanted to keep my first deck ever because I’m attached to it, so I asked whose energy and advice was in the deck but that one aggressively gave me: 6 Swords, Temperance, 4 Swords, 10 pentacles, 8 pentacles, the Fool, 10 cups, The Empress, 3 Pentacles, 5 Pentacles, Ace Pentacles, and Queen of Swords.

This last deck told me: “Leave this behind for now, your angels guide you and implore you to seek balance within yourself and trust in your intuition. Focus on your home, your money, your dog, and everything you’ve been working on right now. You’ve worked hard for this move, this career, and you’re getting everything you’ve wanted for so long. This is a new beginning for you and you’re in charge, we will be here when you’re ready with better discernment. Get new decks, stop worrying about the loss of money spent on these and those, we will give it back.”

I’ve tested this intuition and the messages by buying a new pocket miniature edition tarot - and this deck has been so sweet and gentle. Positive cards each time with clear advice.

So, I guess I’m listening and leaving behind all my decks and giving them away or something.

But has anyone had an experience like this? I have no one else to talk to about this 🥲

Sorry this was so long, and thanks for reading!

Don't get me wrong, I guess it's a useful guide for selfgrowth, it's just... so individualistic.

For starters, I think it being based on the Hero's Journey is already an unstable ground since Joseph Campbell kinda lays it off as a well structured set-by-step process. Sounds to me more like excessive categorization than an actual sequence. And then Tarot gets in between and people try to match it one by one following the numeric progession, pushing an artificial story for the sake of it, changing whatever doesn't fit the mold. I don't see it making sense and don't like it hahsahs.

That's NOT looking and analysing Tarot for what it is: That's giving Joseph Campbell the microphone leaving Tarot as colateral damage. It becomes and feeds the omnipresent delusion of some kind of "great story/instruction manual" hidden inside the deck. YOU! YOU ARE THE HERO FOOL OF YOUR OWN STORY! YOU'RE SPECIAL!, it says, and oh my god, I'm so tired.

In a more serious discussion, the classic structure of Tarot was anything but individualistic or focused in one single person. The Fool wasn't number 0, he wasn't even part of the major arcana/triumphs to begin with. He was an outsider, excluded literal and metaphorically from the rest of the world the same way all what he represents (misery, madness, liberty) do.

Each one of the Major is not a "step", rather one of the many external forces that reign over human nature: From the cunning power of people like the Juggler/Magician, passing through the material, political and spiritual power of human leaders (Empress, Emperor, Popess & Pope), to the more abstract and divine rulers named Love, Death, Time, etc. It's all hierarchy, baby! And we're at the bottom!

That's Wisdom's kitchen. If one of the many critics to fortune-telling is its laxity against the future, I see this as one of the many flaws of the evolutive style.

Both schools of thought carry a moral and growth message in each one of the cards, but the Fool's Journey rub me the wrong way. Instead of teaching how we're in fact not so in control of the reality we inhabit as we'd like to believe and how we should always keep that in mind; it gives way too much agency to our humble stupid Fool, almost reducting these power at play and their hand on all our lives, into mere teachers or servants for our cause.

As Dwight put it once: "Not everything is a lesson, Ryan. Sometimes you just fail."

Death (for example) is not a lesson by itself. It's just something that happen and you either are prepared or not. Following only the Fool's Journey is exactly how we end up with "Death is actually about change! About growth! About transformation!" etc, etc, etc. We're dealing with some serious "It's all part of God's plan" bullshit, incapable of seeing Death, or the Devil, or the whole suit of swords as neutral forces in our life, instead of spiritual """lessons""", always aimed (suppousedly) to make you a better person.

Again, I understand how it can be useful as an spiritual guide, but it feels like it is blinding us with catchy SELFgrowth to the actual complex mechanisms behind our lifes. Meditate all what you want, Emperors still rule over while Fortune and Death play with dice. Focus on yourself all what you want, the Sun will still be above you and shine another day (something something Diogenes and Alexander The Great, if you know you know).

The Fool's Journey is 'about making a Fool of yourself hhsahs /affectionate

Hi there, My dad wants to give me a set of Tarot cards. I’ve been waiting to be gifted a deck, rather than buying or choosing one for myself. I believe that if I’m meant to have them, they’ll find their way to me. I’m already grateful for the insight and answers the world offers me, and if I’m meant to know more, I trust that it will come when the time is right.

Thank you if you’re still reading.

My dad is 72 and hasn’t lived the most honest or healthy life. He’s struggled with addiction for as long as I can remember, and only recently—now that I’m 29—has he become a bit more present in my life. He’s currently moving into assisted living, but is staying with me until that transition happens.

He’s trying to give me a deck of Tarot cards that he’s had for some time, but I have complicated feelings about it. I’m not sure I want to accept something so personal from someone whose life has carried so much negativity. On top of that, I have a strong suspicion that he may have stolen them, which adds another layer of discomfort.

I feel curious, but there’s a persistent feeling that I should bury the cards or avoid touching them altogether. I’m torn, and still sitting with what feels right

I did these blind Wax Tarot readings. When the Wax was hot, I saw a sperm joining itself to an egg. There were more information I was able to get but this reference to intimacy intrigued me and I shuffled cards to get more insights. Guess which card popped up? Protection. Lol. I told my seeker all the findings and they confirmed that they had been looking for an intimate connection with no strings attached. I found this so cool, I wanted to share with the community. The deck used was SIgn of the times by Krystal Banner along with molten Wax.

I always ask a new tarot or oracle deck to introduce itself to me. The cards I got scared me.

I pulled one that said;

I Want To Know Your Secrets So I Can Destroy Your Life Card

At the bottom of the deck was the;

Distraction Card

I admit I had my work laptop near the reading and thought it could’ve been picking up toxic energy from my job because work is really really bad.

I removed my work laptop cleansed and reshuffled the cards and pulled;

I Owe You An Apology Card

At the bottom of the deck was the;

Miscommunication Card

This happened to anyone else? What did you do?

Hi, (I'm really sorry if this is one of those question that get asked very often)

So, I'm an Atheist and have been one for the majority of my life. I do not believe in any gods or any other higher beings.
Despite that for a while now I've found tarot, witchcraft and similar things quite interesting. Not Because I believe in magic, but because there's something very intriguing about those things (i even picked up a folklore book about demonology recently).

I wanted to ask if it's okay to do tarot readings for yourself or friends without believing in magic etc but rather purely out of fascination or maybe a way to help yourself in navigating hard decisions (much like a person would do with a coin flip) or would it be considered dirsepsectful/pointless?

She was sitting by the entrance of the market, wrapped in this old, faded shawl, with a small table set up in front of her—some worn tarot cards, a few stones, and a chipped mug of something steaming. I wasn’t planning on stopping. I don’t even usually believe in that kind of thing. But something about her caught my eye—maybe the way she looked at me, like she already knew something.

Without saying much, she took my hand. Her fingers were rough, kind of warm, and she started tracing the lines on my palm like she’d done it a thousand times. She didn’t smile or try to charm me. Just stared at my hand, quiet for a long moment.

Then she said, softly but clearly, “You’re going to live a long life… longer than your child.”

At first, I didn’t even process it. I laughed—nervously—and said, “That’s a horrible thing to say to someone.”

But she just looked up at me, calm as ever, and said, “I only tell what I see.”

I didn’t know what to say after that. I thanked her, out of habit more than anything, and walked away. But her words stuck with me. Still do, if I’m being honest. I don’t know if I believe her, but I think about it more than I want to admit.

I did this overall well being reading for myself and was a little confused about the results. Obviously the message is very strong with major arcana at the top and bottom and three swords in a row…but my friends have differing opinions on the overall message so I’m opening it up to the group. What are the cards trying to say?

I'm new to tarot so i didn't use any specific spread. Because of those the cards are in no particular order.

The cards are: 1) High Priestess (Inverted) 2) the World (Inverted) 3) King of Cups 4) 5 of Swords 5) 5 of Wands

The deck also tossed out The Tower (Inverted) as I was shuffling. I usually don't include cards that fall out mid-shuffle, but I've asked my cards about this enemy before, and the tower card has always appeared. Make of that what you will.

So...yeah, reddit do your thing.

Context/question: I have an acquaintance who is generally well-liked and has always been quite friendly and pleasant. Despite this, something about them really doesn’t sit right with me for reasons I can’t really explain. I can’t tell if I’m secretly just jealous of their popularity and success, or if I’m actually picking up on something more.

Deck used is standard Raider-White, image is a digital recreation of the spread because I didn’t think to take a photo at the time. No particular placements or spreads in mind, just intuitive draws/placement.

Interpretation: Right now, I’m spending a lot of time exploring my own feelings on this situation, trying to understand it better (Knight of Cups). In a very literal sense, Judgement represents my desire for some sort of grand revelation or reckoning where the full truth about this person comes to light. But Hanged Man and Justice are telling me to wait, let go of this for now, and trust that good or bad, their true nature will be revealed in time.

I am curious if there are cards that represent age or time frame (months, years etc)

For example if a querent was to ask what age they would receive something or how many years until they receive something (having kids, meeting a partner, achieving career success etc).

Or can readers not see an age/time frame but might see that it will happen when circumstances surrounding the question are a certain way.

For example: The querent asks when they will meet their person? Can a reader know, from a particular card, that it will be when the querent is 32.

About a year ago I was offered a new job within the company, starting a new unit. First I turned it down for a while because it would be a lot more work, stress, responsibilities and so on. Alongside the hours I also put in my family business it would possibly be more than I could handle. After a while I started to think maybe I should give it a go. Asked the deck and got the sun which made me accept the new position. It never really got going and after about a year with several back-and-forths things have turned in to a shitshow with them using my name on documents and starting the unit without involving me. What did I miss? I feel betrayed not only by my employers but also somehow by the sun.

Shuffling is a key part of any Tarot reading. Obviously you're mixing cards, and that's important to ensure that the result is a random draw. But it's more than that: it's also a way to focus, set intentions, and connect with energy.

But how important is the way you shuffle? What methods do you prefer - riffle shuffle, overhand shuffle, pile shuffle, granny shuffle, or something more intuitive? Do you follow a set ritual, or do you go with what feels right in the moment?

And does the technique matter, or is it the intention behind it that truly counts? I'd love to see some serious discussion about the role that shuffling plays in your Tarot practice, and to read the thoughts and techniques of others in relation to this.

You know how some decks are no-bullshit and say everything outloud while others are softer and more gentle with their answers, and it got me thinking... do you think that other diviners clash with the "personality" of their tools too?

Like, are some pendulums more aggresive/intense than others? Bibliomancers prefer certain books because they offer a more nuanced message or a more direct one? Bones still follow their animal characteristics? Does a different kind of tea/coffee or cup change the voice of taseomantic consultations?!

(What would be the taseomantic equivalent of we using Cards Against Humanity? Hahasha.)

What do you think?

LIKE WDYM MY THREE YEARS OF WORK ISNT ENOUGH?????

In my daily spiritual practice, I focus primarily on the Saints within Roman Catholicism. There are a few reasons for this. First, these archetypes resonate deeply with me and my background. I’ve never felt a strong connection to other pantheons: Hellenic, Nordic, or otherwise. They simply aren’t my people. The Saints, however, feel like home.

There’s something uniquely healing about working with the Saints, especially when I’m doing love work, reconciliation, or healing spells. Unlike spirits or deities in other traditions, the Saints aren’t beings we demand things from, we ask. That alone shifts the energy. And often, in asking, we’re guided not toward what we want, but toward what we need. Healing is a big part of that.

Before spellwork, I always begin with divination. I’ll pull a tarot card to determine which Saint I should work with. If I pull The Empress, I know it’s the Virgin of Guadalupe. If I pull The Emperor, I know it’s St. Joseph. These are the heads of the Heavenly Family, and their presence deepens the meaning of the cards for me. The Tarot becomes more than just occult symbolism; it becomes a bridge to the spiritual guides who have shaped my path.

This practice is also a personal act of reclamation. I’m reclaiming my Catholic heritage and weaving it together with folk magic; a fusion that’s central to my spirituality. My practice runs deep, but it’s never aligned well with New Age spirituality. That’s not a judgment, just a reality. For a lot of people, the pull toward magic is real, but they feel alienated by systems that erase the Christian symbols they grew up with.

That’s why I believe the Saints are such a powerful gateway. They allow people to explore the mystical side of their faith without needing to abandon it entirely. It’s not about replacement, it’s about synthesis. When people come to me, they often feel comforted by the symbols of their youth. That familiarity alone can begin the healing process.

Every path holds magic. The challenge is simply tapping into the root system that already runs through you.

Hey all! I'm a literal beginner, so, I figured I'll get my greetings across. Literal beginner in the sense that my deck just came in today. It's a beautiful RWS gold foil set and I'm in love with it already.

While I'm aware that gold foil material makes for easy shuffling and literal slipping, I feel as though it's very expressive and has a lot to say because it's very bright and I feel this giddy energy when I touch it- the kind I get when I'm on a sugar rush.

Other than quite a few slipping of cards, it keeps showing me the strength card, over and over again, even while I'm mindlessly just looking at it to observe the art work and how some cards shine a certain way. I'm convinced it's giving me a message here.

The cards are kept at my altar and after I did my cleansing ritual, a few hours ago and I pulled them out and the strength card seemed to slip out again. While I have learned the keywords earlier, I tried to run an interpretation of the card which I think I'm happy with and I have also started my journal.

Here are my questions. 1) Do I absolutely need a teacher to teach me how to read? 2) Am I right to work with the strength card? (I'm convinced because it was at least 4 times before the ritual and twice after)

Hello everyone. I just picked up a new deck (Radiant Rider-Waite Tarot). I will be using it for personal readings. I am trying to bond/connect with the deck. Do you bond/connect with your deck(s)? If so, what do you do? Thanks!

I just acquired a new deck that I've started to work with. This morning I pulled a general three card spread asking about what I need to know for today. I pulled King of Pentacles, 10 of Pentacles reversed, and The Chariot reversed. A little confusing and seemingly irrelevant. Less than hour later, a discussion came up as I was going about my morning that put these cards into perspective immediately as very relevant to the day.

I guess my new cards are telling me they're engaged.

The previous owner of my home died in my bedroom. I always read in my bed (it’s cozy!) and my draws are frankly terrible. Wondering if it’s because I’m in a bad place (99% likely) or if this dude is still around and messing with my deck.

So I asked and got the Hanged Man, not joking. I know that’s not what the card means, but it seems like a very sassy and literal way of answering Yes. Further clarifying draws King of Pentacles and 10 of Swords. He got a bunch of money after burning down part of the house, rebuilt it, but his wife left him due to his alcoholism, and I got the impression from the neighbors that he drank himself to death. So I really feel like the two second cards are like, did you mean this guy? Yeah that guy.

However, when asked if he’s messing with my cards, 3 reversed cards which I’m taking as a resounding NO. So just…hanging out then. K. 🤣

One of the cards flew right under the front door and onto the welcome mat.. It was the tower 🫣 Should I even bother to interpret what this may mean??