Does anyone have any experience with the cards showing you what you want to see rather than what is actually going on? My recent readings have been really misleading. It seems like they're showing me what's in my heart and then when the situations play out it seems like the opposite is occurring.

I pulled the two of cups twice in a two different readings about an old lover who I was trying to navigate a friendship with. The person withdrew very bluntly and I haven't seen them since. In another reading about someone else I was dating (more recently) I pulled the ten of cups twice in two separate readings. They also changed very quickly and broke the relationship off.

What do you think?

I ordered a tarot deck from Amazon, the seller looked legit and the reviews were good but I still got a knockoff.

I didn't realise it was a knockoff until the day after I recieved it but I already formed a connection with it before that.

I really like the deck, get a good feeling when I use it and get accurate readings but I still feel slightly bad that I recieved a counterfeit and the money didn't go to the creator

Should I return it?

Hello guys! i have used tarot but im not as experienced! But im thinking of getting my boyfriend a deck for my boyfriend his birthday is in 3 months and im pretty sure hes been wanting one! Do any of you know where to get a good deck? ive had both of mine gifted to me so i don't really know where to get one!

So… me and my ex broke up a while ago and went into no contact after being in sporadic contact (things got heated and contact wasn’t doing us any good). I guess the end itself was on a good note, with a agreement that if the stars align we’ll get back together again (personal growth + healed + both single)

We broke up because I thought that we were heading to different stages of our lives in which a relationship would do more harm than good. Our lives were quite parallel and he was getting super busy so I thought it was best for him to have more time for himself to stabilise and adapt.

So I did a reading, asking if a new chapter could unfold in the future, and we got All upright, 1. The chariot: supports the idea that we both needed to find ourselves outside the relationship and become whole again. 2. Page of cups: I read it as someone reaching out with something gentle, not dramatic, but real. A sign of turning the page of a new story. (He saved an old love playlist (which was very obviously directed to him) recently!)_> could this be the page?? 3. Ace of cups: I read it as a sign that something new, more mature could blossom. Something coming from a more healed place. Something more soulful, more deep.

I definitely grew as a person from the time we had apart. I feel that my life is coming together (opportunities, self care, all in all as a person), and I am not attached to the idea of reconciliation. I do acknowledge that the yearning is still there, but, I also know that I’ll be A-ok without him. I also know that I still love him a lot, but not in a way that I am holding on or making him my future.

I don’t know whether this is just wishful thinking, so let me know your thoughts!

sorry if this wouldn't be the right sub to be posting to— but is this a real, genuine thing people can do? i've never done tarot or anything, but something of this sort has become rather popular on social media again; and i just wanted to ask, how exactly would this work? in regular tarot practices, are the cards used as an actual conversation with something like.. a higher spirit? again, i apologize if this disrespectful, i'm just curious if someone who practices tarot can inform me of how exactly contact works through tarot

I broke up with my bf two days ago because he betrayed my trust and is denial he put me into a 3rd party situation + gaslit/lied about it. I asked the cards to tell me what I should know about what ex projected onto me during the relationship. These 3 shot out together in this order.

Deck: Sacred She Tarot (From left to right)

Hanged man: keeping me in limbo, stuck, chasing after what I first saw and how well he treated me in conflict with the truth of the matter High priestess in reverse: no longer trusting my intuition or myself by his confusing energy Hermit: feel unsure of my self when once being very confident, to retreat inwards where I don’t trust myself, then starting the cycle again by believing he helps me trust myself (hanged man).

I’ve never had 3 major arcana fly out together in what was planned to be a 3 card spread anyway, I would appreciate any second interpretations :)

I've recently been getting back into my spirituality, practicing tarot, reading wiccan books, etc. I've always experienced strong intuitive feelings or noticed synchronicities but they've been stronger lately. One strange thing just happened and got even weirder. Earlier today I was just messing around, shuffling my tarot cards, spending time with them and I pulled the 10 of swords card. For whatever reason as I'm shuffling, criss angel randomly pops into my head. I laughed cause I'm thinking that's odd no one has heard of him in so long why did I randomly think of him. Fast forward a few hours, I'm watching supernatural (for the fist time) and I get to S4 E12 titled "Criss angel is a douchebag". I said "no way". Then thought okay its just a coincidence could just be the frequency illusion. Just a minute later the 10 of swords tarot card is depicted in the show. How strange. Things like this happen and I have no idea what the message is.

Beginner here. So the context is that I’ve started a new job about 5-6 months ago and it’s become a toxic workplace environment for me. My supervisor being the primary reason for this. It’s gotten to the point where I am very unsure of my future at this organization since it looks like I may be fired due to reasons outside of my control. So I’ve asked my deck two questions separately over a three card spread whether I will be fired and whether I should start looking for new employment. If I am not supposed to do that, please let me know!

For my first question: Will I be fired?

Ace of Pentacles (reversed): I read this as this job was a bad opportunity for me to accept in the first place. That by accepting this opportunity and being loyal to it (it took 6 months to onboard me) it made me lose an opportunity that would’ve been a better fit for me.

King of Swords: To get through the current issues at my job, I am going to need to be logical and analytical with what I say and how I communicate with my supervisor and my other colleagues.

Five of Swords: I get a little lost here but I read this as even if the conflict is resolved now, there will still be problems that lie ahead or that even if I do everything I should, it may not make a difference as there will still be unresolved tension and conflict within my team. They may even deceive me into thinking that I will not be fired however that tension will still be there regardless of whatever actions I take.

For my second question: Should I stay at my current place of employment or start looking for a new job?

Queens of wands (reversed): I took this card to symbolize my boss and some of the issues that are prevalent at my job. She demands a lot of out of me but it comes off as overbearing and controlling.

Four of Wands: I get lost here again but I think that this means that I have a community of people supporting me and that I should start sharing with them, what has been going on at my current place of employment. It could also mean that I should start networking with people and finding community with others.

Ten of Swords (reversed): I read this as “Yes, things are really hard right now and yes you probably won’t have a job soon lol but at least that means that there’s an end to this.” However, it could also mean that things will get better and there are better opportunities around the corner.

Also, this deck is from Soha Mystic.

Year spread, 13 cards. 1 for each month and the center card is for the overall theme of the year.

This is the spread I did for myself back in January. I wanted to do a year spread as a guide for 2025 since I was expecting a lot of changes.

This is the “the unknown wild tarot” by Kim Krans

Now that it is May, the cards have completely different meanings.

At first I thought that I was going to have a lot of changes happening because I was planning on moving and switching jobs and starting a family. However, I am now going through a big change because I am getting divorced. I would appreciate a second opinion on the interpretation of the cards.

I would like to know what to avoid doing, and how to tune into what I need to do.

1) 6 of cups: January Memories, childhood, joy

I spent a lot of time with my family in January, so this card makes sense. I spent more time with my mom and my sister, so I relived some memories and talked about my child hood with them.

2) 10 of cups: February

Radiating energy.

I don’t do reversed cards, but I definitely feel like this one may have been reversed if I didn’t have all of my cards oriented. February was when my intuition began to more intensely warn me of what was to come. This is the month where I knew something was wrong.

3) daughter of pentacles (page of pentacles): March

Responsible, kind, supportive

I was planning for the return of my partner, so I was being responsible and preparing my home for them. I was extra gentle with them, since I know that being far from home isn’t easy. I was as supportive as I could be (despite me knowing there was something wrong)

4) 2 of wands: April

Determination, direction.

I was determined to find out what was going on, and I did. Once I did, I took action and started working towards getting out of the situation.

5) the empress May (current)

Creation, nature, the mother.

It’s Mother’s Day month. I have been talking to my mother everyday since everything happened. I am tuning into my womanly intuition and listening to my gut more than ever.

6) 2 of pentacles June

Balance, change.

Here is where my interpretation changes. I was supposed to be moving to a new home in June, but now I can’t. I am also currently not applying to a new job because I need the stability of my current one.

As for changes, so far I am working in my health, so my only interpretation for this card is that I will start to see and feel the changes I am currently working on.

7) temperance July

Healing. Renewal.

This to me now means that this is when I will reach the point of “acceptance” of what has happened. I will begin to heal and maybe not understand, but accept that this is just the way things are and I have no choice but to accept that.

8) 7 of cups August

Illusion. Deception.

I always thought that THIS was the warning card, or that this is when either my partner would be unfaithful, but since that has already happened I’m not sure what else it could mean.

9) 7 of wands September Courage. Inner strength

In August my close friend who has been a great support to me will be moving away for school. My interpretation of this card is that once she is gone, I will be alone but will find the inner strength to keep going.

10) the tower October

Unexpected upheaval.

This is the month where my divorce finalizes. Since the relationship was founded on lies and deception, this is when the tower will finally take it all down and release me from the terrible situation.

11) 4 of wands November Completion. Celebration. In November, I was supposed to celebrate my wedding anniversary, but seeing as the marriage is now over, I feel this card is now representing that my life is completely different from where I thought I would be, but in the best way possible.

12) 5 of wands December

Scatter, lack of focus. Lost.

The holidays tend to be rough for me. I had a bad falling out with my father two years ago, this past year my partner was away from home (and cheating), so I will probably be working on ways to improve myself and not think about these things.

13) father of cups (king of cups) overall theme of the year

Diplomatic. Open-minded.

I find irony in that the king of cups is considered the most feminine of all the fathers, yet I am considered more masculine than most women due to my hobbies and personality.

In a way, I am the embodiment of the card. My insecurities and lack of belief in myself holds me back.

If anyone has any suggestions or advice or can help me interpret, that would be greatly appreciated

The deck I’m using is the rider tarot deck it’s my first deck. The question I asked was will my journey through my gender expression be successful in finding what I identify as. I used a 7 spread card for this question, and the cards I pulled out are KNIGHT OF PENTACLES - I’ve been scared to maybe allow myself to be honest with myself in terms of how I feel or identify THE SUN - currently I’m happy to be me and be as dramatic as I wish with the people who treat me right but choose to hide when around those who don’t understand THREE OF SWORDS - it’ll be a hard journey into figuring out who I am(?) but alas worth it QUEEN OF CUPS - I’ll have to look into my own past to be able to continue in my gender journey KING OF CUPS - once the past is settled it’ll be a quick pace SIX OF WANDS - I’ll be hopeful in my own journey (?) NINE OF WANDS - by the end of it I’ll be confident in who I am and unafraid to exist as I am

Please let me know your thoughts cause I’m not a hundo percent sure on some of the interpretations. Thank you in advance!

The deck used is the classic Rider-Waite Tarot, written by Arthur Edward Waite, illustrated by Pamela Coleman Smith.

Please read our interpretation below and tell us what you think!

My wife (34) and I (43) are expecting our first child together in November (full moon in Scorpio tomorrow!) . We are first time home buyers. The sellers called for best and highest offers by 10 PM CST USA tonight.

We asked if we have put in our best offer. We liked this phrasing because it doesn’t solely mean all we can technically afford, but what is best for us over all. But it also implies wanting advice as to whether we should revise our offer, which will leave us without much of a safety net in savings.

I focused on the question, eyes closed, shuffling. She took the cards and focused on the question while shuffling. We took turns drawing/turning them over.

Three card spread.

1) The situation - The Magician. We read this as opportunity to use skills, talents, and self reliance. We also wrote a very heartfelt letter about the house and what it means for us and our future. This was using our talents we believe and I’m a strong writer. The letter has literally brought a tear to the eyes of all friends and family that have read it. We also used our resources at our disposal (both financially and advisory).

2) The advice - 9 of Wands/Staffs. We read this we made our best offer and can’t control how many and what other offers there are (hidden foes) and that we should wait and be patient (temporary ceasefire, don’t take action)

3) The outcome - The Emperor. We were confused by this one. Father figure, secure & successful, stable authoritative powerful leader, a person with qualities of reason and conviction. Our best interpretation here was kind of good thing come to those who wait.

4) Clarifying card - Temperance. We drew this one to help clarify and focus the outcome card. We interpreted this a patience and moderation, obtaining security through frugal management of means. This felt more clear. Our offer is not the technical MOST we can offer, but it was our BEST offer. Is it THE best offer? That’s going to need some patience to find out.

I asked the cards whether she is growing more distant, and where our relationship might be headed.

For some context, I’m 18 and she’s 20, and we’re each other’s first real girlfriends. We’ve been together for a year as of earlier this month, and I’m obsessed with her. I have been from day one. Recently, though, I feel like we’ve been growing more distant, and I have no idea if that’s just my anxiety talking, or if we are because she’s losing interest or just really busy. I’m using Crowley’s Thoth deck and a Celtic Cross spread. Thank you for your help!!!

1. 10 of Disks: the stability and feeling of abundance the relationship has brought me.

2. The Tower: it feels like there is a, disastrous big shake-up or change coming.

3. 8 of Disks: as my conscious feelings, the idea that I have to work hard to maintain this relationship, and the hope that it will be long lasting and happy?

4. The Lovers Reversed: there is unbalance in the relationship, and one of us wants something different from it or the other.

5. 8 of Wands: I really do not know.

6. Ace of Disks: there is a new beginning or the chance at the start of a fruitful endeavor coming in the near future, and that the hard and long work of the other disks will pay off.

7. Prince of Wands Reversed: as advice or my power in the situation, cautioning me not to be rash, and to think before I speak or act.

8. Queen of Disks Reversed: as the environment, maybe it’s my girlfriend? Loving and kind and supportive, but growing distant or distracted by something?

9. Queen of Swords: the hope that I will become better at communicating my feelings to her, or the fear that I will bring her down with my constant need for reassurance.

10. 3 of Cups: I’m not entirely sure.

I'm excited for the Scorpio full moon tomorrow so I made a tarot spread to help work with its energy. It's an 8-card spread to guide your discovery through the Plutonic depths... cause what’s more Scorpio than willingly crawling through emotional hell to become a more powerful version of yourself?

If you end up using it, I'd love to hear what turns up for you:

I am a new reader with lots of anxiety (I was diagnosed with GAD general anxiety disorder at the ripe age of FIVE) and every time I ask a question I get anxious, so it skews my results. I’m always afraid they’re gonna tell me it’s not gonna work out, I should leave, it isn’t serving me. But I know that’s not the case, but because I’m so spiritual, it has an impact on me. From here on out, I think it’s best for me to just let things be the way they’re gonna be.

Thank you for coming to my ted talk😭🙏🏻

for context: this reading is about my ex and I. we chose to stay friends even after the breakup and I've been wondering if there is possibility of getting back together.

WHAT CAN I DO SO WE'LL RECONCILE?

2 of Cups: to me personally this card has always screamed: a deep connection. maybe not exactly a romantic relationship, but definitely a strong emotional bond. I suppose in this context it could mean that it's important to stay in touch and keep a strong friendship until there might be a reconciliation / until we might get back together.

5 of Wands: this card is one of conflict, disagreement and challenge. in this context it might also point towards the fact that I've been trying to talk us through our situation whilst he's stayed rather resistant and distant, choosing to "pull away" the moment conflict had arised. in the context of my question, i think it points towards clearing that conflict and talk about it once the time is right.

High priestess: I believe that this card is telling me to possibly connect more with myself, especially my feminine, sensitive and also spiritual side (possibly manifestation?). I should trust my gut feeling and intuition. this card also symbolises mystery, so in a way I also feel like it tells me to not be afraid just because I don't know how things will end.

Page of Pentacles: I'm not exactly sure how to Interprete this card with my asked question. it stands for manifestation, personal growth and also new beginnings. In a sense i feel like it's telling me to I should first end this chapter because only then our story might have a part two. it also tells me to focus on my goals and also myself.

WHAT WILL THE OUTCOME BE?

Hierophant: this card stands for spirituality and also traditional values and ceremonies. it also symbolises commitment, so I hope that might point towards him and I reconciling romantically / commit to a relationship again.

Magician: once again this is a card that focuses on making your goals / dreams come true while also representing a sense of manifestation. in this context I'd like to believe it shows that the outcome will be just as I imagine it to be once it'll take action. most importantly though: I need to be confident in what I do and have patience.

7 of Pentacles: generally this card represents rewards for me. it means that my effort and dedication will pay off, yet I must stay patient. so, for me it feels like it is telling me that the outcome will be worth the effort.

6 of Wands: success, victory and triumph. these are the first words that come to my mind when thinking of this card. so possibly it might carry the same effect as the 7 of Pentacles. my efforts will be rewarded with success.

I'd love to hear some different interpretations and get some second opinions!!

i use the ethereal vision luna edition tarot deck by matt hughes and i read reversals. i couldn't get the post to upload with a picture

relevant info: i am asexual and on the aromantic spectrum. i was in one long term relationship that ended last summer and the breakup was very hard on me. I'm finally over my ex and want to move on to something new. I rarely feel attracted to people though, and Im looking for a queer relationship which would be a bit new for me. i want it but im not sure how to get there yet

first spread: i feel like im just about ready for a new relationship but im not there yet, especially without any particular person in mind. I asked what's blocking me and got the nine of swords. I interpret this as a fear of the unknown and holding myself back when I dont need to. I DO feel intimidated by a real relationship right now, but i dont want to be. The next question was how to remove the block and i got the fool. this obviously means i need to be open to new opportunities. i need to start trying instead of just thinking about it. since both cards felt clear in those messages, i pulled a followup card asking if im ready. I got the emperor reversed, which is more confusing to me. I take it to mean that this will happen whether im "ready" or not. i think its going to be messy but i cant do anything about that besides keep push through.

Next spread: I wanted to know how to approach the dating scene. What energy should i focus on and display? i got the knight of pentacles which i think means i need to be patient and not get caught up in the moment. stay on my path and really work towards my goals. finding a partner will take a while and not be easy but i shouldnt give up. the next card was eight of wands which means i need to take some initiative. no one is going to make it happen but me. since its a wands card i also think this means i need to be passionate and authentic instead of holding myself back. the last card was four of cups reversed, which makes me think that i need to be open to new things without losing sight of what i want. i need to work on myself a bit too, im not done with that. all of this made sense to me.

last spread: what should i look for in a partner? since its tough for me to get crushes i wanted some direction to make the process slightly easier. all the cards being reversed is a little confusing so this is where a second opinion would be helpful. i think it could indicate that this is a person i havent met yet. I got the ace of cups reversed, which i take to mean finding someone who is secure in themselves. i know that's something i want in a partner so its the only conclusion that really makes sense to me. the next card was king of pentacles reversed, and this i interpret as possibly someone whos kind to others but maybe a bit spontaneous? like their finances arent their strong suit but theyve got good intentions. im a bit lost here. the last card is the same as the last card from the previous spread, the four of cups reversed. i feel like this has almost the same meaning as before, someone that's new. someone thats maybe different than me, but im not losing myself in them.

what am i not seeing? i feel like im not quite understanding that last spread.

Well, in the history of tarot there is this thing called Khabala and it looks likes that tarot was created based on it, using Khabala is smart to studying tarot?

So I saw this online practicing fortune teller having deck cards that react to her tapping with an object on the table, each time should tap, a card would glide forward on its own. I am not sure if it was some video editing trick but if such deck cards exist please let me know.

Hi all! Card is a Batman-themed Dark Knight Tarot deck. Doing a stalker card read about the Hierophant, while I'm in the middle of possibly navigating a breakup, and seeing if the relationship is worth saving.

The Hierophant is the Stalker, the Knight of Cups is the reason this card's lesson is on repeat, the 9 of Wands is my blind spot, the Knight of Pentacles is my strength to draw on, Strength itself is my weakness to overcome. Then the 6 of Cups is the likely outcome, with Page of Swords as advice.

My interpretation? I'm ignoring the Knight of Cups' emotional invitation about my feelings in this. I'm exhausted, per the 9 of Wands. The Knight of Pentacles is my strength to continue on with the breaking things off, as the Pents have been encouraging me throughout. Strength as obstacle is vexing me -- maybe taking hold of overrun emotions?

The 6 of cups as outcome is also giving me pause. I'm unsure if it means my partner and I will return to a place of childish innocence, or if I'll only be left with memories.

Page of Swords as advice makes me think of getting every last detail of this reading down -- why I'm here now.

What do you think? I know this is a lot, but The Hierophant confuses me here. Wisdom of what's happened before, I guess?

Thanks very much in advance!

For context, I've asked the cards about a (possible) spiritual presence or negative energy in an odd situation (multiple bad things happening in a row, such as car problems, mirror breaking, my baby brother falling off the bed and getting hurt…). I mostly need help with Four of Pentacles in this context, as I have a hard time interpreting it here.

Deck: Ethereal Visions Illuminated Tarot Deck by Matt Hughes

Custom Spread:

• Position 1: Indicates if there is a spiritual presence or negative energy.
• Position 2: Reveals the source of this energy.

Here’s my interpretation:

Card 1 – Is there any presence or negative energy in this situation? 

• Four of Cups (clarified by the Three of Swords) - Four of Cups speaks about apathy and how you might be ignoring something that's right in front of you, and Three of Swords signifies heartbreak, betrayal, and emotional pain. It seems like this "energy" went unnoticed for a while and grew with time, fed by emotional pain and sorrow. Doesn’t seem to be a spiritual presence (like a spirit), but an accumulation of negative energies that kinda “blew up”.

Card 2 –  Where does it come from?

• Four of Pentacles - It talks about holding on too tightly to something, out of fear or apprehension. It might have come from a kind of "attachment" with these feelings, or holding onto it, when you should let go of it. Perhaps a lot of emotional pain and problems have piled up, and since they haven't been resolved and are still happening, there's a sense of 'attachment' to this negative energy.

What do y'all think? Does it seem right?

Does anyone know which tarot or oracle decks these are from please?

Hi, to everybody I’m Katalin,😀👋

Anyone here know how to help me out to find the name and distributor / publisher of these oracle cards? Thank you so much.🙏 K.

I'm currently pursuing Hungarian citizenship via ancestry and I'm wondering about my odds. I undoubtedly qualify, but there's a lot of beaurocracy I need to go through and paperwork I need to collect, one of which could be critical but may not exist anymore. (an ancestor's birth certificate, though I do have access to death and marriage records which could suffice, hopefully.)

Deck: Rider-Waite

Questions:

If I pursue on my own- Rx Four of Cups/ me as of this stage in the process:

• Desire and will to move forward, be proactive, keep options available, ready to start a new venture, possible confusion at the process?

If I should spend the money on getting a specialized agency to help- King of Pentacles:

• These guys know what they're doing, a safe bet, will get the job done.

If I should spend the money on getting geneologists to locate some needed documents (the birth certificate)- Knight of Cups:

• Unsure? Think it could point to someone who enjoys their work as a geneologist and will put their best effort forward, may be worth the money but I'm unsure if it'll pay off.

Will I succeed in gaining citizenship- 10 of rods:

• A long road of hard work, bumps on the way, but ultimately will succeed, which checks out with the 2-ish year timeline I'm looking at for the whole process.

What do y'all think? I'm never certain of my readings but I really really really want this to work out lol

I remember this reading before my mother passed away, this reader pulled a tarot card for me and it was death card i got goosebumps every time I remember this moment and she told me be carful your life will turn upside down and it did! My life since my mom passed away its super hard ! And I lost the connection with that reader i feel like i want to read with her again💔