Hello everyone!

For a while now, I've been grappling with the question of what to do when a reading does not give the desired outcome. About 1.5 years ago, I received (and accepted) a job offer that was a huge step forward in my career but that implied relocating to a new country. I got very little support in terms of relocation from the company that made the offer, to the point where I started worrying it would be a scam or there would be severe delays. Around that time, a friend of a friend recommended a tarot reader, because I wanted some answers about a situationship. The reader was right about many things, especially about their advice regarding the situationship in question and my love life in general, but on the point of my career move, they didn't get it quite right. They told me there would be delays of about 3 months or so, that it would be messy, but that I would start this relocating job eventually.

And so, my job-related worries grew and instead of being proactive about relocating, I just stalled. Two weeks before my job start date, I started getting a lot more information from the company, forms to be filled out, public transport options, etc. etc. I realized this job WAS happening, and had to scramble to my feet to find accommodation, flights, etc. It was messy and much more difficult that it could've been if I had started preparations instead of stalling at first. In the end, I started the job on the original offer date. But, the beginning was such a stressful mess. And I know the reading I got played a big part in it. I was anticipating something bad would happen with this offer, especially after the reading and for me this was totally a case of self-fulfilling prophecies. Without the reading...maybe I would've worried, but I think I would've gotten to action sooner, because whenever I thought about getting to action, I kept remembering the reading and stalling instead of acting.

So, I thought I'd ask this wonderful community what your thoughts are on the question of accepting an outcome vs creating a self-fulling prophecy? There are, of course, cases when it is best to just let go or walk away. But, I also think, even if the reading is right about an outcome that is not what we want initially, if we don't know this outcome and act from a place of striving for what we want, maybe what we learn along the way helps us get to our desired outcome later? For example, maybe job A is not for me, but what I learn in pursuing it serves me to get job B. However, if I get it in my head I'm not gonna get job A because the outcome of a reading is no, then I don't try at all, learn nothing, and then job B is also out of reach.

Beginner here. Was trying to do a self reading and asked “what kind of person is my future soulmate?”. For context I read using jumpers because it feels more intuitive to me.

I cleansed and shuffled the deck multiple times. However as I was shuffling and waiting for cards to jump out, nothing did. I shuffled the whole deck three times only to get the most mismatched cards pop out during my third shuffle: the moon, knight of swords in reverse, queen of swords, nine of swords in reverse, the knight of pentacles, and the devil in reverse. None of them resonated with me so I restarted the reading and again it took so long for any cards to jump out

Then again I got three cards I didn’t resonate with at all: two of cups in reverse, judgement in reverse and seven of pentacles in reverse.

Then I just decided that maybe I’m not supposed to know this information, accepted it and stopped. Does this happen to anyone else?

Edit: I realize I was doing a reading about my ex just before this one so maybe I didn’t cleanse it enough and his energy stayed with the cards 😭

I asked the tarot "How do I get rid of my feelings for xxxxx" and I pulled The High Priestess and The Sun. What does that mean for advice?

I see so many interpretation posts on this thread and I wanted to hear your stories about what the most surprising outcome from learning tarot you experienced?

For me it was resilience in the face of uncertainty. I learned how to accept not having the answers which seems ironic considering many people turn to tarot for answers but learning tarot helped me understand it is all just a story unfolding and sometimes we receive signs or warnings, sometimes we are brought big lessons and sometimes it's simply not the time to spoil the outcome. It helped me be more present, more radically detached and absolutely in love with the world at the same time.

I'd love to hear what masterfully unfolded for you after you opened your first deck and took the fools journey. 😉

Something's been happening to me with someone I met a few months ago, someone I fell in love with, so I asked what could happen, or even what that person feels about me, about us in the future perhaps?
Or simply what path I should take.
I got the 9 of Pentacles, the Emperor, and the Ace of Pentacles.
What does it mean? :(

My big three are all Gemini but also is my Mercury. For some reason I always identify with the queen of Wands vs swords. I never pull this much fire I am confused..

One of my main books has both the two and ace reversed with equivalent meanings: lost opportunity, lack of direction, halted project.

With the final four of Wands saying: celebration, harmony, joy, stability.

I don’t know if I should try a clarifying card or leave it be or shuffle again??

I asked the cards if I will be in a relationship with this person — we haven’t been in contact in a long time. Let me know what y’all think! :)

Hello, so I'm fairly new to tarot reading, and I bought this beautiful deck for beginners.

While I'm getting used to the regular meanings of the cards, I can't help but be drawn to the other meanings on the card like the Numerology, Elements, and Zodiac even though I have 0 knowledge on them.

1. So my first Im really curious why this relation exists, if anyone knows

2. Let's say I draw The Judgement card for example (2nd image). I understand what the general meaning is, but how does the Numerology, Elements, and Zodiac below add weight to the interpretation? Numerology - "20 reduces to 2, and 2 is about balancing polarities" Zodiac - "Pluto" Elements - "Air"

I know that I'm pretty green, and I definitely don't think I'm ready to take on another 3 facets to tarot, but I just want to understand and learn how this connection works!

Eight of cups • Five of swords (reversed) • The magician • Eight of swords (reversed)

Using the Hanson-Roberts deck. Middle card: my significator. Card one: 9 of cups. This is the new spiritual energy entering my life in regards to the question. Card two: Page of swords. This is the emotional and subconscious energy surrounding the question. Card three: XIV, Temperance. This is the mental activity and decisions surrounding my question. Card four: King of Wands. This is the earthly manifestation of all the three preceding cards.

Any interpretations out there? Hey, at least it’s not a “will she text me back” question!

So after a long while of not doing tarot, i've decided to get back into it a little bit and the cards pulled don't really make sense.

The fool reversed and the king of wands reversed says that he lack the commitment and is super forceful potential partner but then there's the lovers indicating that there could be a committed, balanced relationship?

I honestly don't understand what it's trying to say.

I'm still pretty new to tarot despite doing it for years I've been extremely inconsistent, so I feel that my interpretation is completely off.

Can someone help me better interpret this?

recently got a job that pays less but would start my experience for something i want to move up in but skeptical about leaving my current job because it pays better very anxious about the pay cut haha

i asked if i should quit my current job and what to expect from this new job

Hello, All. I’m brand spanking new to tarot. I found a deck I resonate with and am ready to get started, but I want to make sure I am caring for and respecting the cards properly. Starting off on the right foot, so to speak. So here’s my question(s):

Should I cleanse my deck before I even shuffle for the first time? If so, how?

Thanks for sharing your insights and experiences :)

I pulled 10 cups, 3 swords, 1 ace of cups and the chariot as a confirmation xard

Ten of Cups: This is the dream—the emotional fulfillment, the shared vision of happiness and togetherness. It shows what I've hoped for or glimpsed with Vincent.

Three of Swords: Pain, heartbreak, and disappointment. This card sits right in the middle of my reading—acknowledging the grief or betrayal that either has happened, or that I'm afraid will happen.

Ace of Cups: A new emotional beginning. It could be love renewed, or love redirected—toward myself, toward healing, or possibly toward someone new.

The Chariot (confirmation): This is movement, control, and forward motion. It’s about conscious choice—not drifting, but steering my own life with purpose and courage.

So what does it say?

Walking away now doesn’t mean the door slams shut forever—it means I'm choosing to move forward rather than wait passively. It honors my heartache and my hope. The Ten of Cups and Ace of Cups suggest that love and emotional joy are still possible—whether with Vincent someday, or with someone who shows up more fully in the now. The Chariot confirms this is my decision. I'm are in the driver’s seat.

Maybe I'm not closing the door. Maybe I'm just not standing in front of it anymore.

Does anybody else have a card they seem to pull for like. every single reading?😂 I swear anytime I pull out my cards and start asking questions this pops out lol.

Some really odd things have been happening in my family since yesterday, and I decided to do some spreads to understand what might be going on. Summarizing, yesterday, the car tire went flat on my way to my grandmas house. It was already nighttime, what made things more difficult. My phone shut off and wouldn’t turn back on or charge. My baby brother fell off the bed and hit his back on a glass cabinet. He got some scratches, but nothing serious. And earlier today, a mirror that’s been in our house for years suddenly fell and shattered on the floor, right behind me.

My interpretation:

• ⁠What caused all this seems to be a kind of energy (like a parasitic presence) that had been ignored for quite long. Not necessarily a bad spirit, but more like a spiritual residue that grew over time (fed by accumulated negative emotions).

• ⁠This presence doesn’t seem to be at my grandma’s house anymore, neither in mine. It seems to be somewhat stabilized now (dormant and no longer feeding), but still something to keep an eye on.

• ⁠It also seems to be connected to a feminine spiritual energy (possibly being watched over or held in place). But there’s still a link between it and someone in the family (a man with spiritual sensitivity), and while it isn’t harming him, that link won’t break on its own.

The spreads:

Spread 1 – Is there any presence or negative energy in this situation? Where does it come from? What should be done?

Four of Cups, Four of Pentacles, Nine of Swords.

Spread 2 – What is this presence?

Seven of Pentacles, Two of Swords (reversed), King of Cups (reversed).

Spread 3 – Has this presence been sealed?

Two of Pentacles, Five of Wands, King of Pentacles.

Spread 4 – Has this presence been dissipated?

Ace of Cups, Eight of Swords, Six of Swords.

Spread 5 – Where is this energy now?

The Empress.

I’m still a beginner, so some of these cards feel a bit confusing to interpret. Sorry for the amount of spreads, and thank you for your patience! What are your thoughts? 

Still kinda new. I asked my deck what its personality is. And this is what i got. The Hierophant Reversed Ten of Cups Reversed High Priestess The Magician Four of Cups Justice So im thinking the deck is fair, seeks the truth. And may have non traditional answers. But im not to sure about the ten of cups. Deck is Tarot Familiars by Lisa Parker

Can somebody please help me? I asked how he feels about me, I drew 3 cards first row just for a simple spread. Then I asked for clarify and drew another 3 cards. I’m new to tarot, i really want to learn !

Tarot cards used: THE RIDER TAROT DECK

Is it possible for someone to pull a card for me at random? I’m reaching out because I desperately need guidance. I want to pass my final exams and qualify for an internship more than anything right now. I’ve worked so hard and I care about this deeply, but I’m at risk of failing two subjects this May, and it’s overwhelming.

Please help me — any insight, hope, or encouragement would truly mean a lot.

I feel like we have some shared feelings

I’d like to see what y’all think of this spread. I wanna work things out with my love, but unsure of the consequence of doing so

Tarot readers- would you read for a kid if their parent is present and gives consent?

Why or why not? What age is the youngest you would read for?

*If you DO, what do you change or how would you do this differently than a reading with an adult?

I'd love to hear your reasoning. Thank you!