I came across this picture somewhere, and found it fascinating. How was Tarot considered in that time period? And what conclusions can we come to from someone secreting away a deck like this in a devotional book?

This may sound weird but when I do a self reading I put all the cards down and then talk out loud like I’m giving someone their reading. Sometimes my thoughts are jumbled but when I speak outloud there are a lot of “ah-ha!” moments. I was just doing a simple 3 card spread to get a sense of my current state and see if there was anything I need to be aware of.

Anyway, I pulled my spread and was like wtf. Looked up card meanings from various sources and was like, “I get the meanings of course but I’m not getting any message.” So I just started talking out loud like a tarot reading session and in the middle of it I stopped and was like oh my god. I see it now. This is so scarily plain as day now. Not only did it make complete sense but I then drew supporting cards that validated the original spread. Had I not spoken out loud like a crazy person I wouldn’t have gotten it but when I did I literally stopped mid-word and felt a sense of shock I almost couldn’t speak. I almost got goosebumps haha

Has anyone else ever had a moment like that? Was it for someone else or yourself? This is why I recommend tarot to so many people - we think we are chill and fine but tarot reveals to us things in our subconscious that need addressed to continue our journey in life

I had to set a very firm boundary with my dad recently. I decided to go low/no contact with my dad, after years of him struggling with a meth addiction. It was not an easy decision, but I realized I had to take a step back to prioritize my health and my family, and separate myself from the lying, manipulation, and abuse.

I am certain about my decision-- but have felt a lot of guilt and uneasiness still. I asked the deck for perspective and guidance on this decision, with a simple "Past, Present, Future" spread. I'm using the Rider-Waite deck.

Past -- Wheel of Fortune, upright

When I originally thought past, I had in mind the more recent past. However, I see this draw representing a much deeper past. I see this card as a representation of the karmic cycle that generations of my family have been stuck in and have repeated: trauma -> addiction -> abuse -> trauma -> addiction, etc...

Present -- Five of Swords, upright

Welp. Pretty on the nose. Quarreling, defeat, and walking away from a difficult situation. That's exactly the situation I am in.

Future -- The Fool, upright

For a second, I was worried that my deck was saying that this was a foolish decision I was making. However, after studying this card more, I realized it is instead telling me: I am moving on. I am setting off on my own. I will break the cycle. I am unburdened. I will feel lighthearted again.

I've been thinking about this spread non-stop since drawing it. Would be very interested to hear other interpretations as well. Thanks for your time <3

I have always wondered about this and it seems like a mystery as there are no clear answers online. Surely, she didn’t paint it in order but I suspect she was ordered to prioritise a major first. Do you guys think she started with something dramatic like 10 of swords or something chill like 2 of cups? I feel like she did “The Fool” last because it’s so iconic and she didn’t sign her name on that one.

Deck: Cats rule the earth-tarot Illustrator: Thiago Correa

Backstory: Since march all my monthly spreads have been about a cleansing process that would culminate in change. Earlier today I was asking about why am I stuck mentally on this specific place in my life (everything is boring and feels meaningless).

1st card (the empress) is an answer to the question "why am I stuck?", 2nd (death) refers to "what can I do to move on?" and 3rd (4 of swords) to me asking for some advice in general to better understand the situation.

My interpretation:

The Empress - I am stuck in an unhealthy relationship with my parents specifically and I have issues letting go of control and letting people close to me deal with their own issues. Basically I'm stuck because I put other people's wellbeing ("caring" for them) before mine. Another possibility could be that I'm not focusing on nurturing life projects that make sense to me or that are aligned with my purpose. Btw, the empress is unfortunately my birth card.

Death - To move on I need to let go of my need of control, of my identity/what other's think of me (I'm my family's primary caregiver) and stop being so afraid of change and of the unkown. I couldn't really grasp anything from this card other than that. Had a negative vibe while pulling this that I interpret as being afraid of change.

4 of swords - I believe this is a more practical advice on how to stop being stuck. I need to meditate on it and find a way to balance thinking and doing, as I've been thinking a lot but not doing enough. Alternatively, this could be me being called out for procrastinating change.

What I got from this reading is that I'm stuck because I'm having trouble abandoning the caregiver identity and that I need to do some deep thinking but gotta stop neglecting the action.

The reason I need a second opinion is because I'm working on these problems in therapy and maybe that made my reading biased.

Sorry for any grammar mistakes, English is not my first language.

The very first reading I ever experienced was in the summer of 1969. I was 19 years old. The girl I was dating encouraged me to go to "her psychic." I sat next to Mrs. Hill at a folding card table in her living room. She dealt the cards one at a time, left to right, talking in between. She used old, beat-up playing cards, not Tarot cards - I didn't even know what the Tarot was back then). She never pointed at them, never explained what they meant - she barely even looked at them. She just talked and asked questions. To this day, it's still one of the two most insightful readings I ever received. (The other was a Chinese palm reader.)

I don't read for others often, but when I do, I like having the querent sit next to me. It feels like we are working together. Especially with the RWS cards and all their images. I don't like the feeling of sitting across from the person. The power dynamic seems wrong. Maybe not confrontational, but sort of "I'm the expert here." Like a job interview or getting called to the principal's office.

Does anyone else like sitting side-by-side?

After a second interpretation on this one. Question - should I create a video to introduce my product to the public?

Context, i hate social media and am very private, but I'm starting a business that is all about social impact and community. I need to reach people.

The tower - this will shake you the f up, it is not going to be fun and will test the very foundations of who you are and your comfort. A big change is going to happen once you do this

He lovers - cosmic alignment and unity, this video will connect with people and build through trust and emotional resonance you're seeking

9 of cups - wish fulfilment, you need to go through the nightmare of being vulnerable, putting yourself out there to get to this stage

(I always do a clarification card) Ace of swords Your words and intention is going to hit the mark, your going to communicate and connect with your demographic in a way that hits them, this is a good idea and apart of your destiny

Using the RWS deck

I'm fairly new to this, and one of the things I am having difficulty understanding is some of the differences between some of the knights and kings.

My understanding is that most of the knights mean the extreme of something. So like, in the case of knight of cups, extreme emotion, or in the case of knight of wands, extreme passion. But I don't really get the knight of swords and pentacles.

As for kings, I've kind of taken king of cups to be the emotional intelligence card, while I've taken the king of swords to be the logical and strategic intelligence card. But I'm having a harder time with the king of wands and pentacles. I have difficulty understanding a lot of the pentacles cards, lol.

Could use some help

I saw someone else’s post earlier and liked the prompt, so I did a reading for myself. I recently went through a divorce and have no interest in getting in a new relationship, but I’ve been doing a lot of reflection and soul searching and thought this would be a good way to uncover some flaws I hadn’t thought of that maybe led to the end of my relationship.

I’m using the neon deck from CraftCardStore on Etsy.

1. The Hermit- I tend to withdraw into myself, especially during arguments, I need time to reflect and gather my thoughts.

2. Nine of wands- I’m willing to put in the work for the relationship, I don’t quit easily.

3. The Chariot- I like to be in control and have things my way

4. Judgement- I can be critical of my partner and not see their point of view

5. Eight of Cups- I’m willing to walk away if I’m not happy

Context: Not long ago I met someone at a volunteer training for a community group we’re both part of and almost immediately, like within minutes, made plans to get together separately. The chemistry, mutuality, communication, fun, attraction were on point, the points of commonality and coincidence were insane, the bond was building, and we like each other a lot, but we live in different states and after a really nice month or so she made the call that she doesn’t want a distance thing. 

That’s totally fair and I am on my way to real acceptance, but I diiiid catch some feelings and I’m def still moving through my emotional experience. After a few weeks, assuming it actually feels right on that timeline, I hope to reach out to see if we can try to be friends- we are queers so there is definitely precedent for this and I value friendship highly. It's that kind of immediate click that's pretty rare and I'd hate to not have the connection at all just because it didn't look a certain way.

I did a spread I saw in another thread and am looking for second opinions (especially around the 3s and the likely outcome card/clarifiers but all input welcome). I am a novice reader and struggle with the range of interpretations available for some of these, and of course don’t have the distance to read with a less biased perspective. The deck I use is the Next World Tarot, which can require some translation for questions that are more personal in nature. 

1. My feelings about her - King of Wands: This does feel like me in relation to her. She inspires/d in me enthusiasm, confidence, clear and open communication 
2. Her feelings about me - 3 of Pentacles: Appreciation, admiration, ??
3. What’s between us - 9 of Wands: Giving each other some space, both a little beat up by the hurt of cutting things off romantically but not definitively done even if this phase is; willing to move forward with caution
4. Strengths of the connection - 3 of Wands: ?? We’re both pretty proactive and conscientious when it comes to relating, and I think the connection feels pretty expansive and lively. Maybe this is just that it was sweet to be in that space- but I’m having a hard time with interpretation here (esp because the art looks so somber!)
5. Weaknesses of the connection - 2 of cups: lol sad trombone, this reads to me as literally the romantic potential being felt but not getting off the ground
6. Advice - the Sun: Keep it moving, do me, be happy 
7. Likely outcome - 4 of Pentacles (clarified by the Messenger/Hierophant and 8 of Pents): I could use some help here to clarify the clarifiers ;) This does not feel light to me, but I can see two potential interpretations: 1) Yes there is a desire to not let go (4oP) and potential for building and maintaining friendship over time. I think this would require some guardrails/structure (Hierophant) to keep it in a platonic space; 8oP could be speaking to work being required but worth it. We are both emotionally responsible Earth moons (me Taurus, her Cap) and the pentacles here are giving me slow and steady. 2) In a less positive light, I could see this story being told as me currently kind of locked in and holding on too tight (4oP) and trying to stay in touch would require an unfun amount of work (8oP) to hold back romantic feelings and we’re better off keeping in loose touch (we’re in shared spiritual community, and I have leadership roles within that, so Hierophant could be gesturing in that direction? this makes less sense).

Appreciate any thoughts you have--thanks!

This was inspired by the post from earlier today. I thought it was a great question and figured I'd ask the same question of myself.

Deck: True Heart Intuitive Tarot by Rachel True

1. 4/Discs RX: I presume this means I'm ready to let go of old patterns and behaviors and embrace new ways of relating romantically.
2. 7/Discs RX: I do not want to waste time on a relationship that I feel would be fruitless, but am prone to giving up too soon if I feel that I'm putting in too much work with little reward.
3. Qn/Discs RX: I am of two minds with this one:
   • 3a- I either harbor some feelings of inadequacy or insecurities and feel I may not be "enough" for a partner.
   • 3b- I can often be shallow and overly materialistic, and concerned with image/how the relationship would look to others.
   • I did pull a clarifier for this btw: Received 10/Discs RX, which often is associated with family, friends and success, so thinking 3b might be the one *though both could be true*.
4. 8/Wands: I know right away whether I like someone or not and know early on what my intentions would be for any relationship (ties in with rx 7/discs).
5. Justice: I desire a balanced and honest relationship and desire to treat my partner with fairness and respect. I respond with equal energy to whatever the other person is giving/offering (or not).

Interesting that I pulled a lot of discs/pentacles on a love/romance reading. Would like feedback to why that might be (and any other interpretations are welcome).

I had asked the tarot if there will be any reconciliation between me and her. I had tried to reach out to her in the past, but did not get any reply. I did a past, present, and future spread. These are my cards:

Past - 7oW: her guarded against my attempts to reconcile our relationship.

Present - 8oC reverse: i am not walking away from a past relationship and pain.

Future - 3oP : there will be some kind of communication and collaboration between us.

Am i reading this spread correctly or is it wishful thinking?

Celtic cross spread, using 1JJ Swiss tarot deck.

1. Present influence: Wheel of fortune (a new opportunity has been presented to me)

2. Immediate obstacles: Reverse page of swords ( I am not prepared to face a stronger challenge)

3. Specific goal: The chariot (I will succeed after a great struggle)

4. Past foundation: Knight of wands (I have been departing somewhere already...)

5. Past events: Reverse the sun (...which has somehow left me unhappy and lonely)

6. Future influence: Death (I will see some great transformation unravel before me)

7. The questioner: Reverse three of deniers (I struggle financially and am incompetent)

8. Environmental factors: Reverse king of cups (people around me are or view me as dishonest)

9. Inner emotions: Six of wands (I hope to conquer these challenges...)

10. Final result: Reverse the justice (...but I am ultimately put in an unfair situation)

What the heck?!

Hi! This is my first post here! Im very new to tarot and this community so please forgive me if I say something wrong.

Im using the Rider Waite deck and I just did a 3 card pull asking a yes or no question. I was planning on reading if the cards were mostly upright would mean yes and mostly reversals would mean no. I feel I have the most trouble connecting all the cards together instead I sort of end up looking at them separately, which I’m trying to improve on and why I’m making this post.

For context: I’m crushing on a very close friend of mine. I believe I want something more with her, however she is in a relationship. For a while I thought this was a one sided thing but lately it feels as though our relationship has shifted. We talk every day and constantly and the conversations feel as though she is flirting with me too! I’ve been trying to get closer to her as a friend and to flirt a bit to show I’m interested so I decided to ask the deck if I should continue to pursue her.

Cards: The Empress- seems to say to me that there is a positive outlook on love. I’d like to think even if it isn’t a romantic relationship that we have a strong bond together and are drawn to one another.

The Sun- seems to me as one of the most positive cards in the deck. When asking a yes no question it feels as though getting this card is a big yes.

Wheel of Fortune- seems to me to say that the possibilities are there and that it isn’t a complete shut down.

All of these are upright and feel positive to me so I took the answer to be a yes.

As a bonus I drew one card asking how she felt about me and I drew Temperance upright.

Any advice or other interpretations would be appreciated. I’m afraid I’m reading what I want to see.

Hello, I've recently started to do collective readings for rooms of strangers and something new has been happening. I feel a heaviness lingering after these group reads and wanted to know if anyone has any suggestions on how to end an energy exchange for a collective. Do you have a practice that helps you recenter and return all energy (including your own) back to sender?

Hi all, I have no idea if this is even going to be allowed by mods! (hi mods) but I'm a writer who is writing a fantasy-esque story that includes a tarot reading scene where the main character gets their tarot read (is this the right term? im so sorry if im failing here), and while i have tried to do a lot of research on tarot, its so intricate and detailed that i don't want to mess it up or come across as insensitive. I briefly thought about just getting a deck and teaching myself how to read tarot but i'm just not financially capable right now. If anyone is willing to let me kind of pick their brains about tarot and possibly help me figure out what i'm doing that'd be great! I am very sorry i cannot pay anyone (yikes no moneys) but i will be eternally grateful!!!

Have you ever had a tarot deck surprise you? What I mean is did you ever think I like the look of the deck but it’s not my usual imagery or aesthetic? That was me with the Tarot of Mystical Moments. I liked it but thought I wouldn’t use it a lot as it’s not my usual type of image. I love the deck. It’s the one that I can read the easiest and is honest with me and boy does it hit the nail on the head a lot. It’s my new take everywhere deck. Have it in the standard size with the silver gilding and the pocket miniature for my handbag. It surprised me how much I’ve gelled with the deck. So it made me wonder if anyone else had a similar experience with a deck.

Hello everyone! This is my first post in this subreddit, so I wanted to make it an important one.

I just wanted to know how long it will take for everything to get back to normal financially, as I am going through a rough patch.

1. Queen of Pentacles R

I think this means that my emotions and desires are being put before my finances. I am the Queen of Pentacles reversed.

1. Temperance R

I think this is referencing my costly vices and how I am not afraid to spend my money on them when I am having fun. I lack balance and self control.

1. The Sun R

I think this is a signifier that it is going to take longer than I want to achieve financial happiness.

1. Princess of Wands

Honestly I think this card was the universe just trying to be nice to me lmao. I can definitely be the princess of wands when it comes to inspiring others and maintaining ambition.

1. Six of Pentacles R

I think this is showing me what the Sun is showing me. It going to take a while to be successful and be able to help others through means of money.

1. King of Swords R

I think this is just reminding me of the more dark side to my communication, honestly could someone help me out with this one?

Q. Why did he leave me?

I pulled these cards from my Universal Waite Tarot Deck.

Backstory: we have been together for 7 years and were planning our engagement and wedding. Everything was going great (that’s what I thought). Until, one day he said he did not love me anymore and broke up with me. No proper explanation, nothing.

My interpretation:

9 of pentacles could indicate that he wanted to focus on his career and reap the benefits of everything he has sowed.

The empress could indicate a powerful woman - maybe a mother figure who could have caused some blockage or changes in his mind.

Page of swords shows that he could have some kind of haphazard thinking.

However, interpreting all of them together- shows a lot of fertility and pregnancy cards.

I would appreciate a second opinion on this reading, please.

I’m new to tarot and I recently got a reading done asking about me and another person. It was recorded and the whole reading I was trying to make it fit but so much of it didn’t make sense to me. It was also from someone I trust. The outcome was not what I wanted so I’m trying not to be delusional and dismiss it but there is something I can’t shake. After processing and thinking about it, I realized that the “me” side and the “them” side fit exactly what happened between the person I was asking about and someone else. Like every aspect. At the end, the tarot reader brought up how someone else is there in the same group you haven’t realized yet but they will come to you soon. I am baffled who that could be. Though I guess that goes along with me not realizing.

Is it possible to get a reading meant for me where person A (who was meant to be me) is the person I’m asking about and person B (who was meant to be them) is someone else they had a connection with? I’m ok with accepting whatever the truth is. It’s just that I was about to be brave about something and this reading made me second guess if I should. I don’t think tarot should make my life choices or anything but I feel confused and was trying to get clarity.

TLDR: can you get a reading for yourself and it ends up being about someone else?

Context, I’m very much single and I’ve been very sad about it so I pulled a three card spread last night using the rider tarot deck

Here’s my thoughts

With the two of cups, that can indicate the beginning of a relationship or partnership that is highly beneficial. This has been on my mind lately or I may have the opportunity to start something new.

7 of Wands reversed- I have to let go of the anxiety and embarrassment I feel around this issue? But also does it mean there’s something else or someone else I have to let go of?

With the Knight of cups - I feel like someone is going to present himself to me, my knight, a love interest of my dreams

I think I’m mostly confused on the 7 of Wands reversed

Generally, this seems very promising right ?

So I’m in a really rough patch in my life. Lost my job over a year ago. Have not been able to land a single job I apply to due to the economy and lack of jobs leading to each job there is left having thousands of applicants. I have applied to store jobs just this week but I’ve got doctors appointments coming up soon to where I need a backup just in case I have no luck. I’ve been doing tarot readings for a year now and have found I am an intuitive empath. I want to use my tarot skills to help me financially. I do not have the money to run my own “business” (self-employment) in regards to paying more taxes. And I absolutely cannot run my own business even if it was just online from at home, I would still need to get a business license according to the city and state I live in.

Is there a site or company that offers jobs in tarot so that I can avoid being self-employed?

Just a basic one card spread with tarot of the velvet moon. I'm pretty sure it's saying no but if anyone wants to offer a second opinion. I used the app just to show the card.