When you are a beginner starting with tarot, there can be lots of questions in your mind. And at times, it just becomes really exhausting having noone to answer them.
I am also a tarot reader who began her journey 2 years back. So, trust me, I really know how it feels to be filled with so many questions and not having good reliable sources for answers.
But don’t worry, I’ve got you covered cuz I am going to tell you things I wish someone told me when I started reading tarot.
Do not ignore flyer cards
And I say don’t ignore, I really mean it. I have had instances when flyer cards fall out of the deck while shuffling. And I, thinking that I am a bad shuffler kept it back again. And guess what, after choosing and laying the cards, one of the cards I picked was the same card that was a flyer. So, please don’t ignore the flyer cards.
Try veiling while reading your cards
Okay so, if you are a beginner you know how much draining reading cards can be. So, try veiling. Veiling your head shields your crown chakra and kind of creates a shield through which our energy doesn’t get drained. Also this is not only for beginners, if you are someone who has taken reading tarot as their profession, try veiling. It saves a lot of your energy. I really wish I knew this earlier.
Keep or wear crystals like amethyst while giving readings
Try wearing amethyst jewellery or keeping an amethyst tumble with you whenever you are reading your cards. Amethyst helps us connect with our intuition making our readings more clear. I have an amethyst bracelet which I always wear while giving readings and it works like a charm.
It’s okay if you cannot remember the meanings
You don’t have to remember all the tarot meanings by heart my love. The meanings of the cards can vary depending upon the situation. Lemme give you an example. Ok so eg the 5 of swords card, the traditional meaning is conflict, disagreements etc., but depending upon the situation it can also mean leaving the past, cutting off people etc.
Cleanse your cards using crystals
There are various ways to cleanse your cards before a reading. The most common is the smoke cleanse ofc. But if you cannot smoke cleanse, use crystals like selenite and black tourmaline or even clear quartz.
Do a daily card pull
Doing a daily card pull is really important when you are a beginner and you want to establish a relationship with your tarot cards. Do a daily card pull, go through them trying to understand them.
Make your own spreads
Be creative. Make your own spreads for readings. Make them and then practice.
So yes. These are some of the things that I wish someone would have told me 2 years back. Lastly, don’t push yourself too much during readings. Your intuition is your best friend. Let the messages flow to you naturally.
