Once you learn the meanings of the cards (or at least a foundation of the meanings, as most tarotists consider the cards a life-long study and journey), it's time to put the cards together into a reading. Making the leap from understanding the cards to weaving them together into a synthesized, coherent reading can be a big one. Students always want ideas for easing from "card meaning" to "whole reading." One way is to do as many "practice" readings as you can. This way you can slowly build up your comfort level and confidence. These ideas can be applied to practicing new techniques, test driving new spreads, or getting to know new decks as well. 1. Read for yourself. This has

Many tarot enthusiasts begin by studying the cards, reading all they can about them. Learning about all the fascinating nuances and correspondences creates a firm foundation for understanding the cards. However, once in the midst of an actual reading, you realize that all that theory is only the beginning. After learning about the core identity of the card, you then have to learn how to interpret it in the context of the reading. Here are some tips to practice reading a card in context: 1. Location, location, location! The positional meaning shapes the interpretation of the card. Select a card from your deck (either randomly or pick one that you are particularly interested in

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Last week, some of you asked for tips on reading reversals. This one's for you! The Complete Book of Tarot Reversals The question of whether or not to use reversals in a reading comes up a lot, even amongst seasoned tarot readers. When an experienced, talented reader is asked "do you use reversals," she may somewhat sheepishly answer, "no, I don't." There is sometimes a feeling a guilt about not using reversed cards, as if that is a decision of a lazy or less intelligent person. Naturally, I do not agree with this assessment. I am, after all, a reader of over 20 years experience, I am not lazy, and I do not think I am lacking in intelligence. For some background on my journey