Exploring tarot and everything related to this incredibly-fascinating practice is not something that you do when you’re bored. Tarot cards are mysterious, interesting, and can reveal things about yourself and your life that you never knew before. However, learning to interpret them like a pro can take years of study and practice along with your willingness to explore your spiritual side and train your intuition.

But if you do not want to learn how to give tarot card readings yourself and you’re simply interested in the history of this centuries-old practice, we got you covered. If you are a beginner when it comes to tarot, things might seem a little intimidating at first. You have already probably seen those beautiful illustrations of the tarot cards along with their numbers and symbols. We must say that tarot cards are nothing more than a means for your intuition to uncover the source of your issues and the best course of action that should be taken to solve them. Tarot doesn’t have anything to do with witchcraft or other dark arts and represents a tool of divination that has been used for guidance for centuries.

Everything you should know about tarot

The art of tarot card reading, whether is done in-person or online, represents an instrument of your intuition to uncover more than meets the eye. As a tarot card reader, you should train your ability to pick up on clues and signs that point towards a solution or an answer, depending on what the purpose of the reading is.

Our lives are guided by the energy of the Universe and an experienced psychic can tap into it to get answers. Tarot cards represent one of the most accessible ways for the said psychic to reveal what they’ve learned. The origins of tarot cards go back to 14^th Century Europe when great leaders were desperate for answers and looking for guidance. It’s worth noting that contrary to common belief, tarot cards do not tell your future or offer you clues about your destiny. Through tarot, one can find out more about their hidden thoughts, the source of various issues, and use that information to make the best decisions.

What you need to know about tarot is that each deck has 78 cards that are split into two categories: Major Arcana and Minor Arcana. The first ones, which are 22, represent the most important parts of your life or large-scale events that you should be aware of. The Minor Arcana cards, which are 56, represent less crucial actions, events, or thoughts that occur day after day. The Minor Arcana category is also split into four suits, each with its theme. Apart from the numbered cards, which go through ten, the four Court Cards include the Knight, Page, King, and Queen.

About the meanings of the most important tarot cards

Firstly, we should talk about the Pentacles cards, also called Coins, which are numbered from one to ten and represent the earth signs that are part of the zodiac. Those are Capricorn, Virgo, and Taurus. Besides the fact that this can give clear indications to certain people in your life, the Pentacles cards also offer clues concerning the physical world. They also indicate money matters and career-related actions that you should take.

The suit of Wands is up next, with it indicating the fire signs of the zodiac which are Leo, Aries, and Sagittarius. Most of the time, they reveal things that are related to how and where you should move next. These cards can also talk about new beginnings, new ideas, your life path, and your career.

The suit of Cups represents the water signs such as Scorpio, Cancer, and Pisces and represents the spiritual and emotional side of your life. More often than not, these cards will reveal our exact feelings and whether or not we should follow their guidance in certain matters, including of the heart.

Last but not least is the suit of Swords which represents air signs such as Libra, Gemini, and Aquarius. They talk about communication but can also refer to certain conflicts in your life, past or present. These cards can be bringers of bad news but can also make you see your next move clearer than ever before.

Major Arcana cards also have correspondents in the zodiac signs and usually, people will stumble upon their respective card almost every time they have a reading done. For example, Scorpios will always feel a connection to The Death card because it represents new beginnings and rebirths. Geminis might see The Lovers every now and then because it’s their card and represents the duality of life, and so on.

How a tarot card reading works

Before having a reading done on you, it’s important to release all expectations, all blockages, and to come in with an open heart. If you are a complete non-believer in this practice, nothing will convince you to become one because your blockages will prevent your reading from being a successful one.

Conversely, if you are a tarot card reader yourself, you may want to meditate for a few minutes before beginning. Start shuffling your deck and ask the question that you need answers for. Now there are a few ways in which you can continue because multiple psychics do it differently. You can either wait for cards to come out of the deck on their own or simply take out the ones that you feel are holding answers.

It’s worth noting that certain readers will also take into account if a card is upright or not. Usually, when a card is reversed, its classic meaning is also the opposite. However, not all psychics do this so it’s definitely a matter of choice and feeling.

Once the cards have been pulled, it’s up to you to reach out to the Universe and seek answers. Use your intuition to interpret the cards and try to offer the person in front of you as much info as you can. Conversely, as a person having a tarot reading done, you should remain open and focused on your question in order to receive the answers you seek.