Spiritual Guidance

Tarot Cards - An Introduction

By Martin Kelman
 
It is fun to learn to read tarot cards and it’s a great way to develop your intuitive skills. There are many types of cards used to interpret spirit, past, present and future events, matters concerning money, love, health and more. The cards will reveal that there may be many options to consider, and comments and concerns that may be new, etc. Many readers use the Ryder Waite deck, as I have been for many years. It is easy to use and comes with an instruction booklet. I feel this is an excellent deck for beginners. Other tarot decks include: Goddess deck, Thoth deck, Hermetic deck, and many more. Others use angel cards or decks of playing cards. Some readers use different decks depending upon the needs of the client. The interesting thing is that the cards encompass every aspect of life and therefore can answer any question at any level. 
KNOW THAT ALL IS NOT WRITTEN IN STONE

A reading can be very accurate depending on the accuracy of the reader and your willingness to open your heart to the reader. Regardless of the outcome all readers make mistakes or misinterpret aspects of a reading. Future outcomes are only probabilities based on what is happening at the time of the reading. Changes in your life will change outcomes. I like to look at it as options, probabilities, solutions to your problems, guidance, spiritual growth and healing. Because you put yourself in a vulnerable position, readings can affect you greatly. Take what you feel is right for you, consider what has been said, and use common sense.
 
HOW TO PICK A READER

Some readers are good with all clients but generally it is good to have a good feeling when picking a reader. Use your intuition. Some readers will be good for a friend of yours but not for you. Let it happen naturally. DON’T SPEND A LOT OF MONEY! I would say in the range of $40-$100.00 depending on the services offered. Readings should empower the client to make the necessary changes to have a better life. The idea is not to go back to a reader every week or month. Don’t rely on the reader rather use the advice to help yourself. There are occasions when more than one reading is needed as there is much to consider, or heal. This should be done over a fairly quick period of time. Don’t give anyone money for services promised in the future.  
Different readers read the tarot cards in different ways. Some are listening to their guides while reading. Others rely on the colors as well as the symbols in the cards. Some get a flow of the cards and general sense of the reading and then move to specifics. Others see the faces of the cards change. One may seem sad or quiet or smiling. Good readers use all of the above and more. GIVE IT A TRY! AND GOOD LUCK!

Note: These are links for your knowledge and not an endorsement of any kind.
 
http://www.learntarot.com/cards.htm
 
http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/learn/meanings/
 
http://78cardsofthetarot-tarotmancy-tarot-cards-and-tarot-readings.com/index.html