Here's What I'm Doing This Summer - Learning To Read Tarot

A Summer For Tarot

I have been intrigued by Tarot for a long time. I’m not sure what it is – the beauty of the Tarot cards, the symbolism, the divination aspect or the ability to use all three to help others understand their life better. Whatever the reason, I decided I was going to learn to read Tarot this Summer.

By The Way

The oldest surviving Tarot cards are from fifteen fragmented decks painted in the mid 15th century for the Visconti-Sforza family, the rulers of Milan. (Robert M. Place (2005) The Tarot: History, Symbolism and Divination)

What I’ve Discovered About Tarot Reading

After spending hours online and in the bookstores, here are some basic truths I’ve discovered for learning to read Tarot. I told you I was going to boil it down for you!

1. The Tarot card deck you choose makes a difference.
2. Reading Tarot is a very personal endeavor which involves your intuition.
3. There is not one single method to learn to read Tarot.

Helpful Tips To Get You Started (related to the discoveries above)

1. While you want to choose a deck that resonates with you, I would recommend the Rider-Waite Deck . I say this because the images are a bit more straightforward than others.
2. Please know, realize and take to heart that it is okay to incorporate your intuition in the process of reading Tarot to help others.
3. Most methods involve some learning and memorization of Keywords associated with images. Other methods rely strictly on use of intuition to read the meaning for yourself or others. The best method is one that involves both learning Keywords and using Intuition.

The amazing thing about learning to read Tarot is that once you have an understanding and mastery over the images and meanings of the cards, performing an actual reading can become a simple procedure.

I now love the power of Tarot. I hope as you learn you will find that same love and power.

Blessings,

Frank

P.S. For great resources about Tarot, have a look at my recent Squidoo Lens – Learn To Read Tarot .

What do you think about Tarot? Your experiences? Ever had a Tarot Reading? Continue the conversation below!