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7 tarot tips every beginner reader needs to know

The mysterious world of tarot is undoubtedly a fascinating place that will lead you to tap into your intuitive powers and guide you through a lifetime of meaningful readings.

Of course, the number of cards and their valuable meaning can be overwhelming at first but don’t lose heart. Practice makes perfect, and you will pick up tarot much faster than you think.

If you have already purchased your first set of tarot cards and are ready to delve deeper into this ancient knowledge, there are a few tips to keep in mind:

Aries:

These individuals are some of the most outgoing and confident. Aries always wants to be first and never takes too long to confess when they have a crush.

These signs are desire-driven and do not waste their time to appease their cravings. So if they like you, you’ll know very quickly, as they’ll ask you out as soon as they have a chance.

Use a deck you like: There is no way you can successfully learn tarot reading if you use a set of cards you don’t like. Choose a deck you feel a special connection with! This will help your intuition kick in, and you will feel more comfortable to start doing spreads.

Taurus:

Taurus does not like making the first moves and would rather wait for others to come to them. Being a fixed sign, they have all the patience in the world! Making them miss some good opportunities at times.

However, they are also romantic and sensual individuals, so if they really like you, they will give you all sorts of unique gifts and take care of every detail to make you feel comfortable. You will also notice them approaching you physically and maintaining eye contact for more extended periods.

Get a professional reading: One of the easiest ways to learn how to read tarot and understand its meaning is to get a tarot reading done by a professional.

By doing so, you can take notes on the way the cards are spread, the connections they make, and how they explain the cards’ meanings.

Gemini:

Gemini is a charming and very friendly zodiac sign. These individuals will make you doubt the most, as they get along with all kinds of people. Besides, their dualistic nature might be confusing and overwhelming. But this is their Achilles’ heel!

If you notice they start acting cold and distant out of the blue, this is a pretty good sign they are falling in love with you. They will also try to be extra fun when you are around, going to great lengths to make you laugh.

Bring a distinctive touch to your cards: Make a special pouch to keep your cards in, store them in a box painted with your favorite color, keep them in a particular corner of your room.

Do something that makes you feel that these cards are uniquely yours. By doing so, you will start to feel more comfortable owning your deck.

Cancer:

These signs are very warm and nurturing, although they are also timid and struggle to open up to others. You’ll know a Cancer is into you because they’ll give you a lot of affection and share their intimate stories with you.

They might not make the first move, but they will blush as soon as they see you and wait until they are sure you feel the same way.

Temper your expectations: No matter how many classes you have taken or tutorials you have watched on youtube. It takes time to become familiar with tarot, and that is okay!

Consider that these cards and their knowledge will accompany you throughout your life, so you don’t need to know everything now. Be patient and allow yourself to make mistakes! When you least expect it, you will be mastering this new skill.

Leo: 

Leo individuals are outgoing, passionate, and very confident. They are not afraid of public displays of affection; the bigger they are, the better!

You’ll know they are into you because they’ll make sure you notice it with a big dramatic gesture that will melt your heart.

Let your intuition emerge: Tarot is an intuitive practice, and if you try to follow all the instructions to the letter, you will lose the essence of the spreads you are performing.

So, study the cards thoroughly but also let your intuition draw its own interpretations. This is how the magic of tarot happens.

Virgo:

These signs have a slow and pragmatic approach to love. If they have a crush on you, you’ll notice they will be very attentive to your habits, likes, dislikes, and every little detail they can get through a keen observation process.

They are shy and might not ask you on a date at first, but they will make sure you are invited to all of their group activities to get to know you better in a casual setting.

Start by practicing a simple spread: You don’t need to fill the table with cards to impress your friends and family. Always go with the simple!

Find a basic spread that you can practice comfortably and work your way up from there. It doesn’t matter if there are only three cards involved; the whole point is to feel confident interpreting their meaning correctly.

Libra:

Libra is a friendly air sign which is passionate about everything related to love and relationships. If they are into you, they might not tell you directly as they always wait for the other person to approach them.

However, they will tell all their friends and colleagues about it, so it won’t be long before the news reaches your ears.

Read yourself first: Some people are against this, but reading the cards for yourself regularly will help give others insights into their lives.

After you feel comfortable reading the cards to yourself, your spreads will be much richer for everyone who reach you with a problem to discuss.

Athena Dykman, a native Canadian, has seen and done it all. Besides Numerology, Taro, and Astrology, Athena is an intuitive reader - she's been in business for over 10 years as a personal advisor. Since 2020, she has been writing for MyAstrology. Her topics range from occultism to esoterica to art to parenting to feminism to fortune telling.

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