β¨πINTRODUCTIONπβ¨
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What is Tarot?
The Tarot is a stricter divination deck which has 78 cards. It is then separate into Major and Minor Arcana. The Major are spirit-based cards where only 22 are present to represent each zodiac sign. Minor Arcana are the remaining 58 cards of the deck. In which they are separate into four elemental-based suits: wands are fire, pentacles are earth, swords are air and cup are water.
What does Arcana mean/used for?
Arcana is just another name and fancier name to give these cards rather cards or trumps like they would use to call these sections of cards within the deck. These are pretty much used for readers to identify the two main groups of the cards within the deck,
What are Oracle decks?
Oracle is less strict then what Tarot is. It is a sandbox deck where they can be whatever the creator wants it to be. This deck doesnβt have images and words presented upon the cards. While you are given a guidebook to explain how they should be read.
How/Why are Tarot/Oracle is used?
Many readers have their own reasons and methods to use when it comes to them. The main method is to begin shuffling and repeating the question till they are ready to draw and place the cards to create the spread. They are typically used to help provide the reader and/or sitter the answer/information/advice regarding to their question.
What is Tarot/Oracle spreads?
A spread is a layout of cards that is used within a reading that either answers a minor question within the spread and/or plays a significant role in the reading as an overall. There are many spreads that can be used to answer any sort of question and to dive in deeper to get a better understanding of a situation/person.
The spreads come in all different shapes and sizes which they donβt have an amount of cards that need to be used specifically when the reader needs to pull out a clarifying card/s. Hereβs couple of examples of spreads and how they can be used:
First one is the β3 card spreadβ. This is a very simple and quick spread that can be modified to suit the reader for example: Past, Present and future and Question, Advice and Outcome etc. This is a very good spread to be used by beginners to help them build up their skills.
Another example of a spread is the seven spread where this includes seven cards and pretty much is the same as the three-card spread but this one provides the reader with more in-depth information regarding to the reading. But I wouldnβt recommend this spread for beginners though as this may be too difficult to interpret the cards.
How to find/pick out a deck that is suitable?
Before getting into answering this question Iβd like to debunk the common myth about being gifted a deck. It is not necessary for you to be gifted your first deck; you can be gifted but itβs better that you are to shop around and find one that calls to you. Now that theory is debunked!
There are many ways to purchase and find a deck and there is more different sorts and types of Tarot/Oracle decks. Different places and ways include shopping online, thrift shops, metaphysical shops or even knowing someone whoβs giving away/selling their deck/s.
No matter where you are going to purchase one a method that you can use is as you look around. Keep an eye upon what deck/s really attract your attention. If thatβs the case, then thatβs the deck/s that have chosen you!
If youβre a beginner and looking for a simple deck that is suitable for you then I recommend either the Rider-Waite by Pamela Smith in which the design upon these cards are pretty simple and straight forward in understanding what is going on within the cards. Another one in which my first gifted deck is the Essential Tarot Deck by Mary Hanson-Roberts. Which is also created for beginners it is a smaller deck that can fit comfortably within your hand and they have a more realistic and simple cartoonish design on the cards which is attractive.
Again, another Oracle deck that I would highly recommend to beginners is the Angel Tarot Cards by Doreen Virtue and Radleigh Valentine. This deck is Tarot cross-over Oracle deck which they appear and have the same number of cards as Tarot but arenβt tarot. Upon these cards they have a few key words upon to help you identify them which is honestly useful in all readings.
How are you able to cleanse your deck?
What is and why is it important to cleanse the deck? There are several methods that can be used to cleanse a deck from previous energies ready for a new owner/reading. Decks are energy vehicles in which they absorb an energy which then can be reflected onto a reading and in some cases, this can create distressing and confusing readings.
Now how can you cleanse your deck/s? A few simple methods include meditation, burn some sage or incense and pass your deck through it, pack them with Bay Leaves, put crystals upon them. These are just a few methods to cleanse in which I am not going to go too much depth with it too much as you guys can simply Google or YouTube it.
What questions are suitable and what are the ones that arenβt?
How I will list some questions what questions that should and shouldnβt be asked:
The ones that should be are ones that are specific as this will give a clear-cut answer and avoids confusing upon the readerβs/seekerβs end. Example of some questions are:
- What do I need to do to attract (xyz)?
- What can I do to increase my chances to get a job?
Now here are some questions and things that shouldnβt be asked:
- Am I pregnant?
- Most health-related questions. They canβt give you a specific diagnosis, but they can indeed show you where the blockage is that can/will/has caused some diseases.
- Third-party based readings which involve tapping into someone elseβs energy who isnβt present during the session. This isnβt to say that it should be asked/performed unless the reader has some experience/skill to be able to tap into the energy field of another.
- When am I going to die? This is more of a time-based question in which you wonβt be able to receive a set-in stone answer for this. Why? Because time within this plane can/will change constantly so just predicting questions such as this should be avoided.
What makes a reading accurate?
It really depends upon the readerβs reading/psychic skill level and the deck that is used. It helps to have an understanding on how the deck is used and the connection between the deck and the reader.
How am I able to spot a fake reader?
- Paying attention to your intuition/gut feeling about whether if you pick upon based upon bad vibes such as feeling cold, repulsed, emotional or dizziness. Which are common intuitive signs of negativity where it is either present or overall, just a negative person.
- The reading doesnβt answer your/sitterβs question while also leaves you/sitter feeling confused.
- The reader will ask too many questions to be able to manipulate the situation and pay little attention to the cards themselves.
- Some will be pushy about what they have available for sale and will encourage you to purchase something.
- All readings are meant to be empowering while these ones will either create confusion or will be disempowering.
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