Tarot Cards Part 3

Continuing our research into Tarot Cards and the impact they can have on personal growth. This is part 3 in this series If you haven’t done so already, read Tarot Cards Part 1 & 2 .

Types of readings:

Spreads: A spread is a specific arrangement of cards that is used to answer a particular question or explore a specific topic. There are many different spreads that can be used, each with its own unique meaning. For example, the three-card spread is a simple spread that can be used to explore a past, present, and future perspective on a situation.
Open readings: An open reading is a more general reading that allows the cards to speak to the reader without a specific question in mind. This type of reading can be used to gain insight into one’s life and explore the possibilities that are available to them.
One-card readings: A one-card reading is a simple way to get quick and specific guidance on a question or situation.
Journaling: Some people use tarot cards as a tool for self-reflection and journaling. They may choose a card each day and use it as a prompt for writing about their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
Mediation: Tarot cards can be used as a tool for meditation and self-reflection. By focusing on the imagery and symbolism of the cards, one can gain a deeper understanding of themselves and their experiences.

Regardless of the method used, it’s important to remember that the tarot is a tool for self-discovery and personal growth, and that the meaning of the cards can vary depending on the context of the reading and the reader’s own interpretation. It’s important to keep an open mind and not to take the readings too literally.

Reviewing the basics: What we’ve learned

Tarot cards are not meant to predict the future, but rather to provide insight, guidance, and reflection on the present situation and your thoughts, feelings, and actions. As we’ve learned so far they have both a traditional and a reversed meaning, and the interpretation of a card may change depending on the spread, the question asked, and the context of the reading.
Have a clear intention and question in mind when doing a tarot reading, as this will help you focus and clarify your thoughts and feelings.
Tarot cards should be treated with respect, and it’s important to create a peaceful and safe space for the reading. You can also cleanse your deck before using it to ensure that it is free from any negative energy or influences.
There are many different spreads (arrangements of tarot cards) that you can use for a reading, and each spread has its own unique purpose and interpretation.
Learning the tarot takes time, patience, and practice, and it’s important to study the symbolism, meanings, and interpretations of each card.
Finally, it’s important to trust your intuition and inner guidance when interpreting the cards, and to remember that the tarot is a tool for self-discovery, not a set of absolute answers or predictions.

The Cards and Their Meanings

The meanings of the tarot cards can vary depending on the context of the reading and the reader’s own interpretation. However, there are generally accepted meanings for each card in the tarot deck.

Since there are literally 78 different cards, each with different interpretations; here is a brief overview of the meanings of the 78 tarot cards:

Major Arcana:

The Fool: represents new beginnings, spontaneity, and trusting in the journey.
The Magician: represents creativity, resourcefulness, and the power of transformation.
The High Priestess: represents intuition, secrets, and the power of the unconscious mind.
The Empress: represents motherhood, fertility, and abundance.
The Emperor: represents authority, structure, and the need for control.
The Hierophant: represents tradition, religion, and spiritual guidance.
The Lovers: represents love, relationships, and the power of choice.
The Chariot: represents determination, willpower, and the ability to overcome obstacles.
Strength: represents courage, inner strength, and the ability to tame the animal instincts.
The Hermit: represents introspection, wisdom, and the need for solitude.
The Wheel of Fortune: represents change, luck, and the cyclical nature of life.
Justice: represents balance, fairness, and the importance of making the right choices.
The Hanged Man: represents sacrifice, patience, and the need to let go of old ways of thinking.
Death: represents change, transformation, and the end of a cycle.
Temperance: represents balance, self-control, and the ability to find harmony.
The Devil: represents materialism, addiction, and the darker aspects of human nature.
The Tower: represents sudden change, upheaval, and the need to let go of false security.
The Star: represents hope, inspiration, and the power of the human spirit.
The Moon: represents emotions, intuition, and the power of the subconscious.
The Sun: represents vitality, success, and the power of the ego.
Judgement: represents accountability, judgement, and the power of redemption.
The World: represents completion, fulfillment, and the achievement of one’s goals.

Minor Arcana:

Wands: represents the element of fire and the energy of creativity, passion, and action.
Cups: represents the element of water and the energy of emotions, intuition, and relationships.
Swords: represents the element of air and the energy of thought, communication, and conflict.
Pentacles: represents the element of earth and the energy of material wealth, stability, and practicality.
The court cards, which are the page, knight, queen and king of each suit, represent different aspects of people in our lives or different aspects of ourselves.

Don’t forget!

This is my interpretation of the meaning of cards and what they represent. After doing extensive research reading different viewpoints, I have done my best to synthesize a general meaning. When you are doing readings, follow your own instincts, don’t only rely on my interpretations.

Everything depends on context, your own interpretation, and the questions being asked.

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