Tarot Ana Frequently Asked Questions

The orientation of the cards in tarot

The 78 cards in a tarot deck, whether they belong to the major or the minor arcana, each carry a unique meaning. During a reading, they all stand out through their many symbols, their number, and the position they hold within the spread. But that’s not all, because their orientation will also play a major role in their interpretation. Indeed, if a card comes out upright, the answer to the question asked will tend to be positive. Conversely, if the card is drawn reversed, the answer will be more negatively influenced. 

What is a tarot reader ?

A person who practises divination using a traditional deck of cards is called a cartomancer. But when that person performs the divinatory art with a tarot deck, the term used nowadays is tarot reader. And if today’s tarot readers are less folkloric than the fortune-tellers of old, it’s because the art of predicting a client’s future through the cards has become more rational and pragmatic than it once was.

Should you believe in tarot ?

While tarot can still intrigue, or even frighten some people today through its highly esoteric approach to the imagery on its cards, it nonetheless remains the most renowned form of divination in the world after horoscopes. For a client to learn about their future, they must have the tarot reader read and interpret what the cards reveal during a reading. But since tarology is not a regulated science, it evolves according to our sensibilities and our moods of the day. That is why every card reading and each practising tarot reader differ greatly from one another when they work, without being charlatans for all that. 

How to ask a question in tarot ?

The best way to carry out a divinatory reading with the cards of a tarot deck is through a question asked by the client. This question should be as concrete and closed as possible, meaning it cannot be vague or ambiguous if one wishes to obtain a clear and precise answer from the cards. Moreover, the question asked must also be unique, fairly short and framed in a positive state of mind.

How to read the future with tarot ?

First of all, you must begin by shuffling your deck of cards as thoroughly as possible, before cutting it in 2 and drawing a few according to the chosen spread. Then you must know how to read and interpret each of these drawn cards, thanks to the many meanings and symbols contained within each of them. It is therefore obvious that, to do this, you will need to have learned beforehand each of the 78 cards a tarot deck contains. This is why beginners generally start with only the 22 major arcana.

Who can give me a free tarot reading ? 

Nowadays, tarot card reading sessions are frequently held by video call over the internet. While they don’t have the charm of an in-person reading, they have the advantage of often being free, or at least inexpensive in terms of cost. To find the right tarot reader, you’ll need to research their profile carefully by visiting their blog, and not hesitating to spend time reading their FAQ page, which will provide plenty of answers about their gifts as a clairvoyant.

How to learn tarot for free ?

First of all, it’s best to be as open as possible to esotericism, and to questions relating to metaphysics and astrology. Being intuitive is also a plus, and knowing how to meditate in long periods of concentration is recommended too. Then, curiosity will take precedence, by seeking out in books and other blogs all the relevant information concerning the world of tarot. Because the essential thing will be to know the meanings of each card by heart, in order to be able to interpret them afterwards. Finally, you’ll need to learn to handle them well, to cut and shuffle them properly, so as to be in total connection with them.

How to shuffle the tarot cards properly ?

After getting into the best possible conditions, you must take your deck of cards in hand and shuffle it for a good while. That is to say, mix the cards together thoroughly. So you must shuffle them face down for many long minutes with a sure hand. If during this time 1 or more cards happen to fall or slip out of the deck, you should not hesitate to remember them, because they will hold their importance during the reading to come. 

How many cards are there in a tarot deck ?

All tarot card decks, the most famous of which is the Tarot of Marseille, are made up of 78 cards. Also called blades, these cards, whose imagery is highly symbolic in esoteric, astrological and numerological signs, are divided into 2 distinct parts. The strong cards called major arcana, of which there are 22. And the weaker yet not insignificant cards called the minor arcana, of which there are 56.

What is the difference between tarot and Oracle ?

The divinatory art of tarology is practised using tarot card decks or Oracles. The main difference between the 2 is that tarot card decks are always made up of 78 cards, whereas the number of those in Oracles can vary depending on the different decks. It is also worth noting that Oracles are even more spiritual than tarots, addressing themes that touch on our sensibilities and vibrational energies. Oracles are said to be bearers of messages helping us to better develop our personal growth.

How to become a tarot reader ?

Learning the divinatory arts, whatever they may be, requires great open-mindedness towards the worlds said to be parallel. As well as keen curiosity, an instinctive mind and a power of concentration more developed than average. As for tarology, you will first need to know the cards by heart so that their appearance and meaning no longer hold any secrets for us. Then you’ll have to make yourself known by performing divinatory readings around you, because there is no school and therefore no diploma in tarology. So it is only word of mouth that can help us grow a clientele eager to learn their future through our cards. And our talent for practising with as much passion as possible.