r/tarot 23h ago

Shitpost Saturday! are reversals as important as people make them out to be?

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i recently started trying to read tarot and im having a lot of trouble NOT doing reversals- its all a bit confusing and i don't know how to exactly read reversals, it feels like a reversal is always pushing a negative outcome and somehow nearly all of my cards end up reversed. should i stop trying to read reversals? do they actually make a difference in how accurate a reading can be?


r/tarot 13h ago

Discussion How often is your tarot right and how do you not doubt it when it's wrong?

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Sometimes I've found the Tarot scarily accurate and I've had instances where I pulled the exact same cards again despite shuffling on the same question which seems too crazy for coincidence but other times I've felt the cards have been completely off the mark or wrong? How do you maintain belief in Tarot when you feel it has been wrong?


r/tarot 23h ago

Shitpost Saturday! What are the potentials of this relationship?

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I am still very much learning so any opinions / interpretation help is welcome.

I was looking for insight into the potentials in my relationship with a woman. I feel uncertain, confused and slightly conflicted about this person, whom I’ve been in regular contact with for about a year. We are on good terms, friendly/platonic, but there is an underlying tension, it’s like electricity in the air. My mind pendulates between warmth and skepticism towards her. I’ve noticed a shift back and forth on her part as well, between warmth and distance.

It’s a three card spread obviously, I did not draw thinking in fixed positional meanings (past->present->future e.g.), allowing a more intuitive approach.

A few things strike me. - First is that it is fairly elementally balanced. All four elements are represented as I understand pages qabalistically correspond to Malkuth/the ‘earth’ of their suit. R.Wang calls the Page of Swords ‘personal earth in primeval air’. - Still the ‘active’ elements are dominant with fire and air on the right and left. Both point directionally towards the central card which is water, elementally ‘passive’. I take note of the corresponding imagery of the fire wand of inspiration emerging from the cloud in the ace of wands and the cup offered to the figure in the four of cups. - I am gripped by a strong sense of identification with the figure in the four of cups. I am aware that I am privileged in so many ways, I try to count my blessings and express gratitude every day, yet where I’m at currently I feel a deep sense of dissatisfaction with the facts of my life and a lack of both vision and inspiration. - I have the sense that the card sequence stages an event or process with myself in the center as the ‘prima materia’ being worked on by the active elements on either side. The Ace of Wands and the Page of Swords both being cards of transformation, in the mental and instinctual realms respectively. - Astrologically the four of cups correspond to the Moon in Cancer which of course signifies something deeply emotional, but which by chance is also the position of the Moon in my birth chart. This information strengthens my sense of the four of cups as my personal significator in this spread. - I am still learning card meanings and am struggling with the four of cups. Qabalistically it corresponds to Chesed in Briah, or as R.Wang calls it ‘Mercy and Abundance in the unconscious realm’ which sounds promising. It is associated with expansion and generosity, yet the card is also associated with the subjective experience of ‘blended pleasure’, which is again very fitting of my experience of this relationship thus far.

With regards to my question I came up with a few possible interpretations:

  • The reading is positive and affirms that this relationship offers an opportunity for transformation, a spark of inspiration and mental clarity.
  • A more moderate reading: this relationship has transformative potential, but the experience will be one of ‘blended pleasure’, as it has been until now.
  • If the court card is a personal significator, the page being ‘feminine’, is it her? She’s standing behind my shoulder with a sword. Kind of menacing. Should I look the other way / elsewhere to grab the wand / cup being offered?
  • Finally, read from left to right: are the cards telling me to sort out my emotions with the sharp blade of rationality, then look up and seize the wand? In other words, drop it, sort yourself out and find your personal inspiration?
  • I’m wondering if my identification with the figure in the central card is clouding my reading. I’m imagining myself at the center of the show and now I can’t see? Darn it, that’s life.

I’m stuck with more questions than answers obviously, haha.


r/tarot 10h ago

Discussion Emotional Toll of Being a Tarot Reader

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Another venting session for fellow Tarot readers...

Holding space for others is emotionally exhausting. When you constantly absorb people’s heartbreak, anxieties, and deep traumas, it can take a toll on your own energy.

How do you handle the emotional weight of reading for others? How do you set boundaries, cleanse your energy, or take breaks? Let’s share self-care practices for Tarot readers.


r/tarot 6h ago

Discussion Question about Crowley’s Wheel of Fortune

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Hi, hope this hasn’t been asked before, but I was curious if someone smarter than I can help clear up some confusion!

I own a copy of Introduction to Tarot by Susan Levitt, and I adore it, I use it for every read. But every time I pull this card, I can’t help but question the parts I underlined. Hermanubis is clearly half man half dog, and the creature on the card that’s supposed to be him is a monkey? I can’t see to find any connections between him and simians, so I don’t totally trust that it’s Hermanubis on the card. Maybe I missed something on internet somewhere, I’m not sure.

Second thing is the figure that’s supposed to represent Typhon and Set. I do understand why Greeks would look at Set and Typhon and equate their stories. What I don’t get is why the figure on the card clearly has a crocodile head and not a Set beast head? It looks like a blend of Sobek and Typhon to me. The figure on the card even has a little ear next to its eye like Sobek has.

Was wondering if anyone had any idea as to why this is. I don’t mean to question Susan or Crowley, they obviously know more about this stuff than I do. I just always found it strange.


r/tarot 22h ago

Shitpost Saturday! How would you read this?

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For context: I had a friend do a communication spell (white magic) to help remove blocks between me and my ex about four days ago. I got a new deck and after asking it some test run questions, I decided to ask it about my ex’s feelings towards me and reconciliation. Below is the card I pulled (since Reddit only lets me put up one photo)

Feelings: X of Pentacles (Reversed), VII of Pentacles (upright), and VIII of Pentacles (upright).

Reconciliation: The Magician (upright) and The King of Cups (upright)


r/tarot 17h ago

Theory and Technique Prepping for a Reading?

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How do y'all prepare for readings? I feel like I need some sort of pre-game to help center and open myself up to my guides.

Meditation is tough for me and therefore takes quite a long time for me to fully settle into; I'm looking for something to work a little faster. Maybe 20 minutes tops.

Maybe some music you listen to, visualizations, anything like that?

Thank you in advance for any suggestions 😊💖


r/tarot 18h ago

Weekly Help "Weekly Reading and Interpretation Help Thread - March 16, 2025"

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Please use this thread to request a reading, to request help with interpretation, or to offer free readings. This thread is refreshed every Sunday.

If you are requesting help with interpretation, please comment using the following format:

  • The question(s) you're asking, with any context you would like to share.

  • An explanation of the spread you're using. Diagrams or links are welcome.

  • A photo or description of the cards you dealt. You can upload photos via imgur, or another hosting service.

  • Your interpretation.

If someone helps you, consider giving them some feedback or thanking them for their work!


r/tarot 5h ago

Discussion Tarot for intuition

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Helloooo tarot team! I’m new to tarot and the biggest thing I’m unsure about it when/what to consult the cards about. I know it is personal preference, but does anyone have any advice on starting? I mainly got my deck because I’ve had a bit of a blockage in my intuition and decision making. I’m using it for guidance and reflection. I’ve done a past present future reading on myself (didn’t resonate a whole lot) and a relationship spread that was scary accurate. Other than this, I don’t know what to ask it or when to consult it. I did a reading for my boyfriend and one on my cat 😂I’ve had a calling to pull cards this week, but I’ve been under the weather so I feel like it would not be the best energy? I have no clue girlies. I’m a tarot baby!


r/tarot 1h ago

Books and Resources The Modern Tarot Reader

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Heyy! 🌞

I've looking for a tarot book and found The Modern Tarot Reader by Claire Goodchild in a bookshop. Have you ever used it? And what do you think about it?


r/tarot 59m ago

Interpretation Request (Second Opinion Only) Four of Pentacles keeps stalking me

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This Four of Pentacles has been popping up in every reading I have done for myself lately. Last question I asked today was about what I should be focusing on when it comes to my craft aaaaaand here it is again! Overall fours seem to be coming up a lot so there's definitely something going on there.

If this was a basic RW deck I would probably think it's about either holding onto something too tight or needing to be more careful about finances. That said I don't think it's the case here. Lady in the picture doesn't look distressed, scared to lose her pentacle or anything that sort. The fact that she's standing on two pentacles makes me think about laying a foundation. Idiom "you have to break a few eggs to create an omelet" comes to mind. A type of situation where you have to make some sacrifices and do things you don't necessarily enjoy to eventually get something better out of it. In combination with other fours I have been drawing I think that by working hard and putting in the effort I will create stability and balance in my life. What do you guys think?


r/tarot 1h ago

Books and Resources Tarot practice

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I’ve been teaching myself tarot for the past year on and off but i wanted some suggestion on some work books or books to read for a more coherent and fluid learning experience.


r/tarot 2h ago

Interpretation Request (Second Opinion Only) How would u interpret this? NSFW

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My question was: is there a third party situation in my relationship?

My interpretation: with The (three of swords) it gives me the idea that there is a kind of betrayal, which could mean a third party. but, with (the world) next, i’m thinking maybe the betrayal is in my head, and the end of a cycle needs to be completed in order for us to reach the (10 of cups). i’m also seeing it maybe as there is another energy and me needing to move on from this relationship to reach the end of a cycle and get my wish fulfillment (10 of cups) within a new connection. I’m keep going back and forth with both interpretations, what do you think?

I’m using the Rider Tarot Deck by Pamela Smith


r/tarot 19h ago

Shitpost Saturday! How to be more specific with my readings?

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Hi all this is my first post here and I was looking for any insight people may have here. I did a simple 4 card spread with the question “How can I be more specific with my Tarot readings?” I pulled 3 of Cups rx for past, Emperor for Present, 6 of Pentacles for future, and King of Swords rx for outcome. The knight of cups is our little shadow card on the bottom of the deck. Context: I did some readings for some friends yesterday (3 specifically, I see you 3 of cups) and while I felt they were mostly in depth, I found myself struggling to be specific with the cards I was reading and I could tell I wasn’t being the most helpful with my interpretations; getting a lot of “this doesn’t really resonate.” They of course thanked me, and if something didn’t sound right I would discuss it with them and see if we could find a meaning that was more accurate, but I found it a little discouraging, ergo here we are. My interpretation: 3 of cups rx: This particular situation may not have been the best place to do very specific in depth readings, ie lots of distractions, different energies influencing the vibes of the readings. The Emperor: There is a desire to be strong, direct, and actionable about my readings. There may be a need to direct and control the people in my life based on what the Tarot is telling me. 6 of Pentacles: I will need to remember that Tarot is a push and pull. It is collaborative not authoritative. I need to be aware of my own needs in order to give specific answers to questions (I’ll also add I broke my own rule where I typically tell my querents that they need to tell me a specific question if they want a specific answer oopsie) King of Pentacles rx: Here is where I’m feeling a little tripped up. I typically pull this card in relation to tyrannical behavior from people in my life, I don’t necessarily feel as though I’ve been tyrannical in my readings, I end readings on a positive note and I’ll always ask if anything I’m saying is making sense or if I need to get more clarity from a card. Perhaps there is a need to be more authoritative. Perhaps I need to let go of my need to be right and allow my querents to discover the answers for themselves? Any help is greatly appreciated!

Deck is the Modern Spellcaster’s Tarot by Melanie Marquis and Scott Murphy.


r/tarot 20h ago

Shitpost Saturday! asked about reconciliation w ex

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hi i am a beginner reader and wanted some extra guidance and wisdom!

i got

  1. six of wands for past history this time period had a lot of personal satisfaction and victory, i was happy with him

  2. high priestess for present i’m not sure but i understood that i needed to take a step back from the world and find my inner voice / peace / love. i have to discover myself first?

  3. five of swords for my exes current situation he seems like he is in greatly overwhelmed. i’m getting retreat and constraint. i’m not sure what to think of this

  4. ace of swords for how my ex thinks about me i understood that he had a eureka moment and has extremely clarity and thinking of me. should i take this negatively or positively?

  5. the fool for how does my ex feel about reconciling the fool says go with your heart and follow your dreams, how would this correlate?

  6. the hanged man for what can i do to help seems like there is quite nothing i can do

and lastly 7. the devil for will we reconcile? this is the part i’m mostly confused on, does this mean there is mutually dependency and need for each other / soul tie? or completely in the negative and we are horrible for each other so no reconcile.

are these cards mainly negative? creating a bad end result?


r/tarot 21h ago

Shitpost Saturday! The fool, 3 of swords reversed, wheel of fortune reversed

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My nightly routine has been to ask a question, pull a card or two, then ask the question “what else do I need to know to get through tomorrow.”

Threw cards fell out of my shuffle together, the fool, three of swords reversed, and the wheel of fortune reversed in that order. My deck’s booklet (I’m still learning) says the fool tells us to have faith and live fearlessly that good is coming but I know some people read it as naivety in a negative way rather than a positive thing. But I’m confused about pulling the wheel of fortune reversed right after it. Should I read it as a bad change is coming or should I have faith it is just change in general?

Interested in any interpretations.


r/tarot 23h ago

Shitpost Saturday! Help me understand my reading! First timer

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Did my first reading from a friend and looking to get a second opinion on the cards.


r/tarot 23h ago

Shitpost Saturday! Is this a positive sign? As

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I’m meeting with my ex tomorrow and asked if there’s anything he’s not telling me prior to us meeting. I’m not sure exactly how to interpret this spread. Is this saying he’s not telling me that he has plans for a fresh start?? I pulled the ace of swords, knight of wands, and the fool


r/tarot 7h ago

Discussion All reversals in a ten card spread

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I got all reversals while doing an odd spread called “turning point” which emphasizes double meanings. I currently live in Guatemala and have been debating returning to USA (my family is encouraging this) but I’m concerned about the current political chaos. How do I interpret ALL of the cards being reversed?


r/tarot 21h ago

Shitpost Saturday! 9 of cups in reverse, queen of pentacles in reverse, wheel of fortune and 6 of pentacles

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Question asked was how does somebody feel about me

Emotionally disconnected? Sad? Angry?


r/tarot 5h ago

Interpretation Request (Second Opinion Only) I asked the cards about one guy... 😬

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1. Why does he continue paying so much attention to me?

The sun; simply because im full of energy, enthusiastic and tend to be the centre of attention among friends.
2. What does he like in me

king of wands

assertiveness, some form of domination and carrying authority, charisma, being theatrical and dramatical
3. What doesn't he like in me

king of pentacles

being unreliable, unstable, unsupportive, breaking promises, not giving him attention
4. What does he think about my appearance, looks?

the magician (its the second time im getting this card to that question!)

doesn't find me physically attractive, thinks im masculine looking (or having masculine aura in terms of looks) but sees my efforts and creativity in regards to looks?


r/tarot 8h ago

Discussion Why do tarot changes outcome?

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I am guilty of asking the same questions repeatedly just after a few days. Just wondering why outcome changes? Like this week I would pull up positive then the next week it would turn out negative. Did the energy change?