How do you do a past present future Tarot card spread?

When not to read tarot cards?

If your entire line of questioning is about another person and their thoughts and behaviors (like what your ex is up to), then a tarot reading is not the answer. Tarot is supposed to give you insight about *yourself*, not other people.

How many tarot cards should I pull at once?

You can pull one or three cards at a time. I prefer to pull three to tell a whole story. Being that we all have different relationships with each card, the connection you feel with it will best explain the information being shown to you. Think of yourself as a painter, using your knowledge as the brushstrokes.

Which hand do you pull Tarot cards?

“Traditionally, card readers would use their left hand to control the shuffle and deal the cards because the left side of the body is associated with feminine, intuitive, and receptive energy,” Alvarez says. “They agreed this allowed them to receive true and accurate cosmic wisdom.

How do beginners use tarot cards?

Can you do Tarot spreads for yourself?

Is it possible to do Tarot spreads on yourself, even if you’re a beginner? Yes! It absolutely is. Tarot is a modality that helps us gain greater insight into our current situations, honor our intuition and forecast potential outcomes.

Do you shuffle between cards in a Tarot spread?

You do not want to shuffle in between. Once you have cut the deck, those are the cards in your reading. So to specifically answer, you shuffle once and then draw all of the cards. After your reading and you’re ready for the next reading, then that’s when you would reshuffle.

Is there a wrong way to shuffle tarot cards?

Short answer: “There is literally no right or wrong way,” explains astrologer and tarot reader Bess Matassa. She explains that as tarot has evolved over the years, more intuitive approaches to reading that emphasize leading with feeling have become popular.

Do you need to cleanse tarot cards?

Each time you pick it up for a reading.

That’s right—to ensure the most accurate of readings, Magdaleno actually recommends cleansing your deck every time you do a reading. “Whether it’s for someone else, or yourself,” she says, “it’s always best to start with a cleanse to clear the cards for your reading.”

Do you read tarot cards left to right?

One of the simplest readings you can use to familiarize yourself with the cards is the past, present, future spread. Take the top card from your shuffled deck, and reveal them one by one, left to right.

Should I let people touch my tarot deck?

These readers often keep their Tarot cards well protected and ensure that no-one else but them touches their cards. In this way, the Tarot cards are kept sacred to the owner (i.e. the Tarot reader) alone. It can also prevent any negative energy from the client being transferred to the cards.

Do you have to talk out loud when doing Tarot?

Do everything out loud, even if you are just reading for yourself. Tarot originally was an oral, story-telling type skill and speaking aloud follows its own pathways. Associate one to three keywords with each card. Read the cards visually; you are the book.

Do you shuffle tarot cards before reading?

Connect with your Tarot cards before a reading

Shuffling the Tarot cards before a reading is an essential step in the Tarot process. This quick action allows you to focus on why you’re conducting the reading and to imprint your energy on the cards. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.

How do you cleanse tarot cards for the first time?

What should I know before starting tarot?

Does the order of tarot cards matter?

Remember, there is no hierarchy of tarot decks, so be sure to choose whichever deck truly tantalizes your soul. The Rider-Waite Tarot Deck is a wonderful first deck because so many future decks are based on its iconic illustrations. Also, helpful tarot books, such as 78 Degrees of Wisdom use the deck as a reference.

What are the cons of tarot cards?