get a new tarot deck? here’s a few notes

badasswitchcraft:

as its the holiday season, a lot of people are getting tarot as a gift or something of the sort. here are some things that i’ve learned from my time reading tarot!

1. the first spread isn’t going to be perfect
   when you first get your tarot deck, not only are you getting to know it, but it is getting to know you. it doesn’t know your reading style and personality right off the bat, so give it time. do a few more spreads, and you’ll notice it begins becoming more and more clear. never give up on your deck right away or immediately think you don’t suit each other.
2. do an interview of the deck
   there are all sorts of spreads for this! when you first get a deck, do an interview. ask it about its self, ask it what its strengths and weaknesses are, what your bond is going to be like, things like that. not only does this help it warm up to you, it also helps you practice reading the cards. jumping into fortune telling right away can be very difficult and you could get very frustrated.
3. treat it like it’s alive (because it kinda is).
   every tarot deck is unique and has its own personality and special skills. (for instance, i have 3 decks. one is very gentle and is good at personalities, another is very sarcastic and straight forward, and is good at fortune telling, the last is very motherly and good at guidance.) treat your deck with kindness. never throw it, never be aggressive with it, don’t get mad at it because all of these things can wreck your relationship with your deck.

I hope i helped some tarot “newbies” or even some who have already have tarot cards! feel free to add to this if you have guidance as well! 🙂