Day 35: Divination – Tarot Basics
Tarot is one of the most widely used divination tools in witchcraft and spiritual practices. It combines symbolism, numerology, and intuition to provide insight into personal and universal matters. Today, we will explore the foundational aspects of Tarot, including its structure, meanings, and methods for beginning your practice.
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The Structure of a Tarot Deck
A standard Tarot deck consists of 78 cards, divided into two main sections:
🔮 Major Arcana (22 cards) – These cards represent significant life themes, spiritual lessons, and karmic influences. Each card, from The Fool (0) to The World (21), tells a story of transformation and personal growth.
🔮 Minor Arcana (56 cards) – These cards deal with everyday situations and are divided into four suits:
- Cups (Water) – Emotions, relationships, intuition
- Wands (Fire) – Passion, creativity, action
- Swords (Air) – Thoughts, conflicts, intellect
- Pentacles (Earth) – Material aspects, stability, finances
Each suit contains numbered cards (Ace to 10) and four court cards (Page, Knight, Queen, King), which often represent personalities or archetypal energies.
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Connecting with Your Tarot Deck
1. Choose a deck that speaks to you – Popular decks include the Rider-Waite-Smith, Thoth, and the Wild Unknown, but pick one with imagery that resonates with your spirit.
2. Cleanse your deck – Use smoke, moonlight, salt, or meditation to remove any lingering energies.
3. Bond with your deck – Shuffle, hold the cards, and spend time observing their artwork. You may sleep with the deck under your pillow or carry a card with you to deepen your connection.
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Basic Tarot Reading Method
🔹 Shuffle with intention – Focus on a question or situation while shuffling.
🔹 Draw cards – Pull one or more cards intuitively or using a set spread.
🔹 Interpret the message – Consider the traditional meaning, imagery, suit, and personal intuition.
🔹 Journal your readings – Note your impressions and track how they manifest over time.
Three-Card Spread Example:
🃏 Past – What led to the current situation?
🃏 Present – What is happening now?
🃏 Future – What is the likely outcome or guidance?
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Tarot Journaling Prompt
Draw a single card today. Meditate on its message and write down:
- What is the card’s traditional meaning?
- What emotions or thoughts does it evoke?
- How does it relate to your current life situation?
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Daily Practice
- Pull a Card of the Day and reflect on how it plays out in your day.
- Try a simple three-card reading on a situation that has been on your mind.
- Study the Major Arcana’s Fool’s Journey to understand the soul’s evolution through Tarot.
Tarot is a journey of intuition and connection. With practice, it becomes a powerful tool for self-reflection, guidance, and magic. 🌙✨
Would you like to explore Tarot spreads or specific card meanings next?
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