Remember way back in the beginning when I said that learning tarot was like learning to read? Words and simple sentences are the beginning of communication. But other things—punctuation, sentence structure, word choice—lend nuance and precision to whatever you speak or write. It is the same with interpreting tarot cards. The cards have core meanings, but by applying more techniques, you can add layers and depth to your readings.
In chapter 1, we discussed the options of turning the cards over all at once or one by one. A benefit of turning them over all at once is being able to scan the reading for themes indicated by card types, numbers, or suits. For example, if you see a high proportion of Major Arcana cards (more than one third) in the reading, you know that this reading is particularly significant, with spiritual importance, and showing that at least some of the situation is out of the querent's control. Scanning the reading is a useful way to create the background for the interpretation of the spread. By looking at the number, suits, and combinations of cards, you can gain extra insight that will help shape the core meanings into a full and precise interpretation.
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TAROT FOR BEGINNERS BY BARBARA MOORE
Mystery / ThrillerTarot has been a part of Barbara Moore's personal and professional lives for nearly twenty years. Right from the start, tarot intrigued her with its marvelous blending of mythology, psychology, art, history, mystery, and magic. She has studied under...
