Tarot is a complex beast! If you’re just getting into Tarot (or even if you’ve been into it a while) it can feel like there is just so much to learn. I’ve attempted to take the overwhelm out of the learning process by organizing some of my articles, exercises and videos into a (somewhat) linear fashion, to act as a loose study guide.
I’ve organized this study guide into 5 categories:
- Getting started
- Learning the Tarot meanings
- Special topics in Tarot
- Nurturing your relationship with Tarot
- Problem solving 101.
Of course, you don’t have to do these in order – but if you like order and structure, then fill your boots!!!
Getting Started…
Before compiling this section, I asked myself if I was just getting started with Tarot, what would I find most helpful? This is what I came up with!
How to Read Tarot Cards: A Step by Step Guide
This is a very basic walk through of how to do a Tarot reading. There are 11 steps total, which sounds like a lot, but I break it down in an easy-peasy fashion.
Grab a deck, notebook and pen before starting this one! If you’d rather listen than read, see below…
Audio lesson: How to Read Tarot with Love, Light & Intuition
This is the audio version of the article above. If you’re on my mailing list, you’ve probably already listened to this one (it’s the free gift I give when you sign up).
Have your deck, notebook and pen handy and listen with an open mind!
3 Ways to Connect with Your Tarot Deck
Having a strong bond with your Tarot deck sets the tone for future readings, so don’t skip this one!
This exercise is also helpful if you’ve been feeling like your readings are just “off” lately.
Learning the Tarot Card Meanings
Do you notice how I didn’t start with this topic? It’s because I think it’s more important to get a feel for your cards and play around a bit before diving into Tarot meanings. Nevertheless, learning the Tarot meanings is a key aspect to becoming a great Tarot reader!
List of Tarot Card Meanings
This is an easy to print PDF (3 pages total) and it’s a nice reference to have on hand when you’re doing readings.
Don’t use this list as a crutch – instead, use it as inspiration when you’re stuck on a particular card.
7 Tips for Learning the Tarot Card Meanings
Don’t try to memorize the Tarot card meanings – that’s a boring, thankless task! Instead, set out to understand each Tarot card – this is what will make you a great reader!
This article (and video) gives you 7 fun ways to learn and understand the Tarot cards.
3 Mistakes to Avoid When Learning Tarot
If you can avoid making these mistakes in your Tarot studies, then you’ll be off to the races! And if you’ve already made all these mistakes, not to worry – I’ve made them too 😉
Special Topics in Tarot
Court cards, reversals, timing and Tarot combinations are all covered in this section. While each of these topics are worthy of being explored in-depth, my articles and exercises are designed to be light, fun and exploratory so you can dip your toe in and expand your Tarot horizons a little.
A Simple Trick for Learning the Tarot Court Cards
Ever wonder why reading the court cards is so tricky? It’s because they all look the same….and not much is happening on them.
In this fun exercise I’m going to help you change all that, so the next time a court card pops up in a reading, you’ll know exactly how to read it!
How to Read a Reversed Tarot Card
Full disclosure: I don’t read reversals. But that didn’t stop me from trying to teach others how to read them!
If you don’t want to read reversed cards, you don’t have to. Seriously. It doesn’t make you a half-assed reader. But if you DO want to try reversals, this article shows you how to have a little fun with it…
Tarot & Timing: Predicting When Stuff Will Happen
Answering questions like when will I meet my soul mate? or when will I get a better job? is kind of tricky. Maybe even impossible.
This article (and video) gives you some handy workarounds to help you answer timing questions with ease and class!
Tarot Combinations Exercise
Here’s a really fun exercise that will help you practice reading cards together and connecting them.
This is slightly more advanced than my other exercises, so roll up your sleeves and put your thinking cap on!
Nurturing Your Relationship with Tarot
Even more important than learning the meanings and mastering the art of reading Tarot is the quality of your relationship with your cards – this is so important and yet often overlooked!
Make Your Own Tarot Journal
Tarot journalling is one of the best ways to create a strong bond with your deck (as well as learn Tarot!)
This article gives you some ideas on how to create your own journal and boost your passion for Tarot reading.
7 Ways to Spice up Your Tarot Practice
Just like a long-term relationship, your enthusiasm for Tarot can wane over time. Things get stale. You get bored. Your readings lack pizzazz.
But fear not! I’ve got 7 hot, thrilling things you can do to ensure your passion for Tarot will always be blazing…
Problem Solving 101
As you slink through the Tarot jungle like the sexy Tarot reading minx you are, you’re bound to run into a few roadblocks.
How to Read Tarot for Yourself When You’re Upset & Emotional
Ever been told that you shouldn’t read Tarot for yourself when you’re upset? But the thing is, that’s when you really want to do a reading!
You don’t need to avoid reading when your upset, you just need to change how you read. So here’s how…
What to do When Your Tarot Reading Makes no F***ing Sense!
Don’t panic – we’ve all been here! Sometimes a Tarot reading just doesn’t make sense, no matter how sharp your Tarot skills are.
Here is my simple, go-to formula for de-coding a confusing reading. It doesn’t always work, but it’s always worth a try!
My Client Hated Her Tarot Reading…and Here’s How I Dealt
Let’s face it – not all your readings are going to knock it out of the park. And you might be wondering why I’m laughing it up over here when my client thinks I’m the world’s shittiest Tarot reader.
Guess you’ll just have to read this article to find out 😉
Congratulations! You’ve made it to the end!!!
I hope you’ve had fun working through these lessons and exercises. You’re well on your way to becoming a fabulous Tarot reader 🙂 Thanks for hanging in there with me and I wish you lots of joy and discovery on your Tarot path.