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The best way to build your Tarot reading skills is, of course, through practice. But that's easier said than done! Reading for yourself can be a challenge. Being objective is not easy. You're likely to second-guess yourself, and that makes it hard to build confidence and develop your intuition. When you read for someone else, though, you're often able to get instant feedback on your interpretation of the cards for the querent. Knowing when you're connecting and on track is validating. It also helps to see the cards through the experiences of others. However, gaining proficiency reading for others can be difficult, as well. It's not ideal to put yourself out there professionally without ...
Tarot reading is a living art. It's not static. It grows with us, expands as we expand, and evolves as our understanding of ourselves and the world deepens. The very first time you pick up a deck, you are holding a tool with centuries of layered symbolism, cultural influence, mystery traditions, storytelling frameworks, psychological archetypes, and ritual power. Tarot is both classic and modern, enriched by the past and enhanced by the present. This living, breathing, interactive tool means that, regardless of how intuitive, psychic, or seasoned you are, there is always more to learn. Let's address the question that often comes up in conversations, classes, and (let's be real) tarot ...
If you went to a social gathering and told everyone there loudly and proudly that you are a tarot reader, you're guaranteed to hear a whole lot of opinions and misconceptions. Many of these stem from negative stereotypes and religious rhetoric that have endured even in an age when most of us have supercomputers in our pockets. Some of these myths are even perpetuated within the tarot community among readers, just to make things even more confusing. Use common sense and fact-check assumptions or opinions if something is off or doesn't sit right. Here are some of the most common misconceptions you'll hear about tarot and the truth about the cards. Myth: You can't buy your tarot deck; it ...
It's common knowledge that the Brothers Grimm were story collectors. But what few know is that the brothers weren't just interested in folk stories and fables. The pair were among the world's most fevered purveyors of magical knowledge. It is rumored that the brothers descended from a long line of midwives and witches on their maternal side, which ignited a flame of curiosity the brothers found impossible to extinguish. That curiosity was focused, more often than not, on the stories, teachings, and lessons of soulcraft. Some called it witchcraft, some called it high Fae art, most wisdom teachers simply referred to the knowledge as the Old Ways. But no matter the name, their pursuit was ...
