By Sakshi – Tarot Reader, Astrologer & Spiritual Healer
Introduction: Why Tarot Speaks to You
Have you ever shuffled a tarot deck and wondered, “Are these cards really telling me something?”
You’re not alone.
Tarot is one of the oldest divination systems, used for centuries to decode emotions, reveal hidden truths, and offer spiritual clarity. The beauty of tarot is simple: it doesn’t predict a fixed future—it guides you toward the best possible one.
Whether you’re facing confusion in relationships, career uncertainty, emotional overwhelm, or simply want clarity, your tarot cards act like a mirror. They reflect your energy, your subconscious, and the direction your life is moving in.
This beginner-friendly guide will help you understand what your tarot cards are truly trying to tell you—so you can read them with confidence and insight.
What Tarot Really Is (And What It Isn’t)
Tarot cards are symbols of human experiences—love, fear, choices, transformation, success, loss, growth, and rebirth.
Here’s what tarot is:
- A tool for guidance
- A way to communicate with your intuition
- A reflection of your current energy
- A method to make better decisions
Here’s what tarot is not:
- A fixed prediction
- A tool to control fate
- Something to fear
- A way to read someone else without permission
Tarot helps you understand the energy around your question, not control it.
The Structure of a Tarot Deck (Beginner Breakdown)
A standard tarot deck has 78 cards, divided into:
1. Major Arcana (22 Cards)
These cards represent big life themes—karma, soul lessons, turning points, and major shifts.
Examples:
- The Fool → New beginnings
- The Lovers → Choices, relationships
- The Tower → Sudden changes
- The World → Completion, victory
If you pull mostly Major Arcana cards, your situation includes strong spiritual or karmic lessons.
2. Minor Arcana (56 Cards)
These represent daily life, emotions, actions, opportunities, and challenges.
They are divided into four suits:
Cups (Water)
Emotions, relationships, intuition, healing.
Pentacles (Earth)
Money, work, health, stability.
Wands (Fire)
Passion, energy, ideas, action.
Swords (Air)
Thoughts, fears, communication, decisions.
Each suit tells you which area of life your message is pointing toward.
How Tarot Speaks Through Symbols
Every tarot card is a combination of:
- Images
- Colors
- Numbers
- Characters
- Elements
- Zodiac associations
These elements create the message.
Example:
The Star card
- Blue color → Healing
- Water → Emotions
- A woman pouring water → Renewal
- Stars → Hope & future blessings
Even without knowing meanings, the energy of the image gives you the message.
How to Interpret Your Tarot Cards (Beginner Method)
Here is a simple 4-step reading technique you can use anytime:
Step 1: Ask One Clear Question
Instead of:
❌ “Will I be happy?”
Ask:
✔ “What energy should I focus on to improve my emotional wellbeing?”
Tarot responds best to focused energy.
Step 2: Pull 1–3 Cards
If you’re a beginner:
- 1 card = Clear daily message
- 2 cards = Problem + Advice
- 3 cards = Past + Present + Guidance
Avoid pulling too many cards—you’ll confuse the energy.
Step 3: Notice the Emotion of the Card
Ask yourself:
- Does it feel positive or heavy?
- What emotion does the image trigger?
- What color dominates the card?
- Is the character facing forward or walking away?
Your intuition always picks up the first message.
Step 4: Interpret the Message
Use this formula:
(Symbol) + (Emotion) + (Your Question) = Message
Example:
You ask about career and pull Eight of Pentacles.
- Symbol: Hard work, skill-building
- Emotion: Focus, dedication
- Question: Career
Message:
“Keep building your skills. Your consistency will bring success.”
Common Tarot Cards & What They Often Mean for Beginners
🌞 The Sun
Success, joy, positive outcome, clarity.
💖 The Lovers
Love, harmony, decisions, alignment.
⚔️ Three of Swords
Heartbreak, emotional pain, release & healing.
🔥 Ace of Wands
New beginnings, creativity, motivation.
🌧 Five of Cups
Loss, regret, emotional healing needed.
💰 Ten of Pentacles
Financial stability, family blessings, long-term success.
Why Your Tarot Card Appears Repeatedly
If you pull the same card again and again, it means:
- You haven’t applied the message
- The universe is emphasizing a theme
- Your energy is stuck in the same pattern
- A lesson needs completion
Repeated tarot cards are spiritual signs—don’t ignore them.
How Tarot Helps You in Real Life
Tarot answers the questions you don’t speak out loud.
It helps you:
- Understand relationships
- Navigate career changes
- Heal emotional wounds
- Break negative patterns
- Attract abundance
- Strengthen intuition
- Make aligned decisions
This is why people say tarot is life-changing—it empowers you to trust yourself.
When You Should Get a Professional Tarot Reading
You should book a reading when:
- You’re feeling stuck
- You can’t decide between two paths
- You’re confused about someone’s intentions
- Your energy feels heavy
- You’re repeating the same life pattern
- You want spiritual clarity
- You need healing guidance
A professional reader like Sakshi helps you interpret deeper messages that beginners often miss.
Conclusion: Tarot Is a Guide, Not a Fear
Tarot is not about fear, prediction, or superstition.
It’s a gentle spiritual guide that speaks to your inner wisdom.
Your cards are always trying to tell you:
- “Trust yourself.”
- “Shift your energy.”
- “The universe is guiding you.”
- “You are not alone.”
If you’re ready to understand what your cards are truly saying, you’re already on the right path.
