What is a Tarot Reading?

Tarot readings are explorations of future events using a tarot deck.

The tarot cards are shuffled while asking a specific question that an answer is sought for. The cards are then laid out in one of a number of different layouts or tarot spreads. The Tarot Reader then interprets the cards for the question asked.

The Tarot Deck is used as a tool to help a Psychic Reader when reading for a client, to understand all the issues around a particular problem. Much of the information is actually channeled from spirit, but the tarot cards are a focal point to draw out the underlying issues and to help get to the heart of the problem during readings.

Do you need advice or answers?

Are you at a crossroads in your life?
Undecided about someone or something?
Not sure which option to take?
Uncertain if he/she is the "right" person for you?

Tarot readings can help you explore problem areas in your life, either relationships, career, family or finances. Perhaps you're just not sure of your direction or maybe you keep finding yourself in the same situation time and again. A tarot reading can help you to better understand your life and where you are going.

Tarot Readings - The Celtic Cross

This is one of the most frequently used tarot spreads as it gives an in depth exploration of your problem or a particular aspect of your life, such as career, relationships etc.

Usually 10 cards are used and are laid out in a form of a cross shape, each card representing a particular aspect of the issue being explored. It shows, past, present, future, inner desires, goal, people around you

This is only one of many spreads used by the tarot readers.

Tarot Card Meanings

The following is a list of the major arcana cards.

Fool - 0

This is the first major arcana card in the pack and has a number value of 0. It represents naivety, youthful exuberance and a tendency to rush into things. It can also indicate immaturity and lack of discipline and success is usually as a result of acting on instinct.
In a reversed position, it will show childishness, rashness and possibly violent outbursts or tantrums.

Magician - 1

This is a major arcana card and has a number value of 1. It represents flexibility, dexterity, self-control, self-reliance and the ability to use one's capabilities to accomplish a task. It can also indicate slyness and sleight of hand.
In a reversed position, it may indicate a weakness of will or ineptitude.

High Priestess - 2

This is a major arcana card and has a number value of 2. It represents wisdom and sound knowledge derived from the natural order of things. Intuition, empathy, foresight and objectivity are also characteristics of the High Priestess (a significant aspect to a tarot reader).
In a reversed position, it will show shallowness, improper judgment and a lack of common sense.

Empress - 3

This is a major arcana card and has a number value of 3. It represents feminine productivity, the mother, fruitfulness, accomplishment and fertility.
In a reversed position, it may indicate infertility, infidelity, inaction and delays in accomplishment.

Emperor - 4

This is a major arcana card and has a number value of 4. It represents worldly power, accomplishment, wealth, father, brother, husband, strength and the dominance of intelligence and reason over emotion and passion.
In a reversed position, it shows immaturity and weakness of character.

Hierophant - 5

This is a major arcana card and has a number value of 5. It is the upholder of tradition, and has the ability to hold people together with  a common set of rules to live by. Also a representative of the old school tie network, although the authority of the hierophant is spiritual rather than material.
In a reversed position, it may show unnecessary dogma and meaningless ritual.

Lovers - 6

This is a major arcana card and has a number value of 6. It represent love, beauty, harmony, the beginning of a romance or the struggle between sacred and profane love. It often signifies choices, particularly with regard to what is dearest to the heart.
In a reversed position it can mean separation, unreliability, frustration in love and marriage.

Chariot - 7

This is a major arcana card and has a number value of 7. It represents an unstoppable force for change. The new order usually comes through the defeat of an adversary, so it is important to make sure that you are in the driving seat and not in front of the chariot as it passes.
In a reversed position, it may show defeat rather than victory or troubles and difficulties.

Justice - 8

This is a major arcana card and has a number value of 8. It represents the rule of reason and the vanquishing of the unjust. It restores the correct balance of power to it's rightful order.
In a reversed position, it may simply show delay in the carriage of justice or at it's worst a miscarriage.

Hermit - 9

This is a major arcana card and has a number value of 9. It shows that it is time to step back from a situation for quiet reflection and inner counsel. A period of solitude is needed, to recharge batteries.
In a reversed position, it indicates futility and barrenness and the inability to face up to a situation.

Wheel of Fortune - 10 

This is a major arcana card and has a number value of 10. It represents destiny and fortune for good or for bad, depending upon nearby cards. It can also be an indicator of a chance set of circumstances where the moment needs to be seized when it happens as it will not remain for long.
In a reverse position, it can mean bad luck or unexpected events or outside influences.

Strength - 11

This is a major arcana card and has a number value of 11. It shows that a testing of one's bravery, strength and fortitude is called for and also that they are available in quantity. Obstacles may present themselves which need all one's resources to overcome. Both moral courage and physical health will be needed.
In a reversed position, it indicates weakness, foolhardiness or cowardice.

Hanged Man - 12

This is a major arcana card and has a number value of 12. It indicates that a sacrifice has to be made in order to achieve one's goal. Delays will occur until the old way is abandoned.
In a reversed position, it indicates that any suspension is now self-inflicted and so any punishment and pain is of one's own doing.

Death - 13

This is a major arcana card and has a number value of 13. It indicates an ending and a new beginning. Completion of a phase or project. The card represents getting rid of deadwood or unnecessary baggage and the transformation will usually be swift.
In a reversed position, the transformation is being held back..

Temperance - 14

This is a major arcana card and has a number value of 14. It represents balance, harmony, moderation and a natural order. It signifies prudence and careful consideration. Not too much of one thing, not too much of another.
In a reversed position, it can mean miserly behaviour, carrying moderation to an extreme or conversely excess and waste.

Devil - 15 

This is a major arcana card and has a number value of 15. It indicates slavery to the senses and baser instincts. Temptation to licentious behaviour is one aspect, but it also represents karma and paying for one's past actions.
In a reversed position, the influence becomes superficial, such as irresponsible pleasures or undignified behaviour.

Tower - 16 

This is a major arcana card and has a number value of 16. It brings destruction, disaster or at least setback. It can suggest termination such as of a relationship and is usually accompanied by emotional eruptions. A major clearing will take place as the old order is broken down and swept away.
In a reversed position, avoidance of disaster is indicated.

Star - 17 

This is a major arcana card and has a number value of 17. It represents hope, faith, optimism, inspiration, spiritual love and bright prospects. It is the wish card and indicates that hopes and wishes can be realised.
In the reverse position it can mean disappointment and unfulfilled hopes.

Moon - 18 

This is a major arcana card and has a number value of 18. It represents flux and change and the necessity to go with the flow of the tide and not against it. It brings hidden mysteries and transformations at work and represents the unconscious forces and feelings. Duality is also often indicated - what is apparent on the surface of an issue as well as the deeper, more hidden factors.
In a reversed position, it indicates a situation out of control.

Sun - 19 

This is a major arcana card and has a number value of 19. It brings inspiration and a sense of 'life is for living' and shines with the light of reason. It brings clarity to a situation as well as happiness and fruitful activity.
In a reversed position, it is a portent of weakness, wishful thinking and nostalgia for better times.

Judgment - 20 

This is a major arcana card and has a number value of 20. It represents a final decision - a final reward or final punishment depending upon the surrounding cards. It is also a portent of resurrection and rebirth.
In a reversed position, it indicates delay or procrastination.

World - 21 

This is a major arcana card and has a number value of 21. It represents completion and final triumph, success and realization of ambitions. A time of expansion is indicated and an opportunity to extend the boundaries of experience, to travel, become worldly wise. The world is your oyster!
In a reversed position, it indicates working hard but getting nowhere.

Further Tarot References

Learn Tarot

Tarot Spreads

Tarot Truths - article

[ ** The card illustration is from the Mythic Tarot Deck by Juliet Sharman-Burke and Liz Green, illustrated by Tricia Newell and published by Rider (ISBN 0 7126 30023).]

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