Whether to read, or not to read reversed Tarot cards in a reading, is probably the biggest debate in the world of Tarot. Reversed Tarot cards are cards that come out of the deck upside down and are laid down in the spread (pattern) that way. There are 78 cards in a Tarot Deck, each…
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10 Considerations When Choosing Your Own Tarot Deck
Let’s begin by dispelling the old myth circulating the Tarot community, that one must be gifted their Tarot deck, rather than purchase one for themselves. This myth stems from the fact that back in 1400s Europe, when Tarot decks began to appear, they were hand painted by artisans, and consequently expensive and hard to come…
Demystifying the Celtic Cross Tarot Spread
The Celtic Cross Tarot spread is considered, “the Mother of All Tarot Spreads,” and has been popularly used around the world since its initial publication in 1910. Sir Arthur Edward Waite (A. E. Waite) was the first to publish a diagram of the Celtic Cross Spread referring to it as, “An Ancient Celtic Method of…
Confessions of a Tarot Deck Collector
When I hosted my first Tarot Reading Practice group event for my Tarot students and other Tarot Friends, I informed invitees they could bring any deck they wanted to read with. One of the invitees stated that, she owned 50 decks, but not to worry, she only planned to bring 12 of them. I laughed…
Tarot Cards vs Oracle Cards – What’s the Difference?
Whether you are looking to purchase a Tarot card deck, or an Oracle card deck, they occupy the same jumbled space, on store shelves. If you know which type of deck you want, be careful the packagng on your potential purchase clearly states it’s the type of deck you seek. The number and variety of…
5 Questions Not to Ask the Tarot
The single most important component of a Tarot reading, is the Querent’s (reading requester’s) question. Although volumes have been written regarding the importance of a Tarot reading’s question, we can cut to the chase with prolific Tarot author, Barbara’s Moore‘s comment, ”…If we want the right answers, then we have to ask the right questions,”…
Tarot Readers Are Not One Size Fits All
Since we humans can’t readily see our, “own stuff,” that blocks us in life, a Tarot reading is beneficial, in that, it serves as a mirror, to show us what we aren’t seeing, about our personal situations. There are a plethora of Tarot Readers out there, but when seeking a Tarot reading, it’s important to…
Coming Out of the Tarot Closet – Despite Historical Bad Press
Are you reluctant to reveal that you read the Tarot? or do you hide your Tarot cards from visitors, out of fear of being judged unfavorably? These are common symptoms of Tarot Readers imprisoned in the proverbial, “Tarot Closet.” I must admit, for years I too was a “Tarot Closet” roommate, and occasionally feel a…
The Mystic Arts Tarot Blog is Born!
Welcome all Tarot Enthusiasts, Readers and Querents alike! I’m Jeannette, a Certified Professional Tarot Reader. I’m humbly honored for the opportunity to offer some measure of guidance on your Journey, both using and receiving the Spiritual and timeless Wisdom of the Tarot. I plan for this blog to encompass all things, Tarot, such as, reading…