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The Art Of Tarot Reading - With Or Without Psychic Mastery

Mastering the art of tarot reading involves interpreting the symbolism and imagery of each card in the deck to gain insights into the past, present, or future. There are two types of practitioners - one can use their psychic ability - the other will rely on their knowledge of the cards' meanings to provide guidance and clarity on various aspects of life, such as relationships, career, and personal growth. Both side of this practice combine elements of psychology, spirituality, and mysticism, making it a unique tool for self-reflection and decision-making.

Basic Techniques for Tarot Reading

Choose a deck that resonates with you; popular choices include the Rider-Waite-Smith and Thoth decks. Spend time familiarizing yourself with the deck by looking at each card and noting your immediate reactions.

Prepare for a reading by creating a calm, quiet environment with minimal distractions to set the mood. Ground yourself by taking a few deep breaths and clearing your mind. As you shuffle the cards, focus on your question or intention.

Lay out the cards using a spread, such as the Three-Card Spread (Past, Present, Future) or the Celtic Cross, and lay the cards out in the chosen spread.

You can interpret the cards by referring to resources for card meanings. Consider the position of each card in the spread, as it influences the interpretation. You can use your intuition by paying attention to your feelings and thoughts as you read.

Key Tips for Beginners
Start simple by beginning with basic spreads and gradually moving to more complex ones. Keep a journal to document your readings and interpretations, which will help track your progress. Study regularly by reading books, taking courses, and practicing with different decks. Be patient, as developing your skills takes time and practice.

Mastering The Art Of Tarot Reading

As you gain experience you will begin to develop your unique style by incorporating personal rituals or spreads that resonate with you. Then try combining tarot with other divination tools like astrology, numerology, or runes to deepen your readings.

Soon you can start reading for others to gain experience by offering readings to friends, family, or clients. While doing so, make sure you maintain ethical standards by respecting privacy, maintaining confidentiality, and offering guidance rather than definitive answers.

To continue learning attend some workshops, join tarot communities, to stay updated with new interpretations and techniques.

Daily Practice Exercise 

A useful practice exercise is the Daily Card Draw. Pull one card each morning and reflect on its meaning and how it might relate to your day. Keep a journal of your insights and experiences to track your progress and deepen your understanding.

Becoming a Professional Tarot Reader

To become a professional tarot reader, start by building a portfolio. Offer free or discounted readings to gather testimonials. Create a business plan, deciding on your services, pricing, and marketing strategy. Establish an online presence using social media, a website, or a blog to showcase your work. Consider getting certified by a reputable tarot organization to enhance your credibility. Network with other professionals and participate in events or fairs to expand your reach.

The Art Of Tarot Reading Through Psychic Eyes

The art of tarot reading performed by a psychic is a more powerful form of divination that can help you in times of uncertainty - if you are open to hear all that is presented to you.

People contact psychics and tarot readers for a variety of purposes. They want to know what the future holds, they would like the thoughts and feelings of another person revealed, or perhaps they wish receive messages from someone who used to be present on earth. The art of tarot reading perfected by good psychics has emerged as is one of the most suitable types of divination for the illumination of hidden knowledge about our current circumstances, our possible future, and our interactions with others.

Depending on the skill and abilities of the psychic, the art of tarot reading can be an accurate conduit of wisdom and knowledge for a variety of situations and types of questions. The Tarot excels in providing rich detailed information and feedback regarding the querent's (the person who is asking) thoughts, feelings and actions in the near past, present, and near future. The Tarot also provides insight into the people and situations the querent is interacting with and presents viable alternatives.

Often, when people consult a tarot psychic like me, they are not feeling particularly self-empowered, and are looking for guidance, assistance, and direction. However, we are all blessed with free will, and we can always empower ourselves and improve our lives. The true gift in the art of tarot reading is to provide us with the 'hidden' knowledge to do so. Of course, no psychic reading is set into stone, as over time, different variables can arise, and different thoughts, feelings, and actions can come into play. A major strength of the Tarot is the ability to present alternatives and to assist in changing our own thoughts or behaviour, to receive a better result.

An important component of any type of reading is the questions that are being asked. The Tarot is activated and triggered by providing focused questions, even if the subject itself is broad, such as career, or love. While most psychics receive impressions that they either convey on their own, or use in conjunction with a divination tool, I believe the chances of getting an accurate and useful tarot reading is greatly increased when envisioned as a reply to an asked question.

Why is that so? Often, we are not ready or wanting to hear information we didn't ask for. Almost all of us have been solicited by telemarketers, been approached about money-making opportunities, or have had friends offer unasked-for advice or criticism. And in many of these cases, we simply aren't interested. When we receive advice or criticism we haven't asked for, we usually can't hear the value of what is being offered, and we end up tuning it out.

By asking, we are much more open to receive the valuable knowledge and information that a psychic can impart when practicing the art of tarot reading. So, the next time you get a reading, prepare by calming and centering, and telling yourself you are open to hearing all the information presented to you. And, by generating questions on the subjects that are most important to you, one asking will lead to another, and you will have a more powerful reading experience.

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