Answering Questions
Get started interpreting the Major Arcana cards with this easy guide on using Tarot to find answers to your questions.
In the previous section of our Guide To Asking Questions, we discussed crafting a question for the Tarot cards and the optimal approach to answering it. Now, let's delve into addressing the question we formulated.
What Do I Need to Know Right Now?
When you ask a question, the Tarot responds with cards full of meaning—numbers, titles, keywords, images, and symbols that together form your answer.
Decoding these cards involves linking your situation, question, and the card's insights. It takes time to master, but trust your instincts and intuition at any skill level.
The Major Arcana's 22 powerful cards speak to our eyes, minds, and spirits, making them perfect for life's big and small questions.
Steps to Find Your Answer
Shuffle Your Deck: Use only the Major Arcana cards for this exercise. Shuffle the deck while focusing on your question: "What do I need to know right now?"
Draw a Card: Pick a card randomly from the deck.
Study the Card: Look closely at the card for connections to your question. Focus on its keywords, imagery, and symbolism.
Take Notes: Write down your observations in a journal. Some connections may be immediate, while others might reveal themselves over time.
Compare Interpretations: Compare your intuitive response with the interpretations provided in this guide.
Example
Let’s say you draw The Hermit
Traditional Meaning: Introspection, solitude, inner guidance.
Contextual Meaning: You might need to take some time alone to reflect on your current situation. It suggests looking within for answers and trusting your inner wisdom.
Personal Insights: Perhaps you've been too focused on external opinions and need to spend more time listening to your own inner voice.
Action Steps
Based on The Hermit, you might decide to:
Spend some quiet time alone to meditate and reflect.
Journal your thoughts and feelings to gain clarity.
Seek out activities that help you connect with your inner self, like nature walks or reading.
By following these steps, you can effectively decode the Tarot's message and apply its guidance to your current situation. Trust your intuition and keep practicing—over time, your understanding and connection with the cards will deepen.
A Personal Journey
Remember, there are no wrong answers in Tarot. The interpretations provided for each card are just suggestions, starting points based on essential meanings and keywords. Your own insights are just as valid—if not more so. Tarot teaches us to trust our intuition when finding personal meanings.
Making Connections
Why not draw a card each day and ponder a simple question? Trust your gut as you interpret the card, letting your thoughts flow naturally. Take your time and don't rush it.
For deeper insights, try spreads like Past, Present, and Future. The more you practice, the better you'll get at understanding the Arcana cards. If a card’s meaning doesn’t click right away, try describing its image out loud. For example, seeing a young woman with a calm expression holding flowers might hint at a meeting, anticipation, or a gift.
