How to Start With Tarot Cards

Tarot cards have been used for centuries as a way of gaining clarity amidst the complexities of life.
Many use them not as a way of predicting the future, but to clear away confusion in order to bring more confidence to their decision-making.
These seven steps will help you get acclimated to the world of tarot cards.
1. , Pick a deck.
With all the different themed decks out there, enthusiasts recommend choosing "a deck like you’re choosing a roommate."
2, Learn the tarot basics.
Similar to a playing card deck, the minor arcana of tarot decks are made up of four suits. The major arcana cards are all specific representations.
3, Think of a question.
"Any questions that are clear and concise that deal with who, what, where and how are great. The whys are not so important, because things can change." Tatianna Morales, Tatianna Tarot,
via 'The New York Times'.
4, Set the mood.
Tarot users often use candles, incense or particular table cloths for their readings to heighten the meaning of the session.
5, Develop a shuffling ritual.
Intention and mindfulness are important even when shuffling the tarot deck. The shuffling ritual is often used to "get into the zone" for the reading.
6, Pull your cards for the reading.
There are several different spreads you can choose depending on the purpose of the read. You can also just leave it up to your intuition.
7, Begin to learn how to read the cards.
With 72 cards in a tarot deck, becoming familiar with how each card can be interpreted definitely takes time. But there are tons of resources to help you along the way.