Beginner Tips for Tarot and Oracle Card Readings

Tarot and oracle card readings are more popular than ever before, largely thanks to 
social media and YouTube. People are often using their natureally intuitive gifts to read 
cards for larger groups of people, certain zodiac signs, and more. 

With tarot cards, you have standard tarot decks that consist of 78 cards in total. This 
includes 22 major arcanas (such as The Moon and The Sun) and 56 minor arcana 
cards, also known as court cards (Queen of Swords and Page of Wands for example).

Oracle cards on the other hand have no rules whatsoever. They are simply spiritual 
cards that provide guidance in a wide range of different ways.


Starting Your Tarot and Oracle Card Journey

Choosing Your Deck – You first need to choose your decks, whether you want to use 
tarot, oracle cards, or both. There are many ways to choose decks, but just try to follow 
your intuition. If you are drawn to a deck because of the colors, designs, style of 
artwork, words, or anything else, it’s a good deck to go with.

Familiarize Yourself with the Deck - Once you have a deck, spend some time getting to 
know it. Look at each card, read about its meanings in the guidebook, and notice your 
own feelings and thoughts that arise.

Create a Calm Space - Find a quiet, comfortable space where you can do your 
readings. Some people like to light a candle or incense, or have a special cloth to lay 
their cards on.


Tips for Reading Tarot and Oracle Cards

Start Small - If you're a beginner, start with simple spreads like the three-card spread 
which represents past, present, and future. As you get more comfortable, you can try 
more complex spreads.

Trust Your Intuition - When you draw a card, notice what your first instinct or feeling is 
before you reach for the guidebook. This is your intuition speaking.

Don't Fear the "Negative" Cards - All the cards in the deck, even ones like The Tower or 
Death in the tarot, have important messages. They can signify change, transformation, 
or the need to let go of something.

Journaling – Write down everything you learn while using the cards, as well as your 
readings. This is a great way to strengthen your intuition and look back on previous 
readings.

Practice Regularly - Like any skill, the more you practice, the better you'll become. Even 
if you don't have a question or issue, just draw a card each day and think about how its 
themes may play out in your day.

Remember, Tarot and Oracle cards are tools for self-reflection and personal growth. 
They aren't meant to predict the future but rather to provide insight and guidance. So, 
approach each reading with an open mind and heart.
