| Reading tarot cards is a talent, like singing. Everyone | | | | Reading tarot cards is a two-way street, however. |
| has the ability to sing at some level. Some people are | | | | You cannot read your own cards, and you can't learn |
| as talented as opera singers; some can only carry a | | | | what they really mean without reading for another |
| tune. There's no mystery in that. It's an ability you | | | | person. If you're just beginning your quest to learn |
| can improve upon, and it's very much like | | | | how to read the tarot, find a few friends who will let |
| paraphrasing. | | | | you read for them. Don't read more than twice a |
| Remember when you saw a great movie or read a | | | | month for anyone, as the readings will become |
| great book? You just had to tell your best friend all | | | | muddled. This is true whether you are a novice or a |
| about it, but you hadn't memorized it. So what did | | | | professional. Have your friend take notes and report |
| you do? You paraphrased it. You knew the intent of | | | | back on the various events your spoke about with |
| the author, you knew how it felt to read it or watch | | | | him. |
| it. Then, you just had to convey it to someone else. | | | | There is another aspect of reading that is very |
| Reading the tarot is a lot like that. You know the | | | | crucial. You must try different tarot decks to find |
| meanings of the cards. You understand what the | | | | which ones will work the best for you. There is a lot |
| various positions signify. Then you paraphrase what | | | | of mumbo jumbo out there about not letting others |
| you see. The more you do it, the better you | | | | touch your deck, but that's just superstition. If you |
| become at it. Just like singing. | | | | aren't in a position to buy a dozen decks to try them |
| Even more like singing, you find after time, that you | | | | out, find out if you can borrow a deck from a friend. |
| begin to improvise. Improvisation can take a lot of | | | | As with anything you borrow, take care of it, and |
| twists and turns, and so can your readings. The last | | | | return it promptly. The magic is in the respect you |
| time you may have looked at that Five of Swords | | | | have for your friends and their possessions. |
| you realized that it meant that there would be 5 | | | | Eventually, through practice, getting feedback from |
| months of waiting. The next time you looked at it, | | | | your friends and trying different decks, you will |
| you heard the words "Not Five!" in your head, and | | | | become comfortable reading tarot cards. Keep at it. |
| realized it referred to how many days a week a | | | | Have fun with it. In the end, you'll reap rewards you |
| client should be going to work. | | | | never imagined! |