Okay, so, I got into this whole tarot card reading thing a while back, and let me tell you, it’s been a trip! I remember when I first started, I was totally clueless. I had this old deck of tarot cards that I’d picked up at a yard sale, and I figured, “Why not give it a shot?”

First things first, I had to learn what the heck each card meant. I dove into some online courses about tarot card reading and start my journey. Each Tarot deck typically contains 78 cards divided into two main sections: the Major Arcana and the Minor Arcana. They are truly powerful. I also stumbled upon this YouTube channel called “Tarot by the Tree,” which was a game-changer. The lessons are clear, they break down the symbols on each card, and it’s all about understanding the meaning behind them, not just memorizing stuff.
So, I grabbed a notebook and started taking notes like crazy. I wrote down the basic meanings of each card, just a few keywords to sum it up. And then—this was the fun part—I started drawing the cards in my own style. It helped me get a better grip on the symbols and what they represent. I was really getting into it!
Once I had a decent grasp of the cards, I started practicing readings. I remember my first few attempts were a mess. I’d shuffle the cards, cut the deck—focusing on a question or just clearing my mind for a general reading—and then lay out the cards. The key is, once you cut the deck, those are your cards. No reshuffling allowed!
Practice Makes Perfect
- Shuffle the deck thoroughly.
- Cut the deck while focusing on your question or intention.
- Draw the cards and arrange them in your chosen layout.
- Interpret the cards based on their meanings and positions.
I started with simple spreads, like a three-card layout for past, present, and future. It was rough at first, but I kept at it. I practiced on myself, then on my friends who were curious. They’d give me feedback, and I’d go back to my notes, refining my interpretations.
Over time, I got better at piecing together the meanings of the cards and seeing how they connected to each other. It’s like learning a new language, really. And the more I practiced, the more intuitive it became. I started trusting my gut more and letting the cards guide me.

Now, I’m not saying I’m some kind of tarot master or anything, but I’ve definitely come a long way from where I started. It’s been a cool journey of self-discovery, and it’s helped me tap into my intuition in a way I never thought possible. Plus, it’s a fun party trick! Tarot reading became a part of me.
So yeah, that’s my tarot story. It’s been a wild ride, and I’m still learning and growing with every reading. If you’re curious about tarot, I say go for it! Just be patient with yourself, and have fun with it. You never know what you might discover.