🔮 Tarot for Beginners: A Witchlight Crystals Co. Guide

Welcome, seeker 🌙

Tarot is a powerful tool for self-discovery, reflection, and connection with your intuition. Whether you're just starting your magical path or adding a new skill to your craft, this guide will help you take your first steps into the world of tarot.

📦 What You’ll Need:

A tarot deck (we recommend starting with a Rider-Waite style deck for beginners)
A journal or notebook (to record your readings)
A quiet space to focus your energy

🃏 Understanding the Tarot Deck

A traditional tarot deck has 78 cards, divided into two parts:

🌟 Major Arcana (22 cards)

These represent big life themes, spiritual lessons, and major shifts.

Some examples:

The Fool – New beginnings, spontaneity
The Lovers – Choices, love, unity
Death – Transformation, rebirth

✨ Minor Arcana (56 cards)

These show daily situations, emotions, and challenges. Divided into 4 suits:

Suit	Element	Represents
Cups	Water	Emotions, relationships
Swords	Air	Thoughts, conflict, truth
Wands	Fire	Passion, action, creativity
Pentacles	Earth	Finances, health, and physical life

Each suit has:

Cards numbered 1–10
Four court cards: Page, Knight, Queen, King

🧘‍♀️ How to Start Reading

1. Cleanse Your Deck

Use incense smoke, moonlight, or tap each card to clear old energy.

2. Set Your Intention

Focus on your question or ask your deck:

“What message do I need today?”

3. Shuffle the Cards

Let your energy flow into the deck. Shuffle in any way that feels right.

4. Draw a Card (or Three)

1-Card Pull: A simple message or insight.
3-Card Spread: Past, Present, Future (or Situation, Action, Outcome)

5. Interpret the Cards

Trust your gut! Use a guidebook or write down your feelings and impressions. There’s no wrong way to learn.

🔍 Example 3-Card Reading

Question: “What do I need to focus on this week?”

Card	Meaning
Past: Two of Swords	You’ve been avoiding a decision.
Present: The Hermit	Time to reflect inward.
Future: Ace of Wands	A burst of new creative energy is coming.

✏️ Tips for Beginners

Pull a card daily and record your thoughts in a journal.
Don’t overthink meanings — intuition is key!
Create a ritual around your readings: candles, crystals, or calming music help set the mood.
Use tarot for self-care, not fear. The cards are here to guide, not scare.

🌒 Common Beginner Spreads

Spread	Cards	Use For
Daily Pull	1	A message for the day
3-Card	3	Past / Present / Future
Decision Maker	2	Option A / Option B
Shadow Work	4	Fear / Root / Healing / Growth

💬 Final Thoughts

Tarot is a journey, not a race. Let your intuition grow, treat your deck with care, and most of all, have fun discovering the magic within you.