Tarot cards have been used since ancient times for divination and predicting the future. They can also be used to look back in time and examine your current situation, focusing on personal development and meditation. I hope you see the potential of using Tarot to navigate your life and choose to guide it for your personal growth without getting stuck in trivial details.

Tarot, consisting of 78 cards (some only use the Major Arcana, which has 22 cards), is a personal journey between you and your deck. Don't pay too much attention to others; there are too many restrictions and nonsense, like not being allowed to buy your deck or needing a psychic family member. Believe in yourself and your interest; anyone can learn to interpret Tarot. Learning the reversed meanings of the cards from the beginning might be advantageous, then choosing what suits your purposes best. That way, you gain more insight into the card than if you only choose to have them upright, which can be helpful if you sense a negative aspect.

When interpreting, lay out the cards and read each one individually and in the context of the whole. It's akin to deciphering a puzzle. The arrangement of the cards is called laying a spread. Choose your Tarot deck based on your preference; the one you like the most will make the images more enjoyable and exciting. Remember to organize your deck numerically and by suit, as well as within the Major Arcana from the Fool to the World after each interpretation.

Tarot cards connect to astrology; each card in the Major Arcana corresponds to a zodiac sign or planet. Similarly, in Kabbalah, an ancient tradition, each card has a symbolic interpretation. The Major Arcana represents the soul, its trials, growth, significant life events, and turning points. The Major Arcana encompasses all elements in a balanced manner. Their names and numbers can be seen as a life progression. You can draw from various sources such as Kabbalah, astrology, numerology, and virtually any culture or lifestyle. Astrology plays a significant role in Tarot; for instance, the suited cards are associated with star signs:

Wands = Fire = Aries, Leo, Sagittarius

Cups = Water = Cancer, Pisces, Scorpio

Pentacles (Coins) = Earth = Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn

Swords = Air = Gemini, Libra, Aquarius

Numerology is also crucial for a broader perspective on the cards and their sequence in combination with life's development. Remember, your perception and interpretation matter for each card, not what's written in any book. What you feel is correct, but you must also be familiar with the basic interpretation. Sit in peace when laying Tarot, but make sure you can lay and interpret the cards amidst a bustling environment; whether you're alone doesn't matter for the cards.

Have paper and pen handy for notes so you can better remember what comes up.

Start by pulling just one card.

One card to see what is happening right now.

One card for a specific question.

For example, about your work situation or love life. Finances or health.

It can be challenging to interpret everything a card shows initially, especially when you don't have the connection between each card and the "fantasy" or the knowledge to interpret each card for each situation. Remember that some aspects may sound harsh when pulling a card like Swords, which can be "cruel" at times. Consider what you asked; if it's for a short period, the aspect becomes less impactful. If you draw a "disruptive" card, draw another to see what you can do about it.

I believe there is a purpose for you to connect with the cards – a kind of communication where you can start steering your life, and taking control of your actions, although you cannot control the environment. Also, remember not to pull cards for someone not present and ask for it. You wouldn't want someone else to pull for you to see what you're doing. For those prone to jealousy and wanting to monitor their partner, consider if you're misinterpreting the cards, as the cards always land right. Instead, pull a card or lay a spread on why you're losing control over yourself and resorting to wanting to lay for someone absent. Seek answers to your jealousy instead, and let the cards guide you to a happier life.

Tarot cards come in many different versions; I've heard there are over 10000 decks. Most decks resemble each other or have similarities. You can see that the foundation remains, regardless of which artist painted it, as that's what sets them apart – the artist. My texts and books are written for any deck, meaning the deck you choose to work with. However, I use my own, The Rune Witch Tarot, as my foundational deck, but also Rider Waite, which, in my opinion, is the best basic deck. It's essential when choosing your deck to pick one you like, one that resonates with you. Decks have different color schemes; some are black and white, and some are themed, such as herbs or I Ching, cats, dragons, goddesses, etc. Some decks deviate from the original idea and change the names of the cards.

The Justice and Strength cards switch places from deck to deck as 8 and 11 or swapping positions. It's worth checking, as you might feel that Strength should be card number 8, only to find it's number 11 in the deck you've chosen. For some, it might be challenging to work with such a deck. If it's your first deck and you don't know much about Tarot, it doesn't matter much, but most decks have Strength as number 8 and Justice as number 11.

​A difference worth noting is that some decks don't have events on cards 1-10 in the Minor Arcana, only symbols. The advantages are that you learn to fantasize more and seek meditative images within yourself, but the downsides can be more significant. Imagination is not our strongest suit in today's society, and it might be an advantage to start with a deck with events and build from there instead of losing interest because you're not getting guidance from the card.