How to Cleanse Tarot Cards Without Tools

March 21, 2022

How to Cleanse Tarot Cards Without Tools

Here are some simple ways to cleanse tarot cards without using any special tools. All of these methods are quick and easy to use. Why should you energetically cleanse your tarot deck? It is important to regularly cleanse your cards in between divination sessions in order to get more accurate readings.

Visualization

This is the easiest method of cleansing your tarot cards. Simply hold them in your hands and visualize whatever feels right to you. Some people envision a white light surrounding the cards. Some imagine wind sweeping away the energy. Others think about a cleansing fire that leaves the cards untouched and burns away any negative vibes. You could even imagine water rinsing the tarot in your mind’s eye.

Sound Cleansing

This is another simple method for cleansing your cards. In a lot of spiritual traditions, rattles are used to break up the energy. If you don’t have one, you can fill a container with dry rice or dry beans or even small gravel. I’ve used a baby food jar, an old pill bottle, and a leftover lip balm tin for this purpose. After you fill it up, shake the container around your tarot cards. Stop whenever they feel clean to you. If you are witchy like I am, this is a useful tool to keep on your altar. It can be used before you do any spellwork.

Another method is finding a YouTube video. There are several that feature singing bowl, rattles, and chimes. Or simply try a 417 HZ video on YouTube to dispel negative energies.

Moonlight

You can use the cleansing energy of the full moon to bathe your cards in pure silvery light. I live on the top floor of my building with really large windows, so I simply move everything to the window sills the night of the full moon. You might also have a basket that you use to gather up your crystals and take them outside. Just make sure it’s a safe place and no one can steal your crystals.

Sunlight

Much like moonlight, sunlight also has a cleansing energy. And, unlike the light of a full moon, sunlight is available every single day. Be careful not to leave your tarot cards out too long, or you will fade the artwork. This is an abundant resource you can use all year long to clear the energy.

Air

Your breath is a very powerful force. It puts a bit of your soul into something. Air moves energy and invites change. You can breathe on the cards, or you could even open a window and leave the cards near it. Obviously, don’t let the cards blow away.

Salt

This is another method that doesn’t require any special tools. You can use any kind of salt you happen to have on hand, including regular old table salt. One caution though, don’t leave the salt on your cards for a long period of time. Salt attracts water and it will ruin your cards…literally washing the ink right off them. Yes, this is happened to a card I used in a spell. Instead of burying your cards in salt, I recommend sprinkling the deck with salt and then dusting it right back off.

Earth

You can also sprinkle the cards with a little bit of earth from the garden. Earth is grounding and centering. Some people advocate burying the cards, which you can do. However, be very careful that you use an airtight container like a jar or a ziptop bag. Personally, I prefer the sprinkling method so the cards don’t get dirty.

Herbs

You can use herbs in much the same way you can use salt and earth, by simply sprinkling the herb over the cards and then dusting it off. No special herbs are needed. Rosemary would probably be the most accessible. In fact, it’s probably already in your spice cupboard. An alternative would be ordinary garden sage. These can also be burned to smoke cleanse the cards, which I will touch on below.

Knocking on Tarot Cards

I often knock my cards on the table as I’m shuffling to shake the energy up. Some people knock on the deck, as if they are at someone’s door. But I like to this as part of the way I riffle shuffle the cards even if I have cleansed the deck in another way. It’s a good routine to get into and I think it provides a more accurate reading.

Cleansing the Tarot Deck With Tools

Now, we will cover some ways to cleanse your cards with some tools. I’m sharing these because they are fairly common but useful methods of cleansing not only your cards but your space as well as your energetic fields.

Smoke Cleansing

Smoke is a great way to cleanse tarot cards and it’s one of the most popular methods for a reason. The most traditional methods include white sage and palo santo. If you are going to buy either of these, make sure the materials are ethically sourced. Another way of smoke cleansing is using an incense of your choice. My favorites are Dragon’s blood and Cedar. You can even burn an herb like bay leaves or rosemary to cleanse your cards. Just make sure not to burn your fingers.

Whatever you are using, just run your cards through the sacred smoke. I wreathe my cards in the smoke in a circular motion. I stop doing this whenever the cards “feel” clean to me. Your intuition will tell you when it is time to stop.

Crystals to Cleanse Tarot Cards

I think that selenite is the perfect crystal for cleansing tarot cards. You can get a selenite wand for as little as a dollar a piece in the United States. Selenite is the only crystal that cleanses itself. I keep selenite in the same drawer I put my tarot decks in for this purpose. Selenite was named after a moon goddess and the crystal has this lunar sort of glow to it. Using selenite for this purpose makes sense, because moonlight is also a method for cleansing tarot cards.

Clear quartz would be another good option since it is also cleansing and clearing and relatively inexpensive. You could also use a black crystal like tourmaline, onyx, or obsidian. All of these crystals are protective and they absorb negativity. One unusual crystal might be black tourmaline in clear quartz. It’s the perfect balance of cleansing and protection.

Do you use any of the methods listed above? If not, how do you cleanse your tarot cards?

Best Love Tarot Cards to Get in a Relationship Reading

February 11, 2022

There are several tarot cards that are associated with love and romance. If you are doing a love reading for yourself, what cards should be looking for? As a whole, I would say the Suit of Cups is the most important one when it comes to romantic relationships and love. But below, I will list my thoughts on the best tarot cards for love. Some of them may surprise you.

Knight of Cups

I think the Knight of Cups is the most romantic tarot card. The Knight of Cups is the Romeo (or Juliet!) of the deck. I think of wine and roses when I see this card. The Knight of Cups is the essence of romance, courtship. It represents first dates and nights spent talking to each other for hours. This is infatuation, having a crush, flirtation, and that sizzle of attraction.

Two of Cups

A lot of people would say The Lovers is the most important love tarot card. But I beg to differ. For me, the Two of Cups is a lot more important. I think of this card as a partnership. To me as a reader, it’s finding a life partner. This person is your other half. This is someone who has your back, who knows you inside and out, and they love you flaws and all.

Six of Cups

This can be a puppy love, innocent crush kind of card. It can also signify a childhood sweetheart. This is also a soulmate or soul tie card. It’s the sense of having a long shared history with someone. The Six of Cups indicates a strong connection with someone. Either this relationship has already lasted years or it will. If this shows up in your reading, it’s a fantastic sign.

Ten of Cups

Behold the Happily Ever After card in the deck. The Ten of Cups has the energy of the happy ending of a romance novel or a romantic movie. The couple is together forever. It’s a wish fulfillment, a commitment, getting everything you’ve ever wanted. Roll credits!

Ace of Cups

This is an overwhelming amount of emotion. This card is often depicted as water sloshing over the side of a cup, or as a fountain. This is falling for someone. Hard. Your emotions are literally uncontrollable. It can also be the start of a new love cycle with someone, a new beginning in love.

Four of Wands

This is stability in a relationship. You feel as if this person is your home. This is a steady, stable relationship. It can represent taking your relationship to the next level. For example, if you are dating, it could mean getting engaged or moving in together.

Three of Pentacles

This might seem like an unusual pick. The Three of Pentacles is both a dating card and a friendship card. Whenever I see pentacles in a tarot reading, I think about the connection being valuable, about putting in time and effort and energy into this connection. And this card represents working with someone on a relationship, building a connection, growing it.

Ten of Pentacles

This is safety and security in a relationship. I think of it as the business of being married. It’s settling down with someone and sharing your home, your resources, like a banking account or a mortgage. Pentacles represent the tangible, physical world and this is building a legacy with someone. This is living together, raising children, taking care of the old folks, and handing down wisdom and wealth to your grandchildren.

The Hierophant

This is a marriage card. Let’s make the relationship official. The Hierophant is all about structure in society. It’s religion, politics, education, the family, and…of course, marriage.

The Empress

This is the divine feminine, the wife and mother. I see this as a card of marriage and motherhood, of being nurturing and open. And abundant. This card balances The Emperor. In a relationship reading, your partner finds you attractive, they can see you becoming your spouse and having children with you.

The Emperor

This card represents the divine masculine. He’s the father and the husband. It’s about bringing order to chaos, being in charge. It’s the perfect energy to balance The Empress. When this appears in your reading, your partner can see themselves being married to you and raising children.

Temperance

This might be an unusual pick, but I see Temperance as balance. This is someone who is a perfect complement for you. And this is also the card of patience, of being balanced in your approach to another person. Every partnership should have an equal give and take.

The Lovers

This list wouldn’t be complete without The Lovers. I think of this card as twin flames, soul mates, following your heart and not your head. If this card shows up in one of your tarot readings, there are intense emotions present and this is a very important romantic connection for you.

If you want more information on card meanings,check out this cheat sheet. To order a reading of your own, click here. And you can always check out my YouTube channel. I post weekly YouTube readings for every single sign.

How Does He Feel About Me Tarot Spread

January 31, 2022

How Does He Feel About Me Tarot Spread

How does your person feel about you? Some people can be hard to read. Or they are closed off when it comes to showing emotion, so this tarot spread will help you shed light on a person’s feelings for you. The How Does He Feel About Me Tarot Spread is a really simple way to give you the clarity you are looking for.

Prepare For the Reading

Before you begin, make sure you are calm, grounded, and centered. You won’t get an accurate reading if your emotions are all over the place (sad, angry, frustrated, nervous). It might be helpful to do some meditation. Even closing your eyes and taking a few deep breaths will help.

You might want to set the scene by lighting a candle and some incense. I like to pass my cards through some sort of sacred smoke before I begin (incense, sage, palo santo). I find that ritual creates the right atmosphere.

Shuffle your cards and think about the person in question. I like to picture the person’s face in my mind. Ask your question aloud or say it in your mind as you shuffle. You’ll know when it’s time to start pulling cards.

Some people will place a picture of the person in front of them or an object the person gave you. Or even one of the person’s items like a piece of jewelry or clothing. But that isn’t necessary to do an accurate reading.

How Does He Feel About Me Tarot Spread

Here’s the basic tarot spread. Feel free to tweak it to suit your own needs. And remember, you can always pull an extra card or two to clarify the information.

Card One: What Does He/She/They Think About me?

What impression does your person have about you? How do they see you? This can also give you a clue to this person’s feelings for you.

Card Two: What Does He/She/They Feel About me?

Okay, this is the hard one. This will give you a sense of your person’s feelings for you at the moment. I find that asking a bigger, broader question yields a better outcome in a tarot reading. Oftentimes people will ask, does this person love me? Yes or no questions are not that helpful. People are complex. We might love someone, but we also could be frustrated by the person, or maybe we are nervous around them. You want to get more information about their emotional state.

What cards should you be looking for? Cups symbolize emotion in the deck. So, the more Cups there are, the better. Some key cards to look for are the Ace of Cups, Two of Cups, Three of Cups, Five of Cups, Six of Cups, Ten of Cups. Here’s a quick cheat sheet for all of the card tarot meanings.

Card Three: What Actions Will He/She/They Take Towards Me?

This is a really important question. It’s one thing for a person to have feelings about you, but is he or she or they going to act on those feelings? For this position, I’m always on the lookout for communication. Cards that indicate communication are the Page of Wands, Page of Cups, Page of Pentacles, and the Page of Swords.

Another good sign would be the Suit of Wands. Wands are about taking action, passion, creativity, a spark. I think of these cards as having a fire lit underneath you. It’s time to make a move! In particular, look for the Eight of Wands, Knight of Wands, or the Ace of Wands.

Card Four: What Do I Need To Know About This Situation?

Sometimes, when our heart is involved, we don’t see the situation clearly. There may be something that you don’t know or something that you don’t really notice about the situation. This is an opportunity to get some clarity.

Card Five: Advice

This is an important question that I always include in my readings. Whatever you find out, this will give you some guidance on your path forward.

There you have it. The How Does He Feel About Me Tarot Spread. Hopefully, this will shed some light on your relationship. Remember, your state of mind matters when it comes to a relationship reading. Make sure you calm and centered when you start pulling cards.

Still not getting the clarity you seek? You might want to order a private reading with me. Or you could watch one of my YouTube videos posted this week for your particular sign to shed light on your situation.

Four of Cups

January 28, 2022

Four of Cups

In this post, I’ll be discussing the Four of Cups meaning for advice, the outcome, in a love reading, as feelings, and other meaning variations. Check out the video down below if you are more of a visual learner where I go through all the meanings.

What does the Four of Cups mean?

The Four of Cups is really about a disconnect. Between ourselves and what we want. When this card shows up in your reading, it is time to reconnect with yourself and your goals. You might be feeling a sense of boredom with your life or unhappiness with the current state of it. This can mean we are ignoring options and opportunities that come our way. Sometimes this means we aren’t sure what the heck we want in a situation in the first place. When this card appears, you need to step back from your issue and reevaluate your life in the larger sense.

The Four of Cups can also mean having a sense of apathy towards our current life. Maybe you feel you want more or that we have earned more. Maybe you have worked really hard for something and the reward wasn’t enough. Get in touch with your intuition.

Four of Cups Love

When it comes to love, the Four of Cups can mean indifference. Often, the person depicted on the card has their arms crossed, looking away from the cup being offered to them. In tarot, cups symbolize feelings. Cups are associated with relationships. The person in question (yourself or the person involved) are being self-absorbed or aren’t able to see the situation for what it really means. We aren’t seeing the love that others have for us. Or we don’t share someone’s feelings.

Sometimes, we are not ready for a relationship at this time. Or we aren’t ready for this relationship in particular. We might not see the opportunities available to us. In short, you aren’t that into this person. Or they aren’t into you.

Four of Cups as Feelings

Four of Cups as feelings means indifference, apathy, and disengagement with the people around us. Cups in general are about our feelings and the relationships we have. In this particular reading, the Four of Cups is a distinct lack of feeling or a disconnection to those feelings. There is something big missing here.

This card can also mean unrequited love. We might have offered our cup of love to someone and they have rejected not only the offer, but us as well. This can be really painful.

Four of Cups Reversed

The Four of Cups Reversed is about coming back into alignment. Now we know what we want and we know which option to use. We aren’t overlooking any of the opportunities available to us. We may fear missing out on something.

You might be feeling as if you are seeing this more clearly right now. Maybe you made a hasty decision or reached the wrong conclusion initially and now you are back on track.

Four of Cups Reversed Love

When it comes to love, the Four of Cups Reversed means we are finally realizing what is right in front of us. We might not have been interested in this relationship, but now they don’t want to miss out on the opportunity.

The person we have been dealing with may have rejected us in the past, or they have been apathetic about the relationship. And now they are taking action towards us. They might have realized that they made a huge mistake here.

Four of Cups as a Person

This is someone who is never satisfied. There’s a sense that this person isn’t happy with their life or their situation. They may constantly see the grass as being greener on the other side. If this represents the person you have been dealing with in a relationship, they might have been withdrawing from you.

Four of Cups Advice

Make sure you aren’t missing out on something that has been offered to you. This is a card about checking in with yourself and coming back into alignment with your goals. This opportunity or offer coming your way might be unexpected. It might not be something that you think you want. Or need. However, appearances can be deceiving. Make sure you aren’t missing out on something by rejecting it out of hand.

Four of Cups Combinations

This is not an exhaustive list of Four of Cups Combinations but these are the most common combinations I’ve noticed in my own personal readings.

Four of Cups	The Magician	Being very intentional about your options. Attracting the right options.
Four of Cups	The Tower	Feeling a sense of loss. Everything is being destroyed. There is nothing you can do. You don’t have any good options available to you.
Four of Cups	Two of Swords	Making a very difficult decision where none of the options are good. You don’t want to choose any of these options.
Four of Cups	Three of Swords	Feeling paralyzed after a breakup or a heartbreak. You may be numb after a very painful cycle.
Four of Cups	Eight of Swords	You might not be seeing a way out of your problem at the moment. You might not be seeing the options and opportunities that are available to you.
Four of Cups	Five of Cups	Regrets about the past. Not knowing how to fix your mistakes. Or even if they can be fixed.
Four of Cups	Seven of Cups	Your judgment might be clouded here. You could be distracted by many options and unable to see what is truly valuable here.
Four of Cups	Five of Pentacles	Feeling as if you don’t have any options or your options are worthless. Feeling a sense of lack as if you have nothing.
Four of Cups	Six of Wands	Not getting the recognition you crave or feel you have earned.
Four of Cups	Nine of Wands	You might be too exhausted to see this situation clearly right now. You have worked very hard but maybe the reward doesn’t seem valuable.

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Best Tarot Cards to Pull & The Absolute Worst

June 4, 2021

Best Tarot Cards to Pull AKA The Most Positive Tarot Cards

These are the best tarot cards to pull, in my humble opinion. They are listed in the order they appear in the deck. So, let’s take a look at the most positive tarot cards you can pull in a general reading. When it comes to love, health, and success, I’ve singled out some special cards below.

The Chariot	You are going places when this card appears. You might be moving or working on a promotion. But you aren’t standing still.
The Wheel of Fortune	This is a lucky tarot card and it’s about good fortune coming your way. Or maybe you are following the path you are meant to be on, and you’ll be rewarded by the universe. Either way, it’s great news.
Death	Death is a strange choice, but change is wonderful. And this card brings opportunities and the chance to do things differently.
The Sun	This is a card of light and laughter. It’s about summertime and picnics and going to the beach with your family. Pure joy.
Three of Wands	This is a manifesting card. Waiting for your ships to come in, or waiting for the fruits of your labor to be harvested. Your hard work is about to pay off.
Four of Wands	Coming home, stability, a reunion with loved ones.

Positive Tarot Cards for Love

What are the most positive tarot cards for a love reading? My candidates are below. This list isn’t exhaustive, but it’s a great start. I’ve organized it by suit. Whenever one of these cards appears in a love reading, it’s a good sign for your relationship.

The Lovers	This one may seem obvious, but it is a soulmate connection, a very strong relationship.
Ace of Cups	The start of a new romantic cycle, overwhelming emotion for someone
Two of Cups	A genuine connected relationship. A partnership card, a meeting of the minds.
Three of Cups	It means that you have a great time when you are with this person. You love being with one another.
Ten of Cups	This is a committed relationship and a wish fulfillment card.
Six of Pentacles	A willingness to invest time and effort into a relationship. Being willing to give to a person, and not just take.
Eight of Pentacles	Pentacles indicate effort and stability. They are about value. This is being willing to do the hard work in a relationship.
Ten of Pentacles	Stability, building a foundation with someone. This might even mean a marriage. Commitment.
Ace of Wands	A lot of passion for someone, longing. Desire, a spark. It’s a feeling of excitement.

Best Tarot Cards for Success

The tarot has a lot to say about careers and financial abundance. These are listed in order they appear in the deck. If you are looking to get ahead, these are the cards you want to see in your reading.

The Magician	What a powerful card. This is a chance to speak your intention and manifest your own destiny.
Nine of Cups	Your own personal happiness. It’s a sense of satisfaction, knowing that you have everything you need.
Ten of Cups	It’s a wish fulfillment card, literally a happily ever after here.
Six of Wands	This is recognition, attention, affection and winning. This is a great card to get if you are looking for a promotion.
Eight of Wands	Something is on it’s way to you. The Eight of Wands can be communication. It’s also about movement and momentum.
Ace of Pentacles	The start of a new cycle, planting a seed for your future. Growth. Expansion.
Nine of Pentacles	The Nine of Pentacles is my favorite success card in the deck. It’s wealth, abundance. Enjoying the fruits of your labor.
Ten of Pentacles	A strong foundation, financial wealth. Stability. Security.

Best Tarot Cards for Health

There are several cards in the deck that deal with health and wellness. For the purposes of this deck, I’m including both mental health and physical well-being. And I’ve gone in order of how they appear in order.

The Empress	Love, nurturing, personal growth. Self care. Empathy for yourself. Self love. Essentially, caring for yourself the way a nurturing mother would.
Temperance	Finding balance and harmony. This could be with your responsibilities and your relationships. Maybe the way you eat or exercise. There’s a sense of moderation.
Strength	Being strong (physically, mentally). Even if you face challenges, you can handle whatever life throws at you.
The Star	A card of healing, manifestation, getting in touch with your emotions.
Four of Swords	Resting, healing, relaxing. Gathering one’s strength. This is a hibernation kind of card.
Six of Swords	Moving into calmer waters, leaving a chaotic state behind.

Bad Tarot Cards & The Worst Tarot Card

And since we are doing the best of the best, I thought I’d include the flip side here as well. What about the worst? The really bad tarot cards, the ones you never ever want to see in a tarot reading. And the worst tarot card in the whole darn deck is at the end of this list.

The Moon	Fear, anxiety, secrets, lies.
Three of Swords	Heartbreak, heartache, a loss. Grief sadness. The bad breakup card.
Seven of Swords	Dealing with a liar, a cheater, a double crosser. Someone who has bad intentions towards you.
Eight of Swords	Self-limiting behavior and self-sabotage. Bad behavior patterns.
Ten of Swords	Being stabbed in the back. Literally. Betrayal.
Five of Cups	Regrets about past actions.
Five of Pentacles	Being without resources.Losing your money, your job, your relationship. Abandoned, alone, lonely.
Five of Wands	Conflict and drama, fighting with others.
Nine of Wands	Paranoia, being exhausted, wore down.
The Tower	And this is the biggest baddest card in the deck. The Tower is a disaster. Something that can tear your life apart. Divorce, unemployment, death, loss. It’s unexpected and unwelcome. However, it does bring change and realignment…at a cost.

If you want to see my list of all the tarot cards and their meanings, check this out.

What Does the Two of Cups Mean?

June 3, 2021

Two of Cups Meaning

In this post, I’ll be discussing the the Two of Cups meaning for health, advice, outcome, in a love reading, as feelings, and many other meaning variations. Check out the video down below where I go through all the meanings.

What does the Two of Cups mean?

The Two of Cups is a relationship card. It’s the Minor Arcana version of The Lovers. It can mean a friendship, a partnership, or often a romantic relationship.

We’re talking about the Suit of Cups here, so relationships and emotions are involved. When this card shows up, this is someone who knows you inside and out. They see your flaws and they love you regardless. This is my favorite relationship card. But this is a card about a areal partnership a true meeting of the minds.

What does the Two of Cups mean in reverse?

The Two of Cups in reverse can mean a breakup or distance between you and someone you love. It can also mean that you and your friend or partner are not on the same page. You don’t see eye to eye. There is conflict dividing two of you, even though the relationship is still there.

Does Two of Cups Always Mean Love?

No, the Two of Cups doesn’t have to mean love. This is a card about partnership. It’s a sense that you and another person are on the same page. You want the same things. This card can mean a friendship, a business partnership, or even a close family relationship. It just means that you and this person think alike and you are there for one another. This is someone you can trust.

Two of Cups as Feelings

The Two of Cups is about love, friendship, and kinship. The two of you “vibe” or you just get along. There is an easy give and take between the two of you. And, in a deeper sense, this means you love them despite all of their faults and they feel the same way. Everyone has faults. But when we are in a new relationship, we don’t often see them. This is a much more advanced relationship phase, in my opinion.

Two of Cups Reversed Feelings

This can indicate emotional distance between the two of you. Since this card is all about partnerships, it shows that either you or your partner don’t feel like you can rely on the other one. You feel a distance between the two of you. There’s a possibility that the two of you have broken up, or will end the relationship soon.

In this video, I went through the various meanings. If you want to check out the tarot decks I mentioned, here are the links. Light Seer’s Tarot. Modern Witch Tarot. Tarot De La Nuit.

Two of Cups Love

Other than The Lovers, this is the most positive relationship card in the deck. This is a card about knowing someone on a very deep level. When this card shows up you have a very deep connection to somebody.

Two of Cups Reversed Love

This is a breakup. If you haven’t broken up, there is a disconnection between the two of you. Something isn’t quite right. You feel the distance. The two of you are not on the same page.

Two of Cups Combinations

The trick to reading tarot very well, is looking for the story, not just individual cards. It’s important to look at Two of Cup combinations and see if there are any nuances or patterns here.

Two of Cups	The Empress	A relationship that is growing and maybe even leading to a commitment
Two of Cups	The Lovers	A VERY strong connection, maybe even a soul tie
Two of Cups	Strength	Holding onto your animal instincts, not allowing your emotions to show.
Two of Cups	Ace of Cups	Falling in love, starting a romance
Two of Cups	Three of Cups	Dating or a very close friendship, enjoying each other
Two of Cups	Six of Cups	Having a long-standing relationship or feeling as if you have known someone forever
Two of Cups	Nine of Cups	Struggling between the relationship and the need to have your own life
Two of Cups	Two of Pentacles	Being uncertain about a relationship, going back and forth
Two of Cups	Three of Pentacles	Office romance, wanting to prioritize a relationship and put time and effort into it.
Two of Cups	Six of Pentacles	Wanting to invest in a relationship
Two of Cups	Eight of Pentacles	Value a connection, willing to put in lots of effort into the partnership
Two of Cups	Ten of Pentacles	Building a long-term relationship with someone, sharing your resources with a partner
Two of Cups	Ace of Wands	A very passionate connection, a new beginning
Two of Cups	Two Wands	Making long term plans with a partner
Two of Cups	Three of Wands	Being at a distance from a partner, waiting to hear from your person
Two of Cups	Five of Wands	Romantic rivals, fighting in a relationship
Two of Cups	Six of Wands	Wanting to get someone’s attention, winning someone over
Two of Cups	Seven of Wands	Defensiveness, pulling away from a partner
Two of Cups	Eight of Wands	Passionate messages, moving forward with your partner
Two of Cups	Ten of Wands	Emotional burdens, doing all of the work in a relationship
Two of Cups	Two of Swords	Making a head over heart decision about your person
Two of Cups	Three of Swords	Heartbreak, disappointed in a relationship
Two of Cups	Four of Swords	Taking a break from your person, withdrawing
Two of Cups	Nine of Swords	Worried about a relationship, anxiety

Two of Cups Yes or No

This card in this particular direction is a great big yes…especially if you have asked a question involving a relationship. There’s a partnership at work somewhere.

Two of Cups Reversed Yes or No

In general, cards that show up in reverse are about an imbalance or a blockage. The answer is “no” for this particular card in the reverse. If this is about a relationship, the two of you are not a united front, you are at odds.

Two of Cups Career

For career matters, this is a networking card. It’s about your relationships at work. This might mean that you need to involve your social contacts. Maybe you can’t handle the specific situation all by yourself. You’re going to need some reinforcements. If you don’t have people at work whom you rely on, this is a desire to have someone at the office who has your back, a collaboration partner you can work with.

Two of Cups Health

When it comes to health, you might need a partner to rely on. This could be a professional like a doctor or a counselor. This could mean support from your friends or your family. This is a signal to get some support.

Two of Cups Advice

Ultimately, this is a card about not going through a situation all by yourself. This is a card about asking for support from the ones you love. It doesn’t have to be in the romantic sense. It just means that someone is there for you, somebody you can be very honest with, and who will offer you that social support you need at this time.

Two of Cups Outcome

If you are asking about a relationship, the two of you are going to work everything out. You’ll bridge the distance and come together again. If you are asking about something else, like career or health, you will have a person (or people) around you who will be supportive and help you through a situation.

Want more information? You can find more tarot card meanings here.

The Ultimate List of Tarot Cards and Meanings

June 1, 2021

What are the 78 Cards in a Tarot Deck?

A tarot deck has 22 Major Arcana Cards, starting with The Fool and ending with The World. There are 56 Minor Arcana Cards that are divided up into four different Suits (Suit of Cups, Suit of Wands, Suit of Pentacles, and Suit of Swords). There are 14 tarot cards in each Suit and 5 of these are court cards (Ace, King, Queen, Knight, and Page).

List of Major Arcana Tarot Cards and Meanings

The Major Arcana indicates major shifts in a person’s life. The Major Arcana starts with The Fool and ends with the World. You can think of the Major Arcana as life lessons. The Fool starts out as innocent and naive and by the time he arrives at The World, and accumulated all of this knowledge, he has been changed forever. These cards are full of symbolism and they correspond with many Jungian archetypes. For example, The Sage is The Hermit in tarot. And The Innocent is The Fool in tarot.

Below you will find the ultimate list of tarot cards and meanings.

Major Arcana Card	Astrological Sign	Keyword
The Fool	Aries	Taking a risk, journey
The Magician	Aries, Gemini, Aquarius	Speaking intention, knowing your power
The High Priestess	Pisces	Intuition
The Empress	Taurus, Libra	Divine feminine, the wife, the mother
The Emperor	Aries	Divine masculine, the father, the husband
The Hierophant	Taurus	Structure, religion, education
The Lovers	Gemini	Soulmate, heart over head
The Chariot	Cancer	Movement, momentum
Strength	Leo	Being formidable
The Hermit	Virgo	Seeking wisdom
Wheel of Fortune	Aquarius, Scorpio, Taurus, Leo	Change of fortune, luck
Justice	Libra	Truth, honesty, balance
The Hanged Man	Pisces	Feeling stuck, inertia
Death	Scorpio	Change
Temperance	Sagittarius	Balance, patience
The Devil	Capricorn	Toxicity, unhealthy ties
The Tower	Scorpio	Abrupt change, disaster
The Star	Aquarius	Hope, healing
The Moon	Cancer, Pisces	Shadows, secrets, fears
The Sun	Leo	Joy, clarity
Judgement	Scorpio, Libra	Decision, resurrection
The World	Aquarius, Scorpio, Taurus, Leo	Learning lessons, crossing a threshold, travel

What does the Suit of Pentacles mean in Tarot?

The Suit of Pentacles is one of the four Suits in tarot (Pentacles, Swords, Wands, and Cups) and this particular Suit involves the physical, tangible world. This would include things like time, effort, energy, money, your physical body, and the home. The Suit of Pentacles is associated with the Earth Signs (Taurus, Capricorn, and Virgo).

The Suit of Pentacles in a Reading

What does it mean if a lot of Pentacles pop up in your tarot reading? It means the subject of the reading is something you value, something you would have to put a lot of hard work into. It could be something involving a lot of your time. And this might impact your job, your home, or your physical being.

Pentacles are slow and steady energy. So, if you are trying to work on something, or make something happen, it might take a lot of effort on your part. Be patient.

Pentacles: List of Tarot Cards and Meanings

Suit of Pentacles	Astrological Sign	Keywords
Two of Pentacles	Capricorn	Weighing options
Three of Pentacles	Capricorn	Cooperation, conversation, collaboration
Four of Pentacles	Capricorn	Miserly
Five of Pentacles	Taurus	Lost, alone, no resources
Six of Pentacles	Taurus	Giving, investing
Seven of Pentacles	Taurus	Planting seeds for future, adjusting approach
Eight of Pentacles	Virgo	Working hard, taking time and care with something
Nine of Pentacles	Virgo	Single, independent energy, abundance
Ten of Pentacles	Virgo	Financial security, a firm foundation
Page of Pentacles	Capricorn, Taurus, Virgo	An offer of value, communication
Knight of Pentacles	Virgo	Making plans, careful pursuit
Queen of Pentacles	Capricorn	Self worth, grounded, centered
King of Pentacles	Taurus	Financially stable, businessman
Ace of Pentacles	Capricorn, Taurus, Virgo	Planting seeds for the future, a new cycle

What does the Suit of Swords mean in Tarot?

The Suit of Swords is one of the four Suits in tarot (Swords, Pentacles, Wands, and Cups). Swords rule action, passion, and creativity in the tarot. The Suit of Swords is associated with the air signs (Aquarius, Gemini, Libra).

The Suit of Swords in a Reading

So what does it mean if a lot of swords appear in your tarot reading? It means you are putting a lot of thought into the subject. Swords indicate thought energy, logic, truth, and communication.

These cards can also mean you are overthinking something. Or maybe even worrying about it. This can also indicate using your head and not your heart in any given situation. It might be time to get out of your head.

Swords: List of Tarot Cards and Meanings

Suit of Swords	Astrological Signs	Keywords
Two of Swords	Libra	Head over heart decision
Three of Swords	Libra	Heartbreak, heartache
Four of Swords	Libra	Resting, relaxing
Five of Swords	Aquarius	Manipulation
Six of Swords	Aquarius	Leaving a situation
Seven of Swords	Aquarius	Lying, cheating, stealing
Eight of Swords	Gemini	Self-limiting behavior, self sabotage
Nine of Swords	Gemini	Worry, anxiety
Ten of Swords	Gemini	End of a cycle, stabbed in the back
Page of Swords	Libra, Aquarius, Gemini	Spying, researching, curiosity
Knight of Swords	Gemini	Impulsivity, reacting instead of acting
Queen of Swords	Libra	Creating boundaries, demanding the truth
King of Swords	Aquarius	Head over heart, logical
Ace of Swords	Libra, Aquarius, Gemini	Truth, revelation, cutting something off

What does the Suit of Wands Mean in Tarot?

The Suit of Wands is one of the four Suits in tarot (Cups, Pentacles, Wands, and Swords). Wands rule action, passion, and creativity in the tarot. The Suit of Wands is associated with the fire signs (Aries, Sagittarius, Leo).

The Suit of Wands in a Reading

So what does it mean if there are a bunch of Wands showing up in your tarot reading? The Suit of Wands represents passion, power, pursuit, creativity, and taking action on something. This can be a call to do something, to take action on the subject you asked the tarot about.

Wands: List of Tarot Cards and Meanings

Suit of Wands	Astrological Sign	Keywords
Two of Wands	Aries	Long term decisions
Three of Wands	Aries	Waiting for your ships to come in, manifesting
Four of Wands	Aries	Reunion, stability
Five of Wands	Leo	Conflict
Six of Wands	Leo	Victory, attention, recognition
Seven of Wands	Leo	Defending yourself, protecting yourself
Eight of Wands	Sagittarius	Messages, momentum, movement
Nine of Wands	Sagittarius	Wounded warrior, exhausted
Ten of Wands	Sagittarius	Burdens, being weighed down
Page of Wands	Aries, Leo, Sagittarius	A passionate message, walking a new path
Knight of Wands	Sagittarius	A passionate pursuit
Queen of Wands	Aries	Social butterfly, social networking
King of Wands	Leo	Entrepreneurship, taking action
Ace of Wands	Aries, Leo, Sagittarius	Passion, start of a new cycle

What does the Suit of Cups mean in Tarot?

The Suit of Cups is one of the four Suits in tarot (Cups, Pentacles, Wands, and Swords). Cups rule emotions and relationships in the Tarot. The Suit of Cups is associated with Water Signs (Cancer Pisces and Scorpio) and intuition as well.

The Suit of Cups in a Reading

So what does it mean if Cups appear in a reading? It means that there is an emotional involvement here. This is a great sign if you are doing a relationship reading. It can also indicate that you care very deeply about the subject of the reading, whether it’s a career, or even your health. Your emotions are involved.

These cards are often deeply intuitive as well. This might be the time to consult your inner self, or your higher self in a situation. Don’t ignore the signs and synchronicity around you. Pay attention to your dreams. Ask your deity your guides, guardians, ancestors, or whoever else you work with for a sign.

Cups: List of Tarot Cards and Meanings

Suit of Cups Card	Astrological Sign	Keywords
Two of Cups	Cancer	Partnership, Friendship, Love
Three of Cups	Cancer	Celebration, Excitement
Four of Cups	Cancer	Boredom, Disinterest
Five of Cups	Scorpio	Regrets, Thinking about the Past
Six of Cups	Scorpio	Childhood, Nostalgia
Seven of Cups	Scorpio	Illusions, Delusions, Confusion
Eight of Cups	Pisces	Leaving an emotional situation
Nine of Cups	Pisces	Personal happiness
Ten of Cups	Pisces	Wish fulfillment, happily ever after
Page of Cups	Pisces, Cancer, Scorpio	A love message
Knight of Cups	Pisces	Emotional pursuit, dating
Queen of Cups	Cancer	Intuition, emotional availability, parenthood
King of Cups	Scorpio	Emotionally available, intuitive
Ace of Cups	Pisces, Cancer, Scorpio	Overwhelming emotion, the start of a new cycle

Eight Mistakes People Make When Choosing A Tarot Deck

May 31, 2021

Want to know how to choose a tarot deck? This article will help you avoid some common mistakes people make when choosing their first tarot deck. I own dozens of tarot decks and I have made lots of mistakes along the way. No one wants to buy a deck they will never use.

Avoid Pips Decks

First of all, let’s define a pip deck. These types of decks don’t illustrate the tarot suits (Swords, Cups, Pentacles, and Wands). When you are a new tarot reader, a visual cue will help you identify a card easier. Not to mention…faster! I am a seasoned tarot reader and even I still prefer fully illustrated decks. Nobody has the patience to pause a reading and try to remember what the Nine of Pentacles is.

You can find out whether or not any given Tarot deck only has pips by watching walkthroughs and reviews on YouTube.

Tarot Cards That Aren’t Labeled

This tip goes hand-in-hand with avoiding pip decks. Some tarot decks number and label each and every card (Ace of Pentacles, Ten of Pentacles, etc.) Some decks only use Roman numerals. And others don’t use any labels or numbers at all. If you are just starting out, labeled decks are going to be much easier to use. You will waste a lot of time counting the number of Pentacles.

Pro Tip. Buy a deck that labels every card and doesn’t use pips and it will make the process of learning the cards much, much easier.

Picking the Latest Greatest Tarot Deck That Everyone is Talking About

Okay, confession time. I am completely guilty of this. I follow a lot of tarot readers on Instagram and YouTube and I will get tarot fever when I see a shiny new deck. However, I’ve been burned several times. This is a form of FOMO, but try to resist the temptation. The popular deck isn’t always the right deck for you. Buying a tarot deck should be a very personal decision. Think of it as a Goldilocks situation. You want to find the one that is just right for you, not what everyone else likes.

Case in point, I bought the Wild Unknown Deck. The illustrations are gorgeous and a lot of people love it. Unfortunately, I’m not one of them. It’s a very shadowy deck, meaning it has some darker themes. I do a lot of readings on YouTube and most of them are focused on love, and this just isn’t a deck I use. I reserve it for the fall of the year, the shadow season, when I want to do a deep dark reading on myself. I hardly ever use it on camera. I usually try to buy decks that I can use any time of the year and in most situations.

Not Choosing a Rider-Waite Style Deck

There are three major tarot systems (Thoth and Marseille are the other two), but the vast majority of tarot decks are Rider Waite style. If you choose another system, you are automatically limiting your options. And, in my opinion, if you are just starting out, this is the easiest kind of deck to work with. Once you have learned the basics, you might want to branch out to other tarot systems. There are literally hundreds of Rider Waite style decks to choose from, so don’t feel like you have to pick the OG Rider Waite Deck by default.

Choosing an Expensive Deck

The cost of Tarot deck can vary wildly. The least expensive is around $10 and the most expensive I’ve seen is $75. But the average deck is roughly $20. If you are new to reading tarot, you might not even like it. So, go with a less pricey option. Once you figure out whether or not tarot is for you, then you can buy a more lux deck.

Relying on the Little Paper Booklet Inside

While you are choosing a tarot deck, pick yourself out a tarot guide as well. Most tarot decks include a little tiny paper booklet with tarot card meanings in them. These things are usually small, hard to read, and only include a few words on the upright and a reversed meaning for each card. You will get more use out of your tarot deck, if you get a guide with more comprehensive meanings(like love, health, career, etc.) along with it.

Believing You Can’t Buy Your Own Tarot Deck

Can you buy your own tarot deck? There’s a common myth that you can’t buy your first tarot deck. It has to be given to you. But it isn’t true. I bought my first deck and many other tarot readers I know have purchased their first deck as well. If I had to wait for someone to give me one…well, I’d still be waiting. So, don’t worry about it, you have a green light to get your own deck.

This is a Goldilocks situation, remember? You want to pick the perfect deck for you. Getting hand-me-down tarot cards isn’t necessary.

So, how do you choose a tarot deck?

When picking a tarot deck, it’s important to do your research by watching tarot walkthroughs and reviews and comparing tarot decks. Pick a tarot deck that numbers and labels every card so it’s easier to learn. And remember to honor your own intuition by choosing the deck that feels right to you.

Let me know down below which deck you are considering getting.

Does He Think About me Tarot Spread

May 30, 2021

Despite the name, this tarot spread is for everyone. Ignore the gender. The Does He Think About Me Tarot Spread is focused on whether or not your partner is still thinking about you, and connecting to you energetically. Are you in their thoughts? Is there still a chance for this connection to work?

I created this spread because I get this question a lot from my tarot clients and I thought it would offer a quick and easy reading for someone who is unsure about their partner’s thoughts.

Card #1 Does He Think About Me? Or Does She Think About Me?

This is a yes or no sort of card. You won’t proceed further on in the spread, if the person is not thinking about you. Broadly speaking, you want a card that is in the upright. Reversed cards indicate blocked energy and are most often a ‘no” answer.

What you are really looking for here is Swords and Cups. Swords represent thought energy in the deck. And Cups represent emotions. If the answer is yes, you will see something like the Nine of Swords, the Ten of Swords, the Page of Swords, the Ace of Cups, the Two of Cups, the Five of Cups, and the Six of Cups.

There are many other possibilities as well, so don’t be discouraged if you don’t get one of those cards.

Card #2 What Does my Person Think About Me?

The purpose of this card is to determine whether or not this person is having good thoughts about you or bad ones. They could be dreaming about a reunion with you or they could be thinking about all of the fights you had.

Some conflict cards in the deck are the Five of Wands, Seven of Wands, Four of Pentacles, Nine of Wands. Some positive cards you could see are the Four of Wands, the Three of Cups, the Six of Cups, the Ten of Cups, and The Lovers.

By the way, this list is not exhaustive. So, if your card doesn’t show up here, don’t worry.

Card #3 How do They Feel About Me?

This will tell you whether or not the person still has some emotion for you. It’s okay, if there is a negative card that shows up here. Why? Because people have mixed emotions. The direct opposite of love, isn’t hate. It’s indifference. So, if this person has strong emotions about you, that’s a good thing. You still get under their skin.

In general, Cups are a good sign. Cups carry emotion in the deck. Wands indicate passion for someone, and the willingness to take action. Pentacles, in general, usually mean a person values a connection and they are willing to put in the hard work. I would be concerned about seeing Swords here, which can sometimes mean someone is using their head and not their heart.

You will want to clarify this card if you get something like the Seven Of Wands (defensive behavior) by drawing another card. If they are still emotional about you, there is a chance of reconciliation.

One card I would be really concerned about is the Four of Cups. It indicates indifference, someone who isn’t happy about their options and opportunities.

Card 4: Will my Person Take Any Action Towards Me?

Now that you know your person is thinking about you, and they have some emotional energy directed towards you, are they going to do anything about it? That’s the really important question here. This will tell you if your person will be doing anything to work on this connection.

Here’s what you should look for. If you see any Pages, that’s a great sign. Page of Wands, Page of Cups, Page of Pentacles indicate communication. And the Page of Swords means your person is thinking about you and maybe even watching you from afar. Probably on social media.

Knights are another good sign. Knights travel in the deck. They go after things, the pursue something. This would mean, your person is willing to take some action and effort towards you.

Broadly speaking, it’s good to see Pentacles or Wands showing up here. Pentacles indicate valuing a relationship and being willing to put in the hard work. And Wands show a passion for you and the connection. They are a desire to do something.

Card 5 Advice for My Situation

This card will point you in the right direction. I always ask for advice at the end of my tarot readings. This will tell you if you should wait to hear from your person or if you should contact them. Or maybe there’s something else you need to do here.

If you still aren’t sure about your situation, and you would like more information, please consider ordering a reading from me. My least expensive is $20.
If you try out the Does He Think About Me Tarot Spread, let me know down below.

What Does The Three of Cups Mean?

May 29, 2021

What does Three of Cups Mean?

The Three of Cups is all about having a good time, and indulging yourself. This means going out with your friends, having some adult beverages, staying out late, and maybe having too much desert. It’s both a friendship and a dating card. It has a lighter, carefree energy. That isn’t a bad thing. Sometimes, we need a little fun in our lives. Before we get into the individual meanings down below, it’s important to know the general meaning of the Three of Cups. For each of the card situations below, that meaning will shift just a bit.

What Does Three of Cups in Reverse Mean?

Three of Cups Reversed can mean spending too much time living it up. This is a card about having fun, spending time with friends, dating, and enjoying an active social life. In the reverse, there’s an imbalance here. It’s fine to have a great time and go out with friends, but don’t ignore responsibilities.

Another possible meaning here is that you aren’t having any fun. Cards in the reverse usually refer to a blockage or an imbalance. You might be working really hard, spending your time chasing a goal, and not enjoying your life in the moment. We can’t only live for the future.

Three of Cups Yes or No

The Three of Cups in the upright for a yes or no question, is a yes for me. Why? Because this card is in the upright, and it’s a green light. There is nothing blocking the energy here.

Three of Cups Reversed Yes or No

When this card appears reversed in your reading, it doesn’t bode well for a yes or no question. I view reversed cards as blocked energies, so this would be a no to your question in my book.

Three of Cups as a Person

Let’s apply this meaning to a person. Since we are talking about cups, the individual you are dealing with could be a water sign, a Pisces, a Cancer, or a Scorpio. The water signs are represented by cups. This person might also have a lot of water in their chart, or they could be someone who is intuitive and in touch with their emotions.

Since this is a card about having fun, the person you are dealing with could be the life of the party. They might enjoy going out to a club and staying out all night. They might be someone who always finds the joy in any situation. On the flipside, this might be an individual who indulges themselves in other ways. Maybe they enjoy designer purses or the latest pair of sneakers.They are focused on their wants, and they don’t necessarily think about tomorrow or the next day. They have a carpe diem kind of philosophy about life, and this moment right now is what matters.

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Three of Cups as Feelings

When it comes to feelings, the person you are thinking about might only be interested in having fun. This might be a lighter relationship like a friends with benefits, or a situationship, rather than a serious romance. This person might not be thinking about a commitment at this time. Instead, they want to enjoy the moment and not think about the future.

This person could also view this relationship as something fun, something they look forward to. They enjoy having a great time with you, going out to dinner and dancing. And they haven’t developed deeper emotions. Yet. Give them some time. The point is, they love hanging out with you and that’s a great thing.

Three of Cups Reversed as Feelings

This might be someone who is indulging themselves a little bit too much. Since this card is about living it up and having a great time, this person might be ignoring other aspects of their life, including their relationship. They might be staying out all night, missing work. Or maybe they have missed dates with you. They aren’t making this relationship a priority and their feelings for you aren’t that deep.

Since this is a three card, there might be a third party situation going on. Maybe your person is seeing someone else on the side, or you aren’t dating exclusively. If the Five of Wands, the Seven of Cups, or another Three card (Three of Wands, Three of Pentacles, Three of Swords) shows up in your reading, you might have a third party issue going on in this relationship.

Three of Cups Love Reunion

This is often seen as a celebration card. It’s about living it up. It’s also seen as a dating card or going out with friends. If you are wondering about a reconciliation or a reunion with someone, this is a great sign. This could mean the two of you are getting together to go out to dinner. It means the two of you will be reuniting or reconciling.

Three of Cups Outcome and Three of Cups Future

When this card appears in the outcome of your reading or is in a future position, then you can expect a celebration, meaning you have a reason to go out and party. Maybe you have reconciled with someone or you have gotten the job or the promotion. There’s a sense of being lighthearted and carefree when this card appears in a future placement or an outcome. So go out and have a fantastic time! It sounds like you are going to have a reason to celebrate.

Three of Cups Health

This a party card, so it’s time to celebrate. If you have had health challenges, you will be having some victories here. This can also be a call to spend time enjoying your life. You might need a mental health break. This is a time to decompress. Enjoy spending time with friends and family.

Three of Cups Career

This is a card about good times. You might having something to celebrate here like a raise or a promotion. Maybe you are ready to start your own business. This can also indicate working in an environment that feels fun. Or perhaps you really enjoy the work that you do, and you get some personal satisfaction out of your work.

Three of Cups Reversed Career

Reversed cards usually indicate a block or an imbalance. Maybe you are spending too much time working and you need to take a vacation. You aren’t actually enjoying your life. If you have been focused on a promotion, or starting a new business, or trying to get another job, you might be burning yourself out. It’s time to go out with your friends and blow off a little steam.

When it comes to office politics, there might be a group of people who are playing office politics you need to watch out for. This can refer to gossip or even to being sabotaged at work. Chances are, there’s something going on behind your back that you don’t know about. So be careful. This could even indicate a toxic work environment, and it might be time to search for another job.

Three of Cups Timing

When it comes to timing a situation, this could mean three years, three months, three weeks, three days, three hours, three minutes…you get the picture. However, it could also mean the third month of the year, or the third day of a month. The point is, a three will be showing up here.

Energy is an important aspect of timing cards. If you encountered any blocked energy (reversed cards) in your reading, or resistance cards like the Two of Wands, Two of Pentacles, or Four of Cups, the longer your time span will be. The good news is, that the sooner you sort that out, the shorter your length of time will be. So move some energy!

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