By Jason Parker

Things to Consider in a Tarot Reading (Other Than Card Meanings)

It’s important to look at the meanings of tarot cards, but it’s very possible to pull even more out of a reading that individual card meanings. Here’s some other stuff you might consider bringing into your interpretation when it feels right:

🍄The position of the cards. This is why spread design can be so important! I’ve had instances where all the cards, in their positions, had the subjects looking or pointing towards one specific card. It was wild. What did it mean? Maybe nothing, but maybe something very significant, depending on the question!

🍄The visual element of the cards. Sometimes what’s depicted on the card can give more specific insight than the actual book meanings. The pictures were done that way for a reason, so don’t be afraid to give them their own weight! Also, sometimes the spread as a whole will have a flow of design (like when one half is much brighter than the other) or a specific card is WAY more colorful than the other cards on the table. Any of these could potentially carry meaning.

🍄Jumper cards. This is when a card pops out while you’re shuffling! I usually just put them back… UNLESS the question has already been presented, and I’m shuffling with that question in mind. Then, I keep them as extra advice, bonus cards.

🍄Reoccurring numbers. Maybe you do a four card spread for a friend, and you get the four of cups, four of swords, four of wands, and the Emperor! (IV.) What does that mean? What does the number four symbolize? Well, a lot of things, potentially, depending on what you study. Some tarot designs incorporate the Kabbalah’s numbered paths in the tree of life, others go with numerology. Maybe, the number four just means something special to you or the querent in particular.

🍄A bunch of cards in order. I’m not talking about when you forget to shuffle. I’m talking about when you give it a really good shuffle and you still get the ace, two, and three of Pentacles all in a row. This can be seen as a sign of progression, or that the events are all much more closely connected than anticipated. It can also mean it happens over a shorter period of time than normal. It’s up to you, your cards, and the contexts.

🍄Proportions of different features. Maybe you’re doing an obstacle spread, and your obstacle is something like the nine of swords. That’s pretty nasty, but if all the other cards in the spread are Major Arcana, then it’s probably not going to be that difficult to surmount. The reverse can also be true. Additionally, a high number of reversed cards in a spread typically signifies a lot of confusion, conflict, and turmoil.

🍄Reoccurring symbols. Beyond just the four suits, because that’s a given! But maybe your spread shows a lot of cards with images of fire, people dancing, or birds. Do these mean anything to you or the querent? What do they typically symbolize?

🍄Any hiccups or unusual events during the reading. Once I had a querent pick up a card to examine it, drop it, then pick it up and put it back reversed. Since it was the overall outcome card, I interpreted that as a heightened ability to change her own fate in this given situation, since she had turned the card from quite a bad omen to a good one. Sometimes little accidents like dropping cards, accidentally shifting them, or laying out the spread wrong are meant to be there and add to the meaning!

I hope this gives you some ideas! Feel free to add more. What do you interpret alongside the cards in a reading?

Sacred Places (Water)

These are places that could be considered sacred for someone who focuses on the element of Water in their craft.

Places In Nature

Hot Springs - Natural pools of energy, boiling up from deep in the earth. Warm, relaxing, and full of healing. 

The River - Always changing, full of strength. Powerful enough to carve through stone, gentle enough to dip your toes in.

The Ocean - Mysterious and welcoming, deep enough to hold your darkest secrets, and never let the light see them.

The Lake - Simple and homely, teeming with life. A place of forgiveness and rebirth.

Urban Places

Concrete Waterways - Found in almost every park, a place of refuge and shelter.

Water Parks - Full of laughter, fun, and families, all fueled by the power of water.

Hot Tubs - A man-made tribute to the power of hot springs, a place of relaxation and health.

Wells - Pulls wealth and prosperity from deep in the earth, homely and safe.

I don’t know if anyone has said this yet, but it’s killing me so I’ll go ahead and shout it into the void.

The five candles behind the “21” candles on the cake? 5/21?

Her, later on at the reading for her debut novel?

Can she hint at things 3 years out?

May 21, 2024 is a Tuesday. Books are traditionally released on Tuesdays.

A debut novel released on Tuesday, May 21, 2024???

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The moon is by far the love of my life😍

Meaning of the witches' runes pt.1

Sun ruled by the element of fire

when used on a spell: for positivity, new beginnings, optimism, to call upon sun gods

when seen on a reading: going on the right direction, good health (other runes closest to the sun shows how you see yourself and how you appear to others)

represents: ego, self image, self esteem, growth, happiness

keywords: beginnings, good news, health, joy, ego, warmth, nourishment, self esteem, public image

Moon ruled by the element of water

when used on a spell: intuition, subconscious mind, to enhance the power of the spell, to call upon moon goddesses, spirituality

when seen on a reading: it's important to listen to your inner voice and follow your intuition

represents: clairvoyance, psychic abilities, mysticism

keywords: lunar, illusion, subconscious, intuition, introspection

Flight ruled by the element of air

when used on a spell: for communication, networking, information, word-to-mouth, social media

when seen on a reading: look at the surrounding runes to learn about the change that is going to happen, it could also mean that you might need to flee the situation, you might be moving houses or places

represents: movement, travels, quick changes, high knowledge

keywords: movement, travel, info, news, media, freedom

Rings ruled by the element of spirit

when used on a spell: to connect, for binding

when seen on a reading: it reminds us is everything in the world is connected; the dance of the seasons; the never-ending cycle of birth, death and rebirth; alliances and connections between people

represents: binding, cycle of life, alliances, connections

keywords: collectivity, sharing, teamwork, partnership, Alchemy, life cycle, the universe

Trinity or Romance or Flower ruled by the element of fire

when used on a spell: to heal broken hearts and relationships

when seen on a reading: you have a healthy lasting relationship or you will have one soon, but beware that something is off, be aware of abuse and codependency, set boundaries and protect yourself

represents: emotions, relationships, harmony, love of all kinds, balance

keywords: love, relationships, sexuality, emotions, harmony, friendship, balance, boundaries, protection

Woman ruled by the element of earth

when used on a spell: to call upon the goddesses, being instead of doing

when seen on a reading: passive state that allows us to heal and grow

represents: feminine polaritpolarity of the world

keywords: healing, creativity, hearth, fertility, compassion, channeling

Man ruled by the element of fire

when used on a spell: to call upon gods, to take action

when seen on a reading: it is time to take action, stand up for yourself and protect what matters to you the most

represents: fatherhood, courage, willpower, strength

keywords: courage, warrior, self-reliance, protection, willpower, leadership

Harvest ruled by the element of earth

when used on a spell: to reap the fruits of your labor, prosperity, good luck

when seen on a reading: you'll finally receive what you seek, you might need to sacrifice something to achieve what you want

represents: abundance, end of a cycle, getting rid of the old, the entire learning process

keywords: rewards, end of a cycle, success, abundance, sacrifices, manifesting, fulfillment, achievement, gratitude

Crossroads ruled by the element of air

when used on a spell: for big change, transition

when seen on a reading: you're about to make a big decision, there are many ways to reach the same destination and the shortest path isn't always the best option, don't be afraid to move forward, trust your heart and you will make the right choice

represents: free will, big change

keywords: gateways, choices, transitions, faith, wheel of fortune, free will

Star (the wishing rune) ruled by the element of air

when used on a spell: for confirmation, grain light

when seen on a reading: to learn more about your life purpose check its closest runes, if you're going through a hard time stay strong and you'll reach the end of the tunnel

represents: hope, joy, fulfillment of your greatest wishes, luck, fortune

keywords: life purpose, fulfillment, aspirations, hopes, joy, wishes granted, a place of rest and blessings

Ecological wooden elder futhark runes by MissivetoBears