Gather the tarot cards that you would like to use. Choose a standard tarot deck with at least 78 cards and a guidebook.
Shuffle the cards. Take your time to mix up the cards and focus on the questions or areas of your life that you would like to explore.
Fan out the cards, picking one for your reading. Be open-minded and curious about the potential messages, meanings, or advice that the card might have for you.
Place the card in the reading spread. A standard spread is to lay seven cards out in a line and interpret them in the order of their placement.
Look up the card’s meaning in the guidebook and apply it to your questions. Consider the card within the context of the entire reading spread.
Spend some time reflecting on the message. Connect the card’s symbolism, meaning, and message to the current moment in your life.
Go deeper and focus on finding connections to other facets of your life. This could include self-care, personal growth and development, spirituality, or social connections.
