Ahead of having a go at free psychic readings a bit of background understanding of the tarot cards used may be helpful.
The original tarot deck holding 78 cards can be divided into three groups. The 22 major Arcana cards, the 40 minor Arcana cards, and the 16 Court cards constructs these classes. Also the minor arcana and court cards are further divided into four suits namely wands, cups, pentacles, and swords.
The 22 cards of the major arcana can be characterized as “most important aspects”. As this name implies universal matters and replies can be expected through tarot reading exclusively with these cards, in a tarot spread.
The major arcana usually portray the personality, mental condition, and other critical attributes of the querent (in divination and ritual, the querent is the asker of questions). Basically every problem posed to a spread composed of the major arcana may be resolved. This element of the tarot deck begins its voyage with the number zero - the fool card and ends with the number 21 which is the world card.
The 40 cards of the minor arcana are interpreted as meaning “little secrets”. As you might think and the name indicates the minor arcana explains certain courses in our personal lives. These cards generally clarify affairs at home, at work, or at school. Any tarot reading with a deck consisting only of these cards will produce very exact results regarding the querent’s query.
The court cards are the royalty of the tarot deck. These 16 cards are consists of Kings, Queens, Pages, and Knights. These cards often symbolize instant environmental effects. An example of these influences often include close family, friends, lovers, and coworkers. These cards may be emblematic of imagery present in the querent’s psyche.
Kings often signify a male of 36 or older maybe a fatherly figure with authority, understanding and experience. Queens also commonly correspond to a female 36 or older with matriarchal aspects of power, nurturing, understanding, consideration, and wisdom. Knights are the couriers of the tarot deck and generally range in age from the mid twenties to the mid thirties. Knights may be male or female handing over a positive message when right side up and a negative message when reversed. Pages commonly indicate children and naivete. They have a range of meanings often representing messengers, schoolchildren, young adults, or assorted issues related to the inexperience of youth.
The four suits of the tarot deck are wands, cups, pentacles, and swords. These suits represent various aspects of our lives. For example the suit of wands often correspond to work or social activities. Furthermore, the suit of cups usually correspond to love or emotional matters. The suit of pentacles often indicate money matters or health problems. Lastly, the suit of swords symbolize problems or troubles the querent might be facing.
The four suits of the Tarot deck in addition have further notable attributes. For example the suit of wands relate to the element of fire and the astrological signs of Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius. The suit of cups relate to the element of water and the zodiacal signs Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces. The suit of pentacles embodies the element of earth and relate to the sun signs of Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn. The suit of swords forms a relationship with the element of air corresponding to the astrological signs of Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius.
Making your own tarot readings and trying various tarot reading systems frequently helps in learning by heart the meanings of the cards, in various tarot spreads. Do not feel overwhelmed and remember practice makes perfect. I hope this small presentation to the tarot deck helps bring the enjoyable experience of tarot reading into your life. If you want to learn more about tarot, tarot readings, or the tarot deck why not get a free psychics reading or talk with some talented tarot psychics online? It’s free to try so try yours today! Fair enough? Enjoy!