Do you ever use the Tarot conversationally? I find it a helpful way to develop my exploration of an issue iteratively, like you would if you were talking through an experience or problem with a friend.
What’s different about a conversational style of reading Tarot?
Instead of deciding ahead of time what the important questions and issues are, a conversational style allows you to explore aspects of a situation that you may not have thought of when you first sat down with the cards.
How to read the Tarot conversationally
To try it, grab a journal and pen or your preferred app and start with a question on your mind. Make sure to only ask a simple, single question at a time. Otherwise, you won’t know which question each card is responding to!
Shuffle your cards and pull a card in response to the question you wrote down. Write down your insights and anything that pops for you. Then ask your next question.
Allow your questions to be guided by the answers and insights you get from your answer cards.
Be sure to write or dictate EVERY question, card and answer.
When you’re reading in conversational style, there will be a lot of cards, and they won’t be neatly arranged in a spread, like the photo below (deck shown is Cat Aura Tarot, which you can check out over here).
Troubleshooting confusing cards
Sometimes, it may seem like we’re getting cards that don’t make sense. This usually happens if we’re being too narrowly focused.
So if you start getting cards that are confusing, pause and expand your thinking. Imagine you’re floating up above your situation or problem and allow the cards you’ve pulled to float with you, and ask the cards what you need to recognize.
Then pull another card and take time with it. Beyond the traditional meanings, take on the art and notice if any symbols or elements of the art keep grabbing your attention.
When you’re ready to conclude, ask yourself what some of the key takeaways are and make a note of them.
If you try this, let me know how it goes! If you enjoyed this post, check out these others. Or, if podcasts are more your thing, check out this post that has a range of podcasts I’ve guested on.