The tarot is a Western divination tool made up of 78 cards. It is not "fortune-telling" but a mirror for the soul. This guide introduces the history of the tarot, the structure of its 78 cards, and how to begin learning.
The Major Arcana are the 22 core cards among the tarot's 78, representing life's great stages and the soul's lessons. This guide uses the framework of "The Fool's Journey" to walk you through all 22 Major cards, with a complete meaning chart.
A spread is the way drawn cards are arranged in specific positions, each with its own meaning. This guide shows you how to choose a spread — the single-card draw, the Yes or No spread, the three-card Flow of Time, and the Celtic Cross — with when and how to use each.
A complete tarot reading unfolds in six steps — prepare your space, clarify your question, shuffle, cut the deck, lay out the spread, and reveal the cards. This is a hands-on guide for beginners, complete with common mistakes to avoid.