I know it would be easy just to say to you, “Just go and get Rider-Waite deck, and be done with it.” Half of me kind of feels that way, but I also want to honor and acknowledge that we all have different styles. Different Tarot decks are going to resonate with us in different ways, and it’s really important to connect with that and find the deck that is right for you.

Just know that there is no perfect answer here, and ultimately, you do need to find that deck that feels good for you.

That said, look for a good learning deck. If this is your first Tarot deck, you want to make sure it’s a deck that you can learn with and that’s going to make your learning process easy and enjoyable as well. Think about things like the pictures, and the imagery in the card, that you can understand quite quickly, as well as once you start to go deeper with learning about the Tarot, then you can go much, much further with your studies.

Choose a deck that you resonate with visually, and energetically, and make sure that you have that opportunity to go through the cards and check in how you're resonating with the deck.

If you want to go a little deeper, the Universe has an important message for you that could be right around the corner.  

It’s up to you to look for clues that help you make better decisions and wind up getting what you want, even if trouble is on the horizon, especially in your love life!

Here, give it a try for yourself (It's free)

Literally, just go through your cards one by one, and spend some time with each card.

Flip over the first card and just gaze at the images on this card.

• What do you notice?

• What comes through to you?

• What do you see first?

It might be a symbol. You might hear something. You might feel something in your body. You might start to see almost a story coming out through that particular card.

Now, you don’t have to do anything with that information. This is just about connecting with each of your cards.

Spend three or four minutes with each card. Just really drink it in, take in the imagery, the energy of the card, and just become familiar with those cards. Then pick up the second card and do it all again, until you’ve started to work your way all the way through your deck.

The best way to learn Tarot and to create a personal connection with the cards is to simply draw a card each day.

Ask the Tarot each day, “What energy do I need to focus on today?” and proactively manifest that energy throughout your day.

Or, ask the Tarot, “What might I experience today?” At the end of the day, match up what happened throughout the day and what you know of the Tarot card you drew.

Over time, your ‘bank’ of personal experiences with the Tarot will grow and grow.

Nearly every Tarot beginner book includes the Celtic Cross Tarot spread. It’s a beautiful spread, but at 10 cards, it’s not a great place to start for the Tarot beginner.

Instead, use simple 3 card tarot spreads. You’ll be pleasantly surprised about how much insight you can gain from even just a 3-card reading.

To start, create a sacred space – whatever that means for you. Maybe you get out your crystals, turn on some soothing music, and burn some incense.

Then, ask your question. Next, shuffle and lay out your cards (here is a link to some of my favorite 3-card spreads).

When you read the cards, pay attention to the images. What story are they telling you? Keep in mind — that story might be different than the textbook meaning. Fell into that story to get the best intuitive hits.

Make sure you record your reading in your Tarot journal and commit to one action to manifest your goals.

You could be reading Tarot more confidently in just a few weeks if you do this!