All About Tarot Cards

A reader has trouble finding Tarot cards in her country, so she wants to know if it's okay to make her own set. Find out what to keep in mind if you decide to do this.

If you're ready to start learning about reading Tarot cards, how they work, different spreads, and the best decks to use, this is the place to start.

The Major Arcana are the first 22 cards in a Tarot deck, each symbolizing some aspect of the human experience. From the Fool (Card 0) to the World (Card 21), each of these represents some step on the journey through life. Learn about the hidden meanings and symbols found on each of these 22 Tarot Cards, and how they affect a card reading.

The Tarot is a great tool for guidance and advice, as well as solving problems. Each of the cards has a meaning of its own, and as you learn the cards and get to know them better, you'll become a more effective reader. Anyone can learn to read Tarot cards, but it does take some practice. It’s a highly intuitive process, so while books and...

Wondering what the different Cup cards mean when you're reading Tarot cards? Here are images of the cards, as well as explanation for their meanings, both upright and reversed.

If you're learning to read the Tarot, take some time to get to know the suit of Cups, which is tied to emotions and relationships.

If you're learning to read the Tarot, take some time to get to know the suit of Wands, which is tied to intuition and communication.

If you're learning to read the Tarot, take some time to get to know the suit of Pentacles, which is tied to careers, investments, and financial security.

If you're learning to read the Tarot, take some time to get to know the suit of Swords, which is tied to conflicts and tough decision-making.

There are literally thousands of Tarot cards out there to choose from... so how do you know which one to buy?

Now that you've found the Tarot deck that's right for you, there are a few things you should do to keep your cards not only physically safe, but also to shield them from negative energy.

Want a great idea for a box to store your Tarot cards? Get crafty and turn a plain wooden box into a home for your favorite deck!

This simple craft is a great way to use up old, loose Tarot cards. Gather up a plan wooden tray and some Tarot cards, and get crafty!

So you've got your Tarot deck, you've figured out how to keep it safe from negativity, and now you're ready to read for someone else. Great! Learn what you should do before you take on the responsibility of reading cards for another person.

Once you've got a pile of Tarot cards down in front of you, how do you interpret the messages within them?

If you'd like to do a simple Tarot card reading, this layout is a good one for beginners or experienced readers. The pentagram's five points embody Earth, Air, Fire, Water and Spirit, and can serve as a useful guideline in divination.

If you're reading Tarot cards, one of the easiest spreads to use is the Romany layout. This 21-card spread helps give a glimpse into the past, present and future of a situation.

The Celtic Cross is one of the best known layouts for Tarot readings. Learn how to use this in-depth spread to get answers to your questions.

Ever try to do a reading for someone, and nothing makes any sense? Believe it or not, this isn't uncommon - it happens to a lot of readers, for a couple of different reasons. Read on to find out why, and what to do when it does happen.

If you read Tarot cards for other people, chances are good that at some point you've done a reading that was just a nightmare. Either the cards weren't cooperating, the querent was blocking you, or worse yet, everything that came up was negative and awful. Share your stories about your worst Tarot reading experience!

Read a review of the Whimsical Tarot Deck, designed by Dorothy Morrison and with artwork by Mary Hanson-Roberts.

Review of the Lord of the Rings Tarot Deck, by US Game Systems, with artwork based on the writings of JRR Tolkien.

Review of Lo Scarebeo's Jane Austen Tarot Deck by Diane Wilkes, with artwork based on the novels of 19th-century author Jane Austen, and accompanying "how to" book.

Looking for a way to express your love of the Tarot in your jewelry? Here are a couple of simply ideas you can try!

Want to put together a quick and easy zippered pouch to hold your Tarot cards, crystals, or other small magical items? Here's how you can make one in about half an hour!

Found a Tarot deck that you think other Pagan readers will enjoy? Perhaps you've found one that's just awful? Either way, now's your chance to tell our About Pagan/Wiccan readers what you think of that deck! Submit your Reader Review, and you might find it published right here on our site!See submissions

Looking for some craft ideas related to the Tarot? Whether you like Tarot jewelry or other craft projects, here's our collection of Tarot-inspired ideas.

Wondering what you'll do for Tarot cards once the zombie apocalypse hits? No worries - Quirk Books presents a deck of cards that will help you plan for all kinds of undead contingencies. Read a review of the Zombie Tarot here!