Frequently Asked Questions: Tarot, Witchcraft, & Divination

Welcome to Season 14 of Every Day Tarot! This season, I’m answering your most frequently asked questions about tarot, witchcraft, and divination.

Today’s question: What’s the best way to start learning tarot? 

Starting out can feel overwhelming: 78 cards, countless spreads, and every reader doing things differently. The key is to slow down, find your footing, and remind yourself: you don’t need to know everything right away. Tarot is ultimately about connection—between you, your deck, and the people you read for. 

In this episode, we'll go over the best way to start learning tarot, how to build confidence, and why community makes all the difference.

What we explore in this episode:

• Why reading for yourself is the best place to start

• How practicing with others deepens your learning

• Why memorization isn’t everything (and what to do instead)

• Practical ways to connect with tarot communities in person and online

• How sharing your practice builds trust in your own intuition

Learning Tarot Without Overwhelm

Picking up your first tarot deck can feel magical and also a little intimidating. Seventy-eight cards, countless spreads, different decks and traditions… It’s easy to feel like you’ll never “know it all.” 

So what’s the best way to start learning tarot? The truth is simpler than you might think: begin by practicing, and let your intuition lead the way.

Instead of pressuring yourself to memorize everything, let your practice grow naturally:

• Journal your daily or weekly card pulls

• Offer readings for friends, family, or your community

• Share your spreads, even casually, on social media

• Join local meetups, metaphysical shops, or online groups

Speaking your interpretations aloud and engaging others in the process will grow your confidence and stretch your intuition far more than memorizing a list of keywords ever could.

💭 Today's Tarot Pull:

From Norse Goddess Rune Oracle, I pulled the Laguz Merkstave Rán (Upright).

Starting something new can feel intimidating. Instead of forcing yourself to know it all, focus on stability, trust your intuition, and let your practice unfold at its own pace.

Reflective prompts on this card:

• What would it look like to slow down and go with the flow?

• Who might I invite into my practice for support and encouragement?

• How can I become a lighthouse for myself before trying to guide others?

Ways to Connect & Support

• 12 week Tarot for Transformation Live Course: In this offer we will be deep diving into the Major Arcana to Discover Our Best Selves and Create a Life Worth Living. If you sign up by September 12th get 25% off with code Early Bird. Check out the full details here! 

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• If you’re Local:

• Check out my ⁠Let’s Talk Tarot Meetup group⁠. Come chat with other tarot enthusiasts, bring your favorite decks and play with tarot and oracle decks with us!

• If you’re interested in celebrating the Full Moon I will be holding Full Moon Womxn’s Circles for the rest of 2025. Join my colleague, Izzy, and I under the glow of the full moon for an evening of connection, reflection, and ritual. This gathering is a space for all womxn. We will be meeting at Threshold’s Collective in Tacoma, the first Sunday of the month to welcome in the full moon together. Upcoming dates: 10/5, 11/2, and 12/7.

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