Basic input → polished output. Click any Major‑Arcana card or draw a 3‑card spread. Images load from Wikipedia (Rider–Waite).
Formulating a question: A person asks a question or seeks guidance on an issue.
Shuffling and drawing cards: The reader shuffles the cards and lays them out in a specific pattern, called a spread.
Interpreting the cards: Each card has symbolic meanings, and the reader interprets them in the context of their position in the spread and the question asked.
Identifying patterns: The combination of the cards reveals patterns, trends, and potential future developments based on the current path the person is on.
Potential outcomes: Tarot reveals potential outcomes based on existing energies, not a fixed future. For example, a card like The Chariot may suggest potential success, but only if the person stays focused and determined, which is not guaranteed.
A map, not a crystal ball: Tarot can be thought of as a map showing potential paths, challenges, and opportunities, but it is the person's choices that determine the destination.
Empowering change: A skilled reader can use the reading to help a person change their course if they are headed for a negative outcome. By identifying a detrimental path, they can provide insight to help the person make better choices to move toward a better future.
Free will: The element of free will is always a factor, which is why tarot cannot predict with 100% accuracy. The future is influenced by choices that can change the predicted outcome.