3 Exercises to Learn Tarot (Faster)
My students are not just new to Tarot, they’re new to the occult, and that can present some challenges. If you’ve grown up with occult symbolism and concepts, picking up a divination system won’t take too long because everything you learn is backed by a lifetime of study. If you’re new to the occult, however, learning Tarot will take longer. The following exercises are meant to immerse you into Tarot and its symbolism in the hopes that you will gain a deep understanding of all the cards.
1. Pick-a-Card + Journal Daily
I recommend shuffling your deck and picking a card of the day. DO NOT use this card as a reading. If you’re brand new to Tarot, you don’t need to ruin your day by applying the Three of Swords or the Tower card to your life at breakfast. Tell yourself that every pull is for educational purposes only.
Look up the meaning of the card on various websites and books, if you have them. Write out the definition, copying word-for-word, straight from your sources. Again, this isn’t a reading and you’re not publishing this journal, so don’t worry about plagiarism. The point of this exercise is to study different interpretations and to internalize the meaning by writing them out. If you get the same card more than once, pick different sources the next time. I recommend doing this daily, but you know your own schedule better than…
