FAQ: Tarot card decks

Tarot Card Decks are a set of 78 cards used for divination, spiritual guidance, and self-reflection. Each card contains rich symbolism and imagery that represents different life themes, emotions, and experiences. The deck is divided into two parts: the Major Arcana, which represents significant life events or spiritual lessons, and the Minor Arcana, which focuses on everyday situations and challenges. Tarot decks are often used to gain insight into personal issues, relationships, or life paths.

Tarot decks are used by spiritual seekers, mystics, and those interested in divination, personal growth, or intuitive guidance. They are popular among professional tarot readers, healers, and people exploring spirituality, mindfulness, and self-reflection. Many individuals also use tarot decks for personal development, meditation, or daily guidance, even if they aren’t trained in tarot reading.

You use tarot decks to gain insight, clarity, and perspective on life situations, whether you're facing a decision, dealing with a challenge, or seeking spiritual guidance. The cards help you reflect on your emotions, thoughts, and the patterns in your life, offering a mirror for self-discovery and growth. Tarot decks can also be used to tap into your intuition, helping you uncover answers or guidance that might not be immediately obvious.

To use the deck, you shuffle the cards while focusing on a question or issue you want clarity on. After selecting a card or spread of cards, you interpret their meanings based on their position, symbolism, and the context of your question. Some people follow specific tarot spreads (like the three-card past-present-future spread), while others draw a single card for daily guidance. You can use the cards for reflection, journaling, or meditation, allowing their messages to inspire you or provide insight into your current life circumstance.

Astro Tarot Deck

THE WORLD'S FIRST ASTROLOGY BASED TAROT DECK

SINGLE DECK

I expect you're wondering what is so different about my Astro-Tarot deck. Well, I had been using the classic tarot pack for years when I first began to think about devising my own version instead, about 15 years ago. Many people are familiar with the ordinary pack, but I wanted to create something new, exciting and innovative, combining my knowledge of the tarot with my experience of astrology.
I wanted to keep the 22 Major Arcana cards of the classic tarot because they are so important and rich in meaning, mythology and wisdom. Still, because the Minor Arcana deals with the nitty-gritty details of life, I felt it would be a challenge to create my own interpretation of them, drawing on my knowledge of astrology. Incidentally, that doesn't mean the traditional Minor Arcana cards are unimportant or outdated, simply that I wanted to devise my own version of them, using fresh and different images. So what exactly does my Astro- Tarot pack consist of?
Taking them in their numerical order (which is the order followed in this book), these are the cards I chose.
 First come the 22 cards of the Major Arcana, which are so steeped in symbolism. Because the Fool, which is the first card of the Major Arcana, traditionally doesn't have a number, these cards are numbered from 0-21.
 Next come the aces of the four suits from the traditional Minor Arcana (Pentacles, Wands, Swords and Cups). I kept the aces because they represent new beginnings and assertion (or a lack of it). They are numbered from 22-25.
 After them are the 12 Sun signs of the Western zodiac, which run from Aries to Pisces. I chose them because they represent the cosmic journey we take through life. They are numbered from 26-37.
 Then 12 signs of the Chinese horoscope follow next, running from the Rat to the Boar. I included them because Chinese horoscopes are based on the movements of the Moon, and therefore represent our emotions, senses, psychic side and spirituality. They are numbered from 38-49.

Card Illustrations by Kay Smith
Astro-Tarot cards copyright © Russell Grant Astrology Ltd Text copyright © Russell Grant Astrology Ltd www.russellgrant.com

Card Deck Genres:

TAROT , ASTROLOGY

Creator:

Russell Grant

Tarot of Asterisms

A NEW DECK FOR A NEW AGE

SINGLE DECK

88 beautiful cards depicting the official Asterisms. Great for lovers of the night skies.

The Ancient Greeks bring us incredible myths to excite offer various perspectives. Some of the later Asterisms didn’t have myths attached but their naming in most cases is equally compelling.

The messages come from spiritual concepts we have messages that offer insights and dynamics in circumstances that we may have created or not but always react to in some way. These can offer you a keep going inspiration or suggest that you pause for thought before diving in. The message can offer insights into the future when the query has far-reaching consequences, or you just don’t know how things will go. Being informed gives you options and to that end messages (even challenging ones) can be empowering.

Archetypes reveal those ever-important personalities and vibes. These can represent individuals, a company, a team or even a family dynamic but they can also remind you of traits you exercise in certain circumstances. We are all different people in varying circumstances even between work and home. These can be help you resolve issues with others or inner conflicts within yourself. Maybe that person you are interested in romantically is the right person, maybe they are not.

The Asterisms themselves bring clear time frames for that all important WHEN! Every card has one or more months associated with it. This influence is drawn from when the Asterisms are closest to the earth, 13 Sun signs add some zing into the mix. This deck is timing relevant in many ways. When drawing cards for WHEN you can take the name of the Asterism. Pop it into space sites then add your location or your own sunsign on some sites and get up to the minute time frames in any year past, present or future!

Myths can bring clarity or context and are always interesting. Where there is no myth, the naming of the Asterism can hold the secret to something valuable to you in the story itself or how a name came about may be instantly recognizable in your own life experiences.

You can draw cards for any one of the above and only focus on that part of the cards influence or you can draw in general and decide which part matters most. There is always the option to draw a card for each then reading the different aspects around a single situation. Do it your way!

Reviews (1)

Creator:

Dorothy Holder

She Shines: Affirmation & Empowerment Card Deck for Women on the Rise

AFFIRMATION, POSITIVITY & EMPOWERMENT TO HELP WOMEN BUILD THEIR CONFIDENCE AND SHINE!

Taleweaver

LET THE CARDS TELL YOU A TALE.

SINGLE DECK

A light hearted tarot

Card Deck Genres:

TAROT

Creator:

Geoff osterberg