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Whether it was your friend who presented the tarot card in front of you at a dinner party or you read about the tarot card meanings online in Instagram, whatever it may be, you have come to the right place. And you know the good news is that in order to start understanding and interpreting tarot cards, you do not need any experience or knowledge of mysticism. You just need an open mind and a willingness to learn something new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is Tarot Card Reading and Why People Use It?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let’s start with a very basic question, \u201cwhat is tarot and why do people use it?\u201d If I put it simply, a tarot deck is a set of 78 cards, each with its own image and meaning. When you do a tarot reading, you shuffle the deck, pull a few cards, and then interpret what those cards might be saying about a situation in your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now here’s one thing you need to understand: tarot is not about predicting the future. Yes, you heard it right, that’s one of the biggest myths that people often believe in. People don’t use tarot to find out if they’re going to win the lottery or meet their soulmate next Tuesday. What tarot actually does is help you reflect. You can think of it as a mirror. These cards don’t tell you what’s going to happen, instead they help you think through what’s already going on. It\u2019s like you pull a card and suddenly realize, “Oh wait! that’s exactly how I’ve been feeling lately.” That’s the magic of this deck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are multiple reasons as to why people use tarot. Some use it for journaling and self-reflection. Some use it when they’re at a crossroads and need to see a situation from a different angle. And some just find tarot fun and creative. Honestly, there’s no wrong reason to explore it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And no, you don’t need to be psychic. You don’t need to follow any particular religion or spiritual path to use them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Understanding the Major Arcana: The Foundation of Tarot Card Reading for Beginners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that we know what tarot cards are and why people use them. Let\u2019s come to the second question: what is major arcana? Out of the 78 cards in a tarot deck, 22 of them are called the Major Arcana<\/strong>. These are the big ones. The ones that tend to stop you in your tracks when you pull them. In simple words you can see them as if the full tarot deck is a story, the Major Arcana is the main plot, the major life themes, turning points, and lessons. The remaining 56 cards (called the Minor Arcana) cover the day-to-day stuff. But as a beginner, starting with the Major Arcana is the smartest move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s a quick look at what these cards represent:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n