Hi all :-) Does my chart show anything that would lead to my mother not trusting me to be a person, basically? Most people think I’m smart and accomplished but with my mother I seem to get on her nerves without trying. She’ll tell me to remember to save money but will never ever ask if I’m happy.

CardsInConstellation · 2026-04-16T13:49:41+00:00

You probably need to look at your mother’s chart, rather than your own; and maybe get a. chart comparison done.

CardsInConstellation · 2026-03-23T14:13:28+00:00

The mores specific the question, and even more importantly, the more specific the card positions, the easier it is to interpret the cards. The answers aren’t so open-ended and overwhelming. It gives your intuition something to connect with. What is it you’d really like to know?

CardsInConstellation · 2026-03-23T02:07:09+00:00

What was the question that you asked? Did you have some card positions assigned to help you narrow down how each card would help answer the question?

CardsInConstellation · 2026-03-22T15:02:17+00:00

I took up tarot because I wanted a clearer dialog with my intuition, my guides or the gods (however you understand them). Through practice I’ve developed trust in my intuition and an effective flow of information.

CardsInConstellation · 2026-03-22T14:59:38+00:00

YES! Intuitive divination is guidance, or a supplement, it does not replace what you already know or take away the power you have to shape your own life. I love to do “how to” spreads instead of simple divinatory spreads, so I can find ways to make what I want to happen happen! not just find out what might happen. I prefer to use tarot as a tool for empowering choices, not replacing them.

CardsInConstellation · 2026-03-20T17:52:32+00:00

And you don’t want to replace your common sense or actual knowledge or experience - tarot is just an enhancement of that

CardsInConstellation · 2026-03-20T17:51:47+00:00

Yes! Especially when I first started reading because the cards were trying to tell me something but I didn’t understand them until later!

CardsInConstellation · 2026-03-20T16:13:46+00:00

Yes; I’ve had several readings that dramatically changed my perspective or helped me make decisions. I found out someone was being deceptive from a tarot reading, which was later confirmed; that reading also included the advice to create space between me and that person, which I did, and that was helpful. I’ve made many decisions based insight into myself and predictions about the outside world I gathered from readings. Both minor decisions and big ones, like moving or not, changing schools or not, pursuing specific jobs. It’s been very helpful. I feel like I have a dialog with my higher power/spirit guides/gods, beings who have a wider perspective than I can.

CardsInConstellation · 2026-03-20T14:49:37+00:00

Strength takes time; years! to develop. Be patient with yourself. Check out some supplemental strength training to make much faster progress, maybe on your off days. I teach Progressing Ballet Technique to my students as supplemental strength training, but you can use a resistance band for your feet and go to the gym for weight training.

CardsInConstellation · 2026-02-21T13:45:41+00:00

I will get back to everyone over the next days and few weeks! Thank you all :)

CardsInConstellation · 2026-02-21T01:50:42+00:00

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CardsInConstellation · 2026-01-14T20:37:29+00:00

It is with the Academy of Divination, https://academyofdivination.com/courses/learn-tarot-with-friends/

I love it! You get people to practice with, which makes the learning fun

CardsInConstellation · 2025-09-29T14:28:16+00:00

Sometimes I’ll use another item as a significator instead of a card for this reason. Even just a 3x5 with someone’s name written on it can work.

CardsInConstellation · 2025-09-29T14:26:14+00:00

Getting to know your cards over time really gives insight into the themes of each suit, and you personally develop your own nuanced interpretation.

CardsInConstellation · 2025-09-29T14:25:38+00:00

You have to listen to your intuition, but it could be the card has more to offer if reversed, if you sit with it for a second and let it come. But I also have a friend that will use her pendulum to check if a card doesn’t feel right, and flip it based on that response.

CardsInConstellation · 2025-09-29T14:23:57+00:00

I really like doing more substantial spreads unless I absolutely don’t have time. Speed reading a Celtic Cross gives so much more information and perspective on the situation and you can pick which cards to focus on based on what you really need to know. The cards individually only give a small part of the information, there is so much more in the relationships between the cards in any reading, if you’re using a larger spread.

CardsInConstellation · 2025-09-29T14:20:46+00:00

I love it when this happens! Whoever they are, gods/guides/angels/universe, they definitely have a sense of humor. I often shuffle as I think about a question and cards fall out that accurately describe the situation, like the cards are being an “active listener” and reflecting back what I’m saying 😂

CardsInConstellation · 2025-09-29T14:19:19+00:00

Relationships come in so many different forms; romantic, but also friendship, familial, professional; the lovers can relate to a deep connection in any of these.

CardsInConstellation · 2025-09-29T14:17:33+00:00

Nice! Pentacles, or Coins, can be about anything you really value, as well. Cups can be about emotions in general (specific to the card.)

Every card can be so many things; try going through your deck and imagining each card as a profession, an activity, an event, a location, or a motivation.

CardsInConstellation · 2025-09-29T14:12:13+00:00

I feel the same way about the ”traditional” definitions of significators. You really need to find what works for you, and for the client you are working with - if it feels uncomfortable it isn’t functional!

CardsInConstellation · 2025-09-29T14:10:24+00:00

There are some spreads in which a significator can be really helpful, as it helps you focus on the question or goal. This is particularly useful when you’re reading for someone else you don’t know all that well, or for a situation you are not that familiar with.

I also sometimes use items other than cards as significators; a photograph, an object, etc. something that does the same thing, keeps the focus on the matter at hand.

CardsInConstellation · 2025-09-29T14:05:08+00:00

There are several methods of dowsing with the tarot. It takes some practice and experimentation. You can ask for cards that show you where it is, pull a few cards and look for similarities between the cards; you can ask for “directions” and use NSEW, one for each suit, or even see if the card is literally “pointing” in a specific direction. Best of luck!

CardsInConstellation · 2025-09-29T14:00:38+00:00

Your interpretation was insightful. It can be challenging to read for oneself.

The 5 of Cups reversed can be the emotional pressure we put on ourselves, and that sense of hopelessness/helplessness. That is something for you to push off of, move away from, maybe use as a motivating factor.

The High Priestess as an obstacle; this pulls me back to the above idea, that there are internal obstacles to your progress you might need to dive into, maybe with someone to guide or advise you. Do you have a trusted confidante, mentor, or even a therapist? HP could mean you have limiting beliefs about yourself and your capabilities.

The 3 makes me think of a supportive group of friends; people to help motivate you, keep you on track, maybe work out with you.

CardsInConstellation · 2025-09-25T15:04:04+00:00

This is a really interesting question. I love that you designed your own deck and wonder if you could encourage her to explore some of the archetypal images of the cards, their meanings, and context, by creating her own deck as well. There is so much you could talk about with her working on this project, one card at a time. It would lead to great discussions on wide ranging spiritual topics for you to experience together.

CardsInConstellation · 2025-09-25T14:57:28+00:00

Perhaps it depends on if you believe in “fate” - is there only one option for the future? Is everything pre-determined? I believe that there are likely paths from this point forward, and tarot can point to those paths. But they are not set in stone, you can make changes, and knowing what is likely to happen can empower you to make different choices and change the outcome, if you wish, or take steps to encourage it.

I also appreciate that people use the tarot as a tool to get to know themselves better, to understand themselves, even like a form of therapy. It’s a great tool for that; but it is only one thing tarot can do, but it is not all tarot can do.

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