How to Learn Tarot: A Beginner’s Guide
Learning tarot isn’t about memorizing a list of keywords or trying to “predict the future.” It’s about creating a relationship with the cards, your intuition, and your inner voice. Tarot is a mirror — reflecting back the patterns, feelings, and truths already alive inside of you.
Whether you’ve just bought your first deck or you’ve been pulling cards for years but still feel unsure, you’re not alone. So many of us start with curiosity and excitement, only to hit a wall of overwhelm: What do these 78 cards mean? Am I doing this right? Will I ever feel confident reading without the guidebook?
If you’ve ever felt that way, this post is for you. And if you’re ready to take your practice deeper with support and structure, that’s exactly why I created Tarot School.
Why Learn Tarot?
Tarot has been a companion for centuries, but more than ever it’s becoming a tool for personal growth and mental health. Here’s what tarot can offer you:
Self-reflection: Tarot helps you slow down, step back, and see what’s really happening in your thoughts, emotions, and patterns.
Mindfulness: Pulling a card daily or weekly becomes a ritual of presence.
Intuition: Over time, you stop second-guessing yourself and start trusting your inner knowing.
Support for healing: Tarot can guide journaling, meditation, and other practices that support your mental health.
Tarot isn’t about fortune-telling. It’s about connecting with yourself in a way that feels grounding, honest, and empowering.
Common Struggles When Starting
If you’ve ever tried to teach yourself tarot, you might already know these challenges:
78 cards = overwhelm. The major arcana, the suits, the numbers… it can feel like too much to learn all at once.
Relying too much on the guidebook. Pulling a card and immediately flipping to the little white book leaves you disconnected from your intuition.
Feeling “wrong.” So many new readers fear misinterpreting a card, or they freeze up when their reading doesn’t feel perfect.
Inconsistent practice. Starting strong but then forgetting to pull cards for weeks at a time.
Trust me, I’ve been there. I know how intimidating tarot can feel at first, and that’s why I wanted to create a gentler, more supportive way to learn.
How to Start Learning Tarot
If you’re just beginning, here’s a simple step-by-step way to start building confidence:
Begin with the Major Arcana. These 22 cards are the big archetypes and themes. Learning them first gives you a strong foundation.
Pull a card a day. Don’t worry about “getting it right.” Simply notice what the image makes you feel, and jot down a few reflections in your journal.
Practice simple spreads. Start with a one-card pull, then move to 3-card spreads like Past / Present / Future or Mind / Body / Spirit.
Journal your interpretations. Writing helps you process the symbolism and build your personal connection.
Read for yourself first. Once you feel more comfortable, try reading for friends. It doesn’t have to be formal — it’s about sharing insight.
This slow and steady approach is much more sustainable than trying to cram all 78 meanings into your head at once.
Where Tarot School Comes In
I created Tarot School because I know how easy it is to get stuck in overwhelm. Books and videos can be helpful, but without structure, it’s hard to feel confident and consistent. Tarot School is my step-by-step program that takes you from curious beginner to intuitive reader.
Inside Tarot School, you’ll find:
5 Self-Paced Modules
Foundations: Everything you need to know to get started with your deck.
Major Arcana: The archetypes and their symbolism.
Minor Arcana: Suits, numbers, and how they connect to everyday life.
Reading the Cards: How to put it all together into readings you can trust.
Personal Practice: Journaling, rituals, spreads, and tarot for mental health.
Supportive Resources
Downloadable PDF guides and cheat sheets.
Journaling prompts to connect more deeply with each card.
Tarot spreads you can return to again and again.
A Holistic Approach
This isn’t just about memorization. Tarot School weaves in mindfulness, shadow work, and reflection practices — so tarot becomes a tool for growth, not just information.
Your Pace, Your Path
Once you’re inside, you have lifetime access. Move through the lessons as quickly or as slowly as you need, and return whenever you want.
Why Tarot School Might Be Right for You
Tarot School is designed for anyone who:
Feels overwhelmed by trying to teach themselves tarot.
Wants a clear, step-by-step learning path.
Craves support for building confidence and intuition.
Is drawn to using tarot for self-growth, not just fortune-telling.
If this sounds like you, Tarot School is open and waiting for you.
Ready to Begin?
Learning tarot doesn’t have to feel complicated or intimidating. You already hold the wisdom inside of you — the cards are simply a mirror.
If you’re ready to deepen your practice, build your confidence, and feel supported every step of the way, Tarot School was created to guide you there.
Tarot is a lifelong journey. Some days it feels like a conversation with your soul, other days it’s a gentle nudge back to yourself.
Wherever you are in your practice, remember: you don’t need to be perfect, you just need to be present.
I’ll hold space. You just bring your humanness.
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❤️ Karen
About Solden
Solden is dedicated to promoting mental health and mindfulness through tarot. Founded by Karen Riccio, Solden offers tarot readings, workshops, and resources designed to help you reconnect with your personal power and intuition.🖤
