Tarot cards are commonly used to measure potential outcomes and evaluate influences surrounding a person, event or both. Tarot cards are used when a person is confused in life and not sure which path to take. Since the future is fluid and absolute predictions of future events are impossible, instead, they focus on possible outcomes as well as examining influences related to the issue at hand, influences the subject might not even be aware of before the reading.
There are actually two different types of Tarot readings: question readings and open readings. In question readings, you are addressing a specific question. Tarot is not intended to answer specific yes or no questions. It also should not be used to make decisions but instead, be used as a guide to help you make the decision. And because of this, the way a question is stated is very important. Questions should be open-ended, have just the right amount of detail, be focused on yourself, be neutral and they should be positive. Open readings address the larger aspects of your life rather than a specific problem area or question. They're usually done when you're entering a new phase of life, such as getting married, graduating from college or starting a family.
There are many types of cards in the tarot deck. The Tarot deck is made up of the Minor Arcana and the Major Arcana. Like regular playing cards, the Minor Arcana of the Tarot deck includes four suits. Rather than spades, hearts, diamonds and clubs, however, the suits are wands, swords, cups, and circles or pentacles. Each suit has meaning regarding a specific approach to life. The Minor Arcana cards represent the more minor, practical daily ups and downs in life. The Major Arcana are not associated with the suits. They include the picture cards that represent principles, concepts and ideas. Now you may find this a tad confusing, but if you go and get your cards read they will explain everything to you.
Many people I know haven't gotten their cards read before or are scared to give it a try. But let me tell you, it is actually a really cool experience. You really get to learn a lot about yourself and start to question aspects of your life. The cards can give you a lot of guidance whether you believe in them or not. How can randomly drawn cards have any relevance to someone's life and what's happening in it? What most people say is that the Tarot can enlighten you about the choices you have. The cards don't tell you what you should do or what specifically is going to happen in your future, but rather the possibilities depending on the path you take. There are a ton of different theories on how the Tarot works, so if you are considering it look them up. They are very interesting.
I'm not here to tell you to go out and get your cards read, but I will tell you to consider it. It is worth it in the end. It gives you guidance and clarity and is something well worth considering. Go out and try something new, you won't regret it.
