Beginner readers should start small and be patient. On top of the spreads discussed below, new readers should also consult with the booklet that came with their deck. Many tarot decks come with supplementary booklets and these booklets often include spread suggestions which are designed by the author of the deck. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are a list of different Tarot card decks available for sale:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Rider Waite Smith<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Rider Waite Smith variation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The Light Seer’s Tarot Deck<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The Fountain Tarot Deck<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Variety of different and beautiful decks are available on Etsy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
These spreads can offer great help with learning to read tarot because they are designed with the specific deck in mind. There are plenty of spreads out there for newcomers to the world of tarot reading. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make sure you choose a spread that interests you, because it is always easier to learn when you\u2019re excited about something. Some of the best spreads for beginners are different variations of a three-card spread. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Three Card Spread<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Past, Present, Future.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
This spread is laid out in a simple line and the cards are turned up from left to right. The first card on the left represents the past. The second card in the middle represents the present. The third card on the right represents the future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Past\/Present\/Future spread is a great spread for beginners to use because of its simplicity and versatility. This spread can be used in a reading for yourself or for someone else, and it can be used for a specific question or a broad reading regarding the subject\u2019s life in general.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is a great spread for beginners not only for its simplicity but because the answers that come from this spread can be very open-ended. The Past\/Present\/Future format is a very broad one, which allows a new reader to consider a wide range of interpretations of the cards that they pull out of the spread. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
One card to represent the whole of the past can be interpreted in so many different ways. For example, The Fool<\/em> <\/a>appearing in the \u201cpast\u201d slot of this spread could imply that you have been a risk taker in your life, but it could also mean that you have lived up to your potential thus far. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Using this format for reading allows you to take the time to consider all potential meanings of your cards while also getting comfortable with doing readings in general. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I’ve provided a comprehensive guide to interpret the Major Arcana cards <\/a>and the Minor Arcana cards<\/a> in 2 separate articles. Read those articles here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- How to Use the Major Arcana Tarot cards, a complete guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- How to Read the Minor Arcana Tarot Cards, The Ultimate Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Situation, Obstacles, Outcome.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
This spread is another one that is very useful while still being very beginner friendly. Like the Past\/Present\/Future spread, this spread is laid out in a line from left to right with the first card representing the current situation, the second card representing the obstacles you\u2019ll face, and the third card representing the eventual outcome. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This spread is great for beginners because it is small and manageable but can still offer helpful insight into a variety of situations. It is helpful to learn to read tarot using spreads that are useful because it always feels better to feel like you are doing something productive and learning from it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Situation\/Obstacles\/Outcome is great for looking for insight on a specific question such as \u201chow will my public speaking engagement go?\u201d or \u201cwhat should I do about my struggle at work?\u201d. Similar to the Past\/Present\/Future spread, the representations of the positions in this spread are quite broad which allows a new reader to really read into the meanings of the cards<\/a> they pull. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As beginner friendly as this spread is, it is one that many readers will keep in their repertoire of useful spreads for years to come because of its usefulness and adaptability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- How to Read the Minor Arcana Tarot Cards, The Ultimate Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Rider Waite Smith variation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n