{"id":370,"date":"2020-01-13T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2020-01-13T14:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vekkesind.com\/?p=370"},"modified":"2023-05-21T06:10:35","modified_gmt":"2023-05-21T12:10:35","slug":"can-anyone-read-tarot-cards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vekkesind.com\/can-anyone-read-tarot-cards\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Anyone Read Tarot Cards?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you\u2019ve ever walked through the streets of New Orleans, you\u2019ve probably seen some of the Tarot card readers who make their livings by doing card readings for strangers. Or maybe you\u2019ve met a reader in a local metaphysical shop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ve probably noticed decks of cards for sale in that same shop but found yourself wondering: is tarot reading for me? Am I someone who can read tarot?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Absolutely! Anyone can learn to read tarot cards if they have the desire to learn and are willing to put the time and effort into learning. Age, gender, religion, and even literacy should not be able to prohibit anyone who would like to read tarot cards. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The only people who shouldn\u2019t read tarot are those who don\u2019t want to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is no prerequisite for reading tarot. The practice does not have to be hereditary. You don\u2019t need to possess any special skills or have any sort of spiritual gifts. Tarot reading is done for different purposes by different people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tarot can be read as a form of divination, connecting with a deity, communicating with spirits, or even as a means of self-reflection. You can read for all of these purposes, just one of them, or any other combination of them depending on your own personal beliefs and interests. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s also important to keep in mind that the old tradition of \u201cyour first deck must be gifted to you\u201d is not observed by many modern readers. We wrote an article about choosing the right tarot deck for you. Here is the article, “How to choose your first tarot deck: A Buyer’s Guide<\/a>“<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If we all waited for someone to gift us our first deck, some of us would never start reading. Plus, if you\u2019re buying your own deck, you can be sure to pick one that\u2019s just right for you out of the thousands of decks that are available out there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you do want to adhere to this tradition though, that is perfectly okay too. You could always \u201cgift\u201d a deck to yourself or ask a friend to gift you a deck as a favor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You might be wondering if you could use someone else’s tarot cards until you receive your own deck, we have an article about that too! “Can you use someone else’s tarot cards?<\/a>“<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before we delve deeper into this topic, I wanted to point out the Related Articles<\/strong> section at the bottom of this post. I’ve collected a number of articles that I thought you would find interesting. Please check them out when you finish this topic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How old do I have to be to read tarot?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is no minimum age for reading tarot and you are absolutely never too old or too young to start. As long as you are old enough to know you want to read tarot, you are<\/em> old enough to read it! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plenty of readers start out in their teenage years, but some start younger, and others don\u2019t get into the art until they\u2019re much older. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Children have very curious minds. They may see tarot depicted in books, movies, or television and want to try it for themselves. They may also become interested in tarot reading by watching a parent or other family member work with their own deck. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While some parents may be apprehensive about letting a child read from a traditional RWS deck or other deck containing violent imagery, there are some great decks out there that are designed just for children. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article from Spiral Nature<\/a> lays out fifteen different decks that would be great starting points for an interested little one. Amazon also has a selection of tarot cards for kids, one option is the Elemental Tarot for Kids book that comes with cards<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This deck has intentionally omitted 7 cards and there is a little controversy in the reviews related to this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some tarot decks for kid come in black and white so a young reader can color them in themselves and really engage with their new cards as they begin their tarot reading journey. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It isn\u2019t just children that become interested in tarot though. You can become interested in tarot much later in life too. Who says you can\u2019t teach an old dog new tricks? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I’ve recently started working with an online psychic reading company and I’ve received some great feedback. Check it out, then let me know your experience.<\/p>\nClick here to receive a Tarot Reading<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re in your 20s and beginning a spiritual journey, just retired and wanting to try something new in your newfound free time, or in your late 90s and finding yourself interested curious about the cards, you can always pick up a deck and start learning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another nice source of tarot cards is Etsy. There are many different decks available there and are definitely worth checking out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Is tarot reading a female-only practice?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Definitely not! While many people picture tarot reading as a female dominated art, there are absolutely no gender restrictions on who can read tarot. Whether you identify as female, male, non-binary, gender-fluid, trans, two-spirited, or anything else, you can read tarot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saying that only women can read tarot would be like saying only men can be doctors. You can say it, but you\u2019d be wildly wrong. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A deck of cards doesn\u2019t know what your gender is, and it doesn\u2019t care. The same goes for sexual orientation. You can read tarot no matter how you identify or who you love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n