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Yes, that is a good way to start indeed.

I encourage people to approach the Tarot in an open and relaxed way. Set the stage for your learning: do it somewhere peaceful where you won't be disturbed, have a window open if possible where you can attune to nature in some way and ventilate the room; light a candle(s); burn some essential oil (aromatherapy) or incense; and put on music that you know soothes you.

Then sit with the cards cupped between both hands for a few minutes until you feel the inner urge to begin to shuffle. Shuffle the deck, again until you feel like it is time to stop. Place the cards on a table in front of you and cut the deck - letting your hand lead you. All steps are done intuitively - trust your Higher Self to tell you when it is time to perform each step.

Now, sit with the first card that you draw. Notice the images that are on it and intuitively grasp the meaning of each one. What story does this card tell you? What concepts come up as you mull on it? Notice whether it was drawn in an upright position or was it upside down (there are two different meanings to each card: the yin and yang of each).

Have a reference source close at hand and when you feel ready to read about the card, turn to the page of your source that describes the card you have drawn. See what the book or site has to say about it. Did your impressions reflect the "traditional" meaning of the card?

It is one thing to be able to read the cards "correctly" - being able to remember the standardized accepted meanings of each as you read. It is another thing to intuit the meaning of the card for the person being read for. To marry the two is the goal - and the diligent tarot scholar's reward.

Happy Learning!!! :music:

June,
Thanks alot for the advice, I appreicate it. When I saw your picture, I got the impression that you would be extremely helpful in some way and just really happy. And that your aura is possibly pink. I read that's a sort of perky color. Pink or yellow.

Blessed Be,
Josh.

Take care!

Thanks Josh,

Glad it helped. I have seen pink and yellow in my own aura, as well as lapis blue - how astute of you!!

Thanks too for your question! I have been encouraged by the Bella folk to start a Question and Answer feature on the Tarot site, and have been meaning to begin doing just that. Well,..your question has finally sparked action in that direction. I tailored the question a bit to afford privacy: you can read the final version here!

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No problem, June. I'm really glad I could help you with that. :rolling:

Blessed Be,
Josh

Thanks Josh,

You served as my muse - hopefully the answer I gave helped you and will continue to help other readers too.

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You're welcome June. Your answer did help me and I hope it does help other readers. I'm glad I could help you out.

Blessed Be,
Josh