This article explores the topic of creating a blog, specifically focusing on Little Red Tarot, a popular blog that centers around tarot card reading, self-reflection, and personal growth. The blog archive includes a discussion on choosing a tarot deck, as well as the importance of knowing your purpose for creating a deck.
The Little Red Tarot community blog, which archived in October 2019, was a breathtaking community of tarotists and witches. The blog offers a handbook for anyone wanting to liberate their tarot practice and discover their unique story in their cards. It is an accessible, inclusive card-by-card reference guide to help readers discover their own unique story in their cards.
The site ran from 2011 to 2018, and was home to years of personal/political writing by the author and a host of fabulous folk. Creator Kimberly M Tsan introduces her latest deck, a colorful, easy-to-use system for creating custom tarot spreads. Meg Jones Wall’s blog 3am Tarot and Maddy Elruna’s blog are also great, as is Little Red Tarot’s.
A diverse and beautiful selection of independently published tarot decks, oracles, books, and more is available on the blog. An eight-week self-guided online course with lots of exercises encourages readers to develop their own relationship with the cards.
In conclusion, creating a blog can be a perfect outlet for personal growth and self-discovery. By understanding your purpose and creating a well-rounded tarot deck, you can create a successful and engaging blog that promotes personal growth and success.
📹 Deck Interview
Like I said in the video, I got this idea for a deck interview from the Little Red Tarot blog which is absolutely awesome and you’ll …
Is it OK to pull tarot cards for yourself?
Tarot readings can be done by beginners, providing insight into current situations, honoring intuition, and forecasting potential outcomes. To begin, clean the energy of your space by burning herbs, ringing bells or chimes, taking a bath, or using crystals. A Selenite wand is a popular energy refresher that aids clarity.
Sit comfortably and close your eyes, focusing on the protective energy surrounding you. Take deep breaths, think about your question or needing guidance, and keep your mind and heart open to the answers that may come through the cards. Shuffle the deck, focusing on your desired query, and shuffle the cards in front of you. The pattern laid out is called a “spread”, and the meaning of each card in combinations builds up to the overall answer to your query.
Before beginning to shuffle, know which spread you will be working with. As answers come through, it’s important to draw additional cards for further clarity or start with a new question from a different perspective. Tarot readings can be a powerful tool for personal growth and understanding.
Is it okay to pull tarot cards for yourself?
Tarot readings can be done by beginners, providing insight into current situations, honoring intuition, and forecasting potential outcomes. To begin, clean the energy of your space by burning herbs, ringing bells or chimes, taking a bath, or using crystals. A Selenite wand is a popular energy refresher that aids clarity.
Sit comfortably and close your eyes, focusing on the protective energy surrounding you. Take deep breaths, think about your question or needing guidance, and keep your mind and heart open to the answers that may come through the cards. Shuffle the deck, focusing on your desired query, and shuffle the cards in front of you. The pattern laid out is called a “spread”, and the meaning of each card in combinations builds up to the overall answer to your query.
Before beginning to shuffle, know which spread you will be working with. As answers come through, it’s important to draw additional cards for further clarity or start with a new question from a different perspective. Tarot readings can be a powerful tool for personal growth and understanding.
How to make a tarot card journal?
Tarot journaling entails the selection of cards from a given deck, the subsequent interpretation of their imagery, and the investigation of their associated meanings. Once the meanings have been analysed in accordance with the guidance provided in the tarot guide, the answers should be recorded in a journal in order to enhance one’s understanding of the cards.
How to sleep with tarot cards?
Tarot cards can be a powerful tool for self-reflection and mental health. They can provide positive connotations and intentions that can help you sleep better. However, some people may find the energy from these decks distracting for sleep. If you feel pulled to sleep with a card, go for it. If you’re constantly stirring, remove it and try to fall asleep again. Daily tarot readings offer numerous benefits, such as taking a moment to calm down, reflect on the day, and understand your emotions.
Getting into a routine of reading tarot can be a quick mental check-in. However, if your energy is off, it’s okay to take a break from the cards. The most important thing when working with tarot is to do what feels right for you.
How to lay tarot cards for yourself?
This is a classic 3-card spread that helps focus on where you’ve been and where you’re going. To use this method, shuffle the deck and pick three cards from left to right, representing the past, present, and future. There are many different 3-card spreads, such as a situation, an obstacle, and an action to address it.
For a more comprehensive spread, combine a specific and actionable card with a specific situation. Shuffle the cards and lay the top seven in a horseshoe pattern. Interpret the cards in this way:
- The first card represents the past, representing where you’ve come from or what you’ve accomplished.
- The second card shows your present situation.
- The third card represents the future or where you’re heading.
- The fourth card provides advice on what you need, whether internal or external.
- The fifth card represents the people you’ll need or interact with, and the sixth card represents obstacles you might face.
- The seventh card represents the outcome, what you can expect at the summation of the experience, event, or situation.
Is tarot a copyright?
Copyright law applies to any published work, including tarot cards, unless it is explicitly designated as royalty-free.
Can I draw tarot for myself?
Tarot readings can be done by beginners, providing insight into current situations, honoring intuition, and forecasting potential outcomes. To begin, clean the energy of your space by burning herbs, ringing bells or chimes, taking a bath, or using crystals. A Selenite wand is a popular energy refresher that aids clarity.
Sit comfortably and close your eyes, focusing on the protective energy surrounding you. Take deep breaths, think about your question or needing guidance, and keep your mind and heart open to the answers that may come through the cards. Shuffle the deck, focusing on your desired query, and shuffle the cards in front of you. The pattern laid out is called a “spread”, and the meaning of each card in combinations builds up to the overall answer to your query.
Before beginning to shuffle, know which spread you will be working with. As answers come through, it’s important to draw additional cards for further clarity or start with a new question from a different perspective. Tarot readings can be a powerful tool for personal growth and understanding.
Are you allowed to do your own tarot reading?
Tarot is a popular and ancient practice that has gained popularity in the mainstream. It involves using cards to interpret and predict the future, providing insight into current situations and allowing individuals to make predictions. Tarot spreads can be done on oneself, even for beginners. To begin, clean the energy of your space by burning herbs, ringing bells or chimes, taking a bath, or using crystals. A Selenite wand is a popular energy refresher that can be used to clear the space, cards, and your body.
After cleansing the energy, sit comfortably and visualize protective energy surrounding you. Shuffle the deck by taking deep breaths, thinking about your question or needing guidance, and keeping your mind and heart open to potential answers. When the cards feel mixed, deal them out in a “spread”, which influences the meaning of each card in combinations. It is important to know the spread you will be working with before beginning to shuffle, as the answers may require additional cards for further clarity or starting with a new question from a different perspective.
In summary, Tarot is a powerful tool for gaining insight into current situations, honoring intuition, and forecasting potential outcomes. It is a simple process that can be done on oneself, and it is essential to practice regularly to ensure a successful Tarot reading.
How to make a story with Tarot cards?
Tarot cards can be employed for the purpose of plotting by means of drawing a card for each act, thereby representing the high-level goal, conflict, or big-picture narrative. It is advisable to maintain consistency in order to ensure clarity.
How can I design my own tarot?
The article presents a methodology for the construction of a Tarot Deck, delineating the necessity of establishing an intention, selecting an art style, comprehending the process, commencing work, concentrating on the overarching concept, conducting a preliminary trial, and utilising the test deck once it has been developed.
📹 Little Red Tarot parcel unboxing & walkthrough of Small Spells Colour Tarot Deck (Rachel Howe, 2016)
This is a lovely indie deck which you can purchase from here: https://littleredtarot.com/product/small-spells-colour-tarot-deck/.
I’ve had a tarot deck for almost a decade and have pulled it out for advice here and there while still learning the card meanings. I found out about deck interviews last month so I tried it. I still had to refer to a book to get the meanings, but the cards told me they’ll show me my bad habits, won’t sugar coat anything and don’t like when I ignore their advice! I actually apologised to the cards 😁 but I get it. It’s like having a friend who only calls you when they need advice but never take it. I’d get annoyed too lol
I am so excited as I just interviewed my first deck ever!! I am still very new to the tarot, to the point where I still don’t know the meaning of each card and am currently doing daily drawings to get to know the cards more. I did try to interpret (with the help of the booklet :’D) my interview but I found it pretty hard to understand a few of the answers.. If anyone happens to read this and is interested in helping, it would be much appreciated <3 1) X of pentacles 2) V of swords (this is one that I have a hard time with, interpreting this card as a strength) 3) VII of cups 4) Temperance (loved this one because it is also what I was expecting to learn from it) 5) Knight of Swords 6) (reversed) IX of pentacles (this one is also pretty hard to me to interpret regarding the question) PS: I love your tarot articles, I've been binge perusal them for days now <3
Thank you so much for sharing this information. I have just recieved in the mail a view days ago my first Tarot deck from Ciro Marchetti’s,Tarot of Dreams and Oracle deck from Sandra Anne Taylor, Energie Oracle Cards. I did the interview with both of them but I really became emotional with the Oracle deck and cried with every card that was the awnser to the quistion I asked. Very beautiful, warm, loving and respectful and it all connected with me before I looked at the written text. I gave both my decks a name that came spontaneously to me. It’s the right time and moment that they came in to my life, it’s a new start for me and because these decks are my first they will always be special. The interview with my decks gave me insight, I’m new with this so I will watch you article’s for guidance.
I finally, Finally found my new deck. My first deck is working on 15 years old and looking back, never really did speak to me. But I found one that sang to me as all the choirs of angels. Hahaha I bought the Deviant Moon deck and I am so in love! Anyways, if you have a moment, I’d appreciate your take on my deck interview with these same questions, in order. 1) 3 of Wands 2) Queen of Swords 3) 5 of Wands-Shadow 4) Death- Shadow 5) The Fool 6) King of Pentacles I Love your website! You are such a doll!
Karolina, thank you for your wonderful tarot articles. I am just beginning my journey, as I have only worked with my oracle deck (I was too nervous to jump right to tarot!). Your explanations and experience is very helpful, and I especially enjoyed this article, what a cool concept to have an interview with your deck – such a good way to get to know each other! Thank you again, it’s so nice to be given direction especially when just starting out. All the best!
Hello! I got my very first deck today (it’s the Shadowscapes deck) and decided to do a deck interview, was wondering if I could get some help interpreting Q1-What is your most important characteristic? -seven of cups Q2-what are your strengths as a deck? – King of pentacles Q3- what are your weaknesses as a deck ? -eight of swords (in reverse) Q4- what are you here to teach me? -seven of swords (in reverse) Q5- how can I best learn from you? -king of swords Q6- what is the possible outcome of our relationship? -king of pentacles I journaled what my initial reactions were to these cards but am still unsure especially about questions 3-6. Any insights or guidance from those more practiced would be so nice:)
I just interviewed my deck and I feel quite satisfied with the cards I drew. This was really interesting. I’m a beginner, but my interpretation is this: 1. Judgement – This deck will talk about change. It’s good for rarer occasions, and will talk about bigger life-changes rather than small everyday changes. 2. 3 of cups – It’s strength is that it doesn’t judge anyone and everyone is welcome to talk with this deck. Emotions and communication between this deck and anyone who interacts with it will be harmonious. 3. Knight of Swords – it’s weakness is that it can bring a lot of discussions. Many different opinions that are presented maybe at the same time. I don’t think it’s arguing, but more debate-like discussions where multiple people have strong and different opinions. 4. Temperance – I like this one especially – It ill teach me how to find – or bring me in the right balance in life. It will help me in my search to become my ultimate self. It´think it will also help me with connecting more to my art. 5. The Emperor – they way I can best learn from it is to take charge. I’m not a very bossy person, so I take this card as that I have to be stronger in making decisions and believe in my decisions as well. 6. 3 of swords – It seems to me that the deck will be my help in making choices where my heart says one thing and my mind something else. Perhaps I will eventually make one big choice based on this deck?
1st deck ever…Got the Rider Waite Deck at a gem show, and I knew before I went, I wanted it as my first deck to learn with and hoped it would be there… and it was. Found your website on YouTube after that, and love it and you! This was so fun, cool and insightful! Here is what I received- 1.Ace of swords 2.The Lovers 3.Wheel of Fortune 4.Justice (which is perfect because that’s my tarot number that I also found out from one of your articles, btw!!) 5.3 of pentacles 6.6 of cups Any interpretations are welcome! However, I’m curious to hear about #3 wheel of fortune. Thankyou! 💗💗
I came across this spread too! It was very interesting to try out, I really like it. Another thing I do, personally, to get to know a deck it to spend time with the cards individually. I tell it things, and try to feel for a reaction. I’ve come to really feel individual personalities from the cards and it’s been great, and I can somewhat also get a feel for how they fit into the deck as a whole as well. To break in a deck, I also tend to carry it around with me. I dunno, I feel like keeping it in one room doesn’t really allow either the deck or myself to open up to each other. It’s a feeling, but until I do it the deck feels like a closed door that won’t let me see anything on the other side (Edit: Oh well I wrote this near the middle of the article, but you mentioned talking to the cards directly)
I am just beginning my journey with tarot, and I already know this is a “life purpose, life changing” thing for me…I love love love your sweet, pure, light hearted and simple approach! I hope to gain the same personality with my cards once I become comfortable with their “presence’ in my life. what is your best advice for me going forward…I need a short term and long term goal! 💕🕊💫🌟☀️🌍
Great article, thank you! I am just starting out on my tarot journey, I used this “Deck Interview” as a way to get to know my cards better. So I interviewed my first deck ever! The deck I have chosen is called. “Mystical Manga Tarot”, art by Rann and text by Barbara Moore. I actually got it at my local Barnes and Noble. I looked on amazon for a few days at decks, but I was not 100% in love wth any I liked. So I decided to go out and look at the book store. As soon as I saw this box set I was in love and even hugged it tight! Haha silly. I was actually hoping if anyone more experienced had some time, could help me better understand a few of the cards I drew in correlation with the questions. I did ask all 6 questions in the same order Karolina did. Here were my results for question 1.) I got “King of Swords” for question 2.) I drew “7 of Coins” question 3.) I got “3 of Swords” so that is where I really had a hard time trying to understand the answer. Question 4.) I had “10 of cups” question 5.) “6 of Swords” this one was also quite tough for me to understand and for the final question 6.) “Temperance” thanks in advanced if anyone is willing to shed some light on my results especially the two cards that were hard for me to interpret as an answer to the question. Thanx again for the great article.
Thank you Karolina…..this is fun. First question got the Seven of Air which is swords and i love it the card gives me the feeling of self confidence and trust…symbols scattered are opportunities so tells me the answer is the deck is highly intuitive to not be afraid to use my creative abilies. For the 2nd question Wow got the Strength #8 M.Arcana i think this deck has a sense of humor. For what are u here to teach me #19 The Sun …How wonderful thank you again Karolina for all you share i am in love with my deck again…God Bless you and yours
Hi karolina, just bought 2 decks and performed interview. First deck king of wands, 5 of swords, queen of pentacles, 5 of wands, 6 of swords, xx judgement from first deck and second deck knave of wands, the moon, 3 of pentacles, 4 of swords, 1magician, 111 the empress. Was wanting a second opinion should you have time. Thank you and much peace and love joy and happiness
Karolina my deck used is the Element Tarot by caroline smith and John Astrop i got strength the sun and last card the Choice #6 or Lovers is 3 Majors…i have always know my deck is very spiritual and deep …at times very challenging cause it and the Unicorns are my only decks but i still very much Love the beauty of them. Thanks again just wanted to share the 3 Majors with you. Much Blessings to you….this was fun.
This was a very interesting read! I recently received my very first deck- The Fountain Tarot! I am so in love. It’s absolutely stunning and I don’t think I could have picked a better beginners deck. So something interesting happened with 3 of the questions I asked it. For the limitations the deck may have it showed me the King of Cups. Now okay, maybe it means that it may not always be kind and compassionate, that sometimes it can show me harsh truths. I then asked what it is here to teach me and it showed me the King of Cups again, but reversed. And so I take this to mean that it has pointed out some areas of my life that i may need to work on. But two questions later, when I ask what the possible outcome of our collaboration is, it showed me the King of Cups again! This time right side up. I am scratching my head that it has shown me this card three out of six times. And I have shuffled 3 times between each question. Any insight would be greatly appreciated!
Hey! I like your article. I too receently found out about interviewing decks… Such a great idea. So I started talking to them and found out that the seventh sphere lenormand deck is like a parent to me. Specifically a Father. Lol… I jave this crazy idea that you can build a family out of decks. You just need to find the right ones! Lol… 😍😍😍
I am a littler nervous. I asked the 6 question. My first answer was ace of swords. Second answer was reversed two of wands. Third answer was reversed three of swords. Fourth answer was reversed queen of cups. Fifth was reversed 8 of pentacles and my sister answer was the moon. I am going through a very difficult time in my life and I’m not sure what to make of these cards. Kind of sounds like I am doomed ☹️
hello Karolina and great day!! I just did this with the fountain tarot and for question 2 I got the queen of cups and the for question 3 I got the 3 of cups… I truly love this and such a great idea to treat the deck like its living breathing which it kind of is but anyhow I am a little lost on the interpretation of drawing cups twice for two different opposing questions?
Hello Karolina, I am new here and I am really liking your website. I interviewed my Marseilles deck (even if I had for a while, I feel we started to talk to each other only in recent times, probably due to my changed attitudine). If you mind, I wanted to ask your personal opinion on my results, especially the 4th card (the world) and the 6th (judgment reverse). What do you think? Thanks for the good content and Have a nice day! – Maria
Hi Karolina, I just got my hands on the Fountain deck and interviewed it. I got King of Coins for “most important characteristics” and Wheel of Fortune for “deck strengths”. I’m very new to tarot (to be honest, I started only after perusal your articles lol) and this result confused me.. Aren’t these two conflicting? This question aside, I really enjoy all of your tarot articles and learned so much from them! Thanks a lot for sharing!