Anonymous asked this question on 4/1/2000:
A friend introduced me to terot and witchcraft a couple of years ago. I am not so much into learning the art of spell casting as I am the art of reading and getting the true interpretation of what lies in the cards. I have tried a few readings with friends but always just look up the card and read the entire definition to them then they can interpret the answers to be what they desire. I want to understand and read the proper way. Any advise or helpfull learning skills or tools will be greatly appreciated. What do the cards tell you about my current realtionship? My dob xx/16/63 his 09/xx/65, we are married as of xx/18/99
Sakara gave this response on 4/2/2000
Dear Anonymous, There are two factors at play in a Tarot read (actually there's 3, the third being the life force of the person you are reading for), but the two factors I'll discuss today are something you have control over. The two factors at play are the known meanings of the cards and the reader's own intuition or psyche. The trick is to know as much about the cards as possible, then forget it. Actual practice, doing a layout each day and interpreting that layout is really the best way to learn the cards. When you lay out the cards, see a story before you. See how one card affects another and then trust your judgment. I cannot stress that enough. First you must have a basic knowledge of the meaning of each card, that means memorizing them, but more important is what you feel when you read the cards. You must trust those feelings.
Practice this: Shuffle your cards and select five. Lay them face down. Turn them over and start studying them, going from right to left. Do not use the printed definitions this time. Just study the cards. What story appears? What message? You can also start practicing to answer your own questions with a three card draw. Ask a question of the cards then draw three to answer it. This time use the printed descriptions. If you practice just the three card answer, at least once a day, you will start to get a feel and understanding of the cards. I won't lie to you, it takes time to learn the cards, time and practice; but in time an almost personal relationship will exist between you and your cards. They become friends, they become an extension of you. It is worth the time and effort. The Tarot Workbook, Understanding and Using Tarot Symbolism by Emily Peach, published by the Aquarian Press, is a good course in Tarot, but the library and bookstores offer a vast selection. Just be sure you like what you select.
The following cards appear for you: Your first card is the Ten of Rods. This card suggests too much work, too many responsibilities. This is the card of being overburdened and under stress. Applied to your question it says you two have not been able to have as much time together as you should. Make a romantic date with your husband.
Your second card is the Four of Cups. This card suggests a mixture of satisfaction and dissatisfaction. This is essentially the "rut" card. It reinforces your first card and stresses a break in routine. Your marriage has fallen a bit into routine and habit; it is now time to shake that up. Surprise your husband.
Your third card is the Wheel of Fortune. This card signifies a turn for the better, not just in your relationship but in your life. For the next few weeks you will find both you and your husband under much less stress both financially and emotionally. A high stress period is coming to an end.
The best to you,
Sakara
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