Prior to taking part in free psychic readings a little background facts of the tarot cards used might be convenient.

The original tarot deck having 78 cards may be broken down into three types: The 22 major Arcana cards, The 40 minor Arcana cards, and The 16 Court cards make up these categories.

Besides the minor arcana and court cards are further separated into four suits namely wands, cups, pentacles, and swords.

The 22 cards of the major arcana can be classified as “big issues”. As this name indicates global issues and responses can be anticipated in tarot reading exclusively using these cards, in a tarot spread.

The major arcana universally identify the character, psychological condition, and other critical attributes of the querent (the person asking the question). Intrinsically any problem posed to a spread composed of the major arcana can be resolved. This section of the tarot deck begins its journey with the number zero - the fool card and ends with the number 21 which is the world card.

The 40 cards of the minor arcana can be deciphered as meaning “small issues”. As you can guess and the name entails the minor arcana explains detailed paths in our personal lives. These cards often explain relations at home, at work, or at school. Any tarot reading with a deck comprised solely of these cards should produce extraordinarily specific results regarding the querent’s query.

The court cards are the royalty of the tarot deck. These 16 cards are consists of Kings, Queens, Pages, and Knights. These cards commonly symbolize abrupt environmental effects. An example of these influences might include close family, friends, lovers, and coworkers. These cards may be symbolic of metaphors existing in the querent’s mind.

Kings often mean a male of 36 or older maybe a fatherly figure with authority, understanding and experience. Queens also commonly correspond to a female 36 or older with matriarchal aspects of authority, nurturing, understanding, consideration, and responsibility. Knights are the heralds of the tarot deck and usually range in age from the mid twenties to the mid thirties. Knights might be male or female conveying a positive message when right side up and a negative message when reversed. Pages in general suggest children and naivete. They have numerous meanings in general representing messengers, schoolchildren, young adults, or assorted issues related to the inexperience of youth.

The four suits of the tarot deck are wands, cups, pentacles, and swords. These suits imply different aspects of our lives. For example the suit of wands often correspond to work or social activities. Furthermore, the suit of cups often imply love or emotional matters. The suit of pentacles usually indicate money matters or health problems. Lastly, the suit of swords mean problems or dilemmas the querent may be facing.

The four suits of the Tarot deck also have other important aspects. For example the suit of wands corresponds to the element of fire and the astrological signs of Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius. The suit of cups match the element of water and the zodiacal signs Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces. The suit of pentacles embodies the element of earth and match the sun signs of Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn. The suit of swords forms a relationship with the element of air matching the astrological signs of Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius.

Carrying out your own tarot readings and trying different tarot reading systems regularly helps in learning the meanings of the cards, in different tarot spreads. Do not feel overwhelmed and bear in mind that practice makes perfect. I hope this simple introduction to the tarot deck helps bring the rewarding experience of tarot reading into your life. If you want to learn more about tarot, tarot readings, or the tarot deck why not get a free tarot reading or talk with some talented tarot psychics online? It’s free to try so try yours today! Fair enough? Enjoy!

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