Episode 4: Advice I'd give myself if I were starting tarot now
In this episode, YQ shares the advice she'd give herself if she were to start tarot now.
On this episode of YQ, our host shares their recommendations for Tarot decks, starting with the Riderweight deck for tarot readings. They acknowledge that some individuals may find the drawings offensive or not to their liking, so they also suggest alternative decks such as the Modern Witch Tarot, Centennial Smith Weight Edition, and Radiant Riderweight. For those interested in intuitive storytelling designs that complement textbook meanings, they recommend the Riderweights Myth deck.
As for spreads, our host advises using simple spreads instead of complicated ones like the Celtic cross for beginners. They emphasize that choosing the wrong spread can lead to feeling discouraged. Explaining why Tarot is easier for them to learn due to its storytelling aspect, our host refrains from comparing Tarot to other tools.
The podcast then delves into career readings and how beginners often make the mistake of asking generic questions. They suggest using Tarot spreads with specific questions for career readings and share that Google offers resources for career reading Tarot spreads. It's essential to ask specific and focused questions about different aspects of one's career rather than a broad question.
Our host further explores the misconceptions they had about Tarot and how it can't predict the future or reveal future partners. They then shift gears to giving advice to their past self if they were starting Tarot now. They had initially planned to speak about learning Tarot but realized that their past self didn't have the same access to information due to the internet. As a Tarot instructor, the host believes it is easier for students to learn all the cards in one session rather than over multiple weeks, preventing them from forgetting what was already learned. They also touch on the importance of discussing similar cards immediately to aid interpretation.
Throughout the episode, our host addresses the challenges beginners face when learning Tarot, such as the overwhelming amount of information and the misconception that it can be easily grasped in one sitting. They offer tips for reading Tarot cards emphasizing the importance of getting clear on what you are asking.
The host, Waiku from Waiki Magic, shares their background as a Tarot instructor and astrologer, describing themselves as "practically spiritual" and using spirituality tools in practical ways. They recount their experience of buying Tarot cards from Taiwan and China, which were not in English, and how learning Tarot in English online proved to be easier for them. They stress the importance of finding learning methods that suit individual styles, whether it be through books or videos.
Listeners are also given a sneak peek into Live Tarot workshops with no specific date mentioned. To stay updated, they encourage everyone to follow them on Instagram @Yqmagic. Our host concludes the episode by highlighting the differences between Marseille tarot cards and Rider-Waite Smith tarot cards, suggesting that the latter is more accessible due to readily available explanations online. They advise against relying too heavily on the guidebook that comes with the deck, known as the Little White Book."
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