Intuitive Tarot Crash

May 06, 2026 by tabletop-games

Intuitive Tarot Reading Guide

Grab a pen and notebook (if you’re into that) and let me walk you through my Tarot reading process. THIS is how I read a Tarot card with my intuition…

There are two ways to read a card – you can read with your HEAD (mind/intellect) or your HEART (intuition).

Reading with the MIND involves analyzing a card, while reading with your INTUITION is all about experiencing the card, merging with it and feeling into it.

Stage 1: Reading with the Mind

Most of us are well versed in reading with our mind, so let’s start there! Look at a card in front of you and notice:

What’s the NAME of the card?

What KEYWORDS do you associate with it?

What SUIT is it from?

What NUMBER is on the card?

What SYMBOLS are on the card?

Stage 2: Shift into Intuitive Mode

1 Relax!

Take a breath and chill. This will help you hear your intuitive voice better.

2 Notice what comes up

Any feelings or emotions? Any urges? Just notice.

3 Feel into the card

Does it feel joyful or busy? Use your 5 senses to really feel out this card.

4 What are you drawn to?

Follow a symbol, a colour, or a person. What is it trying to tell you?

5 Let the card SPEAK to you!

Ask the card what it wants to tell you and then sit back and wait.

The Art of Reading with BOTH

Personally, I LOVE to read with BOTH my mind and intuition. It’s not an either/or thing! You might start with 10% intuition and grow from there.

On days when your intuition isn't "on fire", it’s nice to have solid Tarot knowledge and keywords to fall back on.

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I hope you find this Intuitive Tarot Reading crash course helpful in your Tarot studies!

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