Tarot – Part 3. So... how do you actually start?
So... how do you actually start? The most exciting part is choosing your deck. Pick one whose artwork speaks to you. One that makes you stop, stare, and wonder. There’s a theory that you should receive your first deck as a gift. Well... I bought mine at a train station. Not exactly the most romantic origin story, but it seems to have worked just fine. I think the most important thing is to feel a connection. Some people suggests to keep your deck close to yourself, physically handle every card, because of the energy you leave on them. I can't really comment on that objectively—I touched every single card in my deck, and I don't know how it could be different anyway. A guidebook doesn’t hurt either—just don’t choose something overly complicated for your first one. I would personally save 'Holistic Tarot' for much later. As for apps, Labyrinthos is still my favourite. I think it's one of the best learning tools out there—clear, beautiful and easy to navigate. Reading ...
