Basic, Tarot Knowledge & Cases
Explore how tarot card spreads are essential for beginners and how advanced freeform readings can provide deeper insights. Learn about VidaWheel’s daily tarot service and expert freeform reading methods through a detailed case study.
Introduction
Tarot card reading is an ancient practice that offers guidance and insights into our lives. At VidaWheel Tarot, we believe in empowering individuals through both structured and intuitive tarot reading methods. Here we will explore the use of traditional card spreads for beginners and the advanced technique of freeform readings, highlighting how our experts provide accurate and meaningful interpretations.
The Importance of Card Spreads for Beginners
Card spreads are essential for beginners as they provide a structured approach to tarot reading. These predefined layouts help readers focus on specific questions and interpret the cards’ meanings based on their positions.
Common spreads include:
- The Three-Card Spread: This simple layout is perfect for beginners. It consists of three cards, representing the past, present, and future.
- The Celtic Cross: A more complex spread, the Celtic Cross offers a detailed view of a situation. It includes ten cards, each with a specific meaning.
- The Horseshoe Spread: This spread is great for gaining insight into a situation’s progress. It uses seven cards to represent past influences, present conditions, and future possibilities.
Beyond Spreads: The Freeform Technique
While spreads are helpful, experienced readers often move towards freeform techniques. Unlike traditional spreads, freeform readings do not rely on predefined positions or a fixed number of cards. Instead, the reader interprets the cards based on intuition, the cards’ symbolism, and their relationships to each other.
Freeform readings require a deep understanding of tarot cards, psychological archetypes, and the ability to connect seemingly unrelated elements into a coherent narrative. This method allows for greater flexibility and personalized interpretations, making it ideal for complex or multifaceted questions.
Advantages of Freeform Reading
- Flexibility: Without the constraints of a spread, readers can focus on the flow of the story the cards are telling.
- Depth: Freeform reading allows for deeper exploration of the cards’ meanings and how they relate to the querent’s question.
- Customization: Readers can tailor their interpretations to the individual’s needs and circumstances, making the reading more relevant and impactful.
Freeform Reading Case Study: Melissa's Story
Let’s explore a real-life example of a freeform reading. Melissa recently broke up with her ex and sought guidance from a tarot reading. She wanted to know if her ex still thought about her and if there was a chance of reconciliation. The cards she drew include Knight of Cups, The Star and Ace of Swords (Reversed).
Now you can see how a traditional interpretation and a VidaWheel expert’s freeform reading differ.
Traditional Interpretation:
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Knight of Cups: The prince affectionately holds the Cup (meaning gift/flowers) and prepares to give it to the person he is thinking of. This card is often seen as a romantic figure offering love, suggesting that Melissa’s ex might still care for her.
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The Star: Symbolizes hope, indicating that there is hope for their reunion.
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Ace of Swords (Reversed): the Sword facing down means no harm because , suggesting a smooth path to reconciliation.
Therefore, Someone begin to conclude that he misses Melissa immensely, even wants to reconcile and make up for the trauma. Such an interpretation will undoubtedly make Melissa ecstatic and run back to wait for their reunion. However, can she really wait? The above interpretation is subjective and one-sided because of the misunderstanding towards the Knight of Cups card.
VidaWheel Expert Interpretation:
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Knight of Cups: This card typically represents a romantic and idealistic figure. However, in this context, the direction of the knight’s gaze and the horse’s movement provided crucial details. This suggested that Melissa’s ex was focused on the future, not reminiscing about the past.
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The Star: Symbolizing hope and renewal, but this card just suggested Melissa’s potential for a new beginning. A woman empties the water and the water here can represent memories. Emptying memories means letting go of the past.
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Ace of Swords (Reversed): The upright position of this card means taking action to do something, while the reversed position means not doing it.
Therefore, this card gives a very direct answer, he doesn’t want her. Melissa found clarity through this freeform reading. She understood that it was time to move forward and embrace new opportunities, guided by the insights of the tarot and the support of VidaWheel. Wearing the pendant and necklace blessed by Aphrodite, she found joy in loving herself more in life.
Conclusion
Tarot reading is a powerful tool for self-discovery and guidance. For beginners, card spreads offer a structured approach to learning and interpreting the cards. As readers gain experience, freeform readings provide a flexible and intuitive method for deeper insights.
VidaWheel Tarot‘s experts are skilled in both techniques, ensuring that our clients receive accurate and meaningful readings. Whether through our daily tarot service or personalized sessions, we empower individuals to connect with their inner goddess and navigate their lives with confidence.
Embark on your tarot journey with VidaWheel today and discover the wisdom and guidance that awaits you.