dialectic-tarot

[dialectic-tarot]

nah, seven is a very reasonable amount of decks to have.

Do I have too many tarot decks?

[dialectic-tarot]

Linked above is the chart I use for reference for tarot card meanings. I encourage anyone who wants to to make a copy of this chart and modify it or use it as-is. The first sheet is a blank template for usage with any deck you'd like while the second is pre-filled with keywords related to the cards in the free Labyrinthos app. I recommend filling out the chart separately for each deck you use; I often do this as part of the bonding process with a new deck.

When filling out the chart, look at the card you're working on. If you'd like, read its page in the guide that came with your deck or reference a website or blog you like and trust. The goal is to assign one keyword to each card, one word that represents and ties together the concepts of the symbols on the card so that you can look at the one word and think of all the various things the card represents. I recommend filling out the chart in this order:

Upright Major Arcana

Upright Minor Arcana Suits (work down the columns of each suit)

Upright Minor Arcana Ranks (look across the rank at the meanings for each card with same number or court position and look for themes)

If you're reading with reversals, repeat steps 1 through 3 for reversed cards