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Got a burning question about Tarot Card Reading? Ask it here!

Welcome to Ask Kate! where I share my Tarot reading secrets and Tarot reading tips to help you get a better understanding of your Tarot cards and how they work. Perhaps you want to:

  • Learn how to read Tarot cards
  • Become an amazing Tarot card reader
  • Get a Tarot card reader’s perspective

Well, you’ve come to the right place!
Here are some frequently asked questions about Tarot (and some not so frequently asked questions as well!).

What Tarot books/decks do you recommend for an absolute beginner?

How can I stay objective when reading Tarot for myself?

What’s the difference between Tarot and Oracle cards?

My friends and family do not approve of my Tarot hobby. How can I deal with this?

What do I need to know about becoming a professional Tarot reader?

How should I read a reversed Tarot card?

How can I incorporate the use of crystals with Tarot cards?

What are the Rider-Waite equivalents to the Osho Zen Tarot cards?

How can I best learn the Tarot card meanings?

What do I do if my mind goes blank while giving a Tarot reading?

Should I let others touch my Tarot cards?

What is the BEST way to choose a Tarot card?

What does it mean when a particular card NEVER shows up in a reading?

What does it mean when the SAME Tarot card keeps showing up again and again?

Should I do any “rituals” before reading Tarot cards?

 How should I store my Tarot cards when I am not using them?

If the Court Cards were real people, what would they be like in bed? (Okay, no one asked me this, but I answered it anyway!)

Does the meaning of a card change, depending on what deck you’re using?

How do I know if I’m psychic?

How do you read non-illustrated minor arcana cards?

How do you read a positive card in a negative position?

I just got my first Tarot deck. What should be my first step in learning Tarot?

Should I read Tarot when I’m upset? How can I do an unbiased, clear reading when I’m emotional?

I’m in a Tarot slump. How do I get back my enthusiasm and “spark” for learning Tarot?