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Here is HOW To Enhance Your Psychic Abilities With Your Tarot Cards

Memorizing keywords will not make you psychic. The tarot is the best tool ever created to build your psychic muscles, and in this episode I show you exactly how to work out at the psychic gym so you become a far better reader without the stress of ever having to memorize formulas or guessing what cards mean. This is how the pros do it. Not keyword lists. Not somebody else's plagiarized system. In today's fun-filled episode, you will get actual practice that makes you stronger every time you do it; and if you stick with it, one day you'll realize you don't even need the cards anymore. So let's make you MORE psycchic than you already are, no matter how long you hhave been reading cards.

Which tarot deck works the BEST?

With thousands of tarot decks competing for your money, how do you know which one will actually work for you? Also, which one is merely gorgeous, expensive, and completely useless in a real reading? There is no magic inside a deck of cards. The magic is in you. Your cards are a visual language, and every image should act like a prompt that makes ideas, details, warnings, and useful advice come pouring out of your mouth without conscious effort. When the artwork doesn't speak to you, you are reading from a dictionary with no words. In today's fun-filled episode, we examine why the Waite-Smith images became the foundation of modern tarot, how changing the color, expression, perspective, background, or symbolism of a card can quietly change its meaning, and why some breathtaking "art decks" are almost impossible to read professionally. Pretty pictures are wonderful, but your clients are not paying you to own a pretty deck. They are paying you for accurate, detailed, actionable information. We also give you a practical test you can perform with two different decks from your own collection. Pull the same cards from both, interpret the actual images, and find out whether the advice flows naturally—or whether you are secretly ignoring the artwork and reciting meanings you memorized from another deck. Please DON'T waste thousands of dollars chasing a mythical perfect deck. Learn how to recognize artwork that genuinely expands your readings, gives you more to say, and helps you do better work. Your cards are tools. You still have to do the work, but the better your tools, the more intricate your work. Come see us at www.EasyTarotLessons.com. Your first month costs you ONE dollar, and we will help you become the reader your clients hope they are paying for. Now go be awesome.

Do this right now: How to make a LOT more money reading the same cards

How do you give $300 readings instead of $20 ones? You have to know how to phrase the questions you ask "God" (your angels, spirit guides, the gods, the universe —however you want to address the divine). Imagine for a moment you had a telephone directly to the most intelligent minds in creation, omniscient and helpful: why would you say something as stupid as "just tell me anything," or "win the lottery for me so I don't have to think or take responsibility for anything." You should be asking how to solve crimes, cure diseases, and get better relationships (for yourself and others). You should be asking highly specific and detailed questions that lead you TO an answer, not hand you a simple finished product that leaves you guessing how to implement it. Let me give you an example: if you com to me and say "How can I get rich?" I can tell you "save more than you spend, then invest that money, and always buy low and sell high." In this case I have done my job, but done you a disservice — right? So let me give you a better way of doing things: we manage the "small talk" we have with our clients WHILE WE SARE SHUFFLING (remember "rule #1 . . .) so that it sounds like small talk but is really framing the inquiry while we are deciding exactly which spread will give us the MOST, pertinent information so that WE CAN come up with an answer. This is how readers who charge $400+ an hour do this. So let us teach you the basics of that today, for free. Keep in mind that we have an entire academy for you! Courses, study groups, support networks, friendships with real tarot experts, and even personalized mentorship from one of the best tarot teachers in the world — all for ONE DOLLAR (for your first month — and then it is a miserly ten dollars a week to learn how to make $100+ an hour. You *do* want to make money reading cards, right? Here's the problem. Clients sit down and say "just tell me anything." That's like walking into your mechanic's shop and saying "my car's not doing anything, you figure it out." Your mechanic charges $150 an hour to diagnose that. You should be thinking the same way — minimum wage in this job is $60 an hour, and the pros are pulling $1,200. In this episode we cover how to interrogate your client (politely — it just sounds like small talk), how to pick your question word (what, how, who, when...) and match it to a spread you actually know cold, why yes/no questions are a great way to make clients wonder why they paid you, the four magic words that take control of any wandering reading, and the one sentence you say before you deal that saves you from 20 minutes of reading about the wrong thing. Then at the end: summation and marching orders. That's how you get tips, repeat clients, and referrals — free raises, no rate hike required. Want study groups, forums, and live help from me? EasyTarotLessons.com. First month is $1, and if you hate it I'll give you your dollar back. Now go be awesome.

How to get a new deck attuned to you

I know we have talked about this before, but most of you missed it, and I wanted to address this from a new angle: what to actually do when a new deck shows up in your life. Gift, impulse buy, online order, it fell out of the sky . . . it doesn't matter how it got to you. Every new deck comes out of the box stiff, slippery, and completely indifferent to you. Too many decks today also have sharp edges that cut into your fingers after an entire day of shuffling and giving readings. New decks have zero connection to your energy. Your job is to fix that. You need to get your psychic essence into those cards by working them in properly, because a deck you have truly made your own will always give you better information than one you just pulled out of a box and started using. This doesn't mean that you can't give great readings with someone else's deck(s), but new decks are like new Doc Martens. They are a p.i.t.a. until you break them in, so in this short session you will learn how to physically condition a new deck so it actually cooperates when you shuffle. We will cover things like how to psychically clear a used deck you picked up from someone else and how to develop a real relationship with decks that use unfamiliar art so the images start communicating with you. We also give you an easy technique for seeing the essential image allegorical meanings without ever relying on keywords. We even go on about how to read a deck's color palette and it's themes so you understand what that deck is trying to tell you. Also of course we have a fun storytelling exercise that works with any deck. Okay, so listen up and give yourself a few days to work your new deck through all of these techniques and exercises. You will find your new deck much more pliable and friendly in your hands. For much deeper training, come see us at easytarotlessons.com. We will help you become genuinely great at this, and yes, we will show you how to make serious money doing it. Thanks for being here! Now go be awesome!

How to make real money working tarot events

This is a special episode: Pardon the sound quality: This was a secret recording specifically for our students about creating and running your own tarot events. This lesson is broken down into four parts (you will want to take notes on this). There is a lot of ground to cover and every bit of it can save you real money and real headaches. You will learn the difference between events you participate in and events you organize yourself, and why knowing which one you are actually ready for matters. We examine your options as a participant: private tarot parties and psychic fairs, pop-up vendor events, and becoming a house reader at a local business. Then we get into the good stuff! This is a solid lecture on how to build your own event from scratch without burning through your budget before your first client ever walks through the door. That means finding the right host business, curating your vendors so everyone walks away happy, building a marketing machine that draws on the combined reach of every person at your event, and knowing your numbers before you commit to a single thing. We also cover how to price your time, how to turn every attendee into a referral source, and how to debrief after your first event so that everything that follows runs even smoother. After you listen, start your market research before you spend a dollar. Visit local events as a guest, talk to vendors, and watch what draws a crowd. Find one business in your area that already attracts the kind of people who would love what you do, and start a conversation. If you want the full course on how to get a lot of paying clients, come to our free Saturday workshops and ask Dusty, or sign up at easytarotlessons.com since it is already part of our tarot course. Once you are certified you can access our $5,000 course on landing lots of paying clients WITHOUT having to pay the five thousand dollar fee! Okay, thanks for being here!

Step-by-step: Easy lesson on training your intuition

Today we're focusing on *specifically how* to access your intuition on demand and recognize it. We have covered tapping into your intuition before, but this subject is so essential I wanted to come back at it from a fresh direction and give you a practical method you can start using right now (tonight), because a year from now you need to have this fully developed. Your intuition is a gateway of course, not some mystical gift that a lucky few are born with and the rest of us aren't. It is a real, teachable function of your subconscious mind, and in this free lesson I'm walking you through one of the step-by-step methods we have spent decades teaching. You'll learn how to settle your awareness into the exact state where intuition flows naturally, how to set a clear target so your subconscious has something to actually work toward, and how to move into a receptive, proactively searching state that opens you up to real impressions. I'll walk you through a quick 60-second reset technique that keeps you focused, how to work with The Fool card from your tarot deck as a training tool. After you develop even a basic skill any card will work, but after you listen, pull out your Fool card, carve out a few quiet minutes, and try this out. Do it again tomorrow. In fact, do this on a regular basis. It helps if you have a pen within reach to capture everything your impressions. Want to go further? Come find us at our free Saturday workshops! Also when you're serious about developing REAL magical abilities, come see us at easytarotlessons.com. Thanks for being here! Now go be awesome!

How to Get Hired as a Tarot Reader at Shops (and Actually Get Clients!)

Most tarot readers think the hard part is getting hired. It's not. The hard part is sitting there for two hours with your cards laid out watching people walk by and nobody asks you for a reading. Not only is that embarrassing *and* boring, but how can you possibly make any money that way? In today's session Dusty and Maggie break down what actually gets you hired at a metaphysical shop—and more importantly, what gets people to sit down, trust you, and pay you. Because this isn't about luck. It's not about being "gifted." And it's definitely not about undercharging until someone takes a chance on you. This is about understanding the real job. 🔑 What you'll learn in this episode: Why you're not applying for a job (and what shop owners actually care about) How to position yourself as a partner who brings in customers The #1 mistake that makes readers invisible (and how to fix it instantly) How to create demand instead of waiting for it Why your setup is silently selling for you (or quietly driving people away) The truth about pricing—and why cheaper does NOT mean more clients How to structure short readings that feel valuable and lead to longer sessions The "souvenir reading" strategy that turns strangers into repeat clients What makes a shop worth working with — and when to walk away Most people think reading at shops is about what happens at the table; but it's not. It's about everything that happens before someone ever sits down. It's about how you approach the shop to begin with, and whether that shop is a good fit for you. It's about the way you present yourself to the owner, so they see you as a value add-on instead of another mouth to feed. Shop owners have their own bills to pay and endless paperwork, contracts, and taxes. They have to guess what people will actually pay for, and how to get them into the shop to pay for things at all. I know from personal experience that running a shop is not as glamorous as working at one. So we need to get you spiffed up so you can look like a real professional who will bring value and customers in to their shop to spend money on books and supplies. If you understand that — truly get that — and apply even a few of the ideas we are covering today, you won't be the reader sitting in the corner hoping someone notices you. You will be a valuable addition to any retail environment. You'll be the one people walk across the room to find. Keep in mind that this is a 20 minute crash course on getting yourself into shape to read at a store. The most important steps are there, but we have an entire academy at easytarotlessons.com where we do more than teach you how to read cards like a seasoned professional. We teach you how to get LOTS of paying clients. But today's lesson is about getting you out the door and knocking on doors (of places you want to start reading at this week). ✨ Here's the bottom line: You're not just a tarot reader. You're an experience that brings energy, attention, and revenue into the room. And when you start presenting yourself like it, well . . . everything changes. If you really want to learn how to be a tarot ninja, check out our textbook: Advanced Tarot Secrets and our community at easytarotlessons.com. These free lessons are just the beginning, but if you want to learn how to make $20 an hour right now reading cards, we have a lesson on that as well. It's just down the list, and it is free as well. You should check that out now.

Hey! Do you want to make a *LOT* of money reading cards?

Use this spread! Everyone falls in love. And everyone gets their heart broken. One of the most common questions you will be asked over and over is how your client can get the love they want. How can they find someone (they want) to worship them? How can they get in a relationship they want to be in? This is what people pay for — in matchmaking services, dating apps, an endless amounts of money on makeup, fashion, fancy cards, and tons of money going to clubs. How much money do people waste on drinks at clubs trying to get people to date them? Today's spread is called "How do I meet someone I like?" If you learn this five-card spread (today's spread is called "How do I meet someone I like") and really master it, you can specialize in getting people dates, getting them business partners, getting them new friends, and helping business owners get MORE PAYING CUSTOMERS — all of the real questions people want answers to — you can make a fortune! So come listen to how this spread works. Also, go to https://www.advancedtarotsecrets.com and click on Handouts to get the PDF of this spread free! But we explain it all to you in today's free lesson — and also — we give you inside secrets only in this lesson hon how to really get the most from this spread.

You should be charging $100 every time you cast this spread

Hi! Today's tarot spread is a binary choice spread that gives you simple, clean, clear, ACCURATE answers instantly, but also goes deep into the "how's, and why's" of each option so that you can give your client really DETAILED and highly specific answers when they want to know whether they should "do this, or that." This spread is super-easy, but it won't do the work for you. You get three significators to help you absolutely focus on the person you are reading about "in the context of the dilemma they are facing," and even their preferred outcome. Then we cast a short spread, and then we flesh out each option. This is the secret method we use in the mystery school, and experts use for their very best executive clients who demand specificity and accuracy — but they also want depth and validation that these answers are based in reality. Grab your cards and learn this spread. This is not a spread for casual readers or beginners. This simple spread goes deep into the cause and effect of ANY situation, and you should be charging at least $100 every time you cast it, even though it is not a large spread; but it's okay if you want to charge less so that people can afford your services. But if you do, you are giving them a real bargain price. So come listen to how this spread works. Also, go to https://www.advancedtarotsecrets.com and click on Handouts to get the PDF of this spread free! But we explain it all to you in today's free lesson — and also — we give you inside secrets only in this lesson hon how to really get the most from this spread.

How to make $100 an hour with your cards instead of $20 or $30 an hour

Today we're breaking down one of the most important shifts you can make as a reader: the difference between a $20 reading and a $100 reading! Not more cards, not more theatrics — better structure, clearer thinking, and delivering real value your client can actually use. This episode covers what separates casual, low-paid readings from professional sessions people are happy to pay for. Whether you're reading for friends, clients, or looking to turn this into real income, the principles here apply immediately. We focus on how to use structured spreads, ask the right questions while shuffling, and turn a reading into a problem-solving session instead of vague spiritual commentary. We walk through how to choose spreads that match the question, why card positions matter as much as the cards themselves, and how to guide a session so your client walks away with clarity, options, and next steps. This is the difference between someone saying "that was interesting" and someone saying "that helped me" — and coming back again. Grab your cards, take a few notes, and let's raise your rates!

Easy Tarot Lessons — Spread of the Day: "How Does ___ Feel About Me?"

Today we're kicking off a new series called Spread of the Day — short, focused tarot lessons built around a single spread you can actually use. No fluff, no filler. Just the cards, the layout, and everything you need to walk away ready to read. This episode covers one of the most requested tarot readings out there: how does a specific person feel about you — or about a proposition you're putting on the table? Whether you're asking about a romantic interest, a raise, or a business deal, this four-card spread delivers the kind of specific, actionable insight that separates a good reader from a great one. We walk through the full layout, how to use two significators to sharpen your focus in a small spread, and what each card position is actually telling you — what they like, what they want, what's holding them back, and the direct advice that ties it all together. This is the kind of tarot reading you can do in five minutes or stretch into a full client session, and it's versatile enough to keep in your core rotation for years. Grab your cards, download the free PDF handout at AdvancedTarotSecrets.com, and let's get into it.

Astrological Properties of Threes in the Tarot

Reversed Cards Are Your Friends!

Dusty White here with Cathy, and we're on a mission today. Just like I'm the world's first vegetable rights activist (remember kids: (and tell your mom!) "Love your veggies! Don't eat them!"), Cathy and I are the world's first reversals rights activists. Reversed cards are your friends, and here's why. What We're Covering: Reversals Double Your Visual Cues: You're literally getting twice the information for free. Every card has a higher and lower energy, and when you use reversals, the deck just tells you which one it is. You don't have to guess. Reversals Make Readings More Efficient: Here's the thing: if you're not using reversals, you have to decide for every single card whether it's representing the upright or reversed energy—higher versus lower meaning. That's an extra interpretive step you're doing in your head. With reversals, you skip that step entirely. The card does the work for you. If you're reading a Celtic Cross, that's 10 steps you don't have to take. You can spend that energy feeling into the spread instead. Reversals Reduce Reader Bias: This is huge. I've read for tens of thousands of people, and I'll admit—sometimes I've twisted an interpretation because I emotionally didn't want something bad to happen to my client. Reversals act like a safeguard against that. It's like scientific processes that guard against subjective bias. The deck makes the upright/reversed decision for you through divine "randomization," not through your wishful thinking. Real Example - The Magician Reversed: Cathy did a reading for a guy making a big move—new city, new job, everything. All the cards looked great. He was prepared, his mindset was clear, everything was lined up perfectly. Then the outcome card: Magician reversed. If she hadn't been using reversals, she might have read that as "You're making this happen! Everything's great!" But reversed? Something out of his control was going to derail him. Using reversals prevented wishful reinterpretation and prompted deeper investigation with clarifying cards. Some Cards Get Better Reversed: Three of Swords? I'd much rather see that reversed. All those swords fall out—"I haven't got time for the pain." Ten of Swords? Same thing. Reversed can mean the worst is over, you're recovering, you're getting past it. The Devil, the Tower—these cards can soften when reversed, indicating you dodged a bullet or the intensity is lessening. But Also: Some Cards Need to Be Negative: Life sucks sometimes. Most people come to us because something's wrong. We can't just have unicorns and rainbows. Cards have to reflect real life. And when a reversal flags a problem—especially in an outcome position—that's when you dig deeper with clarifying cards. That's the mark of a professional: you don't just do three cards and call it done. You investigate. Practice Exercise: Pull the Four of Wands. Upright: celebration, connection, community, house party. Reversed: disrupted connections, cancelled celebrations, feeling separated. Pull the Ten of Wands. Upright: burden, grind culture, hustle mindset. Reversed: dropping the load, rejecting that whole "sacrifice everything for work" mentality. Creative Interpretation: Here's a cheat sheet: if you come up with a meaning that makes perfect sense and nobody's done it before, look through your deck and ask, "Does some other card already answer that question?" If not, you're onto something. The Ten of Swords giving the benediction gesture? That could be forgiveness. Reversed? "I want him dead, I want his family dead"—no forgiveness whatsoever. The point is to allow outside associations to connect with your cards. Look at a card and say, "This makes me think of . . . " and just have fun with it. Using reversals isn't about cutting corners—it's about letting the universe make decisions instead of you. It's about getting clearer, richer, more honest readings. Worth the time to learn. Thanks for being here. We'll be back with more soon. Books mentioned in this podcast: The Easiest Way to Learn the Tarot—EVER!! The Easiest Way to Learn Astrology—EVER!! Advanced Tarot Secrets Website: AcademyofDivination.com

Astrological Properties of the Twos in the Tarot

Dusty White here with Kerri for another quick tarot lesson. This time we're diving into the four twos in the Minor Arcana—and I'm talking about the pip cards, not the High Priestess. Here's the thing: most sources will tell you which element belongs to which suit. Wands are fire, cups are water, swords are air, pentacles are earth. Great. But they don't tell you what flavor of that element you're looking at. That's what we're doing today. What We're Covering: Moving Beyond Kindergarten-Level Tarot: Astrology isn't just for measuring people's personalities. It's a framework we can use to measure anything—including tarot cards. Each card has an inherent nature, and understanding whether it's mutable or fixed (not just what element it is) changes everything. Important Note: Twos (on the tarot) are inherently mutable or fixed nature, but a card can represent cardinal action because of the situation or environment. What we're looking at today is the inherent nature each card is pointing to through its imagery. Breaking Down the Four Twos: Pull out your four twos and follow along. Two of Wands (Mutable Fire - Sagittarius): This guy's elevated, looking out over the horizon with a globe in his hand. He's not taking action—he's planning, brainstorming, imagining possibilities. Look at all that variety in the background: mountains, water, village, bridge. Sagittarius energy is all about that far-range vision, that "what if?" quality. There's even playfulness here—like maybe he's going to drop that globe just to see what happens. Mutable fire isn't settled. It's exploratory. Two of Pentacles (Mutable Earth - Virgo): The whole thing looks unsettled, which is weird for earth, right? His body's at an angle like he's catching his balance. That infinity loop, the moving water in the background, maybe he's even standing on a boat—everything about this image screams constant adjustment. Question everything. That's Virgo. Mutable earth means you're balancing, weighing options, never quite stable. Even that ridiculous hat at an angle adds to the sense of "oh my God, what about this? But then what about this?" Two of Swords (Fixed Air - Aquarius): She's sitting on a stone bench. Arms crossed. Blindfolded. The water behind her is flat and calm. This is opinion. This is "I've made up my mind and I'm not changing it." Fixed air equals closed-minded—not in a bad way necessarily, just firm. She's blocking the ocean. You shall not pass. Very impersonal, very unemotional. The crescent moon shows there's no emotional bias here. It's just no. That's it. No. Two of Cups (Fixed Water - Scorpio, though it can read as Libra): Intense bonding. Look at how they're gazing at each other—it's almost voyeuristic to look at this card because it feels so private. She's wearing masculine garb, he's wearing something almost like a dress. They've opened up completely to each other. That caduceus symbol, the winged lion, the isolated house in the background surrounded by trees—this is sacred, ritualized, deeply intimate connection. Scorpio dream: your own home, lots of space, only your people. Forever. Now, here's the thing: because this is a cup card, it has to be water. But sometimes the imagery screams Libra (cardinal air) because of that partnership, exchange energy. Feel free to read it that way if the image supports it. The rules are there to help you, not trap you. The Big Takeaway: Look at the imagery first. Use astrology as a framework to deepen your understanding, but don't let it override what you see in the card. And yeah, swords don't always feel like air to me—they feel like death. But that's a different conversation. This is about helping you move past simple element memorization toward actually seeing what's in the cards. If you want to go deeper, grab a copy of The Easiest Way to Learn the Tarot—Ever!! or The Easiest Way to Learn Astrology—Ever!! on Amazon. Come to our free Saturday workshops at www.academyofdivination.com. Send me your questions and I will answer them! The skills you develop from this work? They're priceless. Not just for professional readings (though yeah, clients are paying $200-$300 an hour), but for seeing through any situation in your own life. Thanks for being here. We'll be back with more soon. Books mentioned in this podcast: The Easiest Way to Learn the Tarot—EVER!! The Easiest Way to Learn Astrology—EVER!! Advanced Tarot Secrets Website: AcademyofDivination.com

All aces are cardinal (astrological properties of tarot cards)

Dusty White here with Kerri for a quick 14-minute dive into something that's going to change how you look at the Aces in your deck. Here's the thing: all four Aces are cardinal. Every single one. And that matters more than you might think. What We're Covering: Why Cardinal Energy Changes Everything: Cardinal energy is compressed, explosive, immediate—like a match flaring up or an auto accident. It all happens at once. The Aces aren't subtle. They kick the door down, do their thing, and that's it. Even when they look friendly and nurturing, they're still telling you what to do. Reading the Images, Not Memorizing Keywords: Look, astrology is the measure of all energy on earth. So we can actually understand what's happening in a card by looking at the quality (cardinal, fixed, or mutable), the polarity (masculine or feminine), and the element (fire, earth, air, water). The image tells you everything you need to know—you don't need to memorize a bunch of keywords from some book. Breaking Down the Four Aces: Ace of Wands (Cardinal Fire): That motivational coach energy—"Get out there and DO it!" Aggressive, invasive, passionate, physical. Ace of Pentacles (Cardinal Earth): "I provide for you. Stay here where you're safe and controlled." Nurturing but confining—Darth Vader saying "I am your father." Ace of Swords (Cardinal Air): Commanding, decisive, sometimes harsh. Luke Skywalker jumping into the abyss. Very "take this" energy. Ace of Cups (Cardinal Water): Emotionally overwhelming. The hand is offering, not commanding, but those emotions are still flooding over you. The Visual Cues: Notice how the masculine suits (Wands and Swords) show hands grasping, asserting—very in-your-face. The feminine suits (Pentacles and Cups) have supportive, cupping hands. But don't be fooled—they're all cardinal, so they're all forceful. Just one does it the hard way, the other does it the nice way, but you're doing it their way either way. This is part of a series where we're going to analyze each card based on what the image is actually showing us. If you've got questions, write me at dusty@academyofdivination.com, or come to the live Saturday class. Pull out your four Aces and let's look at what they're really saying. Books mentioned in this podcast: The Easiest Way to Learn the Tarot—EVER!! The Easiest Way to Learn Astrology—EVER!! Advanced Tarot Secrets Website: AcademyofDivination.com

How to Give Quickie readings that Kick Ass!

Short small spreads are all the rage these days. While longer, more in-depth spreads are where you build your reputation, change lives, and help serious (repeat) clients solve real-world problems, no one has time for those now! Everyone wants to give short readings, even though you get your biggest tips from expertly executed in-depth sessions that produce real results. SHORT READINGS ARE MORE FUN! (for the reader) So how do we make any money from this? Even more important, how can we give our clients real value in 5 to 15 minutes? After all, we can't compress time (well . . . can we? Come to school to find out how, but for the sake of this free lesson . . .) HOW DO WE make a 5–15 minute reading stand out in someone's mind? That's what today's lesson is all about. We go DEEP into what makes short and long readings work. This session isn't a simple "do this to make people like you" lesson. We want you to understand this instinctively so that ALL of your readings from now on are twice as good as they were before today. Long, short (but especially short) readings — all of these will be better. Too much to say here, but definitely take notes! Also, ask questions. That's what we are here for! Thanks for being here.

Eight of Wands: What does this tarot card mean anyway?

The eight of wands is easily one of the more confusing cards in the tarot. The visuals are simplistic: eight sticks are seemingly floating in air, and in the background is a small river and a house. The lack of people or determinable action gives this card something of a generic feel,, and as a result forces too many tarot readers to memorize keywords or key phrases in an attempt to make sense of this when this card comes up in a reading. But it is the simplicity and synchronicity of this image that reveals much of its true meaning. This is what we discuss in today's tarot card meaning lesson. notice how each stick is perfectly parallel with each other, and they are all approximately the same distance from the edge of the card. Given the nature of the rest of the sticks in the tarot we can assume (and correctly so) that all of these sticks are of the same or similar length. The variation in their horizontal location implies these were all launched (thrown or catapulted) at roughly the same time, given a slight allowance for human error and strength (force of throw). This implies both a human element, but also organization, teamwork, and a controlling factor such as a leader. Come join us in our examination of this card and learn why I can mean in any number of instances. All of this and more is available at easytarotlessons.com

Seven of Wands: What does this tarot card mean anyway?

The seven of wands shows us a young man standing on a hill that ends in a cliff, and what seem to be stick-wielding assailants are coming at him. He doesn't have anywhere to go, as he has been backed into a corner. His only choice now is to stand and fight. The 7 of Wands shows us when we are forced into a position, or forced to make a choice. We are under pressure, or we are put upon by others. This is a card of open conflict, but there is not a fight yet — just the threat of implied violence. All too often the threat of implied violence is enough to make most people behave or acquiesce to our demands. But in this case, this young man has chosen to stand and fight. He doesn't look prepared. He is wearing mismatching shoes. No one knows if this was one of the many accidents pam made in drawing the art — as she said her self that she was underpaid and rushed to completion. But to be fair, Art only wanted the "major" Arcana scene-illustrated, so in some ways she just went over budget — but the fact that she did changed history, and it is too bad how her story played out. But back to this guy . . . in the 7 of Wands we see implied conflict. We are experiencing peer pressure, whether it is an open mob or conversion therapy. We are being hunted, punished, or shamed for not going along with the "group think." We may have earned this ire (we insulted someone, or we we a menace to society), or this could be any one of the countless cases of being wrongly accused of an action or belief we never took part in. The seven of Wands doesn't tell us "why" or "what" — it only shows us the consequences of previous actions or general unpopularity. To fully understand this card in a spread we need to know the context in which we are reading. We need to have a question this card answers, or we need other cards that *do* state what happened, and how we go to this place. Lastly, if this card is the very last card and indicates the final outcome, it implies that someone is getting their comeuppance (whether that is deserved or not), but without another card that shows "how that Tuens out," it leaves us to believe that justice served is enough information, and that we should ask no more.

Six of Wands: What does this tarot card mean anyway?

The Six of Wands shows us a hero returning from some kind of victory — or this is celebrating his promotion or raise in status. No matter whether this is earned or if it is stolen valor, this card shows someone riding high in life. This is what it is like to be popular, in demand, and having people cheering you on. This can be a moment in time, like when you receive your diploma at the graduation ceremony for college, or the announcement that you are "employee of the month." But this can be an event, a circumstance, or an environment. That means that the 6 of Wands as a tarot card in a spread can represent something that is lasting or something that comes and is gone before you are ready for it to fade. The 6 of Wands doesn't tell us what you are popular or famous for, only that you are. Also, it does not tell us how long you are famous. For these answers you need to carefully examine the tarot spread you cast, and compare that to the question you asked. Also, this card shows how exposed you are. As unfair as it is, when you are riding in life, far above the common masses, you are like the United States President John F. Kennedy riding in a convertible in Dallas Texas in November of 1963. His head made an easy target for an assassin's bullet. And as horrific as that event was, it remains a stain on United States history. But this card shows the moment before it all happened, including that guy in the back of the parade who is not happy that someone else gets to ride on a house while he has to walk. This card is both a celebration of popularity and a warning not to trample on others. If you are the only person on a horse, it is your job not to step on people, not their job to move out of your way. There is not a lot of depth to this particular card, but its secrets can be teased out through careful observation and deep rumination. Come join our mystery school at easytarotlessons.com and learn ALL of the secrets of the tarot — not just the superficial ones we reveal to the public. This is a lifelong skill you will benefit from. And we are here to show you the hidden pathways. Tarot card Keywords for study: hero, victory celebration, parade, fanfare, high horse, leader, returning hero, being on display, praise, promotion, equestrian show, horses, dressage, virility, sexual prowess, machismo, boasting, narcissism, influence, popularity, social influencer, going viral

Five of Wands: What does this tarot card mean anyway?

The 5 of Wands is a deceptively complex tarot card that deals with the intricacies of social hierarchies and how we all fit in with various groups, don't fit in with others, and what we can expect when we try to manage discordant affairs. While the base art is ridiculously simple, we can glean layers of information from this card by our understanding of sociology and comparing the positions and placements of each participant in this card. The five of Wands shows us a gang of boys on a slight rise, examining each other more than themselves, and seeking either acceptance or validation, but most of the boys do this by looking outward. Only one examines his own place in life rather than seeking the approval of — or a sense of superiority over the others in this group. In todays' session we explore all of this and more. Keywords to study: activity, enthusiasm, disorder, chaos, clown show, youth, youth sports, comparison, uncertainty, seeking acceptance, peer pressure, mob mentality, small groups, discordance, loud noises, inclusion.