Hi Vicky,

Good question.  I think that ultimately, we all need to be able to read for ourselves.  When I’m upset or very emotional, it’s hard for me to make heads or tails of what I am seeing.  If I have a big decision to make or I feel there is something I need to know, but I just don’t know what, then I might go and have a reading with someone else.

When I read for myself, I take it just as seriously as I would if I was reading for someone else.  I get clear in my mind about the question I want to ask, shuffle and lay out the cards and then ponder the cards that have come out.

 Sure, back in the day I used to just keep shuffling and dealing until I got cards I liked, but what I really want is honesty, not just a happy ending.

Reading for yourself is a great way to learn the cards.  You could do a three card spread each day - just shuffle the cards, split them or spread them any way you like to see what three you get.

Keep a tarot journal and write in it each day the cards you got and what your impressions of it are, how you feel about it, and what you think about it.

No need to write volumes and don’t censor yourself.  There is no right or wrong and no one will see your jouranl except you.

Another good idea is to print up a list of the names of all the cards and each day, place a tick next to the ones you pulled out.  Over time you will see a pattern of the cards you repeatedly get.  The cards you DON’T get are significant too.