How to Read Tarot Cards for Beginners: Intuitive Method Explained

Daniela Hills Author

Learning Tarot doesn’t have to be daunting. Intuitive reading lets you connect deeply with your cards without memorizing meanings.

Learning Tarot card meanings takes time. Tarot is complex, and for many, including me, it took years to fully understand the cards. Different books and teachings often offer different interpretations, which can be overwhelming and confusing.

Do you relate to this? If so, I’d like to share some simple tips to get you started.

Hi, I’m Daniela. I’ve been studying and using Tarot cards since I was a young woman. In this video, I’ll show you how to start reading Tarot cards intuitively. I also invite you to visit my website and check out our beginner’s Tarot course, “The Art of Tarot Card Reading.” If you’d like to support our small business, visit our site to see the full course and learn Tarot online.

Every Tarot reader has their own style—some rely on intuition, others on the general meanings, numerology, or a mix of logic and intuition. Finding what works for you is key.

If you’re new to Tarot, try starting with an intuitive method by simply looking at the cards and noting your first impressions, thoughts, and feelings.

In this blog, I’ll guide you through that first step: the Intuitive Method.

Getting Started: Create a Tarot Journal

Before we start, I recommend creating a Tarot journal. Writing your own notes will help you connect with the cards and make learning more personal. Think of it as a way to tune into each card. Leave space for future notes and reflections. Starting with the Rider Waite Smith Tarot deck is helpful since learning this deck makes reading other decks easier.

Intuitive Method

Before you begin, take a moment to connect with your cards. Hold them in your hands, and set an intention to connect with them. Shuffle the deck and set an intention to draw a card that reflects your day. If it’s the end of the day, compare it to how your day went. If it’s morning, let the card suggest what might be important for the day ahead.

How to Read a Tarot Card Intuitively

Make sure you’re relaxed—stress can affect which card you pick and how you interpret it.

Take a deep breath and set your intention, like: “I want to draw my card of the day.”

Draw a card or pick one that you feel drawn to.

Look at the card and ask yourself:

1. What does this card mean to me?

2. What stands out? Is it a color, a person, a symbol? What does it mean to me?

3. What thoughts, feelings, memories, or sensations arise?

4. What does the picture remind me of?

5. What story does the image tell?

5. What message might the characters in the card have for me?

6. How would I feel or think if I were a character in this picture?

Write everything down in your journal.

For example, I drew the Hermit card. There’s a figure holding a lantern, and no matter what, my eyes kept going back to the lantern. It felt like a hint, like the card was nudging me to focus on something specific today. Maybe it’s telling me to look deeper within myself to find an answer I need, or maybe it’s reminding me to let my inner light shine so I can inspire someone else.

You can practice learning Tarot by drawing a daily card, interpreting it intuitively, and then looking up the general meaning. This method works but takes time. If you’d like some extra guidance, our online course can help you learn faster.

In “The Art of Tarot Reading” course, you’ll learn different ways to understand each card, from intuitive to logical methods. We cover how to shuffle cards, read spreads, and understand individual card meanings. These combined approaches will help you learn Tarot more quickly and confidently. The course is a comprehensive guide, teaching everything from the Rider Waite Smith deck to practical reading techniques.

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