How Samara artists draw a tarot deck and whether it is possible to tell fortunes with it. How to make your own tarot cards

Tarot cards are very expensive and not everyone can afford to buy them. But in this case, do not despair, you can make cards yourself. To make a deck correctly, you need to know a few simple rules.

You can make tarot cards yourself

How to make tarot cards correctly at home, is it possible? Practical advice and manufacturing technologies

Most maps that are sold on the Internet are not cheap, and most often they are made by an unofficial publisher. In this case, you shouldn’t buy such decks; it’s easier to make them yourself.

If the decision to make cards yourself has been made, then you should prepare thoroughly; you will need:

• Color ink printer. A black and white printer will not work. Most people think that there is no difference in the choice of ink when making cards, but the color palette plays an important role when interpreting cards in a reading.
• Thick printing paper. This paper will allow you to preserve the cards for a long time and not tear them. But before you purchase paper, check your printer settings for printing on thick paper.
• Material for home lamination of cards. Regular tape will do, but lamination is the condition that most affects the durability of the deck. It is good to use thermal film or laminate it in a printing salon.
• Iron. This item will only be needed if cards are laminated with thermal film.
• Scissors, sharp stationery knife.

The process of creating a deck is simple; it is enough to have basic skills in working with graphic programs:

1. Creation and correct distribution of cards on a sheet of paper.
2. Printing card templates.
3. Performing lamination.
4. Cutting out the card according to the template.

Homemade tarot cards must be colored

Preparatory stage before printing. Creating a Map Template

It’s easy to make tarot cards with your own hands, but only before the creation process you need to decide on the deck itself. If the choice of deck is made, then you next need to find the highest quality image and download it to your computer. Images of the deck must be clear and free of extraneous writing.

If the deck does not have a back, the process will take much less time and a novice fortuneteller will not have problems matching the sides. The image must be placed on a sheet in any graphics editor, and the print quality must be set to the highest (when the print quality is set to high, more ink is consumed, but the cards are bright and saturated). If the cards have two sides, then you need to try to match the sides; you can download a special template on the Internet.

Before finishing printing, you need to print a test sample with the lowest print quality and see how the shirt matches your face.

Deck Print

If the printer can print on paper with a density of 250 g/m2, then turn the quality to best and start printing templates. Monitor the print quality, because the ink may run out at the most inopportune moment.

Control the position of each sheet, then the shirt and face will match and you will get the perfect result.

During printing, you should control the quality of the output cards

Laminating the deck

This stage is mandatory, because otherwise it will not be possible to keep the tarot in perfect condition for a long period. Tarots that are not laminated will quickly lose color and may become frayed.

The most suitable option for laminating taro is thermal film. It is easy to use and can be purchased at any office supply store.

To laminate with thermal film, you must follow the following sequence:

1. Cut a piece equal to the card from a common roll of thermal film.
2. Place the sheet to be laminated on a non-flammable surface.
3. Place lamination film on top of the taro blank.
4. Place a white sheet on top.
5. Iron over the top sheet.
6. Cut off excess pieces of thermal film and laminate the second side of the card in the same sequence.

It is important not to mix up the sides of the thermal film, because only one side of the film is adhesive. It is important not to overexpose the iron; there is a high risk of burning and getting defective.

Deck cutting

The last step in preparing the tarot is cutting. For cutting, it is better to use a sharp stationery knife or sharpened scissors. Using a knife, a more precise cut is made, future taro does not become shaggy and looks neater.

When cutting with a stationery knife, you must take precautions when working with sharp objects so as not to damage the surface and avoid injury.

Some people prefer to round the corners of the deck, but it is better to leave them straight, so the deck will look neater. But if you really want rounding, then it’s better to go to a printing workshop and use a special cutter to carefully round the corners of the entire deck at once.

This summer, designer and photographer Alexander Berdin-Lazursky aka Sasha Vo set out to bring all the city’s artists together, uniting them with a common art work. The project was launched as a common denominator Samara Artists Cards, where more than sixty Samara artists draw one deck of tarot cards - each with one or two cards in a corporate style. Today, 63 cards out of 78 are ready, and the first decks will be published in the fall. “Big Village” asked the author why the artists combined tarot cards, and found out the opinion of a professional tarot reader about this idea.

Why does Samara need a mystical rod?

One day I came to a bar, saw the guys from the tattoo workshop “Molodost”, and at the next table - other familiar artists and realized that they did not know each other at all. I thought this was bad, sat down with Zhenya Remova and Philip Elistratov (employees of Molodost - editor's note) and invited them to draw tarot cards.

This decision is not an accident: Samara needs its own mystical core, which will be wrapped around the important people of the city. I involved not only artists in the work - the map was drawn by bartender Yura from “Bridge” and tattoo artist Oleg Rostrosa. Many have already left Samara and these cards are the thread that connects us all.

More than 60 people took part in the project - and these are not old people from the Union, but guys who live by creativity. Of course, it’s hard to call us a team yet. But now, if we meet at a bar, we one hundred percent have a topic to talk about. Before, there was nothing to talk about. What are the artists talking about - exhibitions, perhaps? But it’s not customary for us to exhibit good artists in our city, so there are no topics for dialogue.

First deck

As a person who has practiced tarot, I can say that now the deck is made in the most correct way. The cards choose their artists and are embodied themselves. It would only be more correct to make the deck in one original copy, so that the concentration of humanity would be higher. I think this will be the most powerful tool, as the Marseille deck became in its time. Can you imagine how many different efforts were put into it? Different energies and destinies?

In September I will be able to start printing the deck. The majority of artists in an internal survey were in favor of a crowdfunding company, but we are also looking for a sponsoring printer.

“Big Village” asked a tarot reader with fifteen years of experience to evaluate the cards and explain the principle of working with them

Larisa Vasilenko

Tarot reader

Just to show perspective

It will be extremely difficult to work on such a deck, because the images on the cards are very different. During the session, you are already immersed in the client’s intricate problems, so the cards themselves should be as simple and clear as possible.

But this does not mean that you cannot work with them. Only this, as I see it, the cards are not tarot, but Oracle. In the tarot system there is a clear understanding of what is behind each number and image of the card, while the Oracle implies individual work with a picture, where the author can draw any image and endow it with meaning.

The essence of tarot fortune telling is the interpretation of combinations of cards, which contain information about the development of an individual person and the stages of development of humanity as a whole. There are major arcana here, associated with images of the collective unconscious, and minor ones - a reflection of our behavior patterns. There are also four suits - a reflection of the earthly elements and character types. The combinations that come out of the reading and the conversation with the person give the tarot reader an understanding of what stage he is at and how the situation is most likely to develop. I note that the person himself can change the course of events. The tarot reader only shows the future.

Of course, it is better if the deck is drawn by one artist, so that a single style and general energy are maintained. Some cards came out very well. If entire decks were made in the style of these cards, the result would be gorgeous specimens.

The tarologist identified six cards: they asked the authors to talk about the meaning inherent in them.

Six cards

Map of the Samara artist

Classic version

Alexander Torchinov, author: I wanted to move away from the classic fool with a dog that everyone around is portraying. During the search, I remembered about the series “Doctor Strange and Mister Norrell”, there is such a hero - Vinculus, and from him I began to invent my own fool, detailing him.

Larisa Vasilenko: Unlike the classic “Jester”, open to the world of a naive child, the hero looks gloomy. This “Jester” has already encountered problems, so he tries by all means to catch the bird and get what he wants. But he does not see the consequences of his actions: there is a real abyss under him and if he is unlucky, he will simply fall into it.

Nine of Swords

Map of the Samara artist

Classic version

Dmitry Sorokin, The image of the “Nine of Swords” is associated with sleep. When we go to sleep, we plunge into a world on the verge of life and death. The relationship between death and sleep has been interesting to me since my student days. Then I painted a picture about the war, which depicted a young Cossack lying in a field of poppies, and his white war horse bent over him. In it, just like in the map, I wanted to convey the mystical image of a dream through symbols.

Larisa Vasilenko: On the map, the person is in a panic, but not in the kind where you are very nervous - it’s more of a state of withdrawal. The girl is naked - this is a symbol of openness to everything around her, but on the other hand, her eyes are closed, which indicates complete immersion in her world. Instead of acting, taking the sword that she has at hand, she thinks. The picture very well conveys the gloomy mood that the card is endowed with.

Two of Swords

Map of the Samara artist

Classic version

Roman Kharikov, I chose the “Two of Swords” because the original card combines images that embody beauty and strength at the same time. I was also attracted by the meaning of the card - controlled peace. From these details the final idea emerged, where the night is restlessness and anxiety, and the girl with swords, illuminated by soft light, is peace.

Larisa Vasilenko: Very cool interpretation, close to the classic image. The girl has closed herself off from the world, she doesn’t trust it, so she doesn’t see its light. Crossing her swords in front of her, she steps forward. But at the same time, if she wants, she can remove the bandage.

Knight of Wands

Map of the Samara artist

Classic version

Ilya Dyadyura, In the image of the horseman, I liked the enthusiasm bordering on impulsiveness, so I tried to make him as dynamic as possible.

Larisa Vasilenko: This card is associated with the element of fire, so it is the most “lively” in nature. The author incomparably managed to convey the frantic movement, the readiness to cope with everything and go ahead.

Tarot is a unique tool used not only as a fortune-telling or ritual tool, but at the same time as a tool for knowing oneself, one’s personality and self-analysis. For a beginner, of course, a symbolic series of standard decks, which are easy to purchase in stores, is enough. The unique symbolic system of each deck is a whole world, which is incredibly exciting to immerse yourself in.

And yet, the more a person penetrates into this topic, the more contact he needs with the instrument, and the more subtle his work and impact will be. In this case, the question arises about creating a Tarot with your own hands. The most talented people can take on this very decisively, trying to draw all the major arcana themselves, putting individual vision and understanding into each card.

Such decks will be truly unique, but they will also be incredibly difficult to interpret, because their symbolic system will be different from that in the reference literature. But you can create Tarot cards with your own hands without delving into the topic so much as to change the interpretation of already existing systems.

The most important thing in this case will be personal contact with each card. Thus, you can take ready-made images of any Tarot deck that is similar in spirit and print them on a printer, preferably a color one, and then paste them onto prepared blank sheets of cardboard. You can also use self-adhesive wallpaper or self-adhesive film with a suitable calm pattern as a shirt. Such cards will absorb the energy of the person making them, becoming a personal instrument, closer in spirit, and therefore more accurate.

The making of Tarot cards should be treated practically, as a magical ritual, which in essence it is. Focus and concentration are very important; you should not allow yourself to be distracted by unnecessary thoughts, especially ordinary and everyday ones. It is necessary to ensure complete peace so that no one disturbs or disturbs the atmosphere. You can use burning candles, calm music for meditation, and incense. All this creates the energy necessary for such a task.

Every element is important in how to make tarot cards. Firstly, the choice of images of exactly the deck whose symbolic row is felt to be the closest. Secondly, when printing, you must strictly adhere to the color scheme. There are no accidents in the symbolic world of Tarot; the color content of each card is as important as the symbolic content.

The materials that will serve as the base (jacket) for the deck must be of high quality and durable. You will have to work a lot with the deck, and no matter how carefully the fortuneteller handles it, low-quality paper and cardboard will quickly become unusable. There is home lamination film and clear self-adhesive film that can be used to protect your manufactured deck from wear and tear and extend its lifespan.

The advantages of a personal, self-made Tarot deck are that energetically it will be closest to the person, and this leads to more accurate layouts. In addition, this is an advantage in choice - not every store will have the deck that really suits the best, expresses the interests and personality of a person. For such a personal deck, you can even use images of Tarot rarities that cannot be purchased because they are collector's editions.

For those who want to really dive deeply into the ritual part of using Tarot cards, it should be completely clear that purchased cards carry too much dirty energy because they are a product of commerce. Magical tools must be made personally and independently for a specific purpose, otherwise it will not have sufficient power, will become energetically unusable and the ritual may have the opposite effect.

Thus, no matter what reason the fortuneteller is guided by, making a personal Tarot deck is completely justified and is really worth devoting your time to.

Fortune telling for the betrothed "My beloved"

They guess the name quite often. Any girl wants to know what her future husband’s name will be, and whether there are any people she knows with that name. There are a great many ways here. For example, everything...

Look into someone else's future, read the past, hear about the dangers of the present - who among us does not want to have such skills? And some people have it. Of course, in order to fully learn this, you need to have the gift, will, desire and tools. One such tool is Tarot cards.

WRITE YOUR STORY

It is not known for certain where Tarot cards came from. Of course, there are several theories of their appearance, and the surviving cards from the decks of the early 15th century are indisputable evidence for some convinced materialists that Tarot cards appeared in Italy and precisely at this time, not earlier, because there is no other evidence.

However, you and I are well aware that it is absolutely impossible to just come up with a deck and practices for it. Knowledge is collected bit by bit, polished over the years, some knowledge is lost under tragic circumstances, and is restored over the centuries. Much knowledge has its own keepers and they wisely keep it for future descendants, skillfully hiding it from their contemporaries. We can only be glad that the knowledge of Tarot cards has not been lost over the centuries, and we can use them to the fullest.

Many have found their decks in stores and work well with them, being satisfied with the deck, themselves and the results, but there are people who, for one reason or another, cannot find their deck, or have found it, but understand that something is eating them. It happens that your own deck comes in a dream, or comes in images after meditation. This is exactly what we will talk about - how to make a Tarot deck with your own hands.

Before you take up the tools and prepare the paper, you need to clearly understand what exactly you want and, of course, you need to be aware that making the deck will take a huge amount of time. Before you start making a deck, you need to think through not only the plot of the deck, but also its philosophy, you need to see the main characters of the deck, understand what knowledge they will carry, how you can interpret it, and most importantly - how not just to preserve, but to increase the possible level interpretation. You must not only write your story, but also nourish it with your own strength.

HANDS OR TECHNIQUE

If you have started creating your deck, then do not be afraid of anything. You are creating an instrument that is true to yourself, which, saturated with your energy, will be a good assistant to you for the rest of your life. To make a deck you will need paper or cardboard, pencils, markers, markers, pens or brushes, whatever is convenient for you. And then get started - line the paper and start creating your own story or legend, as you like. Don’t worry about making a mistake, if you’ve thought through everything clearly, then you won’t make a mistake, and the emerging deck will also help and advise you. Don’t forget about the back of the cards, it’s also not easy - it shouldn’t contradict the general plot of the deck.

Some will say that you should use simple designs and pastel colors for a shirt - don’t believe it. This should be at your discretion, if you feel that the back of the cards should be bright, then do not resist yourself. You will spend a lot of time on your deck, perhaps some card will not turn out right away - burn it, ask the deck for forgiveness, scatter the ashes and start again, but then, when you hold your deck in your hands, you will realize that all your deprivations were worth it.

If you decide to make your deck using modern technology, then I will not dissuade you, although, of course, this is not at all the same. Pulling pictures from the Internet, pouring them into one folder, and then printing and laminating - perhaps this option will suit someone, but then the deck still cannot be considered yours, because you did not draw the arcana. You will need to adapt such a deck for yourself. However, don’t worry, if you did use the technique, you still created your own history, which your deck will preserve.

When the deck is completed, you will not only acquire a faithful and reliable tool, you will create a piece of magic that can reveal to you many secrets about yourself and the world around you, and this is truly priceless.

Tarot cards are very expensive and not everyone can afford to buy them. But in this case, do not despair, you can make cards yourself. To make a deck correctly, you need to know a few simple rules.

You can make tarot cards yourself

How to make tarot cards correctly at home, is it possible? Practical advice and manufacturing technologies

Most maps that are sold on the Internet are not cheap, and most often they are made by an unofficial publisher. In this case, you shouldn’t buy such decks; it’s easier to make them yourself.

If the decision to make cards yourself has been made, then you should prepare thoroughly; you will need:

• Color ink printer. A black and white printer will not work. Most people think that there is no difference in the choice of ink when making cards, but the color palette plays an important role when interpreting cards in a reading.
• Thick printing paper. This paper will allow you to preserve the cards for a long time and not tear them. But before you purchase paper, check your printer settings for printing on thick paper.
• Material for home lamination of cards. Regular tape will do, but lamination is the condition that most affects the durability of the deck. It is good to use thermal film or laminate it in a printing salon.
• Iron. This item will only be needed if cards are laminated with thermal film.
• Scissors, sharp stationery knife.

The process of creating a deck is simple; it is enough to have basic skills in working with graphic programs:

1. Creation and correct distribution of cards on a sheet of paper.
2. Printing card templates.
3. Performing lamination.
4. Cutting out the card according to the template.

Homemade tarot cards must be colored

Preparatory stage before printing. Creating a Map Template

It’s easy to make tarot cards with your own hands, but only before the creation process you need to decide on the deck itself. If the choice of deck is made, then you next need to find the highest quality image and download it to your computer. Images of the deck must be clear and free of extraneous writing.

If the deck does not have a back, the process will take much less time and a novice fortuneteller will not have problems matching the sides. The image must be placed on a sheet in any graphics editor, and the print quality must be set to the highest (when the print quality is set to high, more ink is consumed, but the cards are bright and saturated). If the cards have two sides, then you need to try to match the sides; you can download a special template on the Internet.

Before finishing printing, you need to print a test sample with the lowest print quality and see how the shirt matches your face.

Deck Print

If the printer can print on paper with a density of 250 g/m2, then turn the quality to best and start printing templates. Monitor the print quality, because the ink may run out at the most inopportune moment.

Control the position of each sheet, then the shirt and face will match and you will get the perfect result.

During printing, you should control the quality of the output cards

Laminating the deck

This stage is mandatory, because otherwise it will not be possible to keep the tarot in perfect condition for a long period. Tarots that are not laminated will quickly lose color and may become frayed.

The most suitable option for laminating taro is thermal film. It is easy to use and can be purchased at any office supply store.

To laminate with thermal film, you must follow the following sequence:

1. Cut a piece equal to the card from a common roll of thermal film.
2. Place the sheet to be laminated on a non-flammable surface.
3. Place lamination film on top of the taro blank.
4. Place a white sheet on top.
5. Iron over the top sheet.
6. Cut off excess pieces of thermal film and laminate the second side of the card in the same sequence.

It is important not to mix up the sides of the thermal film, because only one side of the film is adhesive. It is important not to overexpose the iron; there is a high risk of burning and getting defective.

Deck cutting

The last step in preparing the tarot is cutting. For cutting, it is better to use a sharp stationery knife or sharpened scissors. Using a knife, a more precise cut is made, future taro does not become shaggy and looks neater.

When cutting with a stationery knife, you must take precautions when working with sharp objects so as not to damage the surface and avoid injury.

Some people prefer to round the corners of the deck, but it is better to leave them straight, so the deck will look neater. But if you really want rounding, then it’s better to go to a printing workshop and use a special cutter to carefully round the corners of the entire deck at once.

How expensive is any Tarot deck in the store! But is it always necessary to pay this money, because sometimes a homemade Tarot is more suitable for the purposes you need. But how to make tarot cards? On what basis? In this article I will tell you how to make Tarot cards that will help you find a match.

Dualization is a concept broader than a socionic term.
It means finding harmony between two principles in oneself, yin and yang. Nowadays the theory is quite widely known that the particle of the opposite sex that is in us is our couple on a subtle level, and in order to find a soul mate, the main thing is to find it inside. Whether this is true or not, being in any relationship, it is useful to be in harmony with yourself.
I offer you an interesting way, creative and interesting. There are many wonderful Tarot decks on sale, but this particular practice will require some work.
Namely, draw it.
What is the task?
Imagine your ideal match as if it were already in front of you. Now get from your memory the images in what roles you see yourself and this person in your relationship, in what images you imagine your interaction.
For example, King and Queen. The images can be unequal - Teacher and Student, or they can also be with a change of unequal roles - that is, also Teacher and Student. Or there may be ones that cannot be classified at all from the point of view of equality - for example, Mammoth and Elephant. Or Ladybug and Ant.
These should be images that touch on some important aspect of love in you, which plays a special role in your relationships with the opposite sex and which you include in fantasies about an ideal relationship.
After all, these images are your inner being, the relationship between your yin and yang.
Having written a list of pairs of images, draw three cards for each pair: the card of the first character, the card of the second character and the card of their compatibility and interaction.
In principle, if you are not too lazy, you can devote a lot of time to drawing and draw several cards about different types of interaction between these characters.
But the simplest thing is to draw one state when they are in complete harmony.
For example, there is a separate King, a separate Queen, and on the third card they rule wisely together, and the card shows that everyone has their own role in this, corresponding to their gender.
Just drawing these images will give you a lot and allow you to better understand yourself. And this in no way depends on the presence of artistic talents. Draw with your soul.
After drawing all the cards, practice like this.
At moments when you want to better understand yourself in a situation and clarify what the lesson is about, pull out one of the cards. One is enough. The King pulled out - this means we are talking about some kind of male royalty of yours or something else that is contained in this image for you. Queen means we need to pay attention to the female aspect of the same thing.
The card of their compatibility fell out - which means it is important to reconcile and combine these aspects of the masculine and feminine. You can also make one card, meaning the unification of ALL roles, all pairs of images. Then, having pulled it out, meditate on the absolute unity of the masculine and feminine in yourself.
This is dualization, when we cease to be half, but become whole. And then it’s easier for us in any relationship, and especially if we meet the same one or the same one. This meeting may happen earlier or later, but on the way to it you will be filled with the energy of interaction and love.

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Do you want to know your immediate future, prospects for developing relationships with your significant other, etc.? In this article we will tell you how to learn how to read Tarot cards on your own for beginners without the need to contact a specialist.

Is it possible to learn how to read Tarot on your own?

Anyone can learn the art of fortune telling. Specialists of the Russian Tarot School will tell you in detail how to learn how to read Tarot cards on your own - all you need to do is sign up for courses. During the learning process and after reading this material, beginning tarot readers will be able to develop their intuition, become wiser, and hone their analytical abilities and spatial thinking.

Think about why you need fortune telling?

Fortune telling with Tarot cards is necessary for every person. You will be able to expand the boundaries of your subconscious, read the signs that the deck sends, understand the true purpose of earthly existence, predict your own future, etc.

What questions can Tarot answer?

• State of the current situation/case
• Development trends/prospects
• How to act rationally
• Identifying the cause of a problem situation

Choosing your first deck

To gain experience in this type of fortune telling, it is better to use classic decks. The most popular option is the Rider-Waite cards. Universality of application, accessible images, simple interpretation of meanings are only part of the advantages of this interpretation of the Tarot. A large selection of specialized literature will help you easily understand the meanings of each Arcana.

Don't like the classics? Then choose another deck according to the criteria described below.

Cards must have clear symbols. Abstract images will cause bewilderment and confusion for a novice tarot reader. In the beginning, practice on a simple deck - this will help you move on to interpreting the complex meanings of other versions of the Tarot

• Images must be on each card. Some deck options only partially use pictures - don't buy them
• The first deck should be well-known - this will help you find hints and useful advice from specialists at the Russian Tarot School or on the Internet
• Listen to the energy of the cards - if you like the deck, buy it. Fear, apprehension, negative emotions are sure signs that the Tarot is “not yours”

Learning Theory

Where to start learning fortune telling from scratch using Tarot cards for beginners

• Human desire. Get rid of prejudices and stereotypes that cards will unmistakably show you the future even without your direct participation
• Fortune telling with cards is similar to the interpretation of dreams. Know how to correctly capture the necessary images, listen to your own feelings and emotions. The cards will tell you the optimal solution - the main thing is to decipher it correctly
• Each meaning can be selected individually for a person - one of the basics of Tarot fortune telling. Don’t be lazy to take notes after each hand you make
• The fortune telling deck must be completely new, so it is forbidden to take it as a gift from someone
• Regular communication with cards will help you quickly establish contact with them. Record your results in a special notebook. With constant practice, you will be able to get to know the deck much better.
• “Haste is good for catching fleas.” Tarot reading is painstaking, hard work comparable to spiritual development. The main thing is to achieve mutual understanding
• Study specialized literature (for example, “Evening tea by candlelight and Tarot cards” by Sergei Savchenko), try new techniques for layouts on Tarot cards for beginners. This will help remove edges and develop sensitivity in the spiritual sphere.

Practice: first steps

If you are wondering how to learn fortune telling with Tarot cards at home, then constant practice with layouts will help you. Start with the simplest ones - this will help you correctly interpret the resulting value.

Why shouldn’t you use detailed interpretations of symbols from other authors in the fortune telling process?

• The ready-made formulation leaves no room for interpretation. Use your intuition, partially relying on the standard meanings of the dropped signs
• The interpretation of the lasso depends on its position in the layout, position (straight, inverted). It is impossible to memorize all existing options even over decades - learn to listen to your own subconscious

During the fortune-telling process, tune in, discard extraneous thoughts, and retire to the room. Take the deck in your hands and carefully examine each sign, writing down the associations associated with it on a piece of paper or in a notepad. Systematize the information received by making a small table with brief information on each lasso.

“Card of the Day” - simple fortune telling for beginners

“Card of the Day” is one of the simplest Tarot card layouts for beginners. Fortune telling will help you better learn all the secrets of the chosen deck and remember the basic meanings of each sign. Constant practice will help you feel the cards, feel their energy, etc.

It is better to do the layout in the morning - it predicts the events of the next day. The Arcana that fall out will tell you what you should protect yourself from and what you shouldn’t miss. But don’t get carried away - you should guess once every few days.

Another option for using “Card of the Day” fortune telling is to answer a question that requires an unambiguous “yes” or “no” answer. It is not necessary to immediately look for the dropped value; it is enough to look in what position the sign fell - upright/inverted (positive/negative answer, respectively).

How to correctly lay out Tarot cards for beginners?

Helpful information!

Beginning tarot readers are often faced with the problem of conflicting meanings of Tarot cards and wonder where to get the database of card meanings? Quickly and easily learn about the meaning of Tarot cards and learn how to tell fortunes using cards. You can in the book "Evening tea by candlelight and Tarot cards." Download the book for free.

Find out the meanings of the cards and make your first Tarot spreads with the book by Sergei Savchenko “Evening tea by candlelight and Tarot cards”

Correctly laying out the deck will help a novice tarot reader get truthful answers to questions of interest. Follow these guidelines:

• Concentrate, ask the cards a question of interest - it can relate to any area of ​​life. You can use generalized formulations from the “what awaits me if” series. Replay the question in your head while shuffling the cards.
• Draw cards. There may be several of them - it all depends on the layout used. There are two ways: you can fan out all the cards on the table, randomly taking out the required number of symbols from it, or choose directly from the shuffled pile. When you take out the cards, try not to think about this process

To interpret the obtained values, you should turn the cards face down, assessing the layout as a whole. If the fortuneteller has several cards of the same suit, they symbolize an area of ​​life that is valuable to a person.

Note. The presence of the Major Arcana indicates fateful events occurring in a person’s life

When laying out the arcana, intuitively determine what they want to tell you. If you are using a complex layout and the meaning is unclear, use the standard interpretation of the dropped symbol. Do not forget to write down the results - this will be useful for subsequent fortune telling.

The video “How to correctly lay out Tarot cards during fortune telling” will help you avoid mistakes during the layout process.

Tarot cards are a working tool for both an experienced tarot reader and a novice oracle. Cards are known to be used to predict events, but they are also a good way to get to know yourself. With the help of various decks it is easier to understand your inner world, your own advantages and disadvantages. But keeping different species at home is not a cheap pleasure. What solution do we offer? Try making your own tarot cards.

A deck made with your own hands carries the energy you put in

Is it forbidden to make Arcana at home?

You can’t afford another deck of specialized tarots, but you really want to buy cats, dragons, and the Thoth tarot. Those Arcana card systems that have already been purchased are somehow not to my liking, and do not reflect all the nuances of interpretation. You are such a creative person that you could draw your own maps. The listed situations are harbingers that you have no other choice but to create your own tarot deck at home.

“How, is this possible? Aren’t you afraid of bringing trouble to your home?” - you will hear from friends, from relatives. And perhaps you will even think about it yourself: isn’t such initiative prohibited in the magical world? Let’s tell you straight out without unnecessary remorse - it is not prohibited, it is even encouraged.

What are the advantages of own cards:

• a deck made with your own hands carries the energy inherent in you;
• there will be a connection between the card and your thoughts, an individual figurative understanding of the plot, and interpretation of personal situations;
• your own deck is unique, using it only for yourself, the accuracy of predictions increases;
• If you do fortune telling professionally, we advise you to develop a deck for regular clients, which will increase your authority.

An individual vision of each card will help you easily and quickly understand the prediction and possibly avert an undesirable result.

Cons of homemade tarot:

• It’s not easy to find a suitable material for cards: the paper should be thick, the paint should be clear, the lamination should be of high quality;
• it is difficult to think through the philosophy of the deck’s plot from beginning to end with increasing levels of interpretation;
• although you are a talented artist, it is difficult to draw 78 Arcana (you must preserve the central image, the symbolism of the colors, the requirements for the figures);
• It’s not easy to choose a background for a tarot card back so that it is organically connected with the content of the deck;
• Ultimately, making cards at home will take a lot of time, effort and money.

But still, your own deck will delight you more than before. It will be more pleasant to work with her.

What is the process of making tarot yourself?

Have you decided to make taro at home? Then prepare the following details:

• photo paper or cardboard with a density of at least 250 mm;
• color printer;
• scissors;
• if you plan to laminate cards, then you also need the material necessary for this (film or tape).

Your own version of tarot can be made in different ways. It all depends on personal imagination, creativity and budget. In any case, the creation of the deck will occur in stages:

1. Artistic processing of cards (creating your own drawings or looking for templates of already known decks).
2. Processing by a computer editor of card drawings and a sketch of the back for the reverse side.
3. Printing and lamination
4. Cutting and saving the deck.

You must understand that cards that are made at home are better than purchased ones. No one else has taken your deck into your hands and will not take it without permission. It stores the energy of your aura, emotions and character. Therefore, even if you don’t end up with an overly colorful, spectacular deck, don’t despair. For an oracle, the main thing is that the fortune-telling tool reflects his personality and is practical for use in his work.

Cards that are made at home are better than purchased ones.

The first stage - getting acquainted with the history

We hope you are familiar with the main nuances of tarot interpretation: the symbolism of figures and colors. In addition, the idea of ​​my own deck has long matured in my head. Why not start the process? Next we will tell you how to make tarot cards beautifully, efficiently, according to the plan.

Stage two - creating a plot

Draw imaginary scenes on separate white sheets, preferably in full size, so that when you reduce them on the computer, the drawing is clearly visible. In each Arcana, put thoughts about it. We recommend saying the plot out loud. So, when drawing the Jester, say: “He is cheerful, free, carefree. He walks an unfamiliar road, looking for his own path. He chose this road himself. There is danger or risk ahead..." and so on. Draw the Arcana at the hour required by the interpretation of the card. Use the lunar calendar. On good days, draw Arcana with bright ideas. In unfavorable periods - Arcana that promise trouble. Remember, every little detail is important when creating a tarot. Therefore, when creating your own deck, do not be distracted by third-party matters. Concentrate, devote yourself to the ritual action.

Stage three - processing the drawing with special programs

It is better to process drawings using computer editors: Adobe Photoshop or Color drive. These programs easily create photo effects, remove defects and many other functions. And another secret that can be applied to your own tarot cards is the ability to use personal photographs for plots (but only if the deck is intended for you personally). If you don’t know graphic editors, there is only one way out - draw pictures the size of the cards and preferably directly on thick paper. Get creative with your deck back as well. It should not contain images that help determine the position of the figure on the map. A geometric pattern is best.

Stage four - Amrakhov printout

Print cards (Photoshop-edited or found templates) using a color printer that can handle thick paper without any problems. We warn you that it will take a lot of ink to print the deck, so make sure you have enough fill for cartridges in advance. Tarot readers use both matte and glossy paper for printing cards. In the second case, it would be better to take the card during the layout. When printing, make sure that the front side of the Arcana and the shirt match. If you don’t have a printer at home, contact a printing house, but it costs money.

Stage five - lamination

There is no one view on lamination among tarot readers. Some people advise doing this, some don't. But we recommend it. Buy either a film with an adhesive layer or thermal film. One of the simplest and cheapest lamination methods is tape.

Once the cards are printed, carefully cut out using scissors or a utility knife with a ruler. To store the deck, we recommend making a fabric bag with your own hands. Both convenient and without extra costs.

Now you already have your own tarot deck. Use it with pleasure. May all card predictions be only successful.