Open Reading
Open Reading is a general tarot reading without asking a specific question. Cards reveal the most important topics and energies in your life right now.
Related Terms
Tarot Ethics
Ethical principles for tarot reading: confidentiality, consent, not diagnosing health issues, avoiding dependency creation, and approaching with empathy.
Question Formulation
The art of formulating the right question for an effective reading. Open-ended questions starting with 'How' and 'What' provide deeper insight than yes/no questions.
Tarot Journal
A notebook kept to record daily card pulls, spread interpretations, and personal experiences. Over time, helps recognize patterns and strengthen intuition.
Timing (Tarot)
Techniques for deriving timeframes from tarot cards. Systems like Wands=days, Cups=weeks, Swords=months, Pentacles=years, or astrological correspondences are used.
Intuitive Reading
A reading style relying on the reader's intuition rather than traditional card meanings. Visual details, colors, and felt energy of the cards take precedence.
Tarot Meditation
A deep meditation practice using the visual of a card. By mentally entering the card and interacting with its symbols, one gains profound understanding.