Question Formulation
Question Formulation is 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.
Related Terms
Open Reading
A general tarot reading without asking a specific question. Cards reveal the most important topics and energies in your life right now.
Timing (Tarot)
Techniques for deriving timeframes from tarot cards. Systems like Wands=days, Cups=weeks, Swords=months, Pentacles=years, or astrological correspondences are used.
Tarot Ethics
Ethical principles for tarot reading: confidentiality, consent, not diagnosing health issues, avoiding dependency creation, and approaching with empathy.
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.
Tarot Journal
A notebook kept to record daily card pulls, spread interpretations, and personal experiences. Over time, helps recognize patterns and strengthen intuition.
Shadow Work (Tarot)
Using tarot cards to explore repressed emotions and patterns in the subconscious. Cards like The Devil, The Tower, and The Moon play crucial roles in this work.