Everyone struggles when they first start to read tarot cards.
There are 78 different tarot cards and each card can be interpreted in multiple ways.
Trying to memorize the meanings is frustrating, it takes too long and it doesn’t work anyway.
Instead, I’m going to show you a way that you can cheat your way to understanding by
learning the patterns and symbols behind the cards.
I’m Angie Green, from The Simple Tarot, and I am excited about this topic because
I struggled with learning the tarot card meanings for WAY too long, trying to memorize them
one by one.
That’s not the best way to learn them, so in this video, I’m going to show you exactly
how I mastered the tarot card meanings quickly and actually kind of enjoyably.
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So, this video goes over the basic symbols and their meanings, but stick around because
I’ve got a super useful resource at the end of this video that covers the symbols
and patterns and the logic behind the cards in much more detail.
It is easier to understand - and remember - the card meanings when you know the underlying
patterns and symbols.
Visualizing each of the symbols on your OWN cards will help you see them in a new way,
and find connections that you haven’t noticed before.
Not all decks will use all of these symbols, but I think you’re going to be surprised
by how common this “symbol language” is within each deck, and between decks that seem
different but are based on the same system.
Now, on to the symbols...
Water and Earth shown together represent harmony.
This symbolic representation is found on the Temperance card and The Star.
A mountain used as a symbol is usually found on The Hermit and the Eight of Cups.
It represents retreating from the world as you create your own path.
The crown symbol represents mastery.
It is found on all of the Queen and King court cards as well as The Empress, The Emperor,
and The Tower.
The rose used as a symbol is found on The Fool, The Magician, the Death card, and many
others.
It represents purity (especially when white) and rebirth.
The moon represents the intuition and subconscious.
It is used as a symbol on The High Priestess, the Two of Swords, and the Eight of Cups.
The sun represents optimistic positivity and warmth.
The symbol is found on The Sun, the four Aces, and other cards, including many of the fiery
Wands.
The sunflower is found on The Sun and the Queen of Wands.
As a symbol, it represents vitality.
A candle or lantern is found on The Magician, The Hermit, and The World.
It represents illumination and knowledge.
Dogs are found on The Fool, The Moon, and the Ten of Pentacles.
On The Fool and the Ten of Pentacles, they represent faithful companions.
On The Moon, the domesticated dog represents dreams and the feral dog represents fears.
Other pets include the bunny on the Queen of Pentacles, representing abundance and domesticity,
and the black cat on the Queen of Wands, representing her shadow side.
The laurel wreath is the symbol for victory and success.
It is found on The World, the Seven of Cups, and the Six of Wands.
The balanced scales are found on the Justice card and the Six of Pentacles.
They represent things being in balance.
The infinity symbol (called a lemniscate “lem-nis-kit”) is found on The Magician, the Strength card,
and the Two of Pentacles.
It represents eternity and the endless nature of energy, which can't be created or destroyed.
Now that you’ve seen many of the common symbols shared between the tarot cards - and
between your tarot decks - you’ll be finding these symbols everywhere.
The Simple Tarot Deck Companion Guidebook goes into each of these symbols and how to
read them in more detail, so if you’ve gotten the Guidebook, you can dive even deeper.
If you haven’t gotten your copy of the Companion Guidebook yet, I’ll drop a link in the description
so you can grab one.
It’s a small, pocket sized quick reference guide for each of the tarot card meanings
- as well as the common symbols, patterns, and logic behind them all.
It’s super handy when you’re just starting to learn the cards, or need a quick refresher
about their meanings.
If this video was helpful or cleared up any confusion for you, hit that Like button right
now and let me know.
And if you are still confused or have more questions, leave a comment below and I’ll
sort you all out.
That’s why I’m here…
Now, if you’re ready to move on, in my very next video, which you can watch right now,
I’ll be covering how to read the simple 3-card tarot spread, which is a super easy
way to gain confidence with reading multiple tarot cards together, and tying them all into
a story.
That video should be queued up...right...about...now.