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Every card in a tarot deck has a unique graphic image. The person reading the card is to then interpret the meaning of that card and how it applies to the individual in question. A guidebook aids in this, but professional tarot card readers will be able to use their intellect and knowledge to provide the meaning of each card as it is read.

There are two options to consider once a card is pulled from a deck.

• You can read the card and then put it back in the deck – There is nothing that says the card has to remain out of the deck once it is read.
• You can take time to contemplate the message – The meaning of a particular card may not come to you right away. That is ok. It is acceptable to lay the card to the side and then return to it later once the meaning has come to you. Put it close by so that you do not lose it, and then refer back to it when you are ready.

A best practice when putting a card back into the deck is to face up on the top of the cards you already have in a pile. The rest of the deck should then remain face down in the box. You will keep doing this every time you do a reading, either for yourself or other people.

When it comes time to do a reading, there are some steps that you should follow each and every time. Here is a recommendation from experienced readers who have been using tarot cards for years.

• Open the box containing the deck of tarot cards – Remember to take care in doing so. You want to preserve the condition of the cards so that they can be used for many years.
• Hold the cards and do some silent breathing exercises – This is a time to become one with the cards and allow them to begin speaking to you. Take some deep breaths and ask for spiritual guidance as you begin.
• Tap the cards on the table several times to activate the energy – This will help to get the energy to flow to you as the reader and prepare you to make correct interpretations.
• The cards should then be shuffled – Remember to shuffle the cards in order to add legitimacy to the reading.
• Divide the cards into three separate piles and then combine them back into one – This is similar to what you would see done with other types of cards. When you are done, make sure you have one complete deck.
• The cards are now prepared to read – After you did the previous steps, you are ready to start the reading.
• Take the cards and spread them out on either the floor in front of you or a table – This is your space to make sure that the cards start speaking to you. Make sure you have plenty of space upon which to do this.
• Pick the cards that you seem to be especially drawn to – When you see a card that starts to speak to, that is the one that you will want to draw and read.
• Use the guidebook or your intuition to conduct the reading – Beginners may rely on the guidebook more often, but you should gradually lean towards developing your intuition about what each card means during a reading.

First, it is important to clear the deck if the tarot cards you are using are either brand new or have just been given to you. This is necessary in order to cast away the energy from others and replace it with your own. This gives you ownership over the deck and prepares you to conduct a more accurate reading.