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New to Tarot? Start here.

This page is here to help explain some of the terms you may come across on your learning journey around Tarot.

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Alignment

Being energetically or emotionally in sync with your path or intention.

Court Cards

Court Cards represent people, personalities, roles, or ways of expressing energy.

Major Arcana

The Major Arcana represents the big life lessons, turning points, and deeper themes in a tarot reading.

Significator

A card chosen to represent the seeker or focus of a tarot reading.

Upright Card

An upright card is drawn the right way up and reflects the card’s natural or most direct energy.

Blockage

An obstacle or resistance preventing energy from flowing freely.

Energy

Energy in tarot refers to the emotional, mental, or situational tone surrounding a question.

Minor Arcana

The Minor Arcana reflects everyday experiences, emotions, actions, and practical situations.

Tarot Spread

A tarot spread is a structured layout that gives each card a specific role within a reading.

Wands

Wands represent passion, motivation, creativity, and personal drive.

Clarifier Card

A clarifier card is drawn to provide extra insight into an existing card or message.

Jumper Cards

Cards that fall or jump from the deck while shuffling.

Reversed Card

A reversed card appears upside down and often points to blocked, internal, or delayed energy.

Tarot Suit

A tarot suit groups cards by shared themes, energy, and life focus.

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