The Overall Framework

You don't need to memorize seventy-eight flash cards. That way lies madness.

Here is the framework—think of it like basic grammar

Every tarot deck splits into two kingdoms:

• Major Arcana: Lessons at the level of soul. When these show up, the universe is tapping you on the shoulder.

• Minor Arcana: Everyday details . When these show up, day-to-day concerns are highlighted.

The Minor Arcana organizes itself into four suits:

• Wands: All fire and forward motion—creativity, passion, the urge to do something

• Cups: water and emotions—feelings, receptiveness

• Swords: Air and mental gymnastics—thoughts, words, arguments, negotiations

• Pentacles: Earth beneath your feet—money, work, tangible results, the satisfaction of a job well done

Tarot Fluency is just framework+intuition.

Add some basic numerology:

0: Potential
1 (Ace): Some thing new, "And so it begins..."
2: Balance, partnerships, "it takes two"
3: Collaboration, relationship triangles, “we’re working here!”
4: Stability, foundation, "let's build something solid"
5: Disruption, conflict, growing pains, “this could get tricky”
6: Harmony restored, progress, "we're getting somewhere"
7: Reflection, solitude, "let me think about this"
8: Momentum, mastery, power moves, “I got this”
9: Intensity, the penultimate moment, "almost there"
10: Completion, culmination, "that's a wrap"

For double-digit numbers, combine the single digits.

Now, listen to your intuition

As you look at each card, what colors and details jump out at you? How does it make you feel?