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Blogs covering foundational tarot topics like tips, spreads, meanings, and practical advice to support your tarot journey.

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How Many Tarot Cards Are There? 78, 79, 80 or More?

23 August 202514 August 2025
10 min read
Wondering how many tarot cards are there in a deck? Discover the standard 78 cards plus popular decks with extra cards, alternates, and expansions.

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10 Ways to Refill Your Cup When You’re Emotionally Drained

19 August 202514 August 2025
14 min read
Feeling emotionally drained? Here are 10 grounded ways to refill your cup, regulate your emotions, and gently come back to yourself.

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Are Online Tarot Readings Accurate? Here’s What I’ve Learned

16 August 202519 August 2025
8 min read
Are online tarot readings accurate? Yes, and here’s how they work, why they land, and why Zoom tarot sessions can be just as powerful as in-person ones.

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Why Should Tarot Be Free? It’s Real Work

14 August 202514 August 2025
10 min read
Why should tarot be free? Here’s why charging isn’t unethical, why tarot is real work, and why valuing it helps everyone involved.

A large “no entry” road sign stands against a grey wall, symbolising closed spiritual practices, with bold text beside it asking “is tarot a closed practice? No, but these 6 things are. ”

Is Tarot a Closed Practice? No, But These 6 Things Are

12 August 202525 July 2025
11 min read
Is tarot a closed practice? No. But these six spiritual tools are. Learn what counts as a closed practice and how to engage without causing harm.

Tarot card of the high priestess with pillars marked b and j, alongside the text “what do the b and j on the high priestess mean? ” highlighting the symbolism of boaz and jachin in tarot.

What Do the B and J on the High Priestess Mean?

9 August 202525 July 2025
8 min read
What do the B and J on the High Priestess mean? Discover the sacred symbolism, divine presence, and how this tarot card reflects your inner wisdom.

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How Tarot Has Helped Real People

7 August 202523 July 2025
9 min read
Discover how tarot has helped real people gain clarity, heal, and reconnect with themselves through honest, powerful client stories.

How to spot a fake tarot reader

How to Spot a Fake Tarot Reader

5 August 202511 August 2025
10 min read
Learn how to spot a fake tarot reader and avoid scams. Discover the red flags, what ethical tarot readings look like, and how to find a trustworthy reader.

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What Does Tarot Help With? 6 Real Life Uses

2 August 20254 August 2025
16 min read
Wondering what does tarot help with? It won’t predict your future, but it can guide reflection, clarity, and growth in real life situations.

Learn to read deeper with these 5 beginner tarot spreads

Learn to Read Deeper with These 5 Beginner Tarot Spreads

31 July 20254 August 2025
10 min read
Discover five beginner tarot spreads that help you build confidence, connect the cards, and go deeper with your readings. Perfect for tarot beginners.