How to shuffle and draw for a Tarot Reading- 7 minutes

In this video I share my personal method for shuffling, cutting, and drawing cards for a Tarot reading.
Hint* You are your own best guide!

[@couurrtneyyy5720]

just got my grandmother’s deck after she passed last week. beyond excited to use her deck🖤 thank you so much :)

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

What a beautiful gift to remember her by ❤️ have a beautiful journey!

[@Rozalyn508]

Sorry for your loss sending prayers your way

[@MusiCoolPiyush]

I have heard many tarot card experts say that its better to get your own deck of tarot and not to use anyone else's deck as cards absorb the energy of the one whose deck it is. I am sorry for your loss but it might be better to get your own deck so that the cards can absorb your energy and give the right readings

[@mykah9333]

​@@MusiCoolPiyush Actually tarot cards have to be passed down or given to you. They must be a gift! Also when you clense then they are already full of your own energy

[@clarelantern]

@@mykah9333 You don't have to have it given to you. For example if I didn't take my initiative to learn Tarot and buy it I would have been waiting all my life.

[@starshmizz]

I've always felt self conscious about how I shuffle I feel like I'm too slow or I don't do it properly, but this made me feel a lot better! It gave me ideas on how I could shuffle for the future 🤗

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

Yay!

[@destinyguarino7510]

I’ve been using my spirituality to stay proactive with mental health - this helped so much to start out! Appreciate you ✨

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

I'm so glad to hear that. My spiritual practices are my anchor points as well!

[@nadia_margaret_3458]

@@wildinsidewellness3008 my as well! & Thank you for sharing your knowledge and wisdom with us. I appreciate you. ❤

[@lorrainegonzales1659]

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[@lorrainegonzales1659]

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[@lorrainegonzales1659]

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[@ju1cypr3tz3lz]

thank you so much! I got tarot cards for Christmas and I had no idea what to do haha! This really did help me!

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

Awesome! Have fun with your new deck!

[@eunoiameow4008]

me too!

[@laylaisnthere8234]

same my sister got me some cards cause i told her i was interested and i’ve been sleeping with the cards now i wanna start learning how to read☺️

[@a_fuckin_spacemarine7514]

After years of interest in Tarot and the occult in general, I've finally began the journey! I like you so I'm gonna keep watching your vids, thanks!

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

Good luck on your journey!

[@carolinediaz7946]

i love the gentle shuffle :) it’s perfect for my small hands

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

It's so helpful to have options, right?!

[@cup1dsmuse]

This is the most accurate/ helpful & informative video on KZbin I’ve found !! I definitely subscribed to you thank you so so much for this !!!!! Much gratitude 🪽🥹🩷

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

So glad it was helpful for you! And thank you for the feedback 🙌💞

[@joodeejoodee]

I bent one by accident. I felt bad. Thank you for this info

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

Sorry I missed this! I hate it when that happens but it seems to be part of getting some miles out of a deck. I hope it wasn't too bad!

[@oh_kay2954]

You have such a kind disposition.

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

Thank you 😊

[@lindas.1751]

I have smallish hands and a huuuuge card deck (The Good Tarot), and always struggle.

[@Re.angelina]

Same. But it is too beautiful *_*

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

I don't know that deck! I'll have to look into it. I have a couple of big decks and have had to get creative with shuffling for sure.

[@abbyrobin6678]

I got the Rider Waite and that's what made me realise my hands are TINY

[@upasanamehta4118]

Happen same with me.

[@brandongayhart3277]

I have the gilded tarot deck

[@snipersmask4249]

Your words are very helpful! I really felt there wasnt any pressure to do shuffle a certain way, or there was one right way to do it. I feel more comfortable towards this now, thank you so much!! Liked and subscribed!

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

I'm so glad it was helpful🤍 thanks for coming along for the journey.

[@erickacontreras4465]

This helped me so much thank you! I can’t wait to learn more. Really felt like I was been taught by a friend!

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

I'm so glad! And thank you for the feedback!

[@d3adt33th3]

Thank you, this was very informative! I personally am starting to do tarrot cards so this helped alot

[@hollythyne]

thank you so much! just got my first deck today so this was super helpful :)

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

Awesome! Have fun!!

[@terrancekayton007]

I like your teaching/sharing style. Thank you

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching 🙏

[@tallielindhout]

i just got my first deck, and while the guide book it came with was really good, it didn’t tell me how to really get started. this video was so soo helpful!

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

Yay! I'm so glad to hear that. Have fun!

[@Vanessa227]

Love this. You explain it so perfectly and are a good instructor. Thank you for this content.

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

Thank you and you are so welcome!

[@ruthfeiertag]

I also use the gentler shuffles. I’ve never been able to do a traditional shuffle without bending the cards. Thank you for this video!

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

You're welcome!

[@claudiweather]

Thanks for this simple but wonderful video 🥰

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

You're so welcome!

[@marymotherofgod4861]

Ur so skilled I needed to hear this from a pro 🔥

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

There are so many ways! Find what works for you!

[@jessicastead2791]

This was lovely. Thank you.

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

You're welcome!

[@aweedmark]

Funny, I also riffle shuffle 3x times to clear the deck :) Thanks for the other options. I haven't seen the more gentler shuffles which I'm going to try.

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

I love that! I love learning new methods too. Have fun! 🌌🌠

[@stayonezy5570]

Thank you so much for helping, I got my first tarot deck today and im trying to learn 😭

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

You've got this!

[@bellaxo153]

This was helpful, thank you!

[@rh2440]

This is really helpful, thank you!

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

You're so welcome!

[@omnisexualidiot3750]

Another good way to shuffle is doing the “magician shuffle” as I like to call it. Take the cards in your dominant hand and in your other your going to use your thumb to swipe the cards into it. (I’m not explaining it that well, but you can easily find how to do it on KZbin) And you can also use this to cheat in a regular game of cards. Don’t recommend looking at the tarot cards while doing this.

[@BirdWhisperer46]

I got my first deck of 78 back in the early 70's. I have had 1 or 2 other decks since. Right from the start the power came to me. I was an early reader, I read everything but gravitated to old texts written in the 1400's, then it was easy to transition to science fiction. And that's why I knew the power from that first deck, the secret is 'accept' it for a real force in /from the world. And that leads to now, and my shiney, stiff and brand new deck. I am relegated to using your shuffle #3 or 4.

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

However it comes, it's awesome that you are still practicing. I look forward to many more years and I'm sure transition in approach and method. I love the changing relationship I have with the cards and the messages from benevolent forces 🙏✨️

[@freqeist]

I'm new to this Got my new deck today I'm just leaving the pack in my room to absorb energy for a day or two Then I will introduce myself to them and see how it goes thanks for your advice.

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

You're welcome. I'm doing the same thing with a new deck myself. Enjoy getting to know it and yourself!

[@marykayfollendorf2678]

Thank you for your insight 🙏✨

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

You're welcome 😊

[@paigeinabook]

I was curious to see other methods and saw your video, it was helpful. My drawing hand has always been my right, I have always heard it is your left but I draw energy from my right. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

It seems more import to tune into your own energy and trust it than what others tell you is the right way. If it works for you do it!

[@enlightenmentrosetarot]

Thank you as I bought a deck of tarot cards sometime back but never tried and I have no idea what I am doing.so I put the deck out snd started to try and shuffle and then a 3 card spread and then tried to read them.

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

Yay! That sounds like a great start!

[@sickofgreyhats]

Thank you. Any help is appreciated. I was told that tarot, fortune telling, psychics, were of evil, so I was afraid to touch it. I'm so angry about all the lies that I bought a deck and really want to learn them, to connect with them. 👍

[@ShainaJay]

thank you for this video!!

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

You're welcome!

[@hasaheadachenow]

Also how do you lay them once you pick them , turn over a special way ? Upside down cards, depend on if I turn card over from the top or the side of the card

[@WeeklyTarot]

Always clean your cards before and after a reading, so you don't carry energies through readings.

[@RyleyMorrisAKAcoyote_cry]

How do you clean them?

[@tarotgraphe]

Awesome video for the beginers !

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

Thanks! Glad you liked it.

[@karenmillar604]

Thanks for the help..lm learning and feel like l need to learn how to use my cards correctly

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

You're welcome! Have fun 👍 😊

[@TuAMiMeLaPelas76]

I loved the Leo on the back. I'm Leo and new subscriber too.

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

Thanks for subscribing! Leo here too 🦁❤

[@TuAMiMeLaPelas76]

@@wildinsidewellness3008 I knew it ! ♌️ 🔥

[@CurlyEm]

this is so helpful ...thank you

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

You're so welcome!

[@rajshreelochan7131]

This was a good one, simple yet informative ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

You are so welcome!

[@andreapitsillidou8002]

that helped me a lot i am new to this and i am afraid that i am just doing stupid things!! thank you so much !

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

You're so welcome! Even mistakes help us learn and I'm sure you're doing great 👍

[@matthewbell8356]

Im 41 yrs old always been interested in learning tarot and finally just got me a deck this video helps thx

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

You're very welcome. Have fun!

[@davielldavis5515]

Thank you so much! 😀

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

You're so welcome!

[@-beetlejuice-6786]

IM GOING TO MAKE A DECK so thanks this will help!👍🏻👍🏿🐸♥️

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

Awesome! Good luck and let me know when it's out!

[@davidothus191]

In standard card readings, the way the card is placed, upside down vs right side up, helps determine the meaning of the card during the reading. Is this also true of the fairy cards?

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

I imagine it can, but I don't use oracle cards that often and many of them don't provide meanings for reading reversals. I would say trust your intuition on how the card presents itself and how the card applies to your question, upright or reversed. I personally try to look at each card from all angles (positive, negative, neutral) and be honest with myself about how I think it applies.

[@_vermili0n]

That's actually very helpful! Thanks a lot! I also have a question. What do I do when a card flies out of the deck while I'm shuffling (after I've asked my question)? Thanks once again :D

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

I usually take it as additional or supplementary advice or perspective that might be helpful. It can add meaning and nuance to cards you've already drawn.

[@livrule2004]

I’ve heard that when cards fall out, just remember that they are just cards. I was told by a reader that the cards are just paper.. BUT they help us build and find our own special abilities and other super cool stuff! So don’t stress it when cards fall out, or when shuffling gets hard. Just remember that the cards are just cards and you’re in control! Stay up and stay positive 🔮 🃏✨ I tried to explain it in the best way that I remember.. if it sounds rude, I have no intentions of being rude. I also have tarot decks and I just wanted to explain what I’ve heard, in a nice, not so harsh sounding way. I know some people would think I’m saying that they’re just cards and nothing matters- that’s not necessarily what I’m saying haha. I’m saying the cards themselves are just cards, but we as people put our energies into them, so when a card falls out, don’t stress it.. just add it back to the deck (or keep it out, whichever your intuition tells you,) and have fun and stay positive!!

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

@@livrule2004 totally! It can be whatever you make of it.

[@ghostdog7796]

Hello! Firstly, thank you so much for your advice, this video was very helpful and gave me new ideas on how to shuffle, and the fact that you are still responding to comments after all this time is super cool. I have a question that really keeps bugging me ever that I started using tarot: when you make big spreads, like the celtic cross, which consist of like.. smaller questions, you shuffle, keep one question from the whole spread in your head, draw a card, move on to another question, shuffle again, repeat, or just keep a general topic in your head and then lay out cards for all questions? I understand that there is no definite answer, but I can't figure out which method will be more accurate. Thank you very much for your work and sorry if my explanation is too messy!

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

You're so welcome! Thanks for being here. When it comes to doing larger spreads I've always been happier when I've focused on the the question that each position is asking and then drawing card by card. I've also just drawn the number of cards that a spread is asking for and then laid them out in order. Like you said there are only preferences, but I feel more confident in my spreads with the first method. Good luck!

[@ghostdog7796]

@@wildinsidewellness3008 Thank you so much! 🙏💖💖💖

[@leoniesableblanc]

Really helpful. Thank you

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

You're welcome 😊

[@ThatBoyDannyV.]

So the minor and major arcana you do not have to separate correct?

[@EddieLeal]

I have seen large Tarot cards. I guess the size helps to see more detail in the artwork to help divination.

[@nancytheyoutuber9297]

Thank you!!

[@lenixoxd3411]

I have a really important question: I just read the cards and I cut them and when I was done, (I shuffle my cards and when it feels right, I separate them into three piles and pick which one I am drawn to) I hovered my hand over the different piles and I felt drawn to two of them. I chose one and I still looked at the first card of the other pile because I had a feeling like it would have been a better choice. I read the cards with the pile I chose and let me be honest, it wasn’t quite what I wanted to hear and maybe I am biased but I also felt like it was not accurate. So I chose to read the cards from the other pile. And let me be honest again, they are what I wanted to hear and what I felt was more accurate. So which pile was the right one? Which reading was the one that counts?

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

Oh, have I been there! I truly believe we're under no obligation to stay with our first choice, especially if a seemingly second choice resonates more. Honestly, whichever one felt right in the moment and helped the most was probably a good choice. I think sometimes we get caught up in thinking we shouldn't get what we want, or that it couldn't work out for the best, but one thing I've learned from Tarot is that the universe wants us to be happy and wants things to work out for us and that it doesn't have to come in the form of "hard lessons" and struggle. That being said, there have been plenty of times I receive a card I really don't want in the moment and I shove it right back in the deck and keep shuffling hoping for a different answer...only to get the same card again. There are plenty of times that what we think we don't want is actually just what we need. We just need to be open to the lesson it is offering us. Maybe both piles held good answers for you! Hope this helps!

[@lenixoxd3411]

@@wildinsidewellness3008 oh thank you so much! It is so calming to hear that you also do that! Thank you so much for your help xx

[@marte1376]

very interesting, I think there's also a message you may not want to hear. I've experienced times where I got messages which made no sense at all, but in other occasion I got messages that were uncomfortable but I could acknowledge that I had an inner voice which could confirm me that, usually is about delusions. My advice is to take tarot messages with a grain of salt, it's not meant to be the absolute truth, just a random message, have fun with it and be very objective, do you think is healthy to listen nice things even though things in reality are much more harder than that? open your eyes and listen to the advice, but only you have the answer and whatever fits you better :)

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

@@marte1376 I agree that the answers should be taken lightly and with a grain of salt, especially if they are coming from someone else. Because you are correct, only each of us individually knows what is right and true for us. The cards are merely a guide, which in my personal belief can lead us to our highest good, but again that's what I believe. It's up to everyone to figure out for themselves what's true for them.

[@marte1376]

@@wildinsidewellness3008 yes and I insist, is important to keep rationality and not let ourselves be delusional about things we want to see and hear just because I believe "that's my truth", tarot is a double edge sword for who uses it. Specially If there are questions about someone else (love reading) or predictions. Good tarot readers never let tarot take their power away, just like you said, it's an amazing tool but at the end of the day the answers are within us. I was stuck on a person for 3 years and I was always listening tarot, back then it was only about what I wanted to see, with time I learned that I had put all my power in someone else's message. We have to be realistic, the magic of cards come from within us, now everytime i read cards I have very insightful answers but I always keep truth in what I see and my objectivity, it has been amazing so far and now I only listen a few readers because I trust their messages. Cheers!

[@jgvanoss]

I am not to sure about the first shuffle. The traditional cardplayer shuffle. I just (re)started (after years) and got a deck with a little book. Now I do know I need to find my own preferences and what works and feels for me. But that book and some other sources say the traditional cardplayer shuffle is "too powerful". I see that it might be the durability. But it seemed to me they meant it more energetically. However I also see a lot of people doing it anyway. I guess I am wondering are there some more energetically powerfull ways or too powerful ways?

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

I've never thought of it as "too powerful" personally, just efficient and therefore not too many shuffles are needed to energetically clear the deck. Not sure how it would be too powerful, or how anyone might mean that, but there are lot's of ways to understand your deck and to each their own!

[@jgvanoss]

@@wildinsidewellness3008 thank you for your answer! It might have been the authors preferences. I just kept wondering. I will find my way!

[@livrule2004]

So towards the ending, I’ve come across a question. Now let’s say someone is doing a 10-12+ draw right- Should they set the cards up in order from the one they picked first (1) to the last (10/12+) or could they also shuffle those 10-12 cards and put them down in whatever order they’d like?

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

I think it can come down to preference and what feels right, and maybe the intentions one started out with. If the goal at the start of the reading was to pull 10+cards and use them in order then that works, and the same the other way. I think it's also OK to change your mind and use order them differently than originally intended. I find it helpful to have a clear goal from the start, but that's my preference and I sometimes do change my mind.

[@JK-jl1bf]

I knock on mine three times before I start to signal that I’m asking the cards a question and to knock the negative energy out from previous readings. Sometimes I end up reshuffling the cards if I don’t feel a response back shortly after knocking.

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

I like that technique! I'll have to see how it works for me. Thanks for sharing ✨️

[@aftonw]

thank you so much!!!

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

You're welcome 😊

[@Howtothesimpleway]

Your amazing

[@EmpressofChrist]

Thank u for this vide

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

You're so welcome!

[@abbyrobin6678]

Can you do a card by card video? Like maybe a tarot 101 kinda something?

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

I'm definitely planning on doing more Tarot videos in the coming months and definitely want to focus on understanding the whole deck and different spreads. I'll be dropping a new video soon checking with what people want so be sure to look for it and leave suggestions in the comments!

[@reidstudios8876]

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kajalpatel_1487]

Can u please tell me as I'm a left handed person should I shuffle with left hand n keep the deck in right hand ? Or should I do the other way? Thank you.

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

Great question! I actually alternate back and forth using both hands, so I don't think it really matters. Energetically speaking your left hand is associated with your right brain making the softer more receptive hand. And your right hand is associated with the left brain making it the more dominant action oriented hand. Keeping this in mind I will use my right or left hand to draw the card/s depending on the nature of the question or even what feels right in the moment.

[@kajalpatel_1487]

@@wildinsidewellness3008 thank you so much 🤗

[@MahaloLuz]

Thank you.

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

You're welcome👍

[@ssmith3517]

What about which way round the cards present. Upside down cards does that reverse the original meaning? I'm a beginner so I keep all my cards the same way up. Any views on this are most welcome.

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

I think there's room to feel it out. I don't know if I think of it as upright means exclusively one thing and down means the opposite, but rather each card has a spectrum of meaning and sometimes how it presents (upright or reversed) can help us tune in to the meaning in a particular spread. But if all upright is what makes sense to you right now I don't think there's anything wrong with that. It can help to find a good book with interpretations for both and even if the cards are upright read both and see which feels more true for you in that moment. Have fun!

[@ssmith3517]

@@wildinsidewellness3008 thank you... I'll seek out some books..👌

[@candicelarson9613]

I just got a tarot deck and I'm eager to start learning. My main issue is, I don't have a left hand. Shuffling cards of any kind is nearly impossible. Do you have any recommendations/suggestions?

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

One of my teachers used to lay all the cards out on the table in a small spread out pile and mix them around gently before stacking them up again. As you shuffle pay attention to the cards that stand out to you or maybe 'pop up' as you move the cards. Hope this helps. If I think of anything else I'll post it.

[@kylahpascoe5300]

how do i even use them, jow do ik how many cards i need

[@marymotherofgod4861]

Thks mama ❤️❤️❤️❤️🥰

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

You're welcome 😊

[@X0CR0W]

Hi, When I shuffle the deck and lay them on my table, some of my cards seem a lot darker than the rest. So I pick them out of my deck of cards and they always seem very accurate, am I doing the right thing or is something wrong with the way I do it?

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

Honestly if it feels right for you then keep doing what you're doing!

[@X0CR0W]

@@wildinsidewellness3008 okay, thank you! ^^

[@sarahcline8488]

Is there a deck that is better then others? There are sooooo many different deck I got the rider tarot deck because I was told it's the easiest deck to learn.

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

That's a tough one. I don't think that some are better than others, but some are more suited to different people than others. What makes a 'good' deck depends so much on what resonates with you. The Rider Waite Smith deck is a good starter deck because a lot of its imagery is inspiration for a LOT of decks. Hope this helps!

[@9aasheesh]

Hi..Nice video ❤

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

Glad you liked it!

[@Mz.ladynanee]

Ty🧿

[@robertsloan2877]

Hey. Thanks

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

You're welcome 😊

[@Freeazabird]

I see when I get a reading they just keep pulling from the deck. When do u know how to stop

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

It can help to have a specific spread that you are doing that has a set number of cards you are to pull. But even within that there is wiggle room, I often end up drawing 2 cards where only 1 was required. Slowly building a relationship with the cards and learning to trust your intuition will make it more and more clear.

[@jetaimepeaches7807]

I just got my tarot cards, is it okay to shuffle your cards and then split the deck into 3 piles and pick the card on top from each deck??

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

That's a great method. Honestly I really feel that whatever feels best and comes naturally/intuitively to you is worth trying out.

[@bbynaye_]

when shuffling does it matter if cards get reversed during the shuffle?

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

Great question! And in my opinion it's a matter of personal preference. For me I have come to a style of shuffling that always keeps them upright (therefore resulting in an all upright reading) and the thing to keep in mind is that I still need to be open to reverse meanings even if the cards are upright. It took a lot of practice to recognize within myself (and be honest with myself) what the true message of the card was, being upright (light) or reversed (shadow). When just starting out it's very helpful to let them get shuffled so that some are upright and some are reversed. When done with a reading I like to rearrange the deck so that all are upright and ready for the next reading.

[@IgnarXela]

How do reversed cards happen? Is it in the shuffle or the draw?

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

Reversed cards can happen at any point in the shuffle or draw. I tend to shuffle so that all my cards remain upright (personal preference) and usually get reversals in the draw. Sometimes cards simple pop out of the deck and are reversed when I pick them up. I try to be open to reverse meanings even when the cards are upright as well. Sometimes the energy of a reversal is actually where I'm at regardless of it being upright, and vice versa.

[@catastrophicfailure2745]

i was worried i was shuffling my cards incorrectly, good to know i was doing the "right" thing (i know there's no real right or wrong lol)

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

Totally! Enjoy the journey ✨️

[@aepioca]

are you allowed to ask the cards something other than a question? like for example, instead of asking a question, could i say “could i have some info on ____?”

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

Absolutely

[@anishasubramaniam6612]

Hi Which Deck is this? I really like the back of the deck

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

It is the Rider Waite/Coleman Smith deck. I'm not sure if all versions look like this one but most likely a modern deck would. It's a great deck to learn on as many, many tarot decks are based off of the imagery in this one.

[@confuseddeku3478]

@@wildinsidewellness3008 I have an original rider Waite and the back is different.

[@CelestaS]

I have the Radiant RWS deck and it has this back. Not all RWS do indeed :)

[@nadia_margaret_3458]

It's the "Radiant Rider-Waite" by Avia Venefica' it's available on Amazon.

[@nadia_margaret_3458]

@@wildinsidewellness3008 No. The deck you are using is Radiant RIDER-WAITE by Avia Venefica and it's available on Amazon.

[@shinshigaming9090]

Does it matter if they end up upside down? Like top to bottom

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

This is what people mean when they say the card is in 'reverse'. It can have meaning depending on lots of different factors. If you intended to read reversals (not everyone does), if it stands out to you that it is in reverse, or if you want to be open to more diverse meanings of the cards. There are probably more reasons I have not listed. I, personally, always keep my cards upright so when a reversal presents itself, it really stands out. I am also an intuitive reader and try to remain open to as many meanings as possible and not rule out any information. A lot of the context lies in the questions, and having a well-rounded (upright and reverse) understanding of the cards is always helpful.

[@mx8213]

I just got my own cards but i was wondering is it better to shuffle/lay the cards yourself when you do a reading for someone or is it better that they do it themselves?

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

I've done it both ways and it can work either way, so ultimately it can come down to a few things. 1. How do you want your deck handled? Some people aren't familiar with shuffling and might be unintentionally rough with your deck and potentially bend cards. Something that's a huge bummer! 2. In these days of the pandemic (and otherwise honestly) do you want others to handle your deck? If you're OK with it, maybe some good hand hygiene is called for. 3. I believe that we as the reader are just as capable of drawing meaningful cards for others, so check in with them on their preference (and honor your own as well). Some people would prefer that you draw for them, and some might prefer to do it themselves. I think that ultimately it comes down to what you as the reader prefer, what your boundaries are, and how you can best support others while honoring your own boundaries. Hope this helps!

[@mx8213]

@@wildinsidewellness3008 thankyou! I think i am capable to shuffle cards and after all the person i di the readibg for chooses one out if the three decks and then he or she chooses the cards. Thankyou for your response!!

[@alejandrocortes614]

Go with ur gut feeling

[@fanusvanrooyen9356]

So since cards can be upside down, isn't there a particular way you are supposed to reveal/flip the cards? If you aren't consistent you will flip a card that wasn't if you know what I mean

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

Good question! And honestly I don't know if there is a "right" or correct way to do it but I have developed my personal preference. which is normally keeping the entire deck upright and flipping them upright and being really honest with myself about the meaning of the card. Meaning that even if a cars presents itself upright the meaning for me that day might actually be reverse. It takes honesty and being open to many possible interpretations but I've found my understanding of myself is broad enough for nuance. I think we all find our own way that works for us.

[@fanusvanrooyen9356]

@@wildinsidewellness3008 Oh. Interesting. Thanks

[@kishakayperry6567]

Thanks

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

You're welcome 😊

[@alejandrocortes614]

And ask questions

[@Tu_Cana]

Which hand should I use to pick the cards?

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

You know there are different thoughts on this and they really only matter if you want them to. At different points in my Tarot journey I thought I had to draw with a certain hand (left for receiving, right for doing), but ultimately have found that whatever hand feels drawn to any card in the moment is the one I go with. Hope this helps!

[@meganlittle4558]

What cards/deck do you use in this video?!

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

It's the Rider Waite/Coleman Smith deck.

[@hasaheadachenow]

Why are many deck out there so much bigger than standard size playing cards. They are hug and hard to shuffle

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

There are some pretty big ones out there! I imagine part of the reasoning is so that the images can be as detailed as possible. Hopefully some of these techniques for shuffling help out with the large card issue!

[@rachaelmears5133]

How do you know how many cards you need?

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

It helps to have a set spread that you are working with and usually the number of cards needed is provided in the spread description. It's also fun to play around with drawing one card and using your intuition to figure out if you need more cards. If sometimes will keep asking until I feel I have a well rounded answer, and sometimes a pile of cards! Sometimes I am happy with just one.

[@fearofthelight2495]

Can I use an app if I cant get actual cards? 🥺

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

Totally! Use what you have!

[@alejandrocortes614]

So it doesn't make it bad

[@leonardoacosta421]

What's the name of the deck she uses?

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

It's the Rider Waite/Coleman Smith deck

[@kylahpascoe5300]

how do u know how many cards u need?

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

Some spreads have a certain number of cards that are needed, but if I feel like more would be helpful I'll pull more. It's really up to you and your intuition.

[@bellaboop1878]

got weird deja vu watching this

[@xxsuniinightsxx]

What I do is I shuffle them until the person I’m reading tells me to stop.

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

That works too!

[@kpa-vo4pb]

I'm not good at shuffling cards or any type of card.? Tarot cards.

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

Just find whatever works for you. There's no 'right' way!

[@amandarichard4739]

card player shuffle also will give reversals.

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

It depends on the way you do it, but yes it can.

[@andrewkeddie1057]

I've had my cards for a while but couldn't find a way to solve them or read them.

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

Hope this helped!

[@alejandrocortes614]

But I'm hurting

[@alejandrocortes614]

And don't let others influence u

[@alejandrocortes614]

All u gotta do is listen

[@wildinsidewellness3008]

I agree that ultimately that's what it comes down to, but for many people (myself, for many years) saying "just listen" or "Go with your gut" aren't always helpful because in many ways many of us have been taught to not listen to our bodies or intuition (most often due to trauma, cultural or individual) and it's a process to come back home to our innate wisdom. Steps can be very helpful!