What is Tarot?
- The Stillness Spell
- Apr 8
- 2 min read
A little deck with a lot of magic!
Tarot is a special kind of card deck that helps you connect with your inner wisdom. People use tarot to ask questions, explore feelings, and get guidance on life's little, (and big) moments.
But don't worry -- it's not about "telling the future" like in movies. Tarot is more like a mirror. It helps you see yourself and your path more clearly.
A tarot deck has 78 cards, and they're split into two main parts:
✨Major Arcana = The Big Life Moments
These are the 22 cards that tell a story -- from The Fool (the first step on a new journey) to The World (completion and growth). Each card in the Major Arcana is like a chapter in a person's life, a soul's journey -- from fresh start to deep transformation.
It begin with The Fool -- wide-eyed, hopeful, ready for anything. From there, each card shows a step along the way: meeting teachers (The Magician, The High Priestess), developing the ego (The Emperor), learning love (The Lovers), facing challenges (The Tower), turning inward, coming home to the self (The Hermit), shifting perspectives (The Hanged Man), getting lost in fears and illusions (The Moon), gaining clarity and personal growth (The Sun), finding peace and healing (The Star), and finally growing into your fullest self (The World).
These aren't just random cards -- they reflect the big lessons and turning points we all go through.
🌿Minor Arcana = The Everyday Stuff
The 56 Minor Arcana cards are about daily life -- your thoughts, relationships, work, and emotions. They're split into four suits:
🪄 Wands: ideas, energy, passion, action
☕ Cups: feelings, love, and intuition
🗡️ Swords: thoughts, challenges, truth
🪙 Pentacles: money, home, and the material world
Each suit is numbered Ace (1) through 10, plus four court cards: Page, Knight, Queen, and King.
Minor Arcana cards are like little clues. They help you understand what's going on around you and inside you -- from small choices to big dreams.
So... Why use Tarot?
Because it's fun. It's helpful. It's magic you can hold in your hands.
Tarot doesn't give you all the answers -- but it helps you ask better questions and trust your inner voice.
All you need is curiosity, a quiet moment, and an open heart. 💖✨
Your words feel like a gentle spell. I found your blog while exploring tarot, and I was instantly drawn in — every line feels like moonlight on a card spread.
Such a lovely read! I stumbled upon your blog while learning about tarot, and I was instantly enchanted by the way you bring the cards to life through your words.