A great way to develop your Tarot Card reading abilities is by doing a reading for others.  You can do a reading for anyone, whether they are present or not.  

A Tarot Card reading can be done for yourself or for others.  Here, I will walk you through a beginner approach to a single card reading.  This is useful as a "Card of the Day", and as a daily practice to refine your skills.

​Shuffle your deck until you "feel" that it is done.  While shuffling, clear your mind and focus on your intention for the Tarot Card reading.  There is no right way or wrong way to do this.  When you are ready, spread out your deck of Tarot Cards.

​As I study the card, my first impressions are: 

• A high priest holding a candle with both ends lit high above his head, I think of endless possibilities, things can go either way.
• Next, I see the infinity symbol above his head, reinforcing the endless possibilities.  Also, a forever motif.
• I then notice the cup, pentacle, sword, and wand on the table.  All of the cards suits are represented, showing the choices are whatever I want, in whichever avenue I pursue.
• I then notice an abundance of foliage both above and below, which symbolizes abundance and prosperity to me.

This would be how a first impression would work.  Next, ask, what is the story being told. 

In this case, I read this as having all the power to make whichever choice I like which will be beneficial and fruitful to my desire.
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