Anubha Gupta is a renowned Tarot Consultant, Life and Motivational Coach. She started her profession of Tarot Card Reading to enhance her knowledge in the same direction.
For beginners, tarot expert Howe recommends two basic spreads: a three-card pull representing the past, present, and future, and the Celtic Cross. Some say tarot beginners shouldn’t buy their own deck because it’s traditionally a gift. However, this is a myth according to tarot experts.
If you are new to tarot, reading your cards once a week or once a month. Then increase frequency as you become more comfortable with the cards and meanings. Depending on your experience, location, and reading type, you may charge $20 to $100 per reading. If just starting out, charge less to attract clients. Then gradually increase prices as you gain experience and clients.
Some "negative" tarot cards include The Tower, The Devil, Death and Three of Swords. These cards can be interpreted negatively but also more positively. The Tower can represent sudden but necessary change. When in doubt, draw a clarifying card for context on a "bad" card. Ask yourself "How could this card manifest positively?" Let the cards gently guide your mind.
The first 22 Major Arcana cards represent overarching life themes. The remaining Minor Arcana cards represent mundane, daily situations and personalities/people. To shift perspective on concerning cards: Draw clarifying cards, ask how cards manifest positively. Let cards lovingly guide you.