Connecting with Intuition Using Tarot
Do you struggle to trust your intuition? Have you ever ignored a gut feeling and later regretted it?
If so, you're not alone.
In this post, I’ll show you a simple and powerful way to connect with your inner voice using the tarot. You don’t need to be psychic or have years of experience—just an open mind and a willingness to listen.
Why Use Tarot to Develop Intuition?
Many people think tarot cards are just for fortune-telling or decision-making. But they are much more than that. Tarot can be a fun and effective tool to help you tune into your intuition and learn to trust yourself.
I bought my first tarot deck when I first began practising witchcraft over 35 years ago. At first, I relied only on the guidebook, trying to memorise all the meanings. But it didn’t feel right. I wasn’t connecting with the cards. It wasn’t until I learned to read the tarot intuitively that everything changed. I began to listen to my inner voice—not just when using the cards, but in everyday life as well.
Ready to tap into your intuition? Here are three simple tips to get you started.
1. Shift from Thinking to Feeling
The first step in reading tarot intuitively is to stop overthinking and start feeling. Instead of jumping straight to the card’s traditional meaning, pause and ask yourself:
“What do I feel when I look at this card right now?”
Let’s look at an example—the Six of Pentacles. In both the Rider-Waite-Smith and Anna K decks, this card shows a wealthier person giving money to others. But while the message of giving and receiving is clear, the feeling changes with each deck.
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One version might make you feel hopeful and excited about receiving.
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Another might bring up feelings of charity, or even desperation, depending on the imagery and your own emotional state.
The meaning can shift each time you see it—so trust your first emotional reaction. You might feel the answer in your heart chakra, or in your gut. Try placing your hand over your heart as you gaze at the card. Let your body guide you.
2. Let the Imagery Speak to You
Each tarot card tells a story through its imagery. What you notice first in a card says a lot.
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Is it the coins? You may be focused on money or abundance.
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Is it the person giving? Maybe the message is about generosity or your own giving nature.
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Do you notice someone looking desperate? It could reflect a fear of lack or a call to receive support.
Don’t worry about getting it “right.” Intuition is personal, and tarot speaks to you in different ways at different times. The more you observe the pictures and symbols with curiosity, the stronger your intuitive response becomes.
Try this: pick a card at random and look at it without judgment. What is the first thing you see? What does it remind you of? How does it make you feel?
That’s your intuition speaking.
3. Stay Open and Curious
Finally, be curious. Instead of looking for just one meaning, explore different possibilities.
For example, let’s look at two versions of the Two of Wands.
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In one, the person looks confident, holding the world in their hands from a high place. This card might suggest vision, success, or future planning.
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In another version, the person seems tired and overwhelmed, unsure which direction to take. This may reflect burnout, indecision, or too many choices.
Both cards are the “Two of Wands,” but their energy and meaning can be completely different based on how they feel to you in the moment.
You can also try creating a story from a spread. Lay out 3 to 5 cards and build a narrative—like a movie—with a beginning, middle, and end. This exercise helps you understand how the cards flow together and strengthens your intuitive insights.
Final Thoughts
Learning to read tarot intuitively is a powerful way to reconnect with your inner wisdom. The more you practice, the more confident you’ll become in trusting your gut—both in readings and in real life.
Remember:
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Feel first, think later.
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Let the imagery guide you.
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Stay curious and explore what the cards could be saying.
With time, your intuition will grow stronger—and tarot will become not just a tool, but a trusted friend on your spiritual path.
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