Tarot Insights

The First Recorded Tarot Spread in History: The Comte de Mellet’s 1781 Reading Every tarot reader has their favorite spread — a three-card pull for clarity, a Celtic Cross for depth, or a custom layout that feels uniquely yours. But have you ever wondered where tarot spreads actually came from? Who first looked at a deck of cards and decided they could be used to read the future? To answer that, we need to travel back to 1781 France, when a curious nobleman named the Comte de Mellet took a deck of cards and created what’s now considered the first recorded tarot...

What Is Shadow Work?  We all have sides of ourselves we’d rather not face — the anger we bury, the jealousy we pretend isn’t there, the guilt we never quite shake. These aspects don’t disappear simply because we ignore them. Instead, they live beneath the surface, quietly shaping our choices, our relationships, and even how we see ourselves. Shadow work is the courageous act of turning toward those hidden parts — not to shame them, but to understand, integrate, and ultimately transform them. This practice isn’t about fixing what’s “wrong” with you. It’s about reclaiming the pieces you’ve lost along...

Learning tarot can feel like opening a door to a mysterious new world. With 78 cards filled with symbols, stories, and layers of meaning, it’s natural for beginners to feel both excited and overwhelmed. Whether you’re drawn to tarot for self-reflection, guidance, or curiosity, your early approach shapes how confident and intuitive you become as a reader. The truth is, every beginner makes mistakes. It’s part of the process. The key is to notice these common pitfalls early and learn how to avoid them. By steering clear of these missteps, you’ll build a solid foundation, strengthen your intuition, and actually...

Choosing or changing a career path is one of life’s biggest decisions. While logic, research, and planning are crucial, many people also turn to intuitive tools like tarot for clarity. A tarot reading doesn’t predict your exact job title or salary; instead, it reveals underlying patterns, challenges, and opportunities so you can make empowered choices. In this guide, we’ll explore how tarot can illuminate your professional journey. You’ll learn how to prepare for a career reading, which spreads work best, and how to interpret the cards with your goals in mind. By the end, you’ll have a practical step-by-step approach...