Tarot Insights

  The Problem with “Good” and “Bad” Tarot Cards  If you’ve ever pulled The Tower or Death and felt your stomach drop, you’re not alone. Most of us were taught—directly or indirectly—that tarot cards fall into two categories: good and bad. The Sun brings joy; the Devil spells trouble. Easy, right? But the truth is, tarot doesn’t work in absolutes. Every card represents energy in motion, not a permanent judgment. When we label a card as good or bad, we flatten its meaning and miss the deeper message it’s offering. Let’s unpack why those old “positive versus negative” interpretations no...

Best 2026 Year-Ahead Tarot Spread Plan Your Year with Clarity, Direction, and Confidence When a new year begins, we all crave direction — a sense of what’s unfolding and how to meet it wisely.That’s where a Year-Ahead Tarot Spread shines. It’s not about predicting every twist of fate, but about tuning into the energy that surrounds each phase of your journey. 2026 carries strong themes of momentum, renewal, and choice. If 2025 asked us to pause and realign, 2026 invites action — the kind that feels aligned rather than rushed. The spread below helps you map that energy so you...

Shadow Work and Tarot There’s a quiet kind of transformation that happens when you stop using tarot just to predict the future and start using it to understand yourself. Shadow work, a psychological process rooted in Carl Jung’s teachings, invites you to look at the parts of yourself you usually keep hidden — and tarot, with its language of symbols and archetypes, is one of the most powerful mirrors you can use to do it. Together, shadow work and tarot help you do something rare: understand your psyche through the cards. They show you where you’re growing, what you’re resisting,...

Tarot Trends to Watch in 2026: As we step into 2026, the landscape for tarot readers and seekers is showing clear shifts — from how readings are offered and consumed, to what clients expect and how the cards themselves are being used. If you’re reading tarot professionally or you’re someone who uses the cards for clarity and alignment, it pays to stay aware of these emerging trends. By aligning with them, you’ll position yourself to serve others with relevance, confidence, and authenticity. Below are five key trends I’m watching for 2026 — each one briefly explained, followed by a “What...