{"id":2714,"date":"2021-02-26T17:26:59","date_gmt":"2021-02-26T22:26:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/astrologybay.com\/?p=2714"},"modified":"2021-02-18T17:33:53","modified_gmt":"2021-02-18T22:33:53","slug":"tarot-combinations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/astrologybay.com\/tarot-combinations","title":{"rendered":"Tarot Card Readings &amp; Tarot Combinations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Any Tarot card spread is basically a combination of different cards in the deck. These different Tarot combinations provide the <strong>variety and insight that allows you to derive meaning from your spread.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are a <strong>near-infinite number of potential Tarot combinations.<\/strong> The complexity of your spread and the different cards that you pull can produce a wide variety of different answers. This article will give you some evidence about the basics.<\/p>\n<h2 data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"8u2jn\" data-offset-key=\"306ro-0-0\">What Are Different Tarot Combinations?<\/h2>\n<p>Understanding the different combinations of Tarot cards is important if you want to learn how to interpret your readings.<\/p>\n<h3>Different Tarot Spreads<\/h3>\n<p>The way that you set up the cards themselves has a huge impact on what your reading will mean.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Three-card spreads are simple enough.\u00a0<\/strong>Each card will be designated for a specific meaning, for example,\u00a0<em>past, present, and future.\u00a0<\/em>The cards that you pull for each will thus relate to that meaning.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/astrologybay.com\/one-card-tarot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">One-card Tarot spreads<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>are simple. You just pull one card.<\/li>\n<li><strong>More complicated spreads\u00a0<\/strong>like the Celtic Cross can provide you with intense and very specific details.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Different Tarot Combinations &amp; Card Interpretations<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>These are some different ways to look at Tarot cards.<\/p>\n<h3>Comparing the Elements<\/h3>\n<p>You probably already know that each of the minor arcana cards are separated into one of four suits.\u00a0<strong>Each of these suits also reflects one of the basic universal elements: earth, air, wind, and fire.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Understanding the meanings of each element can add a further layer of depth. For example, if you pull a number of fiery cards (Wands) then your reading may relate to passion and action, or the lack thereof.<\/p>\n<h3>Major Arcana &amp; Minor Arcana<\/h3>\n<p>Major arcana cards generally refer to a <strong>larger or more consistent theme, quality, or energy.<\/strong> Minor arcana cards may refer to smaller details, less potent energies, or temporary issues or qualities.<\/p>\n<p>The combination of minor arcana (surface-level) and major arcana (depth) can provide insight into your reading.<\/p>\n<h3>Using Your Words<\/h3>\n<p>If you have trouble deriving the meaning of Tarot combinations, one simple trick for beginners is to assign a basic word to each card. For example, you may associate the word &#8220;reflection&#8221; with the Hermit, and &#8220;adventure&#8221; with the Fool.<\/p>\n<p>Pulling these two contradictory cards in the same reading<strong> might suggest that you need to find a healthy balance between your <em>me-time<\/em> and your sense of adventure.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Combining Symbols<\/h3>\n<p>Another thing that you can do is try to combine <a href=\"https:\/\/www.masterclass.com\/articles\/writing-101-what-is-symbolism-symbolism-definition-and-examples-in-literature\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">symbols<\/a>. S<strong>ymbols are subjective and can have multiple, even contradictory meanings depending on their context.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you notice similar symbols in the cards that you pull, try to understand how these symbols could play in to the over-arching meaning of your reading.<\/p>\n<h2>To Wrap It Up<\/h2>\n<p>The combinations of Tarot cards that you pull will define the meaning of your reading. <strong>The order that you pull your cards, as well as the specific spread that you&#8217;re using, will add further clarity and detail.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re still hesitant about all of this, then don&#8217;t worry \u2014 it all just takes time. The first thing you can do is learn the meanings of the different cards, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/astrologybay.com\/xiii-tarot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Death.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Any Tarot card spread is basically a combination of different cards in the deck. 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