r/Tarots

I started dating this guy 4 years ago.

At that time, literally every astrologer and tarot reader said that we’ll have a wonderful life together.

Tarot: We’ll build a home together and we’ll keep travelling, and that marriage was definitely on the cards.

Astro: Many of our planets were aligned, there could be minor ego clashes, otherwise all good and will be a good union in the sense that it will help both of us professionally and financially also (this was said in tarot too).

So this made me more committed in the relationship, even though there was a huge financial gap between us (me & my fam doing way better than his).

But now we broke up because I genuinely feel he never stepped up the way he should and could have. He remained short-sighted regarding finances and our ambitions/ goals in life started getting misaligned a lot.

And right before break up, and just after break up, suddenly every astrologer and tarot reader has started telling me that it was never meant to be, but just a karmic relationship.

So my question is, what is the point of tarot and astro then?

PS: I am not demeaning tarot and astro, my mom and sister themselves give readings to people.

EDIT: Thank you for the responses guys! I know it takes efforts to write such detailed explanations. I read each and every reply, and it made me understand things better. Thank you, all. ❤️ (PS: I never get any replies, so somehow felt supported and better about the situation.)

I would like to ask your opinion about if the spread starts with king of swords following by temperance , for you what do you think who will start a communication?

Me with like a peaceful clarity logical communication or the other person?

Ps I am NOT asking interpretation !

I had a really uncomfortable interaction with a tarot reader recently and I honestly can’t tell if I’m overreacting or if the situation actually became unnecessarily harsh.

For context, I asked about reconciliation with my ex. The breakup wasn’t caused by cheating, abuse, or hatred. It was more emotional overwhelm, confusion, and him feeling unsure about the future despite there still being a lot of love between us. Because of that, I’ve been emotionally conflicted and trying to understand the situation better.

During the reading, I asked if there was any healthy way to rebuild the connection in the future because I still care deeply about him. I also mentioned that he’s not really someone who jumps from relationship to relationship casually.

The reader immediately interpreted this as me trying to “change his free will” or force him to want me back. I clarified multiple times that this wasn’t my intention at all. I fully understand nobody can force feelings or make someone return against their will. My question was more about whether relationships that ended because of emotional confusion/overwhelm can sometimes heal naturally over time if both people eventually want that.

But instead of understanding what I meant, the reader became increasingly hostile and personal toward me. They started saying things like:

* “you can’t love someone enough into wanting you back”

* that I sounded “desperate”

* and eventually even that talking to me was “turning them off”

At that point I honestly just felt embarrassed and misunderstood because I never once tried to imply I wanted to manipulate or control him. I was emotional and confused, yes, but I was asking from a place of hurt and hope — not obsession or entitlement.

What also made the situation worse is that I’ve gotten multiple readings from different readers recently and they’ve all said completely different things, so emotionally I’ve already been overwhelmed and confused trying to process everything while grieving the breakup itself.

I completely respect free will and I know that if someone genuinely does not want a relationship anymore, that’s their decision. But I also don’t think it’s inherently toxic to ask whether love and emotional growth can sometimes reconnect people naturally over time.

So I genuinely want outside opinions:

Was I actually coming across in an unhealthy/manipulative way without realizing it, or did this reader maybe become unnecessarily aggressive and project assumptions onto me?

My kid was trying out for cheer and I asked if they would get it. I got: 10 of cups, king of pentacles, 6 of swords, death, hanged man and page of swords.

My interpretation was a yes.

10 of cups as emotional fulfillment, king of pentacles as success and stability, 6 of swords as transitioning, death as a new beginning, hanged man as sacrifice and page of swords as planning and a young person.

Where did I go wrong? They did not make the team but results were just posted.

I see alot of interpretation help posts but I cant help but notice, people draw too many cards. Isn't this a bit countrintuitive. As a reader I think when we draw cards we should know exactly which aspect of the question that card corresponds to, otherwise its like a salad of symbols. There might be a notion that more cards equal better answers but I think its the opposite, too many cards wash away the real answer. I'd like to hear opinions on this form other people in the community :)

I asked this question for funsies but I ended up getting the moon & when I asked for clarification I got the 2 of pentacles, also the king of swords kept coming out

I felt like maybe my deck was telling me it was confused by me? Unsure of me? Maybe it felt like it juggles too many questions or energies when doings readings? I also thought maybe it was telling me it felt I was unsure of myself, I can be stuck in illusion/negative thinking & that I need balance and to use logic more as well as intuition. I also thought it could mean it sees me as deeply spiritual & able to adapt to situations, maybe that I am a truth seeker? I could be completely off with all of this so any interpretations would be much appreciated!

Hi!

I’m new here, so I apologize if this isn’t the right sub, I’m just not sure who to go to for advice.

Some context, about two years ago, my best friend and I bought a tarot card pack, as a spur of the moment decision.

We had never had a reading, nor done a reading before.

The tarot card deck showed what would happen to us the next four seasons, and on the cover of the pack (important for later) was a black cat with green eyes. We both love cats which is why we bought it.

Our readings were both less than ideal, predicting major life altering events, sadness/hardships, followed by extreme growth and eventual happiness.

We didn’t really believe in the cards at the time, but then something spooky happened. It all came true.

Her husband of over a decade left her suddenly, my fiance of 5 years (now ex) lost his mind and we ended up separating.

It was a really hard year.

But we ended up growing a ton, and both admit (years and therapy later) that we’re happier because of it, looking back.

I have always had stray cats that wander my neighborhood. Shortly after the reading, a new cat joined the group that wander through my yard - it was a black cat with green eyes. It was more persistent than other cats, sometimes jumping up in my windows while I worked, right behind my computer. Honestly I thought it was just a coincidence for so long.

We’re now about two years past the reading, and everything that was predicted has happened. However, the black cat still visits me from time to time, and I’ll often notice that I will have the week of my life (bad) after he comes. I usually feel accomplished after it, like I learned something. It’s also not always bad.

He’s never approached me, I more just see him around and he’ll stare at me.

My question is, what do I do with the tarot card deck? I have been growing a TON which is wonderful and I’m very grateful for that, but I can’t tell if he’s bringing me lessons or bad vibes, or if the cat is there to comfort me, or if I’ve gone crazy (a cat is bringing me bad/good vibes?!).

I am tired of these lessons, and am truly not sure if these are lessons or just shitty things that are happening. Can someone explain to me how to get rid of this pack? For some reason when I go to throw it out it feels like i shouldn’t, like im doing something serious, and I DONT want to trigger another year like I did before by doing something incorrectly, because, despite a random week here or there, things are mostly better.

HELP!

even if tarot is telling me something i don’t want, how do i manifest what i do want? i feel so hopeless right now. all i want is my sp. genuinely he’s the only thing i want. but the cards are telling me like yea he has feelings for me but blah blah blah all this negative stuff negative energy and i don’t know what to do. i’ll never give up but i just don’t know how to get my way. like what does one do in this situation. i don’t think the circumstances are THAT bad, they could always be worse, but in my eyes yes this is still bad and im sad im upset and i dont know what to do. advice is needed please and thank you feel free to reply + dm me

I feel more connected to the more classic imagery on the rider wait deck and feel it would be easier for me to get a read for myself. I've been using the deck I have now for a while but never really liked it. Visually or spiritually. I kinda just don't want it anymore and I'm thinking of leaving it somewhere for someone else to find. Not in a bad way, just hoping it will find its way to someone who will like it better?

Idk just asking if others have had decks they just don't connect to or if I'm doing something wrong.