Welcome to my Memorizing Tarot Card Audio Podcast, where I discuss strategies to learn and memorize Tarot cards.  For the month of December, I am deviating into debunking popular myths around tarot cards.  We will move back to more tarot card symbolism early in the new year!  I hope you enjoy the deviation and learn something new while you are having fun. 

Why an audio course
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The purpose of this audio podcast is to help reinforce key messages by audio, while you clean, exercise, mow your lawn, or drive great distances. There is no charge for this content, and it is intended to provide short, snappy microlearning to help beginners keep practicing and reinforcing the learning. The best way to learn Tarot cards, is to keep practicing working with the cards. 

Rider Waite Tarot Card Deck
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I learned how to read cards on the Rider Waite Tarot Deck and the instructor I had said its easiest to have everyone on the same deck when explaining the symbolism. With time, I was able to transfer that knowledge to other decks. If you are a beginner at learning Taro, below are some links to the Rider Waite Tarot Deck to follow along if you need a set of cards. I earn a small referral commission from these links from Amazon. 

Rider Waite Tarot Deck - USA Link: https://amzn.to/3TW5y0i
Rider Waite Tarot Deck - Canada Link: https://amzn.to/3YcTwlR
Rider Waite Tarot Deck - UK Link: https://amzn.to/4eyRUIM
Rider Waite Tarot Deck - Australia link: https://amzn.to/3ZRB1Ew

About Carrie and  @QuickLearnQuests 
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I have been reading Tarot cards for 30 years for fun. I took a two and a half day course, and I was so excited to be able to take the mystery out of getting readings done for myself, and to be able to do them myself. We also have social media channels, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and all major podcast distributors such as Spotify, Apple, Audible and many others under the handle @quickLearnQuests. I am focusing mostly on my podcasts and YouTube at the moment, but I will expand into more social media more consistently when I find my feet. 

Here is my YouTube Channel video for interpreting cards in Three Card Spreads: https://youtu.be/P8En-8-8njk?si=7LIlOsFv9pNZ9iK7

Here is the transcript:

Have you ever been reading Tarot for someone, and they ask, "Can I shuffle the cards?" Did you hesitate, thinking, "Am I supposed to let them touch my tarot cards?" There's a common belief that others should never touch your tarot cards, but let's clear this up: it's totally okay, if you're comfortable with it.

If you are new here, welcome to the "Memorizing Tarot Cards " podcast, your three-minute lessons on learning and memorizing each card using symbolism. Today, we're exploring common misconceptions about tarot cards. We have done two complete rounds of three-minute episodes, where we learned the cards upright and reversed. Before we jump back into it, I wanted to switch gears for the holiday season and share my opinions on some common tarot misconceptions. Let's get started. 

So, Where Did This Belief Come From? 

The idea that you shouldn't let anyone touch your tarot cards stems from concerns about energy transfer.

There are three common myths. 

The first, is that a person's energy could disrupt your connection with the cards, Or, their touch might "taint " or weaken the card's power. Some also believe that only the owner of the tarot cards should handle them to maintain the spiritual alignment.

While these beliefs come from wanting to protect your connection with your cards, they're not universal truths. Letting someone handle your cards won't automatically ruin their reading or your cards. Next, let's discuss why letting others touch your Tarot cards is okay. First, Shared Energy Builds Connection. When someone shuffles or draws cards, they share their energy and bring it into the reading. This makes the reading feel more personal to the querant. Second, Remember that the cards are tools.  Their effectiveness comes from your intuition and connection with the cards.  It is not discounted because a person touches them. And Third, your comfort level is really what matters. Whether or not others touch your cards is a personal choice. If you're okay with it, there's no rule against it.

How do you approach this when you are reading cards? If you decide to let others touch your cards, Invite Them to Shuffle.  Many readers ask their clients to shuffle the cards or cut the cards. This helps them feel involved and invested in the reading.  The other way is to Set the Tone by asking the person to set an intention, such as asking them to focus on their question as they shuffle.  Another way is to keep things flexible.  If someone's nervous about touching the cards, offer to shuffle for them instead.

Where I am at, is that I have no problems with someone shuffling my cards. If they want to, I allow them to shuffle until they feel ready to pass me the deck. I lay out the cards from there. The reason why, is because that is how I learned to read cards. None of these myths were communicated to me. I never started this practice worrying about these things. Also, I have been the sole person touching the cards. That is when a girlfriend of mine calls me up wanting a reading. In that case, I am the only one in the room. Both methods have worked well when I am reading cards. In my experience, it hasn't made a difference. The Bottom Line is that no tarot law says others can't touch your tarot cards. It's all about what feels right for you. Some readers love the energy exchange, while others prefer to keep their cards private. Trusting your intuition and setting boundaries that work for you is the key. 

That's all for today's episode.  Remember, to memorize Tarot, keep practicing Tarot. Thanks for listening.

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