Set your intention for the reading
Choose a quiet, comfortable space
Gather your tarot deck
Shuffle the cards while focusing on your question
Cut the deck if desired
Select a spread or layout
Draw the cards
Place the cards in the chosen positions
Observe each card’s imagery and symbols
Interpret the cards individually
Interpret the cards together as a whole
Consider the card positions in the spread
Reflect on reversed cards if used
Relate the reading to the question asked
Record the reading if desired
Close the reading by clearing the space and cards