How often do you read tarot?

Oli

I'm pretty new to tarot and so far I’ve only been reading for myself.

Right now I usually do two pulls a day: a single oracle card in the morning for a general "theme of the day," and a three-card tarot spread in the evening to reflect or check in.

How do others do it? How many readings do you typically do per day or week, and is there a particular reason you keep that rhythm?

Aoife

I’m in a 12-step program and kept slipping on my daily 10th step inventory, so I made my own "Tenth Step Tarot" spread.

It’s six cards I pull every evening to think about the day and journal whatever comes up. It’s been really useful - not just for keeping me honest with the inventory, but for digging into stuff I wouldn’t normally notice.

Also, it’s a nice excuse to use my deck every night, which keeps me connected to the practice.

Mercer

Honestly, it mostly comes down to what works for you. Read as often as you feel pulled to. My own practice has shifted a lot over the years - I went from daily pulls to weekly, then monthly, and now I only do a deeper spread for myself about three times a year, which feels right.

I don't find much changes day to day that require constant checking. If you're just starting out, though, daily pulls and journaling are really helpful for learning the cards and getting more comfortable with your reads.

Aoife

I read professionally, so I do client readings pretty regularly, usually five to ten a day depending on the workload.

For myself I actually read a lot less, more like once a week or so.

A practice I’ve kept for years is what I call “Signposts of the Year.” At each solstice and equinox, so roughly every three months, I do a bigger, structured twelve-day spread to orient myself for the upcoming season. It’s been surprisingly useful for keeping a longer-term perspective.

I also keep a tarot calendar based on Major Arcana associations with zodiac signs and decan rulers. It’s not a reading per se, but it keeps me in daily contact with the cards and helps me stay connected to their cycles in a quieter, ongoing way.