Giving a Tarot Card Reading
Taromancy is another name for reading tarot cards. When giving a tarot card reading to yourself, or others, there are various types of "spreads" that are best suited for answering different types of questions. To keep things simple, I'll focus on the most popular: "the three card spread". But if you're looking for love, there's certainly a spread for that, too.
Before Your Reading
Atmosphere is important — physically and mentally. It's best that you try and set the mood for the reading with candles, crystals, incense, soft music, or anything that gets you in a meditative, calm, and clear mindset. Really think about a query, have a clear intention, and keep an open heart and mind. Everyone has their own way of reading cards, but personally, I see the readings as more of a reflection of your circumstances — like a mirror — than a guide to help you make the right choice. Your reading is meant to give you some clarity, or insight into a situation. Instead of asking: "Do they love me?" Or "Will I get the job?", why not try asking "What steps can I take to welcome more love into my life?", or "What strengths must I be more aware of to thrive in my career?"
The Three Card Spread
The three card spread is the easiest for getting a quick answer. All you've got to do is pull three cards at random. You can shuffle all of the cards, lay them out on a table and mix them up, or break the deck into three parts and pull the top card from each pile — it's really whatever feels right and comes most naturally to you. Depending on your query, the three cards may represent: past/present/future, mind/body/spirit, or background/problem/advice.
Some guides will tell you that whether the cards come out upright or reversed — they suggest positive or negative meanings of the card. But personally, I take the good and bad of every card, or naively focus on the positive meanings. It's completely up to you.
Although each card has its own specific meaning, it helps if you are comfortable with reading a "visual language". The answer to your query should tell a story — a combination of the card meanings, the illustrations, and how they all fit together for a succinct narrative.