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The secret Formula to Tarot
Let’s be honest. This is not really a secret at all. It’s the same process most readers naturally follow without thinking about it. I just gave it a name — the SECRET Formula to Tarot— so it’s easier to explain, remember, and practice.
When I was learning how to read tarot, I wanted to understand how my brain was actually putting the pieces together. I noticed I had a pattern I kept repeating, even before I had the words for it. Out of that came a simple three-step process: See • Place • Apply.
This isn’t about creating some new rule or acting like there’s one “right way” on how to read tarot. It’s just a framework to help you build confidence and train your process, especially if you’re starting out. Use it as scaffolding while your intuition grows stronger.
Step 1: See – Notice What Stands Out
The first step in the Secret Formula to Tarot is to look. Notice the details that catch your attention like symbols, colors, body language, numbers, or just the overall feeling. Trust what your eyes land on first. That’s often where the message begins.
Examples:
- The Lovers: The angel above the couple pulls your focus. That suggests guidance, values, or a higher choice.
- Nine of Swords: The hands covering the face stand out. That points to worry, sleeplessness, or mental stress.
- Eight of Pentacles: The workbench and repeated coins pop out. That points to skill, effort, and practice.
Try it yourself: Pull a card right now and say out loud the one thing you notice first. Don’t filter it, just notice.
Step 2: Place – Put It in Context
The second step to The Secret Formula to Tarot is to put it in context. A card doesn’t live in a vacuum. Its meaning shifts depending on the spread, the position, the question, and whether it’s upright or reversed. Always anchor the card in its surroundings.
Examples:
- Lovers reversed in a career position: Suggests disharmony at work or a values clash.
- Nine of Swords next to the Sun: The fear feels heavy, but light and relief are close.
- Eight of Pentacles in an advice spot: Keep practicing. Skill grows through steady effort.
Try it yourself: State the role of your card: “In this position, for this question, this points to…”
Step 3: Apply – Bring It Into Real Life
The third step to The Secret Formula to Tarot is to bring it into real life. Tarot isn’t meant to stay abstract. It should leave you or your querent with something practical to carry forward. Translate the insight into plain language and clear action.
Examples:
- Lovers reversed, career: “Realign work with your values. Say no where needed.”
- Nine of Swords: “Name the worry and take one small grounded action before bed.”
- Eight of Pentacles: “Pick one skill and practice it every day this week.”
Try the Secret Formula to Tarot yourself: Write one sentence that starts with “Do,” “Try,” or “Ask.”
Why This Works
You don’t need to memorize every card. You need a clear path to follow. See gives you an intuitive hook. Place makes it relevant to the question. Apply turns it into a real-life takeaway.
That’s why this formula is supportive but flexible. It’s not meant to replace your intuition. It’s meant to strengthen it.
Keep Going Even If It Feels Hard
If you are struggling with tarot, do not give up. At first it can feel messy, like you are forcing the meanings or second-guessing yourself. That is normal. The more you practice, the clearer it becomes. Over time, the process starts to feel natural, intuitive, and even easy, like second nature.
Pull a card every day. Walk it through See, Place, Apply. Even if you are unsure at first, you are training your mind and your intuition. Each reading builds your confidence, and one day you will look back and realize you do not even need the steps anymore because they have become part of you.
At the end of the day, tarot is about connection. The cards are there to spark insight, but you are the one who brings the meaning to life. The SECRET Formula is not here to replace your intuition, it is here to give you a path forward when your mind feels scattered or unsure.
Whether you are just starting out or you have been reading for years, these three steps will keep you grounded: See what stands out, Place it in context, Apply it in real life. That’s it. Simple, clear, and powerful.
Now grab your deck, pull a card, and walk it through the steps. You’ll be surprised how quickly the message comes together.
Mantra
I see the message, place it with care, and apply it to real life.
Journal Prompt
Pull one card today. Write three quick lines: what I see, where it fits, and what I can do.
FAQs About The SECRET Formula
Do I have to follow the formula every time?
No. Think of it like training wheels. Use it as often as you need until reading flows naturally. Once you are comfortable, your intuition will take the lead.
Can beginners use this formula?
Yes. That is exactly why I created it. It gives new readers and seasoned readers a simple structure so they do not feel lost or overwhelmed.
Will this formula replace intuition?
Not at all. Intuition is the heart of tarot. The formula just gives you a pathway to build confidence and make sense of the cards until your intuition feels stronger.
Do I need to memorize all the tarot card meanings for this to work?
No. The formula encourages you to start with what you notice, place it in context, and apply it to real life. You will learn card meanings along the way.
