How many of you read tarot cards? When you are doing a reading, how many of you have had a card fall out of the deck or even seem to jump out of your hand? What do you do with these cards?
When I am reading, any card that falls out of the deck when shuffling I treat as a card that I need to look at. Depending on the question that I’ve asked I’ve also found that it may want to be read in addition to whatever card I pull for the question. I’ve had cards just fall slowly at my feet, and I’ve had them come out as if they had a mission. The ones that fall slowly I will consider how they relate when I include them. Those ones that seem to come flying out of the deck I know are important and I will often let my client know that this card wanted to be read. I’ve even had experiences where a card will just appear with the other cards when I am taking a picture at the end of the reading. I will often go back and read those as well. I believe that if a card wants to be included it should be. It may not answer the question that I am asking directly but by moving into my reading it lets me know that it’s important to whatever question I am asking and should be considered. So when these cards make their presence known, I acknowledge that and pass along the message they are trying to get across. Most tarot readers will agree with me on this practice. From what I’ve seen, the majority of tarot readers will add the card to their spread, incorporating the card into their reading.
With certain cards I sometimes like clarification. Maybe the energy isn’t as strong as I would like, or maybe it is incredibly strong. I will write down somewhere what the card was and then tuck it back into the deck. I will then reshuffle the cards. I love when things show up multiple times and you would honestly be amazed at how many times this card that has jumped out has shown it’s determination and shown up again when I layout the cards. Does this always happen? No. I would venture to say well over 50% of the time it does for me. I must confess I love it when it does. When it shows up again I now have additional insight as to why that card is so important by where it is placed in the spread.
If it does not show up again though don’t worry. I find that the ones that don’t show up again either seem to need to be read on their own, or they will appear again in a different place. Sometimes it will be a combination of the two. This is one of those things that always seems to happen to me. If it doesn’t seem to fit perfectly at the time, I relax as I know it will make perfect sense later on. Usually I will receive that “aha!” moment within 24 hours.
I have a profound love and interest in those cards that “fall into my lap”. For me it’s like my guides sending me a very personal message. I love when they make it obvious. As always, when you are reading the most important thing is to follow your intuition. If you like how I do it, by all means feel free to incorporate it into your readings the way I was taught to. If you want to stay with the main method that’s always okay too. What matters is what is most comfortable for you.
Much Love and Many Blessings,
Jasmeine Moonsong
Falling Or Jumping Cards In The Tarot
