Spiritual Freedom and Personal Responsibility

When it comes to spiritual exploration, there are no rigid rules. You are free to explore, practice, and experiment as you choose—so long as you have the spiritual capacity, knowledge, and intuition to do so. There are no restraints, but there are always consequences. Everything you engage with, whether positive or negative, influences your karmic balance.

Spiritual freedom does not mean immunity. Every intention, action, and choice leaves an imprint.

Karma as Cause and Effect

Karma is best understood as cause and effect: every action produces a reaction. The word karma originates from the Sanskrit term kri, meaning “to act” or “to do.” At its core, karma is not punishment or reward—it is the natural result of movement and intention.

This principle also appears in the Pagan Rule of Three, which teaches that the energy you send into the universe returns to you threefold.

Karma Beyond a Single Lifetime

Karma is not limited to one lifetime. In Buddhist belief, karma travels with the soul through reincarnation, acting as an energetic thread that connects one life to the next. In this life, we may experience karma carried over from the past; in future lives, we will carry forward the karma created now.

Like energy itself, karma follows the soul wherever it goes.

Benevolence, Impact, and Awareness

The simplest guiding principle is to live in a way that is benevolent to the world around you. This does not mean avoiding impact or refusing to challenge existing structures. Change the foundation of society—change the universe, if you can—but remain self-aware enough to understand how your actions affect others.

True power is paired with awareness.

Practicing Empathy as a Spiritual Discipline

Empathy begins with perspective. The most effective way to cultivate it is to imagine yourself fully in another person’s position—not just walking in their shoes, but living their experiences.

If someone reacts with anger, consider why. Reflect on their past experiences, their losses, and the pain that may be fueling their response. Often, anger is heartbreak in disguise. By understanding this, you become better equipped to respond with compassion rather than reacting defensively to someone else’s pain.

Empathy transforms conflict into connection.

How you approach a Tarot reading directly affects the outcome. Your state of mind, emotional energy, and demeanor all influence the conclusion. Each reading should be approached with calmness and intention. Create a mental space—a bubble—where external troubles cannot reach you and where mental anguish is set aside.

Avoid asking questions rooted in negativity or fear. Anything asked of the Tarot should be treated as a divine request, not a demand. If you ask dark questions, expect darker realities in return. Keep your phrasing light, neutral, and emotionally grounded. Thoughts are powerful, but speaking something aloud gives it weight—like sealing it in place. For the spiritually inclined, verbalizing fear can feel like pouring cement over a casket.

Do Not Ask About Death

It is not good practice to ask the Tarot about your own death, or the death of anyone else. The circumstances surrounding someone’s final moment are not your concern, nor anyone else’s. That knowledge belongs solely to whatever higher power you surrender to.

If you feel compelled to explore mortality or unresolved fears around it, a better alternative is to ask about past lives. Past-life readings can offer insight and clarity into karmic patterns that may still be influencing your current path.

Consent Matters: Mind Your Own Business

Do not read other people without their permission. A person must explicitly consent before you read their Tarot. If the reading is requested or paid for, consent is already granted. Reading someone without their knowledge is invasive and unethical—it’s like reading their diary, except the secrets may be things they’ve never put into words.

Even if curiosity tempts you, understand that the message will be unclear without context. Reading without consent is like stumbling through the dark. You may pull cards, but the meaning will be distorted.

If someone plays a role in your life, you can read about their impact on you, rather than about them directly. Questions such as:

• What is their role in my life?
• What is the potential between them and me?
• What does the future hold for us?

These questions honor boundaries and focus on your own journey. If something feels urgent enough to investigate, the most direct path is often simply asking the person. Truth from the source is clearer than trying to assemble a narrative from fragments.

Respect What You Do Not Fully Understand

The universe appears infinite, and humanity has only uncovered a fraction of its truths. The afterlife is one of those mysteries. Every theory of the afterlife throughout history holds relevance until proven otherwise.

There is historical evidence suggesting that many ancient mythologies and biblical events may have roots in real occurrences. Christianity, Egyptology, Hinduism, and Greek mythology all share recurring themes—floods, divine beings, cosmic battles, saviors. There is evidence that Jesus existed, that catastrophic floods occurred, and that wars shaped civilizations. However, due to limited documentation methods in ancient times, many truths were never formally validated.

When civilizations were conquered, their histories were often erased. In many cases, a single written record was all that existed. Once destroyed, that knowledge was gone forever.

Tarot Is Not a Game—Treat It With Respect

While Tarot may appear whimsical on the surface, it deserves the same respect you give yourself. If you wouldn’t walk into a church and attempt to disprove Christianity to a priest, you shouldn’t tolerate that level of disrespect toward Tarot—or toward yourself.

Avoid engaging with people who are closed-minded. Some individuals are so entrenched in their worldview that they refuse to acknowledge any perspective beyond their own. How deeply you believe in the oracle is irrelevant; respect for the craft and its potential for insight is essential.

What to Ask the Tarot

The best Tarot questions are those you cannot simply answer by asking another person. Tarot excels in situations that are still unfolding—where answers have not yet surfaced.

Love readings are timeless and widely practiced. Career and business readings have become especially common in the modern world, where instability and unethical practices are often hidden until the last moment. Many people don’t realize their career is in jeopardy until it’s already happened.

Readings about new friendships and their purpose in your life can help you avoid deception and recognize who is essential to your growth. Tarot can also reveal who may be learning from you in return.

Following Intuition and Knowing When to Read

If you sense uncertainty ahead, a reading can help ease anxiety. Over time, your intuition will naturally guide you toward certain questions. You may find yourself thinking about a situation when suddenly the urge to read arises. When that happens—and you have the time—listen.

Whether or not the reading aligns directly with your initial thought, it is often one you need to receive.

A Gentle Reminder for Beginners

This is meant as a guide, especially for beginners. During my first reading, there must have been nearly an hour between shuffling the deck and drawing cards—I had no idea what to ask or how to begin. Too often, people are told what not to do, without guidance on what to do.

Keep your questions neutral and positive. Avoid defeatist language or fear-based framing. Your input shapes your output—you get what you give. Don’t overthink it. Relax. Be yourself. Do your best.

When you approach the Tarot with respect and sincerity, you will never truly fail.