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What Is Reflective Tarot?
When most people think of tarot, they imagine fortune-telling: someone predicting the future, laying out what will or won’t happen. That’s one way of working with the cards — but it’s not my way.
I work with tarot reflectively. That means I don’t use the cards to tell you what’s ahead. Instead, I use them as tools for reflection, conversation, and self-discovery.
How Reflective Tarot Works
In a reflective tarot exploration, the cards act as mirrors. They show us symbols, stories, and images that we can use to pause, notice, and reflect on our own lives. Rather than answering “What will happen?” the cards invite us to ask, “What do I need to see more clearly? What might I be overlooking? Where am I being called to pay attention?”
The focus isn’t on me giving you answers — it’s on creating space for you to find your own. Together, we explore the imagery of the cards and what it brings up for you.
Why This Approach Matters
The trouble with prediction is that it can take away your agency. If I tell you “this will happen,” where does that leave you? Reflective tarot does the opposite. It empowers you to think about your own path and choices. It gives you insight without taking away your freedom.
This approach can be especially supportive when:
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You’re feeling stuck or overwhelmed.
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You’re facing a decision and want to look at it from new angles.
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You want to reconnect with your inner voice.
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You’re seeking clarity, not certainty.
What You Can Expect
Every reflective tarot exploration is a conversation. We sit with the cards, look at the imagery together, and use it as a starting point for reflection. You might leave with:
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A new perspective on your situation
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Fresh questions to journal or meditate on
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A sense of relief from untangling what feels confusing
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More clarity about your own next steps
An Example of Reflective Tarot in Action
Let’s take the 8 of Swords. In a predictive reading, someone might say: “You’re trapped, and you won’t be able to move forward until this changes.”
But in a reflective tarot exploration, the conversation is different. We’d look at the image together: a figure blindfolded, surrounded by swords, but with clear space both in front and behind her.
I might ask:
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Where do you feel stuck right now?
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What’s stopping you from seeing things clearly?
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Do you notice the open path in the card — what might that represent in your life?
Instead of being told what’s ahead, you get space to reflect on your situation. The card becomes a mirror for your own thoughts and feelings, helping you find clarity and possibilities you might not have noticed.
Final Thoughts
Tarot doesn’t need to predict the future to be powerful. Sometimes the most meaningful work happens not when we ask “what will be?” but when we ask “what is here, right now?”
Reflective tarot is about creating that pause — a space where you can step back, reflect, and reconnect with yourself.