Tarot Practice Scenarios

Develop your tarot reading skills with realistic life situations that people actually bring to readings. Each scenario includes sample readings at different skill levels, common pitfalls to avoid, and specific teaching guidance.

Career & Professional Life

Should I leave my job for a startup?

Navigate career transitions and risk assessment. Learn to balance security against growth potential.

Career & Professional Life
Cards: The Fool • The Magician • Eight of Pentacles
Spread: Decision 5-Card

How do I handle a hostile manager?

Workplace conflict and toxic management situations. Practice with power dynamics and strategic responses.

Career & Professional Life
Cards: The Emperor • Five of Swords • Justice
Spread: Relationship Mirror

Love & Relationships

Should I reconcile with my ex-partner?

Complex relationship decisions involving healing, growth, and healthy reconnection patterns.

Love & Relationships
Cards: The Lovers • Six of Cups • Temperance
Spread: Relationship Mirror

Are these red flags in my relationship?

Early relationship warning signs. Practice validating intuition while avoiding paranoia.

Love & Relationships
Cards: The Moon • Seven of Swords • Queen of Swords
Spread: Three-Card Daily

Life Purpose & Self-Growth

I turned 30 and feel behind in life

Life transition anxiety and social comparison. Learn to reframe timing and authentic success.

Life Purpose & Self-Growth
Cards: The Hermit • Wheel of Fortune • Judgement
Spread: Celtic Cross

Self-Growth

How do I overcome imposter syndrome?

Self-doubt and skill recognition. Practice building authentic confidence and inner wisdom.

Self-Growth
Cards: The Magician • Eight of Pentacles • The Star
Spread: Check-in One Card

Finance & Practical Decisions

Should I move or renovate my house?

Major financial decisions involving practical and emotional considerations.

Finance & Practical Decisions
Cards: Four of Pentacles • Ten of Pentacles • The Tower
Spread: Decision 5-Card

Family & Boundaries

How do I set boundaries with my parent?

Complex family dynamics requiring boundary-setting while maintaining relationships.

Family & Boundaries
Cards: The Emperor • Two of Swords • Justice
Spread: Relationship Mirror

Wellbeing & Self-Care

How do I recover from burnout?

Burnout recovery requiring rest, boundaries, and sustainable work-life integration.

Wellbeing & Self-Care
Cards: Four of Swords • Ten of Wands • Temperance
Spread: Celtic Cross

Ethics & Tarot Practice

Should I read about someone who isn't present?

Ethical considerations in tarot practice regarding consent, privacy, and third-party readings.

Ethics & Tarot Practice
Cards: Justice • The High Priestess • Two of Swords
Spread: Three-Card Daily

How to Use Practice Scenarios

For Skill Building

Each scenario includes sample readings at C, B, and A levels, so you can see what improvement looks like and identify your current skill level.

For Teaching Reference

Teaching notes highlight common pitfalls, key patterns to look for, and evidence to gather from the seeker.

For Real Practice

Try reading each scenario yourself first, then compare your interpretation with the sample readings to identify areas for growth.

Learning Progression

1

Beginner (Weeks 1-3)

Start with simpler scenarios like imposter syndrome or relationship red flags. Focus on basic card meanings and simple advice.

2

Intermediate (Weeks 4-6)

Practice decision-making scenarios like career transitions or housing decisions. Work on comparing options and addressing challenges.

3

Advanced (Weeks 7-8+)

Tackle complex interpersonal scenarios like family boundaries or workplace conflicts. Practice nuanced relationship dynamics.

What Makes Our Scenarios Different

Realistic Complexity

These aren't simplified "textbook" questions. They reflect the messy, multi-layered situations people actually bring to readings.

Graded Examples

See exactly what distinguishes a good reading from a great one, with specific feedback on interpretation quality.

Teaching Focus

Each scenario teaches specific skills: decision-making, relationship dynamics, ethical considerations, life transitions.

Connected Learning

Scenarios link to relevant spread guides, card meanings, and practical techniques.

Ready to practice?