A Deck Of Doors

My association with tarot goes back a long way. I had a foundational understanding of the cards when they were still relatively unknown in India—very few people had heard of them, and even those who had didn’t take them seriously. Tarot was often dismissed as nothing more than a party trick or a card game for entertainment. Over time, however, it gained popularity, and now the field is flooded with countless readers.

For me, tarot has always been a tool to serve those who truly need it. When I decided to write about it, I felt it deserved a dedicated space separate from my daily blog.

In Avengers: Infinity War, Doctor Strange saw 14,000,605 possible outcomes of the battle against Thanos. When you pull a tarot card, the number of possibilities may not reach that magnitude, but it doesn’t fall too far behind either. Every component of a card—the colors, elements, expressions—carries distinct meanings that shift based on the question asked. Every spread, every sequence of cards, can create innumerable interpretations and outcomes. Tarot is not a simple equation where 2+2 always equals 4; it is a language of symbols, intuition, and layered meanings.

Simply memorizing card meanings may allow for generic readings, but those readings often lack depth, precision, and accuracy. True tarot reading is an art that requires an understanding of every single element within all 78 cards, as well as the countless ways they interact within a spread. More than that, it demands intuition, skill, and an ability to interpret not just the cards but also the energies surrounding the reading. The connection between the reader, the seeker, the cards, and the cosmos plays a crucial role—one that is most potent in face-to-face readings, where this energy flows freely. Online readings, while convenient, often lack this direct connection, making them less immersive and, at times, less accurate.

This space is a reflection of my journey with tarot so far—my personal grimoire, if you will. I hope it serves as a source of guidance for beginners and sincere seekers, offering them a deeper understanding of tarot beyond the surface-level definitions of the cards.