You Should Try Reading Tarot Cards This Halloween

For some, tarot can be a highly spiritual practice – for others, it’s simply a way to connect with their inner selves and intuition. Tarot also isn’t an inherently ‘scary’ thing – unlike many horror movies imply, it won’t curse you or actively change your future – it’s more of a guide to help you live your best life. 

But even if tarot itself isn’t frightening, that doesn’t mean Halloween isn’t a great time to try it for the first time – or continue with your readings if you’re an experienced user. 

For one, Halloween is considered a time where magic and spirits roam free. It may make your readings feel more exciting or meaningful. 

You might also feel more connected with your deck of tarot cards or find that it’s easier for you to interpret the meanings of the cards you pull. When you’re already in a creative mindset from the holiday itself, you might find that your interpretations become more creative, too. Additionally, the positive and fun mindset that Halloween typically brings about for most people can imbibe your tarot deck with positive energy, giving you intuitive (and possibly more accurate) readings.

Halloween is also a holiday that is associated with witches and witchcraft, though not all practicing witches celebrate it. Whether or not you have ties to witchcraft or are interested in magic, tarot cards can be a related activity – they can feel downright divine to many people, especially if tarot cards already feel spiritual to you. They don’t have to be related to witchery, but they certainly can be if you find that makes them more interesting or meaningful to you.

Since Halloween is a fun and exciting holiday, you also don’t need to worry about being disrespectful by practicing tarot on Halloween. Anyone can practice reading tarot, and Halloween is a great opportunity to try it out.

You’ll also notice that many tarot decks become more accessible around Halloween. You might find them sold as Halloween decorations or accessories. You might also find that tarot sellers will have Halloween-related sales for anyone who was inspired to try tarot for the fall season.

Lastly, if you’re a beginner learning how to read tarot for other people as well as yourself – or just want the opportunity to try practicing reading cards for others – Halloween can be a great opportunity for that, too. Other people may be more open to having a tarot reading performed as a Halloween activity. This will also give you the opportunity to practice it in a fun, low-stress setting.