A morning ritual

Drawing a Card of the Day is the single best practice for beginners. It sets the tone for the day and teaches you the meanings as you go. Ask: “What is today's lesson for me?” or “What should I be paying attention to?”

Reading the card

If a “negative” card turns up — the Tower, say, or the Three of Swords — don't panic. A card of the day usually plays out on an everyday scale: the Tower can be a sudden change of plan or a broken phone, not a catastrophe.