‘Jumping’ Tarot Cards – What is the significance of Tarot cards that fall out of the deck while shuffling?

Sometimes, while you or your client shuffles the cards before a Tarot reading, a card or two may ‘jump’ or fall out of the deck. While some may choose to simply pick up the card and continue shuffling without a second thought, others will see this as a direct message that requires your attention.

So what does a ‘jumping’ Tarot card actually mean and how do you interpret it in the context of the Tarot reading?

First, ask your client what they were thinking about at the exact moment the card fell from the pack. It is likely that there is a specific message in the ‘jumping’ Tarot card that is related to what the client was thinking about at the time. If your client wasn’t thinking about anything specific at the time, simply take note of the card and then return the card back to the pack as you continue to shuffle.

Once you have laid out the cards for the Tarot reading, look to see if the ‘jumping’ card reappears. If it does appear in the reading, this indicates that its message is of even greater importance, particularly within the context of the Tarot reading. If the card does not reappear, then it is likely the card is referring to another issue that your client has not asked about. In this case, the ‘jumping’ card is calling your client’s attention to the second issue and emphasising that it is as important as the original question.

Of course, if you drop half the Tarot deck as you shuffle, then it might just be a sign to pick them up and start shuffling again, more carefully this time!

Tags: Reading Tarot, Shuffling

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