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10 Ways to Pick a Card
One of the first steps in beginning any reading is picking a card to start with. Whether you are doing a one-card reading or an elaborate spread, you need to start somewhere. Here are ten suggestions to get you started.
1. Off the Top
The simplest way is to shuffle the deck and start dealing the cars off the top of the deck.
2. Cut to the Chase
Another easy method is to cut the deck in half and draw cards from the top and bottom half.
3. Piling it On
Cut the deck into multiple piles, depending upon the spread you have chosen. For a three-card spread, for example, cut the deck into three piles and draw a card off the top of each pile for each of the positions.
4. The Fan
Spread the entire deck out in front of you in an arc or fan shape. Hold your hand slightly above the cards and run it back and forth. When your hand gets warm or you feel a little tingle, stop and choose the card under it. Repeat this process as often as needed.
5. Go Fish
Swirl the cards around on the table into a “pool.” Choose the card or cards that catch your eye.
6. Play the Numbers
Pick a number an count down from the top. For instance, if the number is 7, you’ll start the reading with the 7th card.
7. Hot Date
Use the date the reading is being done. Or, to personalize the energy even more, use the date of your querent’s birthday. Add and reduce the numbers down as far as they will go and start there.
8. Double Date
If you’re doing a relationship spread, you’ll want the energies of both parties in the reading. First, count down from the top of the deck for Person A and choose their card or cards. Then count up from the bottom of the deck for Person B, using their birth date.
9. The Name of the Game
Another way to personalize the starting point is to use initials. If the name of the querent is Esmeralda, for example, count down A-B-C-D-E to the fifth card and start there.
10. On the Fly
Shuffle the cars until one flies out of the deck.
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