How do I know what kind of readings a deck is good for?
Hi all!
I've been practicing tarot for just over a month now, using a standard RW deck gifted to me by my partner. I held a deck interview a couple weeks after receiving it and learned that the deck would be very ambitious, great for goal setting and achieving (which has definitely been the case!)
However, I'm finding it difficult in times when I'm not feeling as driven, want to slow down, focus on self care etc., for example during certain phases of my cycle. During my daily pull this morning, I asked how I can best look after myself while I'm feeling this energy dip and I got the two of wands. In my view, that card is very 'Go! Go! Go!', 'Chase your dreams! Plan out your future because it is HERE!', and it just didn't fit the vibe at all. There are times when I really don't look forward to my daily pull if I'm feeling under the weather because 9 times out of 10 I get a card trying to shout motivation at me, and it just doesn't work. If anything, it brings me out of it completely. And I hate that, because I ADORE tarot and I'm loving finding my authentic, spiritual self so I don't want to just avoid the deck on those days!
I'm considering purchasing another deck to use during these quieter times, but before holding the deck interview, how am I supposed to know the deck's strengths? Is there a way I can get a vibe beforehand, anything I can try? I don't want to end up with multiple decks with the same energy! Any advice?
Posted Jun 10, 2026, 4:29 PM UTC