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Your Sun sign is your   core identity : how you shine, your life force, and what fuels your growth. But when you pair it with your   rising sign , you find out   which area of life   your Sun's energy is most focused on. Think of it this way: The Sun  = your light. The House  = the stage it shines on. By looking at your rising sign, you'll know which house your Sun falls in, and that shows where your sense of self is most alive. This adds depth beyond just "I'm a Leo" or "I'm a Capricorn." It points to  where  you feel called to grow, create, and express your purpose. After, be sure to check out our  Sun Sign Journal Prompts  to put your new knowledge into practice.

In astrology, the Sun represents your core identity: the steady traits, drives, and instincts that shape how you move through life. It's the part of the chart most people know as their "horoscope sign," and it often shows where your natural confidence and direction come from.  While the Sun doesn't explain everything about a person, it acts as a central thread: the qualities you return to when choosing, creating, and leading your life. Each sign expresses this energy differently.  Here's how the Sun looks in every sign, and the growth edge each one faces. Check out our  journal prompts for sun signs  to help reflect! ♈ Aries Aries Suns approach life directly and with urgency. They often prefer fast action over careful planning, stepping in to lead or initiate before others feel ready. This makes them confident and competitive, but also prone to impatience and leaving tasks unfinished once the excitement fades. Their strength lies in boldness and courage: they thri...

Tarot isn't just about readings - it can also be a powerful tool for self-reflection when paired with journaling. Writing alongside your card pulls helps you process insights more deeply, track your growth over time, and uncover patterns you might otherwise miss. Tarot journaling works best when it's personal. You're not copying meanings from a book, you're exploring how the cards connect to your  experiences ,  thoughts , and  emotions . Each entry becomes a conversation between you and the deck, one that builds clarity and self-awareness over time. This builds a record of your growth and helps you see how the cards connect to your real life. You don't need to be a writer, a few sentences a day is enough to spark insights. Whether you journal daily, weekly, or just when you pull cards, the key is  consistency . A few sentences written regularly often reveal more than long essays written once in a while.

  One of the biggest mistakes beginners make with tarot is asking the wrong kind of questions. It's not about pulling "bad" cards - it's about setting yourself up for answers that are useful. The way you phrase your question shapes how clear and empowering the reading will be. Use this guide to create better questions suited to you. Check our starter library of Tarot questions below sorted by 10 categories for examples. Pair them with our  basic tarot spreads  for advice! ✅  What Makes a Good Question Open-ended : Tarot works best when the question starts with what, how, or why instead of "will" or "when." Reflective : The focus should be on your growth and choices, not on predicting someone else's behavior. Empowering : A good question highlights what you can do, not what you can't control. 👉  Example : Instead of  "Will they text me back?"  ask  "What do I need to understand about my connection with this person right now?...

When a tarot card shows up upside-down, that's called a reversal. It doesn't automatically mean "bad" or "the opposite." Think of it as the same energy as the upright card, but with a twist in tone or direction. Common ways readers approach reversals: Blocked energy : Something about the card's theme feels stuck or delayed. Internalized : Instead of being outer events, it's happening more inside you. Excess or imbalance : The energy of the card is overdone, underdone, or skewed. 👉  Example :  The Sun  upright  = joy, clarity, positivity.  The Sun  reversed  = joy is harder to access, or clarity is delayed, but the energy is still there beneath the surface. ⟐ Tip : Don't panic if a reversal shows up. Start by reading it upright, then ask: is this energy hidden, slowed down, or flipped into a challenge? Good luck on your Tarot journey! -StarredSprig 💜

The   Major Arcana in Tarot   (cards 0–21) isn't just a set of individual archetypes. Together, they form a story called   The Fool's Journey , a symbolic map of human growth. The Fool (Card 0) represents the starting point: innocence, openness, and willingness to explore. Each card that follows shows the stages of experience we pass through: learning, struggle, triumph, and transformation. Understanding this sequence helps you see the Majors not as 22 random cards, but as  one connected narrative . When these cards show up in a spread, you can read them both individually  and  as part of a bigger cycle.

A tarot "spread" is simply the layout you use when drawing cards. The spread shapes the story: it assigns meaning to each position so you can read the cards in context. You don't need elaborate patterns to start: some of the simplest spreads are the most effective. Here are a few foundational spreads every beginner should know.  Pictures coming soon!