# How to use a tarot deck

> How to use a tarot deck: simple steps, care tips and safety notes, in plain language from Starseed UK.

URL: https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/how-to-use/tarot-cards
Updated: 2026-10-30

A tarot deck has 78 cards: 22 major arcana and 56 minor arcana in four suits. Most people use tarot today as a tool for reflection and storytelling.

## Step by step

- **Step 1.** Shuffle while thinking about your question.
- **Step 2.** Choose a spread, such as one card for the day or three for past, present and future.
- **Step 3.** Lay the cards face down, then turn them over one at a time.
- **Step 4.** Read each card's meaning in its position and notice how they connect.
- **Step 5.** Write down what stands out.

## Looking after it

- Store in a box or pouch.
- Shuffle gently to keep the edges smooth.

## Safety

- Tarot is for reflection, not a substitute for professional advice.

## A note on beliefs

Where we mention traditional uses or meanings, we describe what people believe and practise. These products aren't medical devices and we make no health claims.

## Questions

**How do I use a tarot deck?**

Shuffle while thinking about your question. Choose a spread, such as one card for the day or three for past, present and future. Lay the cards face down, then turn them over one at a time. Read each card's meaning in its position and notice how they connect. Write down what stands out.

**Is a tarot deck safe?**

Tarot is for reflection, not a substitute for professional advice.

**How do I clean tarot deck?**

Store in a box or pouch. Shuffle gently to keep the edges smooth. Store it somewhere dry and dust-free between uses. See the [tarot deck guide](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/how-to-use/tarot-cards) for full steps. UK delivery is £3.95, or free on orders over £40. Where we mention traditional uses, we describe beliefs rather than health claims.

**Is it safe to use tarot deck?**

Yes, used sensibly, it is safe. Tarot is for reflection, not a substitute for professional advice. Read the [full guide](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/how-to-use/tarot-cards). Keep anything that burns, breaks or has small parts out of reach of young children and pets. Where we mention traditional uses, we describe beliefs rather than health claims.

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- [Shop tarot deck](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/shop?q=tarot&category=all&intention=all&sort=featured&price=any)
- [Tarot card meanings](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/learn/tarot)
- [Tarot spreads](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/tarot-spreads)
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- [All how-to guides](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/how-to-use)

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Starseed UK describes spiritual uses as tradition and belief, never as health or medical claims. UK delivery £3.95, free over £40.