Tarot as a Tool of Healing: Beyond Predictions
- Monnalisa Royy
- Jun 10
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 19
Most people think Tarot is just about fortune-telling.
But true Tarot work is not about knowing your future — it’s about understanding your now. When approached with intention, Tarot becomes a sacred mirror for your soul, revealing what your higher self already knows but your mind may have forgotten.
Let’s explore how Tarot can be used as a powerful healing tool — beyond the stereotypes.
Index
What is Tarot, Really?
Tarot is a symbolic language made of 78 cards divided into the Major and Minor Arcana. Each card holds archetypal wisdom that speaks to the unconscious mind, triggering insights, reflection, and emotional release.
Healing Through Tarot: The Deeper Purpose
Tarot, when used for healing, helps you:
Uncover hidden emotional blocks
Reflect on past wounds and patterns
Connect with your inner child and shadow
Hear divine messages from your guides or higher self
Empower your decision-making through intuition
How to Use Tarot for Healing
1. Ask Soul-Centered Questions
Instead of “Will I get the job?”, ask:
“What energy do I need to embody to attract aligned work?”
“What fears are holding me back from success?”
2. Pull a Card Daily
Let a card guide your energy, journaling your thoughts:
What does this card reflect about my emotions today?
What healing message is coming through?
3. Use Tarot for Shadow Work
Tarot can safely bring unconscious patterns to light:
Explore themes like fear, control, abandonment, or worthiness.
Let the cards speak from your subconscious.
4. Create Ritual Around Your Readings
Light a candle, set an intention, and create a safe space. Invite your higher self or spirit guides to speak through the cards.
Example: The Tower Card as a Wake-Up Call
Many fear The Tower — but for Maya, it brought healing.
After repeated burnout, this card came up, urging her to break down false structures and rest. She quit a toxic job, took a healing sabbatical, and found peace.
Tarot vs. Therapy: A Soulful Companion
Tarot is not a replacement for therapy, but it works beautifully alongside it:
It speeds up self-awareness
Offers spiritual context to emotional issues
Encourages radical honesty and inner dialogue
Supports personal growth with intuition at the center
Final Thoughts
Tarot is not about telling the future. It’s about empowering the present.It’s a sacred mirror, a spiritual friend, and a wise guide that helps you return to your truth — again and again.
When you use Tarot for healing, you’re not seeking answers — you’re remembering who you really are.
About the Author
Monnalisa Royy
An intuitive healer, Reiki master, and spiritual life coach. Through her Soul Awakening platform, she teaches women how to use tools like Tarot, meditation, and somatic practices to realign their lives with purpose and peace.
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