3 Tarot Cards That Confuse Everyone (And How to Read Them Right)
Why Do Some Tarot Cards Feel So Confusing?
Some cards carry big energy — or contradict what we expect a card to mean.
Others seem too open-ended or emotionally charged to interpret easily. But when you understand what they’re really trying to show you, the fog lifts.
Here are 3 of the most commonly misunderstood tarot cards — and how to work with them.
1. The Moon
Why it confuses people:
It’s murky, emotional, and full of shadows. The imagery is surreal and symbolic, which makes interpretation feel slippery.
How to read it:
The Moon invites you to pause. Something is unclear, not because you're failing — but because you're still in process. Trust your intuition. Don’t rush a decision. Let the fog pass before acting.
Shadow Message: You're not seeing the full picture yet.
Healing Message: Move slowly. Feel your way forward.
2. The Devil
Why it confuses people:
It looks scary and people often think it means evil, danger, or doom.
How to read it:
The Devil highlights where you feel stuck, addicted, ashamed, or over-attached. It doesn't accuse — it reveals. The key is recognizing where your power is being given away.
Shadow Message: You're caught in a pattern that feels binding.
Healing Message: Awareness is your first step to freedom.
3. The Seven of Cups
Why it confuses people:
It shows too many options. Readers often struggle to know which cup “matters.”
How to read it:
This card reveals emotional confusion, fantasy, or overthinking. It invites you to clarify what’s real — and what’s just wishful thinking. It's less about choosing now and more about getting clear first.
Shadow Message: You're emotionally scattered or overwhelmed.
Healing Message: Focus on what truly resonates.
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How a Tarot Reading Can Help You Make Decisions
Can Tarot Really Help Me Make a Decision?
Yes — but not by telling you what to do.
A tarot reading won’t say “Take the job” or “Leave the relationship.” Instead, it shows you:
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What’s influencing you
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What fears or desires are present
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What energy surrounds each option
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What you’re not seeing clearly
The goal isn’t control — it’s clarity.
Why Is It So Hard to Decide?
Because decisions are rarely just logical.
They’re emotional. Energetic. Tied to identity and fear. Sometimes you're not choosing between Option A and B — you're choosing between comfort and growth, fear and freedom.
Tarot helps you name the real decision behind the surface one.
What Kinds of Questions Can I Ask?
Instead of asking:
Should I do this or not?
Try:
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What is the energy surrounding this opportunity?
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What lesson is present in this decision?
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What will I learn if I choose this path?
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What am I avoiding in making this choice?
These open questions give the cards space to speak honestly.
What Will the Cards Show?
The cards reflect what’s already happening inside you — your resistance, your longing, your truth. A good reading won’t push you. It will help you recognize the path you already feel but haven’t fully claimed.
Sometimes, you’ll hear what you already knew. That’s confirmation. And that’s powerful.
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