✨ For Ages 6–12 ✨

Welcome to TarotBrats!

Discover the magical world of tarot cards — an ancient storytelling tool that helps you think, feel, and grow!

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The Basics

What is Tarot?

Tarot cards are like a magical picture book — full of symbols and stories that can help you understand your feelings and make great choices!

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78 Special Cards

A tarot deck has 78 cards, each with a beautiful picture telling a different story. Just like your favourite storybook has many chapters!

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Full of Pictures

Every card shows people, animals, nature and magical symbols. When you look at them, you can notice what feelings they bring up inside you.

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A Thinking Tool

Tarot isn't magic fortune-telling — it's a fun way to ask yourself questions and think deeply about your day, your feelings, and your goals!

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Ancient & Historical

Tarot cards started in 15th-century Europe as a card game! Over hundreds of years people started using them for reflection and storytelling.

The Minor Arcana

The Four Suits

Like playing cards, tarot has four suits. Each suit has a special theme — can you guess which one feels most like you?

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Wands

Fire & Action

Wands are all about energy, adventure, and creativity. These cards cheer you on when you try new things and follow your passions!

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Cups

Water & Feelings

Cups are the heart of the deck — all about emotions, friendship, and imagination. These cards help you understand how you feel inside.

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Swords

Air & Thinking

Swords are about your mind — thoughts, decisions, and problem-solving. These cards help you think things through carefully and clearly.

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Pentacles

Earth & Real Life

Pentacles are about the real, everyday world — school, home, and taking care of yourself. These cards celebrate hard work and growth!

The Major Arcana

The 22 Magic Cards

✨ The Major Arcana are the most special cards in the deck — they're like the main characters in a great story! Each one teaches you something important about life and growing up. Here are some of the most famous ones:
Card 0
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The Fool

New beginnings, courage to try, fresh adventures ahead
Be Brave
Card I
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The Magician

You have everything you need to make great things happen!
Believe in You
Card II
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The High Priestess

Be still and listen. Your inner wisdom knows the answer.
Trust Yourself
Card III
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The Empress

Nature, nurturing, creativity, and taking care of yourself
Self-Care
Card IV
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The Emperor

Rules and structure help us feel safe and get things done
Stay Organised
Card V
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The Hierophant

Learning from teachers and traditions that have stood the test of time
Keep Learning
Card VI
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The Lovers

Good friendships, making choices that feel right in your heart
Good Friendships
Card VII
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The Chariot

Focus and willpower! You CAN do it if you keep going!
Never Give Up
Card VIII
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Strength

Real strength is being kind and patient, not just being tough
Be Kind
Card IX
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The Hermit

Quiet time alone helps you figure out what really matters
Reflect Daily
Card X
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Wheel of Fortune

Things change — and that's okay! Good times come back around.
Stay Positive
Card XI
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Justice

Be fair, honest, and think about how your actions affect others
Be Fair
Card XII
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The Hanged One

Sometimes pausing and seeing things differently shows you the answer
New Perspective
Card XIII
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Change

Endings make room for beautiful new beginnings — like a butterfly!
Embrace Change
Card XIV
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Temperance

Balance and patience — good things take time and mixing just right
Find Balance
Card XV
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The Shadow

Sometimes we feel stuck — this card says you have the power to change!
Break Bad Habits
Card XVI

The Tower

Surprises can be shocking, but they often clear away things we don't need
Adapt & Grow
Card XVII

The Star

Hope, healing, and kindness — things will get better! Keep shining!
Stay Hopeful
Card XVIII
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The Moon

When things feel mysterious or confusing, take a breath and trust yourself
Face Fears
Card XIX
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The Sun

Joy, energy, and happiness! Today is a great day to shine bright!
Spread Joy
Card XX
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Judgement

Forgive yourself for mistakes — every day is a fresh start!
Fresh Starts
Card XXI
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The World

You did it! Celebrate finishing something amazing — you are complete!
Celebrate You!

✨ Your Daily Card

Click the button to draw a card and get your message for the day! Think about what it means for YOU.

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Your card is waiting for you...

Where Did Tarot Come From?

A Short History

Tarot cards have a really cool history that goes back hundreds of years! Here's how they went from a simple card game to the magical tool we use today.

Around 1430 CE

Italy: Cards as a Game

The earliest tarot-style cards appeared in northern Italy, created for wealthy families like the Visconti-Sforza. They were called carte da trionfi ("cards of triumph") and people played fun trick-taking games with them — not so different from Go Fish or Snap!

1500s

Cards Spread Across Europe

Card games spread from Italy to France, Switzerland, and Germany. Artists made beautiful hand-painted cards for rich families. The suits, numbers, and pictures we still use today were beginning to take shape in these early decks.

1781

Tarot as a Tool for Thinking

A French writer named Antoine Court de Gébelin said tarot cards contained ancient wisdom from Egypt. While this wasn't quite right historically, his idea inspired people to start using cards for reflection and self-discovery — which is how many people use them today!

1909

The Famous Rider-Waite Deck

Artist Pamela Colman Smith painted the most famous tarot deck in history! Every single card got its own story-picture. Pamela's colourful artwork made tarot accessible to everyone — not just card experts. Most tarot decks today are based on her style.

Today!

Tarot for Everyone

There are now thousands of beautiful tarot decks — cat-themed, space-themed, nature-themed, and more! People all over the world use tarot for journaling, reflection, creativity, and understanding their feelings. And now you can too!

Tarot & You

Good Habits Tarot Teaches

One of the coolest things about tarot is how it helps you build real life skills — here's what regular card practice can do for you!

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Critical Thinking

Looking at a card and figuring out what it means to YOU is great practice for thinking things through. No two people see a card the same way!

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Journaling Skills

Writing about your daily card helps you process your feelings and notice patterns in your life. Many great thinkers kept journals!

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Emotional Vocabulary

Tarot introduces you to words for emotions you might not have had before — helping you express yourself better to friends and family.

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Mindfulness & Calm

Taking five quiet minutes with a card is a form of mindfulness. It helps you start or end your day calm, focused, and grounded.

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Goal Setting

Cards like The Chariot and Strength inspire you to think about your goals and what strengths you'll use to achieve them!

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Confidence & Self-Worth

Seeing yourself in the cards' stories helps you appreciate your own unique qualities and reminds you that you're amazing just as you are.

Getting Started

How to Do a Simple Reading

Doing your first tarot reading is easy and fun! Here's all you need to do:

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Find a Quiet Spot

Sit somewhere calm and comfortable. Take three deep breaths. Let your mind settle like a still pond.

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Think of a Question

Ask something like "What should I focus on today?" or "How can I be a better friend?" Keep it kind and curious!

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Shuffle and Draw

Shuffle the cards while thinking of your question. When it feels right, pick one card from the deck.

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Look at the Picture

Study everything on the card — colours, people, symbols. What do you notice first? What does it make you feel?

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Connect to Your Life

Ask yourself: "How does this card connect to MY question?" There's no wrong answer — your feelings matter!

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Write It Down!

Grab your journal and jot down the card name, what you noticed, and what you're going to do differently today.

Tarot Journal

Questions to Think About

Try writing about these questions in your journal after drawing a card. There are no wrong answers — this is YOUR story!

? What is the first thing you notice about this card's picture?
? If this card was a character in a story, what would their name be?
? What feeling does this card give you — excited, calm, curious?
? How could the card's message help someone you care about today?
? What colour is most important on this card, and why?
? If this card is giving you advice, what would it say in one sentence?
? What is one small thing you can do today to live this card's message?
? Draw your own version of this card — what would you change?