Even though most people use tarot cards to get insights into career, love, and personal growth, many have already tried this mystical practice as an effective tool to switch to a healthier lifestyle. The cards help to align all the key ‘ingredients’ – the body, spirit, and mind – in order to help readers get motivated, uncover hidden patterns, as well as cultivate positive (and healthy, of course) habits.

Below, we are going to talk about how one can benefit from tarot to make health and wellness an integral part of the routine.

Looking for Motivation? Start Your Day with Tarot!

Every morning, before the first sip of coffee does its job, pick a ‘Daily Focus Card’ to get your personal dose of motivation. For example, you can draw the Strength card to remind you of how powerful you actually are inside. At the same time, it’s the Chariot card that may serve as the driving force to cultivate better discipline and determination. Finally, the Empress may stand behind the need to treat your body right by enjoying some me-time, nutritious food, a long walk on the beach, and other elements of a self-care routine.

Boost Physical Health

Before you get a deck, make sure to consult your doctor for professional recommendations. No tarot cards or any other internet tips should replace a competent doctor’s consultation.

When using tarot to improve your physical health, pick the right spread for your particular needs. For example, the ‘Physical Health’ spread can target certain areas of your well-being. If you suffer from a particular health issue(s), you may use this spread in order to reveal the root(s) of the problem and come up with the best possible solutions.

In the spread, you will deal with four cards. Each card is linked to various elements of physical health. The latter can be possible symptoms, diseases, treatments, diagnoses, and so on. When interpreting the cards, keep in mind that all of them have their unique meanings based on the deck you decide to use. Nonetheless, some basic interpretations exist to ease the process of reading. In the case of physical health:

  • Major Arcana cards focus on significant events in life that can influence physical health (top powerful cards).
  • Minor Arcana cards represent the key essentials of everyday life (relationships, routines, communications, etc.), and the suit they come from may reflect various aspects of health.

Get a Better Understanding of What Triggers You Emotionally

Let’s face it, guys: emotional patterns usually stand behind our unhealthy habits. That’s when tarot cards may come in handy! For instance, the Seven of Cups and Moon may become your personal assistants to reveal the main triggers causing you to behave in an unhealthy way. Plus, the experts at TarotAtlas.com strongly recommend using journals to document all of your discoveries about yourself so you can get back to them later and combat unhealthy habits.  

Embrace Mindfulness

A healthy lifestyle and mindfulness always go hand in hand. Use tarot cards to make self-awareness and mindfulness your daily companions! Do it every day – just pull out a single card to fuel up reflections and help you link to the deepest emotions and thoughts. The art of self-awareness is the right way to make healthier choices, be it going to the gym on a regular basis, getting adequate sleep, eating less junk food, spending more time solo, or getting engaged in healthier relationships.

Combat Stress Like a Pro!

One of the main obstacles that people face on their way to a healthier life is…stress, of course! Use tarot cards to re-find the balance lost long ago and focus more on self-care that modern life is usually deprived of. You are welcome to draw Temperance to help you juggle all of the activities on your to-do list and bring more harmony to your day (and night).

Do you feel like a strong overwhelming force kicked in? Be there to pull out a card as an answer to the “Is there anything I can do to infuse more harmony in my routine?”

Do Something

When the job with the tarot cards is done, take action. One of the best things about the tarot reading sessions is that they can ‘show’ you the best way to assess your health concerns. But the truth is that you have to take your insight and intuition into account to see what can be done. As said above, you can journal your thoughts when the reading is done. Thus, you’ll get a better idea of what the cards wanted to ‘tell’ you. Ponder over what you have managed to learn about your inner self and what hooked your attention more than anything else. Think about how you can use this information to hone your lifestyle. Use positive affirmations if needed to reinforce the messages you received from the cards.

Be Ready to Embrace Changes

Like it or not, the main purpose of tarot readings for a healthier lifestyle is to help you step on the path where positive changes are part of the process. Now that you know the key concerns that bother you, plan the specific actions you will have to take to combat your fears and issues. This will enable you to commit to the progress and embrace (finally!) positive changes.

On a Final Note…  

The best thing about using tarot cards for healthy lifestyle changes is that it is totally up to you how you would like to do that. As for physical health, checking with your doctor is always the first step to take. However, in your self-care routine, you may find tarot readings quite supportive, too. It is a great opportunity to look inside yourself to get a better understanding of how your physical self feels every other day. Tarot may serve as a ‘ticket’ for a journey back to ourselves and support us when we feel most overwhelmed. Who knows, perhaps a single reading session will help you get out of your negative all-is-lost thinking and step on the healing path.