Understanding Significator Cards in Tarot: Should You Use Them?
One of the first things people stress over is what is the importance of a significator card. As a spiritual teacher and psychic medium, I have a unique approach to Tarot that blends intuition and deep connection to Spirit. While significator cards are a traditional part of many Tarot spreads, I don’t regularly use them in my own readings—except when they feel necessary for clarification.
For beginners, the concept of significator cards can feel important because it can provide an anchor to the reading. But for me, Tarot is not about following rigid rules or traditional spreads; it’s about feeling into the energy and guidance of the moment.
What is a Significator Card?
A significator card is often used to represent the querent (the person asking the question) or a specific situation within a Tarot spread. Traditional Tarot readers will select a card to represent the person, often using characteristics such as their astrological sign, the suit that corresponds to them, or a visual representation of their energy.
For me, however, selecting a significator card doesn’t feel necessary most of the time. Instead, I allow the cards themselves to reveal what is needed.
Why I Don’t Regularly Use Significators
While I understand the appeal of a significator card to provide focus, I’ve found that I don’t need it. I don’t follow traditional spreads; I rely on my intuition to guide me in the number of cards I pull and their positions in the reading. This method allows me to connect with the energy of the reading as a whole, rather than anchoring it to one card that I’m “assigned.”
Sometimes, the energy of the spread will naturally draw a significator-like card to the forefront, but it’s not something I consciously choose beforehand. I use the flow of the reading to guide me, and when a significator is needed, it naturally emerges.
How to Work with Significator Card (If You Choose to Use Them)
If you’re learning Tarot and feel drawn to work with a significator, I suggest starting with one card that represents you or your question. You can use a card from the Major Arcana or a specific suit that resonates with your energy.
Here’s an approach I recommend for beginners:
- Start small – Try working with one card first. Let it represent your energy or the energy surrounding your situation.
- Focus on your intuition – Don’t get too caught up in rigid systems or rules. Let the energy of the cards guide you to which one feels most connected to your current moment.
- Build confidence – After working with one card, feel free to experiment with two or three to see how you might intuitively link them to your personal energy or situation.
The Importance of Trusting Your Intuition
The most crucial part of reading Tarot—whether you choose to use a significator card or not—is building trust in your connection with Spirit and the cards. Too often, beginners put too much emphasis on selecting a significator card. Simply because they haven’t fully trusted themselves to let the cards speak.
In my own practice, I don’t depend on the significator to ground me. Instead, I listen to the energy and use what feels right in the moment. For me, it’s not about adhering to a set structure but being present with the flow of the reading.
A Final Thought on Significators
While a significator card may seem like an essential part of a Tarot reading, remember that Tarot is a personal journey. Each reader comes to their own relationship with the cards. If you feel a deep connection with using a significator, I encourage you to trust that intuition. However, as with any tool in Tarot, it’s not a rule—you can choose what feels right for you.
The most important thing is to trust your connection with Spirit and the cards. The cards will show you what you need. When you work intuitively, the readings become more fluid, accurate, and meaningful.
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