Q & A

Do I need to know anything about astrology or tarot to use these cards?

This deck is designed to gain insight from the pictures and the descriptions written for each card, even if you know nothing about astrology or tarot.

Can I use a card spread from another deck?

Absolutely! That’s the beauty of this tarot deck. Once you are centered and your question is clear, the answer will come with any card spread.

If I know some astrology, will it apply to the interpretations for this deck?

You will gain greater insight by allowing your intuition and creative mind to guide you, rather than relying on your logical mind, when listening for the answer to your question.

What is the difference between Jyotish tarot and regular tarot?

Regular tarot is designed around the 78 cards with the major and minor arcana. This deck comprises 36 cards and is based on the traditional teachings of Jyotish and Hindu astrology. The answers from this deck will be based on traditional Jyotish or Vedic astrology teachings.

If I want to learn more about traditional Jyotish, where can I find resources for that?

There is a page of references that includes a comprehensive list of websites and books to get started.

How can I use these cards for learning purposes?

Each card has several characteristics representational of that aspect of Jyotish or Vedic astrology. The cards will help anyone who is a more visual learner remember the qualities of that facet of Jyotish. A book is forthcoming, providing more detailed information about each card to support further studies.