Is it truly possible to learn how others perceive you by consulting the Tarot?
The idea can feel overwhelming—like a form of mind-reading reserved for characters in shows such as Heroes or X-Men. In a world that largely prizes scientific evidence and dismisses such unconventional methods, many would understandably be skeptical.
Yet the power of the Tarot is very real. There is a dimension of universal consciousness that mainstream science has not yet reached, and part of that consciousness includes the capacity to sense how another person feels about you, how they see you, and what they intend toward you—without asking them directly.
People have their own reasons for wanting to know how another sees them. Tarot readers often debate the ethics of exploring a person’s mind without their consent: is it wrong or right? Those who consider it wrong believe it is unethical to intrude on someone’s subconscious without first asking whether they are comfortable with it. Those who see no problem argue that the subconscious will automatically block any unwanted inquiry, and that as long as your intent is not malevolent, there is no issue.
If you fall into the latter group, this article will explain how you can use Tarot cards to find out how a person sees you.
How Does Tarot Work?
No one knows exactly how Tarot works. Some say we are not given that information because our minds cannot process it—and that if we were exposed to it, our brains would actually explode. Nevertheless, there is a general consensus that every human, animal, and plant—every living thing—is interconnected by an invisible, energetic force in the Universe. This is also how clairvoyants, rune masters, psychics, prophets, and seers are able to wield their unique gifts and gather information not readily available to the human eye.
With the Tarot, you can ask all kinds of questions, and some mysterious, mystical force will reply.
Where will I be in three months’ time? What will my next love interest look like? Should I go for this job or that job?
And, of course: how does this person see me?
Why Not Just Ask Someone How They See You?
There are many reasons why people would not directly ask someone how they view them.
In many situations, people would find this quite embarrassing. For example, imagine you had just gone for a job interview. It seemed to go well, but you won’t find out until next week whether you’re hired. You’re itching to know what your interviewer thought of you, but you can’t call them up and say, “by the way, what did you think of me?”
You could, of course, just wait, but this may inflame feelings of anxiety or trepidation, particularly if you’re the anxious sort. In other situations, you might have a crush on someone from afar—the attractive businessperson you see on the train every morning, perhaps—and the extent of your communication is to smile and nod to one another every other day.
You’d love to get to know them a little more, but you’re a shy person and the thought of being rejected mortifies you. So, you ask the cards, “how does so-and-so see me?” They give you an answer, and even if it’s not what you want to hear, at least your mind is somewhat put to rest and you are able to act accordingly after the guidance you’ve just been given by the Tarot.
There is a wealth of reasons why people want to find out how they are viewed by others, and not everyone has the confidence or ability to ask these questions to a person’s face.
Tarot is there as a tool and a guide; as long as we are consulting it with the intent to make informed choices for the benefit of ourselves and those around us, there isn’t any reason why we should abstain from doing so.
How to Use Tarot to Understand How Others See You
Each card has its own separate meaning. When you are reading about a person’s feelings for you or the way they see you, you would have to use the card’s original meaning to fit with the “view” of the other person.
Does that sound complicated? Let’s use an example.
Let’s say I pulled a 2-card spread to find out how another person sees me. One of these cards is the Empress and the other one is the 2 of Cups.
- The Empress: Beauty, kindness, creativity, mothering, nurturing, nature, abundance.
If I was asking about a romantic interest, I would view this reading as favourable at first glance. They would view me as The Empress, which is quite a strong and positive card for how someone sees you. The Empress is seen as the ‘perfect woman’ (or man, or anyone in between—Tarot is not so fussed about gender)—kind, nurturing, beautiful and creative.
- 2 of Cups: Connection, Attraction, Union, Emotional Bond, Kinship.
The 2 of Cups indicates that they feel a connection with me, an attraction and an emotional bond. Overall, I would gather this person feels attracted to me and idealizes me to a degree.
However, I would also take this reading with caution. If I and this other person don’t know each other well and they view me as The Empress, this would indicate they were putting me on a pedestal—one I possibly may not be able to continue balancing on if we got to know one another better. After all, how can they see me as the perfect woman when they barely know me?
This would indicate a strong infatuation, as opposed to true ideal, which could quite possibly lead to disappointment in the long term if these expectations are not met. If, however, I was reading on my long-term partner, then I would be very pleased with the reading as I would recognize they’d known me long enough to see me in all my flaws and inhibitions, yet they still think of me as “their Empress”.
If I were reading these 2 cards in a business context, I would likewise view it as a positive reading. The Empress represents creativity and abundance—I would view this as people seeing me as a creative person who has the skills their company requires. The 2 of Cups likewise indicates a bond has been formed and the person is pleased with me in a non-romantic context.
Conclusion
The description above is just one example of how to gauge how a person sees you based on Tarot cards. The best advice, of course, is to practice, practice, practice! The Tarot can be a wonderful guide in helping us make the best decisions for our life. Finding out how other people see us can be a very helpful tool in analyzing situations we may otherwise feel lost in and helping us move forward with confidence and conviction.
