Healing and Hypnotherapy Volume 5, Special Issue, 15 June 2021 | Page 89

What is a Tarot Deck “ Interview ”?
How to Conduct a Deck Interview

WHY YOU NEED TO DO A TAROT DECK “ INTERVIEW ”

Welcoming a Tarot deck into your life is no small ordeal . Whether you ’ re still in the deck selection process or have successfully acquired the deck of your dreams , it ’ s no secret that bonding with a Tarot deck is incredibly important alongside your Tarot reading journey .
While all bonding techniques are important , conducting what is called a “ deck interview ” is one of the simplest but most powerful ways to get to know that new deck - or even get a refresher on what an older deck is all about .

What is a Tarot Deck “ Interview ”?

A Tarot deck interview is very much what it sounds like - an interview ... but between you and a Tarot deck ! In an interview with another person , you might ask the person in question what their interests are , how they like to perform certain tasks , where they come from , or generally for anything they want to share with you , and a Tarot deck interview is not all too different .
Consider your deck interview much like a regular icebreaker process with anyone else . It may feel silly at first to try to converse with what seems like an inanimate object , but it should begin to feel more natural after one or two questions and the flow of conversation has started kicking in .

How to Conduct a Deck Interview

You ’ re free to ask your deck about any questions , issues , or topics you might want to touch on , like what kind of readings it prefers to do ( romance , career