How to Read Your Monthly Card
So your Arcana envelope just arrived and before you even open it, you can feel that familiar little spark of excitement.
Inside is your monthly card, drawn just for you, sealed with care, and waiting to share its message.
But if you’re new to The Arcana Club (or tarot in general), you might be wondering - how do I actually read this card?
Don’t worry we’ve got you. Here’s how to slow down, connect with your card, and get the most out of your monthly moment of reflection.
Step 1: Start with the Front
When you first pull your card from the envelope, take a moment to just look at it. The front is designed to speak to your intuition before anything else.
Here’s what you’ll notice:
The Name (top): This is the identity of your card - its energy and archetype.
The Image (center): Every visual element was chosen intentionally. Don’t rush past it - notice what stands out to you first.
The Element Icon (bottom): This small symbol represents the element your card belongs to - Earth 🌿, Air 🌬️, Fire 🔥, or Water 💧. It gives you a clue about the kind of energy this card carries.
The Phrase (bottom): A short phrase of your card’s essence. Think of it as a headline from the universe - something simple, but powerful.
Let your first impressions come naturally. You don’t need to analyze or overthink - just notice. What colors, symbols, or words draw your eye first? That’s often where your card begins to speak to you.
Step 2: Turn It Over
The back of the card holds the message and the meaning but it’s still written in a way that lets you make it personal.
You’ll see:
Your Message: This is the heart of your card. It’s not a prediction, it’s an insight, something to reflect on for the month ahead.
Numbers to Look Out For: These are subtle “winks from the universe.” You might notice them on receipts, clocks, or street signs - little reminders of your monthly card.
Things to Look Out For: These are experiences, emotions, or moments that align with your card’s energy. You might encounter them in your daily life, and when you do, it’s a cue to pause and reflect.
Your Reflective Question: This is where the real magic happens. Take five quiet minutes with a cup of coffee or tea, write down the question, and see what comes up. It’s your invitation to connect with yourself.
Step 3: Scan the QR Code
Every Arcana card includes a QR code on the back that unlocks a private page made just for our members. Each card has it’s own page and you only have access to see the card with the QR code.
Once you scan it, you’ll find:
Deeper insights about your card’s meaning.
Tips for applying it to different areas of your life - career, relationships, creativity, and personal growth.
Extra journal prompts if you want to explore the message more deeply.
A message from the creators.
It’s like your own digital reading room: quiet, personal, and designed to help you bring your card’s energy into real life.
Step 4: Let It Unfold
There’s no one “right” way to read your card.
You can journal about it the moment it arrives, or you can tuck it somewhere you’ll see it often - your mirror, desk, or nightstand and let its meaning unfold naturally over the month.
Sometimes, your card makes sense right away.
Other times, it takes a few weeks before you realize why it found you.
Either way, trust it.
The Arcana Club is built on the idea that small moments can be magical. Your monthly card isn’t just paper, it’s an invitation to pause, reflect, and reconnect with yourself in a world that moves too fast.
So when your next envelope arrives, take a deep breath.
Find a quiet moment.
And remember - the universe might just be speaking to you through your mailbox.
