Many expectant mothers want a tarot reading about pregnancy. This is a bit of a controversial area as some readers will not answer some questions regarding pregnancy as they come under the health and medical advice banner. This is especially true if the question asked is something along the lines of “Will I be able to get pregnant?” I often receive requests from people who have done readings for themselves to address a question they have asked about pregnancy or motherhood and need help interpreting the cards. Here I give you my advice on a tarot reading about pregnancy from what to ask, what to expect and which spreads to use.
The Question:
As I have said many times before, the reading starts with the question. To make the most of your reading, do not ask a question that can be answered with a Yes or No. I strongly advise against questions such as “Will I be a mum soon?” or “Will there be problems with the pregnancy?” as a tarot reading can never take the place of a pregnancy test or a medical expert. Always try to frame you question from a place of hope and learning rather than fear. The aim should be to make the most of your pregnancy and to prepare yourself in the best ways possible, for everything else, there are doctors and pregnancy tests.
A tarot reading can help an expectant mother to connect to her child and her partner. No pregnancy happens in a vacuum, there will be other factors that will affect it and be affected by it, such as other relationships, work, emotional well-being and these areas can also be seen more clearly with the help of a reading.
Pregnancy Tarot Spread:
Just as having a clear question is important, having a spread that focuses on pregnancy can really help in the interpretation of the messages from your reading. You can create one yourself, which is actually a lot easier than it sounds. The spread can consist of as few as three cards or as many as ten. Think about what you want to know and break it down into several different areas. You may want to look at what gifts the parents-to-be offer the child, possible challenges, how you can prepare for the journey ahead, how to connect better with your partner.
If creating your own spread sounds a little daunting, then there are spreads that other readers have created. One that I usually recommend was created by Brigit from Biddy Tarot while she was expecting a baby herself. The Biddy Tarot Pregnancy Tarot Spread is lovely because it is very positive, but also covers different aspects of a pregnancy like looking at blessings and preparing for the birth, without going into the medical arena.
What to Expect…(Pun Intended)
A tarot reading about pregnancy can help to empower you to make the best choices possible for yourself while not being an alternative to medical advice. It can help you to connect to your child in a spiritual and emotional way and to better improve your connection with your partner during this wonderful time.