I bet you have experienced cards that seem to fly out of the tarot deck when shuffling. The card stares at you, and your gut feeling tells you that it is something special about this particular card. Is it an important message from your Spirit guide, or is it just you having a wild imagination? What do the jumping cards really mean?
There is no scientific evidence that jumping tarot cards hold any special meaning. However, 59% of tarot readers think they carry important messages you need to receive. The jumping card is often used as a signifier card or clarification card.
The importance of jumping cards is debated. Some tarot readers believe they hold special importance, while others don’t pay attention to them at all. Let’s take a closer look at jumping cards so that you can decide what they mean to you.
What a jumping tarot card is
Jumping cards usually refer to a phenomenon where a specific card or cards seem to catch the attention of the person shuffling or laying out the cards, even though they may not have been specifically selected or intended to appear.
They often fall or “fly” out of the deck while shuffling. Many believe these cards have special meaning and should be the focus of the reading.
This could be seen as a sign that the card or cards in question have a special significance or relevance to the current situation or the person for whom the reading is being done.
It is also important to note that this is not a scientific or proven phenomenon but one often experienced by those who practice tarot reading. There is no scientific proof that jumping cards are indeed messages from the divine.
How to use jumping cards to gain deeper insight
A jumping card in a tarot reading can be used to gain deeper insights by interpreting its meaning in relation to the overall question or situation for which the reading is being done.
The card that jumps out of the deck can be seen as a sign or message from the universe, and interpreting its meaning can provide valuable insight and guidance.
Ways a jumping card can be used to gain deeper insight
- Interpretation in context: The jumping card should be interpreted in the context of the question or situation for which the reading is being done. This will help understand the card’s message and how it relates to the situation.
- Compare with other cards: The jumping card can be compared with the other cards in the spread or layout to understand its meaning better. This can help to provide a complete picture of the situation.
- Personal interpretation: The jumping card can also be based on personal associations or experiences. This can provide a unique and personal perspective on the card’s meaning.
- Look for themes: The jumping card can identify themes in the reading. This can help gain insight into the underlying issues or patterns relevant to the question or situation.
- Use intuition: Trusting intuition is a crucial aspect of tarot reading. The jumping card can gain deeper insights by using intuition and listening to any feelings or thoughts that come to mind when interpreting the card.
It’s important to note that tarot cards have multiple meanings, and it’s also important to look at the card’s position, surrounding cards, and the question being asked.
Incorporating jumping cards into spreads
Incorporating jumping tarot cards into a spread can be a powerful tool for gaining deeper insight and understanding during a tarot reading.
Five ways to incorporate jumping cards into a spread
- Add the card to the spread: The jumping card can be added based on its meaning and the question or situation for which the reading is being done.
- Use as a focal point: The jumping card can be used as a focal point for the spread, with other cards in the spread being interpreted in relation to it.
- Use as a clarifying card: The jumping card can provide clarification or additional information about a particular aspect of the question or situation.
- Use as a Significator: If the jumping card is a card that represents the person for whom the reading is being done, it can be used as a significator card, which is a card that represents the person for whom the reading is being done.
- Use intuition: Trusting intuition is a key aspect of tarot reading. The jumping card can be used to gain deeper insights by using intuition and listening to any feelings or thoughts that come to mind when placing the card in the spread.
In the picture above, you find a jumping card placed in the center of the spread. The 9 of Swords jumped out of the deck while shuffling. The 9 of swords are used as a clarification card, which means that all the surrounding cards are read in the light of it.
For example, The Tower is finally the dramatic end of a situation filled with anxiety and depression. The tower has fallen, and a new beginning is due whether you want it. You can find comfort in the knowledge that the experience of the Tower might lead to an end to constant mental torment.
It’s important to note that not all tarot readers will incorporate jumping cards into their spreads, and some tarot readers may have their unique way of incorporating jumping cards into their spreads.
I often tend to use jumping cards frequently in my readings. I think they allow me to gain deeper knowledge.
If you want to learn more about signifier cards, I invite you to read the article below.
Related article: Significator cards in tarot; How to choose
59% believe jumper cards hold special importance
As I found no information indicating what tarot readers thought about jumping cards, I created a poll in a Facebook group for tarot readers. I asked if they thought jumping cards held special importance for the reading.
In total, 115 tarot readers participated in the poll. 59% answered that jumping cards hold special importance in reading.
35% of the tarot readers thought jumping cards were important at times. Only 6% said they did not think jumping cards were special.
Percentage of tarot readers using jumping tarot cards
| Answer | Percentage % |
|---|---|
| Yes | 59% |
| Sometimes | 35% |
| No | 6% |
It is easy to see that many tarot readers treat jumping cards differently than other cards in a reading. Some tarot readers stated that they felt by intuition when the cards were special. Others answered that they did not notice them as they had smaller hands and cards easily jumped out of the deck when shuffling.
You must decide how you treat jumping cards, as tarot has no fixed rules. Go with your gut feeling; you can’t go wrong either way.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Jumping cards are what you make them be. There are no rules regarding how to treat cards that fall out of the deck or, in other ways, stand out for the reader.
As always, when it comes to tarot, you must trust your gut feeling and go with your personal vibe and preference. Nothing is right, and nothing is wrong. That is the beauty of tarot; you make it to whatever you want.
I believe that cards that jump out of the deck hold. special importance for the reading. I tend to use them as signifier cards to clarify the meaning of the cards in the spread.
Sandra Törnroth
Intuitive multi-modal tarot reader with a love for crystals and everything esoteric
THE DEFINITIONS IN THIS ARTICLE ARE BASED ON THE RIDER WAITE DECK AND SYSTEM.
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