How to See Real Progress in Your Tarot Practice (Even If It Feels Slow)

Sunny Sink
Sep 4
3 min read

Updated: Sep 8

How to See Real Progress in Your Tarot Practice (Even If It Feels Slow)

Have you ever felt like you’re spinning your wheels in tarot?

You pull cards, write notes, try to study consistently—yet somehow it doesn’t feel like you’re moving forward.

The truth is: tarot growth often looks quieter than you expect. It isn’t about memorizing every card or having a flawless journal. It’s about recognizing the subtle shifts that prove your practice is taking root.

By learning to notice these small wins—and having the right guidance—you can finally feel confident that your practice is working.

🌙 Why Tarot Progress Feels Invisible

Tarot is an intuitive practice, which makes progress harder to measure than, say, learning math facts or a new language.

When your progress feels invisible, you might:

Compare yourself to more experienced readers
Dismiss small wins because they don’t feel dramatic
Forget how much more comfortable you are now compared to when you started

The reality: tarot progress lives in the small shifts—the ones you barely notice until you look back.

🔥 4 Ways to Track Your Growth as a Reader

Instead of waiting for a “big breakthrough,” try these ways to notice how far you’ve come:

Tarot Journals as Evidence
Flip back through your old notes. Chances are, your first readings were shorter, more hesitant, and more keyword-heavy. Now? You’re likely writing fuller, more confident interpretations—even if you don’t always realize it.
Confidence in the Shuffle
Remember when shuffling felt awkward, or pulling a card felt intimidating? If you can now sit down with your deck without that tension, that’s progress.
Pattern Recognition
Seeing repeating numbers, suits, or symbols means you’re thinking like a reader—not just a student. That shift shows tarot is living in your awareness.
Energy Over Accuracy
Early on, readers fixate on “getting it right.” Over time, you start asking: Does this reading bring clarity? Does it support the person in front of me? That reframe is one of the strongest markers of growth.

✨ What to Do When You Feel Stuck

Feeling stagnant is part of the learning curve. But here’s how to move through it without giving up:

Switch up your method. If you’ve been journaling, try reading out loud. If you’ve been pulling daily, try weekly spreads.
Celebrate consistency, not perfection. One messy reading a week is still progress.
Pair intuition with reflection. Write a “gut feeling” first, then compare it with a guidebook. Notice the overlap.

Growth isn’t linear. Sometimes a pause, a shift, or even a break is exactly what helps your practice deepen.

🌿 Progress Isn't Random- It's Intentional

Your growth as a tarot reader doesn’t just “happen” with time. It happens when you practice consistently, reflect intentionally, and learn in a space where you can actually see your progress.

That’s exactly why the High Priestess Tarot School exists.

Inside HPTS, you’ll find:

✨ Supportive community feedback so you don’t have to guess if you’re “getting it”

✨ Tools and practices that help you track your progress step by step

✨ A structure that builds your confidence without forcing memorization

Because your growth deserves to be seen, celebrated, and supported.