I want to mention some places that do free tarot readings. I get nothing from these places, and do not endorse them or their accuracy, but if you are looking for some quick insights, this may be the way to go. None of these include an obligation to sign up to get your free reading. These are not AI readings, they are readings based on prewritten meanings for each card. If you are teaching yourself tarot, these may be a good way to coach yourself on how to read. You may also get introduced to new decks that you may find you want to own and work with yourself.
Phuture.me
The first is Phuture.me. You can ask for a detailed description of each card if you would like as you do your reading. They offer 5 different decks for free readings, including the Rider-Waite-Smith and Aquatic Deck. There is a very large number of spreads on offer as well. They also offer Lenormand readings and other types of oracles, but they charge for these.
I work on Phuture.me and if your reading is not clear enough, you can take the option to get a reading from me or several other excellent readers. Or even an AI reading.
Lightseer Tarot
The next is https://lightseerstarot.com/ I do not love the Lightseer Tarot but it was recommended to me by fellow tarot readers, and I do consult it from time to time. I think it is a bit syrupy but if you like a more positive deck, check it out. (Scroll to the bottom of the page to find the “Pick a card” feature.)
https://www.free-tarot-reading.net/free
For free readings, this is a good site. They offer a 6-card spread in 4 different styles of tarot cards, including Rider-Waite-Smith. They also offer “Tips to improve your reading” such as “Accept the first reading,” and “Beware of overuse” which are excellent.
There is a saying, the definition of insanity is asking the same question or doing the same action over and over but expecting a different result. This is the same thing: do not keep asking for a different answer after you get a reading with any of these oracles. You will just waste your time and energy.
Llewellyn Press
https://www.llewellyn.com/tarot_reading.php?Deck=1&Layout=6 Llewellyn Press is a big publisher of tarot decks, books, and oracles. Their site offers free readings with a choice of 8 decks and 7 spreads. The interpretations of the cards range from just a few keywords to a full paragraph. I recommend you check the “Do you want your reading to include Reversed cards?” box in Step 3. Not all decks give Reversed meaning for their cards, but those that do give you more possible meanings for your reading.
Facade
https://www.facade.com/ This site has the largest variety of decks to choose from (with information on each deck) as well as 11 possible spreads (with an explanation of why to choose that spread). This site also gives free Rune, numerology, I Ching and other oracle readings. I think if you are a beginner reader looking for information or wanting to learn more about Oracle readings, this could be a great place to start. It has ads, but they are not obtrusive.
Looking for a fun idea for your next party or event? Consider Psychic Entertainment by Barbara G Meyer. If you are looking for a new idea for a ladies’ night out? Consider a Tarot class for you and your friends. Either in person or on Zoom.