Ask for permission first, then pick a format that matches the setting. Use a PDF or a structured export for a private client report. Use an image or a short caption for a public post. Always include the spread name, the card list, a brief interpretation, a timestamp, and a note about what the reading is meant to do.
TL;DR:
- Sharing tarot readings publicly should be limited to broad insights or general guidance, avoiding private details without explicit consent.
- Record metadata such as deck, spread, draw ID, timestamp, and interpretation to ensure readings can be verified or reconstructed later.
- Use private channels like PDFs or secure links for detailed client reports, and keep social media posts simple with a single image or brief caption.
- Obtain clear permission and anonymize personal information before sharing any reading, especially if it involves others or sensitive details.
- Be aware that the cards and their meanings are not owned, but your specific interpretations and templates are protected as original work.
Table of Contents
- Practical ways to share a reading
- Templates, apps, and file formats for documenting readings
- Making readings reproducible and easy to verify
- Consent, privacy, and handling religious objections
- A workflow example: saving and sharing a reading on Tarosyn
- Who owns a tarot interpretation you share
- When to share and when to keep a reading private
- How Tarosyn supports saving and sharing readings
- Sources
- FAQ
Practical ways to share a reading
The format depends on who sees the reading and why. A private client needs more detail than a public feed does.
For private client reports, send a PDF, an email, or a secure link. Include the full spread, the question asked, the interpretation, and any follow-up notes. This keeps a clear record both people can check later.
For social and community posts, use a single image or a short carousel. Keep the caption general. State the spread name and one or two takeaways, not a full reading. If you are posting a collective reading for a group, frame it as broad guidance, not a personal prediction. Tarot educators advise keeping collective messages broad and naming your experience level so followers do not mistake a general post for individual advice.
For live or recorded readings, save a short video export along with time-stamped notes. Send a written follow-up afterward so the client has something to reference beyond the video.
A screenshot works for a quick personal note or a casual share with a friend. A formal report works better when money changes hands or when the querent needs the reading for their own records.
- Private reports: PDF, email, or secure link with full detail
- Public posts: single image or short caption with general guidance
- Live sessions: video export plus a written follow-up
- Casual shares: a screenshot is enough
Templates, apps, and file formats for documenting readings
A good template saves time and keeps readings consistent. Build one with these fields:
- The question or focus of the reading
- The spread name and layout
- Card order with position meanings
- A short interpretation for each card and the spread as a whole
- Follow-up suggestions or next steps
- Metadata: date, deck used, and reader name
Choose your file format based on the audience. Use a PDF for anything you hand to a client. Use PNG or JPEG for social posts. Use TXT, CSV, or JSON when you want a structured record you can search or import later.
Simple tools cover most of this work. A note app works for quick personal logs. A spreadsheet works well for tracking recurring questions or comparing readings over time. Notion is a common choice for practitioners who want a single place to store templates, past readings, and client notes side by side, since it lets you build a reusable template and duplicate it for each new session.
Keep a master template somewhere you can copy from each time, and host client-facing versions on a private link rather than a public folder. A repeatable structure makes your readings easier to review, easier to share, and easier to improve.
Making readings reproducible and easy to verify
A reading that can be checked later builds more trust than one that cannot. If you use a digital tool with randomized draws, record the seed or draw ID. Storing seeds, timestamps, and deck identifiers lets you reconstruct the exact same spread later for review or verification.
Record this metadata alongside each reading:
- Deck name and edition
- Shuffle method, whether by hand or by software
- Timestamp of the draw
- A photo of the physical layout, if using physical cards
- The RNG seed or draw ID, if using digital software
For a structured export, JSON works well because it holds every field in one file: reading ID, seed, spread name, cards in order with upright or reversed status, interpretation text, reader notes, timestamp, deck ID, and a permission flag showing what the querent agreed to share. A CSV or TXT file covers the same fields in a simpler format if you do not need to import the data into another tool.
A screenshot is fine for a reading you will never need to revisit. A structured log is worth the extra minute when a client may ask follow-up questions weeks later or when you want to track patterns across many readings.
Pro Tip: Save the seed or draw ID privately and share only the interpretation publicly. This keeps the reading reproducible for the client without exposing their personal details.
Consent, privacy, and handling religious objections
Get explicit permission before sharing anyone's reading, even anonymized. A short checklist keeps this simple:
- Confirm explicit permission to share, not just a lack of objection
- Agree on the channel: private message, public post, or client portal
- Decide what gets anonymized: names, dates of birth, specific questions
- Include a clause letting the person revoke consent and have the post removed
Avoid giving medical, legal, or financial directives in a reading, and say so plainly when you share one publicly. A line like "this is guidance for reflection, not professional advice" protects both you and the reader.
Some readers will object to tarot on religious grounds. The Catechism of the Catholic Church rejects divination as a practice, a position frequently cited in Catholic commentary on tarot and the occult, and this view shows up often when the topic comes up online. The concern centers on using cards to predict the future, not on the cards themselves. Catholic Answers points to this same teaching when explaining why some readers avoid tarot altogether. When your audience may hold this view, frame your posts around reflection and self-awareness rather than prediction, and respect a request to withhold a reading.
For anonymizing, blur faces in photos, swap real names for initials, and cut any detail that could identify a specific person, place, or event.
A workflow example: saving and sharing a reading on Tarosyn
Here is one way this plays out in practice. After a reading, save it to your account and add reflection notes while the details are fresh. Set the sharing option to private if the reading is for you alone, or to public if you want to contribute it to the community.
For a public post, summarize the reading rather than posting every private detail. The Chant Feed is built for this kind of community-friendly sharing, where a short insight or a single card pull works better than a full client report. Browsing existing public readings shows how other users frame their posts for a general audience.
The journaling and history features matter here too. Because the reading and your notes are saved together, you can return to a past spread, check what you wrote at the time, and compare it with a new draw on the same question. That history is what makes a follow-up conversation with yourself, or a client, possible weeks later.
For readers who want to see format examples side by side, the tarot and astrology integration guide shows how a combined reading gets documented and shared across both practices.
Who owns a tarot interpretation you share
The cards and their traditional meanings are not owned by anyone. Your specific wording, the way you phrase an interpretation, and any original template you build are a different matter. Your written interpretation is your own creative work the moment you write it down, so copying someone else's phrasing word for word without credit is a problem even in an informal community space.
If you build a template, a spread guide, or a written interpretation style you are proud of, it is reasonable to ask others not to repost it as their own. If you are using someone else's published spread or deck artwork in a public post, check whether the deck creator allows sharing card images online. Many decks permit personal use but restrict commercial reposting. When in doubt, describe the cards in your own words rather than posting a scanned image, which sidesteps most of this entirely.
When to share and when to keep a reading private
Sharing works best when it teaches something: a spread breakdown, a general insight, a pattern you noticed across several questions. It erodes trust when a post exposes details that were only meant for one person.
A simple routine: post general practice readings a few times a week, write a personal reflection on your own questions, and keep every paid client deliverable private. Community feedback is useful for sharpening your interpretation skills, but weigh it against your own read of the cards rather than letting the loudest comment decide your next post.
— Joseph Calitoy
How Tarosyn supports saving and sharing readings
Tarosyn gives you a place to do everything this guide describes without stitching together separate apps. Save a reading, write a reflection, and choose whether it stays private or goes public.
- Save and journal each reading with notes attached for later review
- Share a summarized version to the Chant Feed or keep it fully private
- Browse public readings like The Chariot in a Celtic Cross or The World in a Three Card Spread for formatting ideas
- Check your sharing settings and confirm consent before posting anything involving another person
Starting an account is free, and the subscription plans (Annual circle at $59.99 per year or Mystic monthly at $7.99 per month) unlock extra journaling and export features for readers who want to document more. If you are weighing your options, visit Tarosyn to see a saved reading and a public post side by side before deciding how much of your own practice you want to share.
Sources
For religious context on divination, see the Catholic teaching on magic and the occult and Catholic Answers on the Catechism's position. For social-sharing practice, Liz Worth's guide to giving tarot readings online covers framing and disclosure. For deck and reading tips, see this guide to angel card tarot. For sample formatting, browse Tarosyn's public readings and community journal.
- How To Give Tarot Readings on Social Media — Liz Worth
- What Catholics need to know about magic, divination and the occult
- JPII's Favorite Occultist? | Catholic Answers Magazine
FAQ
Is it okay to share tarot readings?
Yes, as long as you have explicit permission from anyone whose personal details appear in the reading. Keep public posts general and save specific client details for private, consented channels.
Why does God forbid tarot?
This objection usually comes from religious teachings against divination rather than the cards themselves. Catholic teaching cites the Catechism's rejection of divination as the basis for this view, and similar positions appear across other conservative Christian traditions.
How do you give a tarot reading to someone else?
Ask what they want guidance on, then draw and interpret the cards against that question rather than making a general prediction. Share the interpretation clearly, note that it is reflective guidance rather than a fixed outcome, and follow practical advice on framing readings honestly about your experience level.
Can tarot cards be shared?
Yes, the cards and their traditional meanings belong to no one, and sharing images, interpretations, or spreads is common practice both offline and through tools built for documenting and sharing readings. The key considerations are permission and the format you choose, not the cards themselves.