My grandmother has been on my mind for days

Do you know this feeling? Someone who is no longer here suddenly comes to mind. For days they're with you — their scent, something they used to say, the sound of their voice. Most people dismiss it as coincidence. Tarot suggests it might not be.

You don't need to be a medium, and you don't need to believe in the afterlife to try a reading like this. Think of it as a tool that helps you become aware of what you already feel — you just haven't found the words for it yet.

The 78 cards of Tarot are full of archetypes that describe the most universal human experiences: love, loss, farewell, worry, pride. That's exactly why they work so well for getting a little closer to those we've lost.

Before we dive into, let's look at something many people don't know: in tarot, every card carries a "role" within the family. These roles help you figure out which card might represent which person.

Whole family linage

10 of Pentacles

Parent / Grandparent

Emperor/Empress

King · Queen

Mature, wise energy. Care, guidance, authority.

Partner / Spouse

The Lovers · Two of Cups

Deep bond, equal partners, shared life.

Child

Page · Ace · Sun

New beginnings, young energy, something to be protected.

The Messenger

Hierophant · High Priestess

Speaking from beyond the veil: wise, quiet, knows us well.

For example Queen of Cups is someone who among the women in your life was the most intuitive, the most nurturing? King of Wands is someone, who was that strong, charismatic man whose opinion always mattered?

Most messages aren't mysterious at all — they're deeply human. Here are the most common ones:

"I'm okay, don't worry about me."

Most often signalled by The Star, The Sun, or The World. They bring relief, light, and closure

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"Take care of yourself / the kids / your partner."

Nurturing energy — Queen of Cups, the High Priestess, or the Fours.

"I'm proud of you."

The Sun, the Sixes (especially Six of Wands), or Judgement. A sense of arrival and recognition.

"Pay attention — something is changing."

The Wheel, The Tower, or The Fool. Not scary: just a nudge to stay awake.

"Let go of the resentment / the pain."

Swords cards, especially the Eight or Three of Swords. An encouragement to put down the weight.

The question isn't whether they're sending you a message. It's whether you're ready to hear it.

Do you want to know who is sending what messages? Book a personal tarot reading, go to the Store section and choose the option you prefer — and find me on Instagram @at_t_il_arot for daily energy readings every morning.