Stalker cards in Tarot
- Maddy Elruna
- Apr 17
- 2 min read
We all get them- that one card that just keeps popping up when we read for ourselves, regardless of the question.
Annoyingly it often doesn't even fit in with the rest of the cards-it's just sat there disrupting the flow, making itself known.
Stalker cards are making themsleves known because you haven't understood what they are saying yet, or integrated the wisdom into your life. They are an easy access point to shadow work- because you are struggling to shine a light on their meaning.
I find it easiest to take my stalker card out and sit with it, really look at it. Its so tempting when a stalker card comes out to just shuffle it right back- so try really looking at the card. Monitor your emotional reaction, your physical reaction, and memories that come to mind. really connect with the card.
Then still looking at your stalker card shuffle the remaining deck and read for the lesson of this card.
Cards 1-3, How am I experiencing this issue in my life.
You should be able to validate these cards, they need to resonate with you, this is an accessible way of understanding what your stalker card is saying to you.
Cards 4-6, What benefits will I gain from acknowledging this? (read these cards positively)
Its important to find the benefits- because this calms your mind and helps your inner critic to allow you deeper access to why you are rejecting this card.
Cards 6-9, Practical advice to process this.
Try to find practical meanings for these cards. Things you can take action on.
Card at the bottom- helping you to understand the issue.
This will be signposting the root of the issue.

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