How to Keep a Tarot Journal (and Why It Helps)
A tarot journal turns single readings into a story you can learn from. It doesn’t need to be beautiful or long: a few lines a day are enough to see patterns you would never notice otherwise.
What to write down
For each reading: the date, your question (or “card of the day”), the cards and their positions, your first impression before reading the meanings, and one sentence about what the reading suggests. Add one small action you’ll take. Later, come back and write what actually happened and how the card looks in hindsight.
A three-line template
Card: what I see in the picture. Meaning: what it says about my question. Action: one thing I will do today. That’s all you need on busy days. On calmer days, add how you felt and what surprised you.
Look for patterns
After a few weeks, read your notes in one sitting. Which suit keeps showing up? Which card returns at stressful times? Are there days of the week when your mood is lower? Patterns like these are where a journal earns its keep: they say something real about your life, whatever you believe about the cards.
Use the free My Day journal
If you prefer not to carry a notebook, My Day on Ask the Signs combines a daily card, an intention, a small mission and an evening note, and saves them in My Journal on your own device. You get a calendar of your cards, a collection that fills toward all 78, and badges for showing up, without an account. You can download a backup file at any time.
Keep it private and kind
Your journal is for you. Write honestly, without judging yourself, and don’t worry about “wrong” interpretations; your understanding will grow. If your notes keep circling something painful, consider talking it through with a friend or a professional, too.
Try it now
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to write every day?
No. Consistency helps, but a few entries a week are plenty. The point is to notice patterns, not to keep a perfect streak.
Paper or digital?
Whichever you’ll actually use. Paper is slower and more reflective; a digital journal like My Day is always with you.
Is my My Day journal stored online?
No. It’s stored only in your browser on your device, and you can export or delete it at any time.
More guides: How to Read Tarot Cards: A Beginner’s Guide, How to Ask Tarot a Question (With 30 Examples), The Tarot Deck Explained: Major Arcana, Minor Arcana and Court Cards, Reversed Tarot Cards: What They Mean and How to Read Them, Yes or No Tarot Card Meanings: The Full List of 78 Cards, Tarot Card Combinations: How Cards Change Each Other, Tarot Spreads for Beginners: Which One to Choose.