The ability to read tarot cards is not only an art but also involves a little bit of science. The science comes into play because magic is considered a precision science, as are the procedures that need to be duplicated and produced with reliable results. The art comes in because reading tarot cards requires the development of intuitive and psychic abilities of the reader.
Understanding tarot cards can be confusing as there are so many different types of cards, different way to throw the cards and interpret them. To attempt to assign a specific meaning to all varieties of cards is quite impossible, but if the person develops a strong working connection with a specific type of cards, the meaning becomes crystal clear. The more a person uses a specific type of tarot card deck the stronger the connection becomes, which will result in more accurate tarot card readings.
A person should not put too much emphasis on trying to pick the popular tarot deck, but should use intuition to find the right connection.