To become a tarot reader for friends and family, a tarot deck has to be purchased if not already in the tarot readers possession. The best way to find tarot decks is to call the local bookstores. Many of them carry an array of beautiful decks to choose from. One of the most popular decks is called the Rider Waite Tarot Deck. Anyway, the choice is up to the reader.
Instructions come with the deck, so almost any deck can be easily learned.
After the purchase of a new deck, begin to get familiar with the concepts, pictures, words, and anything associated with the cards. Look at them carefully and study them in detail. Memorize the entire book if needed, but, ultimately, the talent and insight has to come out of the gifts of the individual reader. One easy way of beginning to read, which may seem a little awkward at times, is to read aloud to no one in particular. It may also help topick up a book on astrology and sun signs, to add to the knowledge of the entire art.