A tarot journal is a diary for writing down what cards came up for the day. At the end of your day, go back and look at your notes. You will then be able to see that there was a correlation with the specific cards that came up and the events of the day. You will start to see patterns emerge, for example when I see the Emperor and the 10 of wands, I know I will have a busy day with a lot of responsibility, but I have learned that it will usually be filled with a sense of accomplishment.
You will, in a relatively short time, begin to see and feel the language and see patterns on timing (another lesson). Unlike Sanskrit mantra work, which I am also I fan of, if you miss a day don’t stress. The key in the easiest way to learn tarot is to track the daily cards with your daily experiences and you will soon see the synchronistic meanings between the two. Be blessed in your quest!