The White Card

Some decks have an extra card: the White or Blank Card. These cards are found in decks alongside the major and minor arcana.

The White or Blank cards are not classic cards and have been added to some decks relatively recently. However, they can play an important role in spreads.

Many people may be confused or even frightened by this card. Therefore, it is important to know all the meanings and be able to interpret them in different situations.

In this article, we will look at the meanings of the White Card in different spreads.

If, in spreads consisting of several cards, the first card drawn is the White or Blank Card, it means that the Higher Powers do not want to reveal any secrets to you today. You should not proceed with this reading or ask the same question today. This means that the time for an answer has not yet come, or it is better for you not to know the information you are interested in.

Advice: Try to reformulate the question or do a different spread.

Sometimes the Blank Card can be interpreted directly as nothing or emptiness. If the answer to the question is “nothing,” “not at all,” or “nothingness,” then the Blank Card can convey this.

For example, if the question is “What does someone think about me?” and they don’t think about you at all, then the Blank Card will be the correct answer. Or, “What do I need to do to resolve this issue?” The White Card, meaning "nothing," will give you a direct answer: nothing depends on you, and you cannot do anything. This interpretation applies to one-card spreads.

In multi-card spreads where each position requires two cards, the White Card has an amplification effect. In this case, even if the first card drawn is Blank, and another card follows, the White Card enhances the meaning of the subsequent card.

For example, in a spread about a person’s feelings towards you using the Marseille Tarot, two cards are needed for each position. If you draw the first Blank Card followed by the Sun card, it means that the person you are interested in thinks of you as a source of peace and kindness.

An important point: If in a multi-card spread, two White Cards appear in one position, you should refrain from this spread for a while. As stated above, in this case, Blank Cards take on the meaning of the Unknown.

We hope this article has dispelled any doubts or negative emotions regarding the White or Blank Card. We have tried to explain the main meanings of this card, but please remember these important points:

There is no universal meaning: The meaning of the White Card can change depending on the context of the reading and other cards that are drawn.

Use your intuition: When interpreting the White Card, it is important to use your intuition and feelings.

Don't be afraid to experiment: There is no one right way to interpret the White Card.