How do tarot cards work ?‎?

Tarot cards are a tool - basically a psychological tool. With the combined use of various symbolism - pictures, colors, numbers, earth elements, etc., and one's inherent intuition, they help the seeker to access their subconscious mind and bring information forth to conscious thinking, to help answer current questions or work through issues. They help one piece together past and current patterns to see more clearly where one is headed if one stays the same course they are on at the time of the reading.