The Zohar should be read solely in order to evoke the spiritual light, which is the higher state of love, bestowal, and connection that its authors attained and expressed.
Like the Torah and other Kabbalistic texts, there is no need to read The Zohar from beginning to end. It can be opened at any place, read, and its illumination received.
Most importantly, when reading Kabbalistic texts, our primary focus should be our intention: What do we want to attain by reading?
If you’re interested in The Zohar and everything it has to offer at a deeper level, we recommend starting with a beginner course in the fundamentals of learning The Zohar. The course is available for self-study and as live video classes.