Okay, so, I got this new deck the other day, the Modern Witch Tarot Deck. It’s pretty cool, all modern and stuff, not like those old-timey ones. I was itching to try it out, so I thought, why not dive in and see what this baby can do? I grabbed my journal and, of course, the tarot deck itself.
First off, I shuffled the cards, you know, really get them mixed up. I was thinking, “What do I need to know about my life right now?” Kind of a big question, I guess, but I wanted to see what the cards would say. After shuffling, I laid out the cards. I didn’t follow any specific spread at first. I just pulled three cards and laid them out in a row.
The first card I picked up was The Fool. It got me thinking about new beginnings and taking a leap of faith. It was like the cards were telling me, “Hey, it’s okay to step into the unknown.”
Then, I picked up the second card, and it was part of the Major Arcana. These are the big-deal cards, and they often point to major life themes. It made me pause and really reflect on what’s been going on in my life lately.
The last card I picked up, it was from the Minor Arcana. These are more about the day-to-day stuff. I started to see how these cards could give me practical advice about the little things.
After that, I started experimenting with different spreads. You know, those specific layouts that people use for readings? I found a list online, it said there were tons of them, even had a name, “cartomancy spreads,” sounds fancy, right? I tried a ten-card spread I found, which was pretty intense, but it gave me a lot to think about. It was like a full-on conversation with the cards.
- Shuffle the cards while thinking about a question.
- Pull three cards for a simple reading.
- Try a ten-card spread for a deeper dive.
- Reflect on the meaning of each card, both Major and Minor Arcana.
Then, I found this wild 15-card spread, it was called “The Ultimate 15-Card I Dare You Tarot Spread.” It was a lot, but I figured, why not? It’s supposed to be for the “brave and daring,” and I was feeling adventurous. The results? Let’s just say it was eye-opening. It really pushed me to think about what I need to do to move forward in my life.
It’s been a trip, learning to read these cards. I’m no expert, but I’m getting the hang of it. It’s like learning a new language, but instead of words, it’s all about symbols and meanings. I found out this deck I’m using is kind of a modern take on the Rider-Waite deck, which is like the granddaddy of tarot decks. It’s cool to see how they’ve updated it for today.
My tips for reading tarot
- Don’t be afraid to experiment: Try different spreads and see what works for you.
- Trust your intuition: The cards are a guide, but your gut feeling is important too.
- Keep a journal: Write down your readings and reflect on them later.
- Have fun: It’s a journey of discovery, so enjoy the ride.
So, that’s my tarot adventure so far. It’s been a wild ride, and I’m excited to see where these cards take me next. If you’re curious, I say give it a try. Who knows what you might discover about yourself?
