Okay, so I’ve been getting into this whole tarot thing lately, and I stumbled upon Rachel Pollack’s work. I heard she’s, like, a big deal in the tarot world, so I figured I’d give it a shot. I picked up her book, “Seventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom,” and, let me tell you, it’s been quite a journey.
Getting Started
First off, I grabbed a standard Rider-Waite deck because that’s what she references a lot. I flipped through the cards, just getting a feel for the images and, honestly, I was pretty overwhelmed at first. I mean, all those symbols and colors? It was a lot to take in.
Diving into the Book
Then, I started reading Pollack’s book. She goes deep into each card, not just the basic meanings but the history, the symbolism, even different ways to interpret them. It’s not exactly light reading, but I found myself really getting into it. I took my time, reading a few pages each night before bed. Sometimes I read and do not understand. At this time, I jot down my questions.
Practicing with the Cards
- I started by pulling a single card each day, just to get familiar with them. I looked at the picture, thought about what it might mean, and then read Pollack’s interpretation.
- After a while, I tried doing some simple three-card spreads – you know, past, present, future kind of stuff. It was tricky at first, trying to see how the cards related to each other, but Pollack’s book helped me understand the connections.
- I also started keeping a tarot journal. I wrote down the cards I pulled, my initial thoughts, and then what I learned from Pollack’s explanations.
Making it My Own
What I really like about Pollack’s approach is that she encourages you to develop your own relationship with the cards. It’s not about memorizing a bunch of definitions; it’s about intuition and personal connection. I started to trust my gut more, letting the images speak to me in my own way. It’s like having a visual language with these cards.
Still Learning
I’m definitely still a beginner, but I feel like I’ve learned so much already. It’s not just about predicting the future or anything like that. For me, it’s more about self-reflection and understanding myself better. Pollack’s book has been a great guide, and I’m excited to keep exploring the world of tarot.
Honestly, it’s way more than I expected. It is not just a book, it is a journey. And I think I will keep walking on this journey.
