Okay, so, I got into this whole Spanish tarot card reading thing. It’s been a wild ride, let me tell you!
It all started a few months back. I was just messing around online, stumbled upon some info about tarot, and then, boom! I found out about these Spanish tarot cards. I thought, “Why not? Sounds cool.” Little did I know what I was getting myself into.
First off, I had to actually get a deck. I found a decent one after digging around a bit. When I got them, I spent a good week just looking at the cards, you know, getting a feel for them. The artwork is pretty awesome, totally different from regular tarot cards. Each card has its own vibe, a story to tell, but I just had no idea what they were talking about at that point.
Next, I tried to dive into learning the meanings. Man, that was tough! Each card has, like, a million different meanings depending on who you ask. It was overwhelming, to be honest. I started with the Major Arcana cards – you know, The Fool, The Magician, The Lovers, and all that. I read a bunch of stuff online, and it felt like I was learning a new language or something.
- The Fool: New beginnings, taking chances…or being a total goof, depending on the context.
- The Magician: Having the power to make things happen…or being a sneaky trickster.
- The Lovers: It’s about love, relationships, choices…not as straightforward as it sounds.
Then there are the Minor Arcana, which are split into four suits, just like regular playing cards: Oros (Coins), Copas (Cups), Espadas (Swords), and Bastos (Clubs). Each suit has its own theme, like Oros are about money and material stuff, Copas are about feelings and relationships, Espadas are about challenges and conflicts, and Bastos are about energy and passion. Makes sense, right?
After I got a basic grip on the meanings, I started doing simple readings for myself. I’d shuffle the deck, pull a few cards, and try to figure out what the heck they were trying to tell me. It was a bit like putting together a puzzle without knowing what the final picture looked like.
Then I discovered these things called spreads. You lay out the cards in specific patterns, and each position in the spread has a meaning. The most basic one I found was a three-card spread – past, present, and future. It’s simple, but it can tell you a lot. There are more complex spreads, like, there is even a 21-card spread. It is too difficult for me now. I think I am not ready for that.
I started doing readings for my friends, just for fun. Some of it was surprisingly accurate. But sometimes, it was totally off, which was frustrating. I guess it takes a lot of practice to get good at it.
I realized that reading Spanish tarot cards isn’t just about knowing the meanings of the cards. It’s also about intuition, you know? You have to look at the cards, feel what they’re saying, and use your gut to interpret them. Also, it is about telling a story with the cards. Each card is a piece of the story, and you have to figure out how they all fit together.
A Fun Experience
I’m still learning, but it’s been a pretty cool experience so far. It’s like tapping into this whole other world of symbolism and meaning. Plus, it’s a fun way to freak out your friends! I’m definitely going to keep at it. Who knows, maybe one day I’ll be a real pro at this Spanish tarot thing.
