Okay, so I’ve been diving deep into tarot lately, and let me tell you, it’s a wild ride! I started getting really curious about how different cards interact with each other, you know, beyond just reading them individually. So, I decided to do a little experiment and document my “tarot combinations” journey. Here’s how it all went down.
Getting Started
First, I grabbed my trusty Rider-Waite deck – it’s the one I vibe with the most. I cleared a space on my desk, lit some incense (gotta set the mood, right?), and shuffled the cards while focusing on the general idea of card combinations. I didn’t have a specific question in mind, just wanted to see what would pop up.
The First Pull
I decided to keep it simple at first: just two-card combinations. I drew two cards and…bam! The Lovers and the Five of Pentacles. Oof, talk about a contrast! My initial thought was, “Okay, this is about choices and potential hardship, maybe a relationship going through a tough financial time, or making a difficult choice because of money problems.” I jotted that down in my notebook, making sure to note the positions of the cards too, just in case it mattered later.
Diving Deeper
Then, I started pulling more combinations. I got the Three of Cups and the Knight of Swords. That felt like a celebration or gathering followed by some impulsive action, maybe a party that ends with a hasty decision. Or quick idea between good friends. Again, I wrote it all down, trying to connect the imagery and traditional meanings of the cards.
- Lovers + Five of Pentacles: Relationship struggles due to finances, difficult choices about money.
- Three of Cups + Knight of Swords: Celebration followed by impulsive action, hasty decisions after a gathering.
Experimenting with Layouts
After a bunch of two-card pulls, I thought, “Why not try a mini-spread?” I laid out three cards in a row: past, present, future. This got really interesting. For example, I pulled the Empress, the Tower, and the Ten of Cups. My interpretation? A period of abundance and nurturing (Empress) followed by a sudden upheaval or change (Tower), ultimately leading to happiness and fulfillment (Ten of Cups). It felt like a whole story unfolding!
The “Aha!” Moment
The more I practiced, the more I realized that it wasn’t just about memorizing combinations, but about seeing the cards as a conversation. Each card influences the others, adding nuances and layers of meaning. It’s like they’re all talking to each other, and I’m just trying to listen in!
Keeping Track
My notebook is now a chaotic mess of card combinations, interpretations, and random thoughts. It’s not pretty, but it’s mine. I highlighted some of the combinations that really resonated with me, and I plan to revisit them later to see if my interpretations change over time.
Still Learning!
This is definitely an ongoing project. I’m still a newbie at this, but it’s been super fun and insightful. I’m learning so much about the cards, and about myself, in the process. I totally recommend giving it a try if you’re into tarot – just grab your deck, start pulling cards, and see what they have to say to each other!
