So, I finally took the plunge and got myself a new tarot deck. It’s something I’ve been wanting to do for ages, and now that I have it, I’m like, “Okay, now what?” It’s not like you can just shuffle and start pulling cards, right? There’s gotta be a way to, you know, bond with the deck.
First things first, I opened the box and just flipped through each card. I mean, who wouldn’t? It’s like meeting a new group of people, and you want to get a feel for their personalities. I laid them all out and just looked at the artwork, the colors, the symbols. It’s pretty fascinating how different each deck can be.
Then, I decided to make it a bit more of a ritual. I lit a candle, put on some chill music, and really took my time with each card. I wanted to see if all the cards were there, and also see what this deck’s vibe was, compared to what I already kinda knew about tarot. And as I went, I kind of cleansed each card, just to clear out any weird energy that might be hanging around, you know?
Daily Deep Dive
- Next, I started pulling one card a day.
- I figured it’s a good way to get to know each card on a more personal level.
- I also grabbed the guidebook that came with the deck and jotted down some notes in my journal.
- Stuff like my first impressions, how the card made me feel, if I was totally confused by the meaning—that kind of thing.
Deck Interview
I also tried something called a “deck interview.” Basically, instead of asking the cards about my life, I asked them about themselves. Like, “What are you good at?” or “What’s your personality?” It’s a cool way to think about the deck as its own entity with its own strengths and weaknesses.
Finally, I just spent a lot of time holding each card, really studying the images, and thinking about what they might mean. I wrote down my thoughts in my journal, like what I noticed first, what colors stood out, and where my eye was drawn to in the picture. That was really insightful for getting to know this specific deck’s artwork and style.
It’s been a pretty cool process so far. I’m definitely feeling more connected to this deck than I did when I first opened the box. It’s like we’re starting to understand each other, and I’m excited to see where this journey takes us.
