Okay, so, I’ve been messing around with tarot cards lately, and it’s been a wild ride. I got into this whole thing because I was feeling a bit lost, you know? Needed some direction, some clarity, something like that. A friend of mine, she’s way into this stuff, suggested I give it a try. At first, I was like, “Tarot cards? Isn’t that a bit woo-woo?” But hey, I was willing to try anything.
So, I picked up a deck online, a simple Rider-Waite one – I heard it’s good for beginners. When it arrived, I cleansed the deck like my friend told me, just held it in my hands, focused on clearing any weird energy, stuff like that. Then came the fun part – learning the cards.
Man, it was overwhelming at first! 78 cards, each with its own picture and meaning. I started with the Major Arcana, the big-deal cards. The Fool, The Magician, The High Priestess – each one tells a story, part of a bigger journey. I read books, watched videos, whatever I could find. I practiced by doing simple spreads for myself, just one or three-card pulls to get the hang of it. The first few times, I didn’t understand much, but, I made my own journal to write down my thoughts and feelings about each card, as well as the situation I was asking about. Slowly but surely, it started to click. I don’t care about people’s talking about Bible or God or anything else, I just want to use it for myself.
The more I practiced, the more I realized these cards were kind of like a mirror, reflecting back my own thoughts and feelings. It’s not really about predicting the future, but more about understanding myself better. Like, I pulled The Lovers card once when I was having issues in my relationship. It didn’t magically solve my problems, but it helped me see the situation from a different angle, you know? I realized I needed to communicate better with my partner, and things got better after that.
I also started doing readings for my friends, just for fun. It was nerve-wracking at first, but it got easier. Seeing their reactions, how the cards resonated with them, that was really cool. I remember this one time, my friend was freaking out about a job interview. I did a reading for her, and The Star card came up, which is all about hope and inspiration. It helped her calm down and go into the interview with a more positive attitude. She got the job, by the way! It’s not about telling the future, but about understanding your own feelings and those of the people around you.
My Holistic Tarot Cards Journal
- Date: 2023-06-15
- Question: What do I need to focus on for personal growth this month?
- Spread: Three-card spread (Past, Present, Future)
- Cards:
- Past: The Hermit (Reversed)
- Present: The Wheel of Fortune
- Future: The Star
- My Interpretation: I may have been feeling disconnected and perhaps a bit isolated lately (The Hermit Reversed). Right now, things are in flux and changing rapidly (The Wheel of Fortune). However, this change is leading towards a period of hope, inspiration, and renewed optimism (The Star).
- Feelings & Insights: This makes sense. I’ve been feeling a bit lost. I’m excited about the future. I feel like the reading is telling me that these feelings of change are leading somewhere positive.
- Date: 2023-10-28
- Question: How can I improve my relationship with my partner?
- Spread: Celtic Cross
- Cards:
- Significator: The Lovers
- Crossing Card: The Five of Cups (Reversed)
- Below: The Chariot
- Behind: The Three of Swords
- Above: The High Priestess
- Before: The Ten of Cups
- My Interpretation: The core of the issue revolves around connection and partnership, which is expected in a relationship query (The Lovers). There might be some lingering sadness or disappointment that I’m not fully acknowledging (Five of Cups Reversed). My foundation is strong and determined (The Chariot), but there’s a painful memory or situation that I need to address (Three of Swords). I might be relying too much on intuition without taking practical steps (The High Priestess). The potential outcome is very positive, suggesting a happy and harmonious future if these issues are worked through (Ten of Cups).
- Feelings & Insights: Wow, this is insightful. It’s true that I haven’t fully dealt with a past argument. I need to be more proactive in addressing this. I’m hopeful that we can work this out.
So, yeah, that’s my tarot journey so far. It’s been a really interesting and honestly, kind of therapeutic experience. I’m still learning, still exploring, but I’m definitely going to keep at it. Who knows what other insights these cards will reveal? It’s all a bit of a mystery, but that’s part of the fun, right?
