Okay, so I’ve been wanting to get into tarot reading for a while now, and I finally decided to take the plunge. But instead of buying a deck, I thought, “Why not try to print my own?” I mean, how hard could it be, right? Well, let me tell you, it was a bit of an adventure, but I got there in the end. Here’s how it all went down.
Step 1: Getting the Design Down
First things first, I needed to figure out the designs for my cards. You can use free images, buy images, or design your own images. I started to design the images and think, “Hey, maybe I should just buy a deck?” It was way harder than I thought it would be. I spent hours looking at a bunch of existing tarot decks online for inspiration, trying to get a feel for the common symbols and meanings. I wanted something unique but still true to the traditional tarot. Finally, I found some designs that I liked.
Step 2: Shuffling Things Up
With the designs in hand, I moved on to learning how to shuffle. I know it sounds simple, but I wanted to do it right. I held half the deck in my left hand and half in my right. Then, I started to filter the cards from my right hand into my left hand, pulling cards from the bottom and putting them back on top. I kept doing this, moving the cards around until I felt like they were really mixed up. I guess this is how you’re supposed to put your energy into the cards, or something like that. It felt pretty good, actually.
Step 3: Getting Familiar with the Cards
Next, I started to go through the cards one by one, really looking at each one. I didn’t try to memorize all the meanings right away, but I wanted to get familiar with them. I read through the little booklet that came with some designs, just to get a basic understanding of what each card represented. It was pretty interesting to see how the images and symbols related to the meanings.
Step 4: The Final Result
After all that, I finally had my own printed tarot deck! It wasn’t perfect, and it took way longer than I expected, but it felt really special to have a deck that I’d put so much effort into. I’ve been practicing with them, doing some simple readings for myself and my friends. It’s been a fun and rewarding experience. I’m definitely still a beginner, but I’m excited to keep learning and exploring the world of tarot with my own, handmade deck.
So, that’s my story of how I printed my own tarot cards. It was a bit of a journey, but I’m so glad I did it. If you’re thinking about trying it yourself, I say go for it! Just be prepared to put in some time and effort, and don’t be afraid to get creative.
