Okay, so, I’ve been messing around with Tarot cards lately, and let me tell you, it’s been a wild ride. I decided to dive into this whole Tarot thing, starting with the basics, like, super beginner stuff. They call it “Tarot 101” I guess.
First off, I grabbed a deck online. Nothing fancy, just a standard one to get my feet wet. Then I started watching a bunch of videos, and reading some stuff online, you know, just trying to get the hang of it.
The first thing I did was to try and understand what each card meant. It was a lot to take in. I mean, 78 cards, each with its own little story. I started with the Major Arcana, those big-deal cards like The Fool, The Magician, and The Lovers. I spent days just looking at them, trying to connect with the images and what they were supposed to represent.
Then came the Minor Arcana, which felt like a whole other beast. Four suits – Wands, Cups, Swords, and Pentacles – each with 14 cards. I learned that Wands are all about passion and creativity, Cups are about emotions and relationships, Swords are about thoughts and conflicts, and Pentacles are about material stuff and work. It was like learning a new language.
- Wands: Fire, passion, action, creativity, projects, inspiration.
- Cups: Water, emotions, relationships, love, feelings, intuition.
- Swords: Air, intellect, conflict, communication, ideas, struggle.
- Pentacles: Earth, material, work, money, security, manifestation.
Once I had a basic grasp of the cards, I started doing simple readings for myself. I’d shuffle the deck, focus on a question, and draw a card. At first, I relied heavily on the guidebook that came with the deck. I’d look up the card’s meaning and try to relate it to my question. It was slow going, but it was also kind of exciting.
I practiced almost every day, I watched a lot of video, sometimes just drawing one card, sometimes trying out basic spreads like the three-card spread – you know, past, present, future. I kept a journal to track my readings and how I interpreted them. It was a mess at first, but over time, I started to see patterns and connections.
One of the biggest challenges was trusting my intuition. It’s one thing to read a card’s meaning from a book, but it’s another to actually feel it, to understand what it means in the context of your life. I had to learn to let go of my logical brain and just go with my gut.
I’m still very much a beginner, but I’ve learned so much already. I’ve learned that Tarot isn’t about predicting the future, it’s about self-reflection and understanding. It’s about tapping into your intuition and finding guidance within yourself.
It’s been a pretty amazing journey so far, and I’m excited to see where it takes me. I know I have a long way to go, but I’m enjoying the process, bumps and all. I figure, the more I practice, the more I’ll learn, and the more I’ll connect with the cards and with myself. Who knew a deck of cards could be so eye-opening?
The things I have down to keep learning it.
- Practice regularly: Even if it’s just drawing one card a day.
- Keep a journal: Write down my readings, interpretations, and reflections.
- Read books: Explore different perspectives and deepen my understanding.
- Watch videos: Watch other Tarot readers’ styles.
- Trust my intuition: Try to rely less on the guidebook and more on my gut feelings.
- Be patient: Remember that it’s a learning process and it takes time.
It’s been a wild ride, full of ups and downs, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything. I’ve found a new way to look at myself and the world around me, and that’s pretty damn cool.
