Alright, let’s talk about this… this… “crystal visions tarot book,” whatever that fancy name means. My old eyes ain’t seen much of this kinda stuff, but I’ll tell ya what I know, the way I know how.
First off, they say this thing’s got cards, 78 of ’em. That’s a whole lotta pictures, let me tell ya. And somethin’ about an extra card, a secret one, for… for “gazing.” Sounds like starin’ off into space to me, but hey, what do I know? I spend my time gazin’ at chickens and weeds, not fancy cards.
Now, they keep jabberin’ on about somethin’ called the “Rider-Waite” system. Don’t ask me what that is. Sounds like a couple of fellas who got too much time on their hands. But this “crystal visions” thing, it sticks to that system, mostly. Like followin’ a recipe, I guess, but for tellin’ fortunes instead of bakin’ biscuits.
- Seventy-eight cards, they say. That’s a lot to shuffle. My hands are already achy enough from pullin’ weeds.
- And that extra card… still don’t get it. Maybe it’s a joker? Like in them poker games the men play down at the tavern.
- “Rider-Waite”… sounds like a horse and a waiter. Maybe they shoulda called it somethin’ simpler, like “picture cards” or somethin’.
This deck, it’s got pictures, see? Lots of ’em. And these pictures, they’re supposed to tell ya somethin’. Like, if you pull a card with a sun on it, maybe that means it’ll be a sunny day. Or maybe it means you’ll be happy. Or maybe it just means the artist liked drawin’ suns. Who knows?
They talk about “suits” in these cards too. Like in regular playin’ cards, ya know, hearts and diamonds and all that. But these are different. Cups and swords and wands and… somethin’ called pentacles. Sounds like somethin’ you’d find in a witch’s kitchen. Cups are for feelings, I heard tell. Swords are for fightin’ or thinkin’ hard, depends on who ya ask. Wands are for doin’ things, gettin’ stuff done. And pentacles… those are about money and stuff you can touch.
And then there’s the “major arcana.” Big important cards, they say. Like the Fool and the Magician and the Lovers. Sounds like a whole lotta drama to me. The Fool, he’s startin’ a journey, all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. The Magician, he’s got all the tools he needs to make things happen. And the Lovers… well, you can guess what that’s about. Love and choices and all that mushy stuff.
But here’s the thing, see? It ain’t just about the pictures. It’s about how you read ’em. It’s about your gut feelin’. It’s about listenin’ to that little voice inside your head. Or maybe it’s just about makin’ stuff up as you go along. I ain’t judgin’.
They say this “crystal visions” thing is pretty. Lots of colors and swirly lines. And the people on the cards, they look kinda dreamy. Like they’re starin’ off into space, just like that “gazing” card. Maybe that’s the point. Maybe it’s all about dreamin’ and imagin’ and hopin’ for the best. Or maybe it’s just a bunch of pretty pictures to look at when you’re bored.
Honestly, I’d rather be out in the garden, feelin’ the dirt between my fingers and watchin’ things grow. But these cards, they seem to bring some folks comfort. Give ’em somethin’ to hold onto, somethin’ to believe in. And if that’s what they need, well, who am I to say otherwise?
So, if you’re lookin’ for answers, maybe these cards can help. But don’t forget to use your own head, too. Don’t just take some card’s word for it. Listen to your heart, listen to your gut, and listen to the wind blowin’ through the trees. That’ll tell ya more than any fancy picture ever could. At least, that’s what this old woman thinks.
And that extra card, for “gazing.” Humph. Maybe I’ll just stick to gazin’ at the sunset. It’s prettier, and it don’t cost a dime. These tarot folks, they charge an arm and a leg for these cards, I bet. All them colors and shiny things… gotta pay for that somehow.
So, that’s my two cents on this “crystal visions tarot book.” Take it or leave it. I gotta go feed the chickens now.
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