Okay, so today I decided to mess around with Tarot cards, specifically the 3 of Spades. I’ve always been curious about Tarot, but never really did anything with it, you know? So, I figured, why not start with a single card and see what happens.
First, I grabbed my deck. It’s a pretty standard Rider-Waite deck I picked up at a bookstore a while back. I shuffled the cards, just kind of randomly, not really knowing any fancy shuffling techniques. Then, I spread them out face down on my kitchen table.
I closed my eyes for a second, took a deep breath, and just picked a card. Flipped it over… and it was the 3 of Spades. Honestly, I felt a little jolt, because even I know that the 3 of Spades isn’t exactly known for being a happy card.
Digging into the 3 of Spades
So, I grabbed my phone and started Googling. I wanted to get a general sense of the card’s meaning, but I didn’t want to get too bogged down in complicated stuff. I skipped past anything that felt too “woo-woo” and looked for some basic interpretations.
Here’s what I gathered, just from skimming a few different sites:
- Heartbreak and sorrow: This seemed to be the main theme. Lots of talk about sadness, disappointment, and emotional pain.
- Betrayal and loss: Some sites mentioned feeling betrayed or experiencing a significant loss, not necessarily romantic.
- Difficult truths: The idea that the card represents facing some uncomfortable reality.
Okay, so not exactly sunshine and rainbows. I sat back and thought about my current situation. Nothing immediately jumped out as a massive heartbreak, but I could see how the card might relate to some smaller anxieties I’ve been having. I’ve been feeling a little disconnected from a friend lately, and there’s been some tension at work. Nothing major, but definitely things that have been causing me some low-level stress.
I decided to try a simple exercise. I held the card in my hand, closed my eyes, and just tried to focus on any feelings of sadness or disappointment that came up. I didn’t try to force anything, just let my mind wander. It was interesting… a few memories popped up that I hadn’t thought about in a while, things that still carried a little bit of a sting.
After a few minutes, I opened my eyes and put the card back in the deck. I didn’t feel like I’d had some major breakthrough, but it was definitely a useful exercise in self-reflection. It reminded me to be a little more mindful of my emotions and to maybe address some of those smaller issues that I’ve been ignoring.
So, my first foray into Tarot, focusing on the 3 of Spades, wasn’t exactly a party. But it was interesting. I think I’ll try pulling another card tomorrow and see what happens. Maybe I’ll get something a little more cheerful next time! But even if it’s another “challenging” card, I think there’s value in taking the time to explore what it might be trying to tell me. It’s all about paying attention, I guess.
