Okay, so the other day I got it in my head to try a 7-card tarot spread. I’ve dabbled with tarot before, you know, the basic three-card pulls for quick insights. But I was feeling like I needed something…more. Something with more depth.
First, I grabbed my trusty deck – the one with the artwork I really vibe with. It’s important to feel a connection to your cards, I think. Then, I found a quiet spot in my apartment, lit a candle (because, ambiance!), and shuffled the deck. I’m not gonna lie, shuffling 78 cards is a bit of a workout. But it’s also kinda meditative, you know? Focusing on the question I had in mind, just letting my hands do their thing.
My question was pretty broad: “What do I need to know about my current path?” I wasn’t looking for super specific answers, more like overall guidance.
Once I felt ready, I started laying out the cards in the 7-card horseshoe spread. It’s basically like this:
- Card 1: The Past – Influences from the past that are still affecting me.
- Card 2: The Present – Where I am right now.
- Card 3: Hidden Influences – Things I might not be aware of.
- Card 4: The Challenger – Obstacles in my way.
- Card 5: The Advice – What I should focus on.
- Card 6: External Influences – People or situations around me.
- Card 7: The Outcome – Where things are headed if I follow the advice.
I flipped the cards over one by one, taking my time to really look at each image and see what jumped out at me. I didn’t rush to the guidebook right away. Instead, I just sat with each card and let my intuition do its work. What feelings did the card evoke? What symbols caught my eye? What story did the card seem to be telling?
After that initial intuitive pass, I did consult a couple of tarot books and websites, just to get a broader sense of the traditional meanings. I find it’s helpful to blend my gut feelings with the established interpretations.
My Reading and Reflection
I jotted down my thoughts in my journal, card by card. It wasn’t pretty or polished, just a stream of consciousness. Things like, “Okay, the Two of Cups in the past position…maybe that’s about that relationship that ended last year. It’s still lingering in my energy, even though I thought I’d moved on.” And, “The Tower as the challenger? Yikes! That feels like a big shake-up is coming. But maybe it’s necessary for growth?”
The whole process took me a good hour, maybe more. It wasn’t a quick fix, more like a deep dive into my subconscious. And honestly, it was a little unsettling at times! Some of the cards were challenging, but ultimately, I felt like the reading gave me a lot to think about. It confirmed some things I already suspected and brought other things to light that I hadn’t considered.
The biggest takeaway? The Advice card (which was the Five of Pentacles, interestingly) really resonated. It felt like a reminder to focus on my resources, to not feel like I’m lacking, even if things feel tough. And the Outcome card (The Sun!) gave me a sense of hope, like things are ultimately moving in a positive direction, even if there are some bumps in the road.
So, yeah, that was my 7-card tarot spread experience. A bit messy, a bit intense, but definitely worthwhile. I’ll probably do another one in a few months, just to check in and see how things are evolving.
