Okay, so, about this Gendron Tarot thing. I’d heard about it a bit, but never really looked into it. But I was feeling a bit lost, you know, like I needed some guidance or something. So I thought, why not give it a shot? I figured it couldn’t hurt to try something new.
First, I had to find a deck. I didn’t want to just order it online, I wanted to see it in person, feel the cards. So I went to this little shop downtown that sells all kinds of mystical stuff. It was kind of overwhelming, to be honest. There were so many different tarot decks, but I was looking specifically for the Gendron one. Finally, I found it tucked away on a shelf. The box was pretty, all purple and gold with this cool image of a woman on it. I bought it right then and there.
When I got home, I opened the box and took out the cards. They were bigger than I expected, and they had this really nice, smooth feel to them. The artwork was amazing – so detailed and colorful. Each card was like a tiny painting. I spent some time just looking through them, getting a feel for the images. The booklet that came with it was pretty helpful. It explained the meaning of each card, and it gave some suggestions for how to do readings.
I decided to try a simple three-card spread, you know, past, present, future. I shuffled the cards, focusing on a question I had about my career. It felt a little silly, to be honest, but I went with it. I laid out the cards and then looked up their meanings in the booklet.
- The first card, the past, was The Empress. The booklet said it represented nurturing and abundance. That kind of made sense, considering how much I’d been putting into my work lately.
- The second card, the present, was The Wheel of Fortune. That one’s about change and cycles. Yeah, my current job situation has been a bit of a rollercoaster.
- The third card, the future, was The Star. This one was interesting. It’s about hope and inspiration. The booklet said it suggested that things would work out well if I stayed positive and followed my intuition.
I’m not saying the reading was some kind of magical revelation. But it did give me some things to think about. It was like holding up a mirror to my own thoughts and feelings. I spent some time journaling about it, trying to connect the cards to my real-life situation. It actually helped me clarify some things in my mind. I don’t know if I’m a total believer in tarot now, but I can see why people find it helpful. It’s a tool for self-reflection, a way to look at things from a different perspective.
I’ve done a few more readings since then, for myself and for a couple of friends. It’s been fun, and it’s definitely sparked some interesting conversations. I’m still learning, still figuring out how to interpret the cards. It’s a process, I guess. But I’m enjoying it. It’s like a little adventure into the unknown, both inside and outside myself.
Continued Practices
I continued using the Gendron Tarot as part of my daily routine. I found that even a simple one-card draw in the morning could set a positive tone for the day. I would shuffle the deck, focusing on a general intention or question, and then draw a card. I would then reflect on the card’s meaning and how it might apply to my day.
I also began to experiment with more complex spreads, such as the Celtic Cross. This spread involves ten cards and provides a more in-depth look at a particular situation or question. I found that these larger spreads could be quite insightful, but they also required more time and concentration. I kept a journal of my readings, noting the cards that were drawn, my interpretations, and any insights or reflections that came up. This helped me to track my progress and to deepen my understanding of the cards.
I realized that the Gendron Tarot was more than just a tool for divination. It was a way to connect with my intuition, to explore my inner self, and to gain a new perspective on my life. It was like having a conversation with myself, but using the language of symbols and images. I’m not sure where this journey will take me, but I’m excited to find out.
