My little experiment with free Chinese Tarot online
Okay, so the other day, I got curious. I’ve messed around with regular Tarot decks for ages, you know, the Rider-Waite kind. But then I stumbled across the term “Chinese Tarot” and saw some mentions of getting readings for free online. My first thought was, “Huh, how does that work?” So, I decided to give it a whirl myself, just to see what it was all about.
First thing I did was just type “chinese tarot reading free” into my search engine. A bunch of stuff popped up, mostly websites, some looking a bit more polished than others. I skipped the ones that looked too much like flashy ads and picked one that seemed simpler, more direct. Didn’t want to sign up for anything, just wanted a quick look.
Found a site. The look of it was quite striking, actually. The cards, or at least the images they showed, weren’t like the usual Tarot. They had this really cool traditional Chinese art style. Lots of vibrant colors, different symbols. It felt quite different, which was interesting.
Getting the reading itself was straightforward. It was all digital, obviously.
- First, I had to kind of focus my thoughts, like you do with physical cards. Some sites ask you to type in a question, this one just said to concentrate.
- Then, there was a virtual deck on the screen. I clicked a button to “shuffle” them – just an animation, you know.
- After shuffling, it asked me to pick cards. I think it was a simple three-card spread. Past, Present, Future kind of deal. I just clicked on three cards from the fanned-out digital deck.
Almost instantly, the reading popped up. It showed the cards I picked, bigger this time, so I could see the artwork better. Below each card, there was text explaining its meaning in the context of its position (Past, Present, Future). The explanations were… okay. A bit general, maybe? Not super specific, but enough to get you thinking.
Did it feel legit? Well, that’s the million-dollar question with online readings, isn’t it? I’ve heard people say it’s all about the energy, that distance doesn’t really matter for this kind of thing. Maybe they’re right. The reading wasn’t earth-shattering, but a couple of points did make me pause and reflect on my current situation. It wasn’t completely off base. It felt less about predicting the future and more about offering a perspective, using those unique images and their associated meanings.
So, yeah. That was my little dive into the world of free Chinese Tarot online. It was a neat experience, mostly because the artwork was so different and appealing. The reading itself was simple, maybe a little generic because it’s free and automated, I guess. But as a quick way to maybe get a different perspective or just appreciate some cool art based on traditional Chinese themes? Sure, it was an interesting way to spend ten minutes. Didn’t cost anything but a little bit of my time. I wouldn’t rely on it for big life decisions, but for a moment of reflection, it was fine. Might even click through one again sometime if I’m bored and see one pop up.
