Okay, so I finally got my hands on a celestial tarot cards deck – the 78-card one, you know? I was super stoked ’cause I’d been eyeing it for ages. Thought I’d share how I went about figuring them out, ’cause the guidebook can be a little… dense.
First things first, I unboxed that bad boy like it was Christmas morning. The cards themselves are gorgeous, really. But then I hit the instructions, and I was like, “Woah, slow down there, buddy.” So, I decided to break it down for myself.
I started by separating the Major Arcana from the Minor Arcana. That’s the first step, right? The Major Arcana, those are the big life lessons, the heavy hitters. The Minor Arcana are more like the day-to-day stuff. Separating them just made the whole thing seem less overwhelming.
Then, I took the Major Arcana one by one. I’d pull a card, stare at the image, and try to get a feel for what it meant before I even looked at the guidebook. Like, the Fool – looks like a guy about to walk off a cliff, so maybe it’s about taking risks? That kind of thing. Then I’d check the book and see how close I was. Sometimes I was way off, sometimes surprisingly accurate.
For the Minor Arcana, I focused on the suits. Swords, Cups, Wands, Pentacles – each has its own vibe. Swords are about intellect and challenges, Cups are about emotions, Wands are about action and passion, and Pentacles are about the material world. Once I had that down, it was easier to understand the individual cards within each suit.
I also tried different spreads. The classic three-card spread (past, present, future) is a good starting point. I’d shuffle the deck, ask a question (something like, “What do I need to focus on right now?”), and then draw three cards. I’d interpret each card in relation to the question and its position in the spread.
Big tip: Don’t be afraid to just play around with the cards. Lay them out, see what connections you can make. There’s no right or wrong way to learn, really. It’s all about getting comfortable with the imagery and the symbolism.
I also kept a journal. After each reading, I’d write down the cards I drew, my interpretation, and what actually happened. It’s a great way to track your progress and see how accurate your readings are becoming.
- Shuffle the cards. (Not numerically, obviously!)
- Ask a clear question.
- Draw the cards.
- Interpret them using the guidebook AND your intuition.
- Record your findings!
Honestly, the guidebook that came with my deck was… not the best. I ended up looking up a lot of information online. There are tons of resources out there – websites, videos, even apps. Just be careful about where you get your information, and always trust your own gut feeling.
Things I learned:
- Tarot isn’t about predicting the future, it’s about gaining insight.
- Intuition is key.
- It takes time and practice. Don’t get discouraged if you don’t understand everything right away.
So, yeah, that’s pretty much how I’ve been tackling these celestial tarot cards. It’s a journey, not a destination, you know? Just keep practicing, keep learning, and have fun with it!
