Okay, so yesterday I dove headfirst into exploring Thoth Tarot interpretations. Been using Rider-Waite-Smith for ages, wanted to shake things up a bit, see what all the fuss was about with Crowley’s deck.
First thing I did? Grabbed a copy of “The Book of Thoth.” Figured gotta go straight to the source, right? Man, that thing’s dense. Read the intro, skimmed some chapters. Definitely not light bedtime reading.
Next up, I pulled out my Thoth deck. Beautiful cards, but definitely different vibe than Rider-Waite. Spent a good hour just looking at the artwork, trying to soak it all in. Noticed the astrological associations, the Hebrew letters… definitely more complex.
Then came the actual reading. Did a simple three-card spread: Past, Present, Future. Pulled the… uh… the Princess of Disks for the past. Had to Google that one. Turns out, it’s about practicality, groundedness, potential. Made sense considering what’s been going on lately.
For the present, got the Six of Wands. That one I knew a bit better – victory, recognition, public success. Nice! Felt like a good sign.
And finally, the future: The Universe. Big card! Completion, integration, the whole shebang. Felt pretty positive, like things are coming together.
But here’s where it got tricky. Interpreting it all together using Thoth-specific meanings? That was a challenge. Ended up cross-referencing “The Book of Thoth” with a couple of online resources. Found a few blogs and websites that offered breakdowns of each card. Some of them were super helpful, others… not so much.
Spent a solid afternoon just trying to piece it all together. Realized Thoth is way more about the underlying symbolism and the interconnectedness of everything. It’s not just about the surface-level meaning of the card, it’s about the Kabbalistic associations, the astrological influences, the whole cosmic picture.
Honestly, it was kinda overwhelming at first. But also super fascinating. Like peeling back layers of an onion. Still feel like I’m just scratching the surface, but I definitely learned a lot.
Here’s what I did to make sense of it all:
- Started with the Major Arcana: Focused on understanding the core concepts behind cards like The Magus, The High Priestess, and The Emperor in the Thoth context. These are like the foundation for the rest.
- Used a comparative chart: Found a chart online that compared Rider-Waite-Smith meanings to Thoth meanings for each card. Helped me bridge the gap between what I already knew and the new stuff.
- Kept a journal: Wrote down my interpretations for each card as I went along. Helps to track my understanding and see how it evolves.
It’s a journey, not a sprint, right? Still got a long way to go before I feel confident with the Thoth deck. But I’m excited to keep exploring! Maybe I’ll try a more complex spread next time. Or dive deeper into the Kabbalistic associations. We’ll see. Stay tuned!
Oh, and one last thing: Don’t be afraid to make mistakes! It’s all part of the learning process. Just keep practicing, keep reading, and keep an open mind.
