Okay, here’s my blog post about diving into tarot cards and making my own little guidebook. Let’s get into it!
Alright everyone, so I’ve been messing around with tarot cards for a bit now, and I thought it would be cool to make my own little guidebook. Not just use the one that came with the deck, you know? Make it personal. Here’s how it all went down.
First things first: Picking the Deck
So, I already had a couple of decks lying around. One was a super traditional Rider-Waite-Smith style, and another was a bit more modern with some funky artwork. I figured I’d go with the modern one for this project. It just felt more me, you know? Plus, I wanted to really dig into the artist’s vision and see what they were trying to say with each card.
Next Up: Getting to Know the Cards – Really Know Them
This wasn’t just about flipping through the cards. I pulled out each card, one by one. Seriously looked at it. Like, really looked at it. Top to bottom. What colors were popping? What symbols were jumping out? What kind of vibe was I getting? I even took notes. Yeah, I know, sounds a bit extra, but it helped me a lot. I wanted to see what the artist was doing, so I could learn to read it myself.
Diving Deeper: My Own Interpretations
Okay, so the guidebook that came with the deck had all the standard meanings and stuff. But I wanted my meanings. How I saw the cards. So, after looking at each card, I wrote down what I thought it meant. Not just the basic stuff, but how it made me feel, what memories it brought up, things like that. It’s kind of like talking to a friend.
Connecting the Dots: Stories and Spreads
Just knowing what each card means isn’t enough, right? You gotta know how they work together. So, I started doing practice spreads. Simple three-card spreads, just to see how the cards talked to each other. And I wrote down the stories that came to mind. Like, if I pulled the “Tower” followed by the “Star,” what kind of story did that tell me? It’s important to connect these cards.
Putting it All Together: The Guidebook Itself
Once I had all my notes and interpretations, I started putting the guidebook together. I kept it simple, just a Word document. Each card got its own page, with a picture of the card, the traditional meaning, and then my meaning. I also added some notes about what kind of situations the card might show up in, and some questions to ask myself when I pulled it.
The Result?
A totally customized guidebook that actually makes sense to me. It’s not just some generic instructions. It’s a reflection of how I see the cards, and how I use them. And that’s way cooler, right? It’s a handy tool for me to learn more about the cards, the artist, and myself.
So yeah, that’s how I made my tarot card guidebook. It took some time and effort, but it was totally worth it. If you’re into tarot, I highly recommend giving it a shot! You’ll learn a lot about yourself and your deck. Have fun, everyone!
