Getting My Hands on the Familiar Witch Tarot
Okay, so I finally decided to spend some real time with the Familiar Witch Tarot deck today. It’s been sitting on my shelf for a bit, looking intriguing, you know? The art style seemed really inviting, kind of cozy but still magical. I just felt like today was the day to actually use it, not just admire it.
First Impressions and Prep
Pulled it out of the box. The cards have this nice, smooth finish, not too glossy, not too matte. Good size for my hands, easy enough to shuffle. The artwork is really the star, lots of cute animal familiars mixed in with the traditional tarot imagery. It felt instantly friendly, which was nice. Didn’t feel intimidating like some decks can be.
So, I took a few minutes just to settle myself. Found a quiet spot, lit a candle – just my usual routine to get grounded. I didn’t have a specific question in mind, more like a general check-in. “What energy do I need to be aware of right now?” That sort of thing. I shuffled the deck quite a bit, just focusing on that intention, letting my energy mix with the cards. The shuffling felt good, smooth, no cards jumping out unexpectedly.
The Reading Itself
I decided on a simple three-card pull. Past, Present, Future – classic, easy to digest. I spread the cards out face down and just hovered my hand over them until I felt a little pull towards three specific cards.
Here’s what came up:
- Past: The Five of Cups. Okay, yeah, that resonated. Been dealing with some lingering disappointment about something that didn’t pan out. Seeing those spilled cups felt pretty accurate for the headspace I’ve been trying to move past.
- Present: The Star. Ah, a bit of hope! This felt like a breath of fresh air after the Five of Cups. It suggested that sense of renewal, finding inspiration again, maybe reconnecting with my own inner guidance. Felt very fitting for deciding to sit down and actually do this reading today.
- Future: The Two of Wands. This one made me pause. It’s about planning, making decisions, looking ahead. Seeing the figure looking out towards the horizon… it felt like an invitation to start thinking about next steps, channeling that Star energy into some concrete choices.
Reflecting on the Experience
Putting those three cards together felt really coherent. It told a little story that made sense for where I am right now. Moving from acknowledging past letdowns (Five of Cups), finding that spark of hope and healing in the present (The Star), and then being prompted to look forward and make choices (Two of Wands).
The artwork on these specific cards was lovely too. The familiar animals added a layer of gentle companionship to the messages. Even the Five of Cups didn’t feel overly harsh; the little cat familiar in the art seemed sympathetic.
Overall, using the Familiar Witch Tarot felt really intuitive and comfortable. It wasn’t complicated, the messages came through clearly, and the whole vibe was just very supportive. It felt less like getting a stern lecture and more like having a gentle chat with a wise friend. Definitely a deck I’ll be reaching for again when I want that kind of energy in my practice.
