Alright, so today I wanted to share something I do, a little ritual, you could say. It’s called Ali’s Tarot Taurus. Not some ancient secret, just a thing my friend Ali showed me years ago, and it stuck because, well, it works for me when I need to get my head straight about practical stuff.
Ali, she was a no-nonsense kind of gal. Knew I was into tarot a bit, but she wasn’t about all the super mystical, airy-fairy interpretations. She was all about keeping your feet on the ground, classic Taurus that one. So, this method she shared is very much like that. It’s what I turn to when I’m feeling all over the place, or when I need to make some solid decisions, especially about things like work, money, or just feeling secure.
How I Get Started
It’s not complicated, seriously. I don’t have a fancy setup. Sometimes I’ll grab a green candle, if I have one lying around – you know, for that earthy, Taurus vibe. But honestly, most times it’s just me, my regular ol’ tarot deck, and a quiet five minutes. The main thing is just to kinda settle myself first. Take a couple of deep breaths. That’s it. No chanting, no special robes, unless you’re into that, then go for it, I guess.
Then I think about what’s on my mind. What’s making me feel stuck, or what practical thing needs a bit of clarity. I try to keep the question simple. Ali always said, “Don’t overthink the question, just get to the point.” Wise words.
The Actual “Taurus” Part
So, here’s what Ali showed me, and what I still do:
- Focus on the Earthy Cards: Sometimes, before I even shuffle, I’ll just quickly look through my deck for cards that scream “Taurus” or “earth” to me. The Empress, The Hierophant, lots of Pentacles, you get the idea. Not to pull them out, but just to get my mind in that grounded, stable zone.
- The Simple Spread: Ali wasn’t one for massive, complicated spreads. She taught me a super simple three-card pull for this.
- Card 1: What’s the solid reality? Like, what’s actually here, on the ground, no BS.
- Card 2: What needs slow, steady growth? Think of it like tending a garden. What needs nurturing right now to become strong?
- Card 3: One practical step. Not a grand plan, just one small, doable thing I can do to move forward or feel more secure.
- Interpreting it “Taurus Style”: This is key. When I look at the cards, I consciously try to see the most practical, down-to-earth messages. If I pull The Tower, instead of just “OMG DISASTER,” I might think, “Okay, what foundation isn’t solid and needs rebuilding, practically?” It’s about tangible actions, real-world stuff. Ali would say, “Find the dirt in the card.” Sounds weird, but it makes sense to me.
What I Get Out Of It
Look, it’s not magic. I don’t suddenly get all the answers to life’s mysteries. But what it does do is cut through the mental fog. It brings me back down to earth, quick. Usually, I walk away with one, maybe two, really clear, simple things I can actually do. And that feeling of being able to do something, however small, is huge for me. It makes me feel less like I’m just spinning my wheels.
It’s like, instead of a big, overwhelming problem, I see a small starting point. And that’s very Taurean, I think – that slow, steady, one-foot-in-front-of-the-other approach. So yeah, that’s Ali’s Tarot Taurus for me. Nothing groundbreaking, maybe, but it’s a trusty little tool in my mental toolkit. Been using it for ages, and I don’t see myself stopping anytime soon. It just works.
