Alright, so today I felt like digging into the relationship side of things using my tarot deck. It’s something I do now and then, just to get a different perspective, you know? Not looking for magic answers, just some reflection.
Getting Started
First thing, I grabbed my go-to deck. It’s worn in, feels comfortable in my hands. Found myself a quiet spot at the kitchen table, made sure the lighting was decent. Didn’t do anything fancy like candles today, just wanted to sit down and connect with the cards and my thoughts.
I took a few deep breaths, just to clear my head. Tried to focus my mind on the relationship I wanted some clarity on. Not really asking a specific question, more like putting the general ‘vibe’ or situation out there to the cards.
The Shuffle and Draw
Then I started shuffling. I shuffled them quite a bit, the way I usually do, just letting the cards mix and tumble. Kept shuffling until it felt right, like the energy settled. You kinda just know when to stop, or at least I do.
Once I stopped shuffling, I cut the deck into three piles with my left hand, like I always do. Then I stacked them back together in a different order. Felt right.
I decided to just pull three cards. Keep it simple. Pulled them right off the top of the deck I’d just reassembled.
Laying Them Out and Taking a Look
I laid the three cards out in a row, face up. Left to right.
- Card 1: Representing me, or my perspective/energy in the relationship right now.
- Card 2: Representing the other person, or their perspective/energy.
- Card 3: Representing the relationship itself, the dynamic between us.
Then I just sat there for a minute, looking at them. Took in the images, the overall feel of the three cards together. Sometimes the first gut reaction tells you a lot.
Thinking Through the Cards
Okay, so the first card, the ‘me’ card. It showed some tension, maybe some internal conflict I was feeling about things. Yeah, that tracked pretty well with how I’ve been feeling lately. A bit unsure about my own footing.
The second card, for the other person. This one felt a bit more stable, but maybe a little distant? Like they were grounded, but perhaps not fully engaged in the same way I was wrestling with things. Made me think about their current focus.
The third card, the relationship dynamic. This one was interesting. It wasn’t super positive or negative, more like… potential energy? Like something needs to be actively worked on or decided. It felt like a hinge point, showing that the connection is there but needs attention or direction to really flourish or go anywhere specific.
Putting It All Together
Looking at the three cards as a story, it seemed to paint a picture of me being a bit restless or uncertain, the other person being perhaps a bit passive or occupied elsewhere, and the relationship itself sitting in a space where effort and communication are really needed to define the next phase. It wasn’t a doom-and-gloom reading at all, more of a ‘pay attention’ kind of message.
It didn’t give me a simple solution, tarot rarely does in my experience. But it definitely highlighted the areas needing focus. Made me think about my own part in the dynamic and what kind of communication might be needed.
Wrapping Up
I spent a few more minutes just absorbing the feel of the reading. Wrote down the cards I pulled and a few quick thoughts in my journal so I could mull it over later. It felt productive, like a good check-in with myself and the situation.
Then I gathered the cards, gave them a quick shuffle just to clear the energy, and put the deck back in its box. Felt a bit clearer, or at least like I had some tangible points to consider about the relationship. Job done for today.
