Okay, so I’ve been wanting to dive into the world of tarot for a while now, and I finally decided to take the plunge. I started with Spanish tarot cards because, well, I’m learning Spanish, and it seemed like a fun way to combine two interests. Here’s how my little experiment went:
Getting Started
First, I got myself a Spanish tarot deck. Nothing fancy, just a basic one I found. The imagery was a little different from the traditional Rider-Waite decks I’d seen, but that’s part of the charm, right?
Learning the Basics
Next, I needed to actually learn what the cards meant. I found some resources online, but honestly, it was a bit overwhelming at first. There are 78 cards in a full deck, and each one has multiple interpretations depending on its position in a spread and the surrounding cards. Yikes!
- I started by focusing on the Major Arcana, the 22 trump cards that represent major life lessons and archetypes. Think “The Fool,” “The Lovers,” “Death” (which isn’t as scary as it sounds!), and so on.
- I made flashcards. Yep, good old-fashioned flashcards with the card name on one side and keywords on the other. It helped me memorize the basic meanings.
- I practiced by doing simple one-card readings for myself. I’d shuffle the deck, ask a simple question like “What energy should I focus on today?”, and draw a card.
Figuring out the suits
The Minor Arcana was trickier. It consists of four suits, each is linked with other things:
- Oros (Pentacles/Coins): I figured out These are all about material things, like money, work, and possessions.
- Copas (Cups): I learned that this is the suit of emotions, relationships, and intuition.
- Espadas (Swords): I studied that this suit represents challenges, conflict, and mental agility.
- Bastos (Wands/Clubs): I realized that these cards are all about action, passion, and creativity.
Putting It All Together
It took some time, but I gradually started to get a feel for the cards and how they relate to each other. I began doing simple three-card spreads (past, present, future) for myself and friends. It was surprisingly insightful, even if I was still a total beginner!
Still Learning
I’m definitely still a newbie when it comes to Spanish tarot cards, but I’m enjoying the process of learning. It’s like unlocking a secret language, and it’s a fun way to tap into my intuition and explore different aspects of myself and the world around me. The cards have given me some pretty spot-on advice and confirmed thoughts that were swimming around in my own head. Plus, my Spanish vocabulary is getting a boost! It’s a win-win.
