Okay, so today I’m gonna ramble about my experience diving into the Deviant Moon Tarot deck. Buckle up, it’s a bit of a trip!
First off, I saw this deck ages ago online and was immediately drawn to it. The artwork is just… different. Kinda creepy, kinda cool, definitely not your grandma’s Rider-Waite-Smith. I finally bit the bullet and ordered it a couple of weeks back. When it arrived, I literally ripped open the package, I was so excited.
The first thing I did was just flip through the cards. Each one is like a little nightmare circus. Seriously, the imagery is intense. I mean, you got these weird, almost doll-like figures with these crazy expressions, and the backgrounds are all these twisted landscapes and lunar symbols. I spent a good hour just staring at the artwork, trying to soak it all in.
After that, I tried a simple three-card spread – past, present, future. I shuffled the deck (which, by the way, is a little awkward ’cause the cards are slightly bigger than standard), and pulled my first three. I remember I got the Five of Pentacles in the past position. Now, normally that card is about feeling left out, maybe some financial hardship. But with the Deviant Moon imagery, it was even more unsettling. The characters on the card looked like they were literally begging for help, huddled in the shadows. It really hit home, reminding me of a tough time I went through a while back.
Then came the present card, and that was… the Devil. Yeah, not exactly a comforting sight. In most decks, the Devil is about being trapped by your own fears or desires. In Deviant Moon, though, the figure is all twisted and puppeteering these other characters. It made me think about how I’ve been feeling a little controlled lately, maybe letting other people’s opinions sway me too much. It was a real wake-up call.
Finally, the future card was the Ten of Swords. Ouch. In most decks, this is about endings, hitting rock bottom, but also the possibility of a new beginning. The Deviant Moon version is just… brutal. It shows this figure completely impaled with swords against a desolate landscape. I honestly felt a little deflated seeing it. But I tried to reframe it in my mind. Maybe it meant I needed to let go of something completely, even if it’s painful, to move forward.
Over the next few days, I kept using the deck for my daily draws. What I quickly realised is this deck isn’t for gentle readings. It’s in your face, raw, and kinda forces you to confront your shadow self. Like, I pulled the Three of Swords and instead of just feeling sadness, I actually felt this sharp, almost physical pain looking at the card. This deck really digs deep.
Here’s what I learned: You can’t just breeze through a Deviant Moon reading. You need to take your time, really look at the images, and be honest with yourself about what they’re bringing up. It’s not a deck for beginners, I think. It helps to have a good understanding of the traditional tarot meanings first, so you have a base to work from. But once you do, it can be an incredibly powerful tool for self-reflection.
Now, I’m no expert, but here are a few tips I picked up:
- Don’t be afraid to be uncomfortable. This deck is going to push you. That’s the point.
- Trust your intuition. The images are so evocative, you’ll probably get a lot of gut feelings. Pay attention to them.
- Journal your readings. Write down what you see, what you feel, and how it relates to your life. It really helps to process everything.
So, yeah, that’s my Deviant Moon Tarot deck experience so far. It’s definitely not a fluffy, feel-good deck, but it’s been a really insightful and transformative journey. If you’re looking for something a little different, a little darker, I highly recommend giving it a try. Just be prepared to face some uncomfortable truths!
