Okay, so I’ve been feeling a little lost lately, like I’m at a crossroads and not sure which way to go. I figured, why not try some tarot spreads for clarity? I’ve dabbled in tarot before, but never really focused on specific spreads for getting clear answers. So, I did some digging and found a few that sounded promising.
My First Try: The Simple Cross
First, I tried the classic “Simple Cross.” It’s, like, super basic, but I wanted to start easy.
I shuffled my deck, focusing on my general feeling of “blah” and not knowing what to do next. I cut the deck, then laid out the cards:
- Card 1 (The Present): Representing my current situation.
- Card 2 (The Challenge): What’s blocking me.
- Card 3 (The Past): What led me here.
- Card 4 (The Future): Where I’m headed if things stay the same.
- Card 5 (Advice): What I should do.
- Card 6 (External Influences): stuff in my daily life.
Honestly, the cards I pulled were pretty spot-on. The Present card was all about feeling stuck, which, duh. The Challenge card pointed to my fear of making the wrong choice. It was, like, staring me in the face that I had to deal with this. I spent some time looking at each picture to make sure I got it right.
Diving Deeper: The Path Spread
After the Simple Cross, I felt a little more grounded, but I still needed more direction. I found this “Path Spread” that looked interesting. It’s designed to help you see different paths you could take and the potential outcomes.
This one was a bit more involved. I shuffled again, this time concentrating on two specific areas I was waffling on: a potential job change and a creative project I wanted to start.
I laid out the cards in this order:
- Card 1 (You): Representing my energy.
- Card 2 (Path A): The first option I thought of.
- Card 3 (Obstacles on Path A): What could I run into?
- Card 4 (Outcome of Path A): Where will I end up?
- Card 5 (Path B): The next option.
- Card 6 (Obstacles on Path B) What are these problems?
- Card 7 (Outcome of Path B):Where will this path take me?
This spread was really helpful. It didn’t magically tell me which path to choose, but it gave me a much clearer picture of the pros and cons of each. The “Obstacles” cards were especially eye-opening, showing me potential challenges I hadn’t fully considered. For Path A, the job change, the outcome card was positive, but the obstacle was about burnout. For Path B, the creative project, the outcome was less certain, but the obstacle was more about self-doubt, which I totally related to.
Final Thoughts
After doing both of these spreads, I felt so much better. It wasn’t like the cards gave me all the answers, but they helped me organize my thoughts and see things from different perspectives. I spent some time writing and sketching, to get a solid visual I could remember.
The biggest takeaway? It’s not about the cards magically predicting the future. It’s about using them as a tool to tap into your own intuition and gain clarity. I definitely plan to keep using these spreads whenever I’m feeling stuck or uncertain. It’s like having a little therapy session with myself!
