Okay, so I’ve been meaning to get into tarot for a while, and with Halloween just around the corner, I figured, why not dive in with a Halloween-themed deck? I found this “Halloween Tarot” deck online, and the artwork just looked so cool and spooky, I had to give it a try.
Getting Started
First things first, I unboxed the deck. It came with a little guidebook, which was helpful since I’m a total newbie. I spent some time just looking at the cards, getting a feel for the imagery. The art style is kinda like an old-school cartoon, but with a definite Halloween twist. We’ve got black cats, bats, ghosts, and, of course, lots of pumpkins!
The Spreads
The guidebook suggested a few simple spreads for beginners, so I decided to start with a basic three-card spread. This one is supposed to represent the past, present, and future. I shuffled the deck while thinking about a general question about my life’s direction (nothing too specific, just wanted to see what the cards would say).
- Card 1 (Past): I drew “The Tower,” but in this deck, it’s depicted as this creepy, haunted-looking house. According to the book, it meant some past upheavals or sudden changes. Yeah, That is make sense.
- Card 2 (Present): This one was the “Nine of Bats”, showing nine bats flying around. The book said it represented some anxieties or worries, but also hinted that they might be mostly in my head. Okay, can’t argue with that, I do tend to overthink.
- Card 3 (Future): I got “The Wheel of Fortune,” but it’s illustrated as a Ferris wheel with little monsters riding it. This card is all about change and cycles, which, honestly, felt pretty hopeful. Like, things are always evolving, and maybe good stuff is on the horizon.
My First Reading
Honestly, it was kinda fun! I mean, I’m not taking it super seriously, but it was interesting to see how the cards’ imagery and the guidebook’s interpretations kinda sparked some reflection. The whole past-present-future thing made me think about some recent events and how they might be shaping where I’m headed.
After the three-card spread, I tried a slightly bigger one, a five-card spread that was supposed to give a bit more detail. I focused on a more specific question this time, something about a project I’ve been working on.
The result is a mess. But I think it needs more practice.
Wrapping Up
So, that was my first experience with the Halloween Tarot. I’m definitely no expert, but I enjoyed it. It’s a cool, visually interesting way to tap into some self-reflection and maybe get a different perspective on things.
I’ll probably keep playing around with it, trying different spreads and getting more familiar with the cards. Maybe I’ll even become a Halloween Tarot pro by next October! We’ll see.
