Okay, so yesterday I was feeling kinda stuck, you know? Just one of those days where you’re like, “What am I even doing?” So I thought, “Screw it, I’m gonna pull some tarot cards.” Not like, professionally or anything, just for myself, for some personal guidance.
I grabbed my deck – it’s a pretty standard Rider-Waite-Smith deck that I’ve had for ages. I don’t really follow all the super strict rules about cleansing and all that, but I did give it a good shuffle and tried to clear my head a bit. I focused on that general feeling of being lost and just asked the cards to give me some direction, some insight on where I should be focusing my energy.
I decided to go with a simple three-card spread: past, present, and future. Figured that was a good way to get a basic overview. So, I drew the first card for the “past” position. It was the Five of Pentacles. Ugh. Immediately I was like, “Okay, yeah, that tracks.” Been feeling pretty financially insecure lately, and this card definitely reflects that feeling of being left out in the cold, struggling.
Next up was the “present” card. I pulled the Queen of Swords. Now, this one was interesting. I usually see the Queen of Swords as representing intelligence, independence, and a sharp mind. But sometimes she can also be a little cold or critical. I took it as a sign that right now, I need to be really honest with myself and cut through the BS. No more excuses, no more sugarcoating things. Just face the facts and use my intellect to figure things out.
Finally, for the “future” position, I got the Ten of Cups! Huge relief! This card is all about happiness, harmony, and fulfillment. It represents a sense of emotional security and being surrounded by loved ones. So, the cards were telling me that even though I’m feeling a bit down on my luck right now, if I’m honest with myself and put in the work, there’s a lot of happiness on the horizon.
I wasn’t just gonna leave it at that, though. Three cards are good, but sometimes you need a little more clarity. So I pulled a “clarifier” card for the Queen of Swords. Like, what specifically did I need to be honest about? I got the Four of Wands. This card is all about celebration, stability, and feeling grounded. So I took that to mean I need to be honest about what makes me feel secure and happy. Maybe I’ve been neglecting those things lately.
After that, I decided to journal about it. I wrote down each card and what I thought it meant in the context of my situation. I also wrote about what I could do to move from the Five of Pentacles and Queen of Swords energy into the Ten of Cups energy. I asked myself, “What small steps can I take each day to feel more secure and fulfilled?”
Honestly? The journaling helped the most. Just writing everything down and really thinking about the cards made me realize that I already knew what I needed to do. I just needed a little push to actually do it. The cards were just a tool to help me tap into my own intuition, you know?
I’m not saying tarot is magic or anything, but it can be a really helpful way to get some perspective and connect with your inner voice. I think everyone should try it sometime! Just grab a deck, ask a question, and see what the cards have to say. You might be surprised.
Anyway, that was my little tarot adventure yesterday. Today, I’m feeling a lot more focused and motivated. Wish me luck!
