Okay, so I wanted to share something I’ve been messing around with lately, this idea of ‘instant tarot’. It’s not some super deep, hour-long session, more like a quick check-in I’ve found useful.
Getting Started with the Idea
It began because some mornings, or even mid-day, I’d feel a bit scattered or unsure about the vibe ahead. Didn’t have time to pull out the whole spread, the cloths, the books, you know the deal. I just needed a quick pointer, like a mental nudge. So, I thought, why not just pull one card?
My Simple Process
Here’s how I actually do it. It’s super basic.
- First step: I just take a moment, maybe 30 seconds, sometimes less. Close my eyes, take a couple of deep breaths. Try to quiet the noise in my head just a tiny bit.
- Next: I think of a simple question or intention. Nothing complicated. Often it’s just “What energy should I focus on today?” or “What’s one thing to keep in mind?”. Real simple stuff.
- Then, the ‘instant’ part: I grab my deck. I don’t do elaborate shuffling. Just give it a quick mix, maybe cut it once or twice. Sometimes I just fan them out face down and let my hand hover until one feels ‘right’. Other times, if I’m really in a rush, I literally just pull the top card after a quick shuffle. Done.
Looking at the Card
So, I’ve got the card. Let’s say it’s the Three of Wands. I don’t immediately run to a book or website. I just look at the picture on my deck. What do I see? What’s the gut feeling? For the Three of Wands, I see a guy looking out over the water, ships sailing. My instant take? Okay, maybe today is about looking ahead, planning, seeing potential coming my way. Simple as that.
I don’t overthink it. It’s not about predicting the future down to the minute. It’s more like setting a small theme or reminder for myself.
How it Felt and What Happened
Honestly? It felt pretty good. It’s low pressure. Takes maybe two minutes total. It doesn’t replace a proper reading when I need to dig deep, obviously. But for a daily ‘pause and consider’ moment? It works for me.
I found that just having that one little image or idea in the back of my mind helps me be a bit more mindful during the day. Sometimes the card feels spot on, other times it’s more subtle. But the act itself, just taking that minute to connect with myself and the cards, that’s become the main point.
So yeah, that’s my little practice with ‘instant tarot’. Nothing fancy, just a quick, practical thing I’ve folded into my routine. Give it a try if you feel like it, see if it clicks for you.
