Okay, so I finally got around to really diving into tarot cards, and I wanted to share my whole experience, start to finish. It’s been… interesting, to say the least.
First thing’s first: picking a deck. I spent way too long looking at different decks online. There are SO many. I was drawn to the Rider-Waite deck just because it’s, like, the classic, you know? But then I saw one with cats all over it, and I almost caved. Eventually, I went with a deck that had really cool, kind of abstract art. I figured it’d be less about memorizing specific meanings and more about just… feeling it.
Then, I actually got the cards. They smelled kinda weird, like old paper and ink. I spent some time just shuffling them, getting a feel for them. I read the little booklet that came with the deck. It was full of cryptic stuff like “The Hierophant represents tradition” and “The Tower signifies sudden change.” Honestly, it mostly confused me.
Next up: Trying a reading. I started with a simple three-card spread: past, present, future. I asked a question about my job – specifically, “Am I on the right track?” I shuffled the cards, pulled three, and laid them out.
- Card 1 (Past): The Five of Pentacles. Great. Poverty and hardship, according to the booklet.
- Card 2 (Present): The Queen of Swords. Okay, strength and intelligence… maybe?
- Card 3 (Future): The Ten of Cups. Happiness and fulfillment? Score!
Interpreting all that was the tricky part. The past card definitely felt like a bit of a downer. I’ve had some struggles at work, so it kinda resonated. The present card, the Queen of Swords, I tried to interpret as meaning I need to be more assertive and use my skills. And the future card… well, I’m hoping that means things will get better! I spent ages just staring at them, trying to figure out what they meant in relation to each other. It felt like I was trying to decipher a really weird dream.
I kept practicing. I tried different spreads, asked different questions. Some readings felt totally off, like they had nothing to do with my life. Others felt surprisingly accurate, almost like the cards were pointing out things I already knew but hadn’t fully acknowledged. One time, I did a reading about a friend’s relationship, and the cards were spot-on about some drama she was going through. It was kinda freaky.
One thing I learned is that it’s not about predicting the future. At least, not for me. I started thinking about the cards more as tools for self-reflection. They’re like a way to tap into your intuition and see things from a different perspective. Like, instead of asking “Will I get a promotion?” I started asking “What can I do to advance my career?”
So, how do tarot cards really work? I honestly don’t know. Maybe it’s just random chance. Maybe it’s some kind of psychological trick. But I will say, they’ve made me think about my life in new ways. And that’s gotta be worth something, right?
My advice if you’re thinking about trying it out? Just go for it! Don’t take it too seriously. Have fun with it. And don’t expect the cards to give you all the answers. The real answers are probably already inside you.
Now, I’m thinking about learning about numerology… Wish me luck!
