Alright folks, gather ’round! Today I’m spilling the beans on my latest little side project: “tarots apprentice”. I figured, why not dive into the world of tarot cards and see what I can cook up? It’s been a wild ride, let me tell you.
First off, I started by grabbing a deck of tarot cards. Nothing fancy, just a standard Rider-Waite deck from the local bookstore. Opened it up, and BAM! A whole bunch of colorful pictures and weird symbols. Honestly, it felt like cracking open an ancient textbook – intimidating as hell.
So, I did what any sane person would do – hit up the internet. Started Googling “tarot card meanings for dummies” and watched a ton of YouTube videos. Some were super helpful, others were… well, let’s just say they leaned a little too hard into the mystic vibes for my taste. But I took notes, tons of notes, on what each card supposedly meant – both upright and reversed. Had to get the basics down, ya know?
Then came the real challenge: trying to actually use the cards. I started by doing single-card pulls for myself every morning. Just a simple “what’s the energy for today?” kind of thing. At first, it was all mumbo jumbo. The Tower? Death? What was I, doomed? But slowly, I started to see patterns. Not necessarily predicting the future, but more like reflecting on my mood and mindset.
Next, I roped in some friends. Offered them free tarot readings (with the disclaimer that I was a total newbie, of course). This was where things got interesting. Talking through the cards with someone else, hearing their reactions, trying to weave a coherent story – that’s where I really started to understand the power of tarot.
Here’s the process I stumbled into that actually seemed to work:
- First: Lay out the cards (usually a simple three-card spread: past, present, future).
- Second: Describe what I saw in the images – the colors, the characters, the overall vibe.
- Third: Look up the traditional meanings of the cards and try to relate them to what my friend was telling me about their life.
- Fourth: Ask questions! “Does this resonate with you?” “Does this remind you of anything?” This is crucial. Tarot isn’t about telling someone what’s going to happen; it’s about helping them explore their own thoughts and feelings.
I definitely made mistakes. Misinterpreted cards, rambled on about irrelevant details, completely missed the mark on some readings. But that’s okay! That’s part of the learning process. Every screw-up was a chance to refine my approach.
And honestly? It’s been pretty cool. I’m not suddenly psychic or anything, but I’ve learned a lot about symbolism, storytelling, and most importantly, listening. Turns out, tarot is less about predicting the future and more about having meaningful conversations.
So, where am I now? Still an apprentice, no doubt. But I’m feeling a lot more confident in my ability to pull out those cards and try to make some sense of things. It’s a fun little hobby, a good way to exercise my brain, and a surprisingly insightful tool for self-reflection.
