I felt like sharing my little ritual from this afternoon, my Salem three-card tarot reading. Nothing too complicated, just a moment for myself, and I thought, why not jot down how it went?
Getting Started
First off, I needed to get in the zone. I didn’t go full spooky Salem vibes, you know, with candles everywhere and whatnot, but I did find a quiet corner in my room. I grabbed my trusty deck – it’s a bit worn around the edges, which I actually like. It feels more ‘me’ that way, more lived-in. I then just took a few deep breaths, trying to clear out all the mental chatter from the day. Sometimes that’s the hardest part, honestly, just getting my brain to quiet down.
The Shuffle and The Question
I decided on a simple past, present, future spread. It’s my go-to for a quick check-in. So, holding that intention, that framework, in my mind, I started shuffling the cards. I don’t have a set number of shuffles or any fancy technique. I just shuffle until it feels right in my hands. You know that feeling? When the cards just seem to settle. Then I cut the deck into three piles with my left hand, and reassembled it. Just a little habit I’ve picked up over the years.
Drawing the Cards
Okay, so then I spread the cards out in a fan, face down on the table. I hovered my hand over them for a second, just feeling for a pull, and then picked the three that my fingers kind of gravitated towards. Here’s what came up:
- Past: The first card I pulled was the Ten of Wands. Ugh, figures. That one always speaks to me about feeling a bit overloaded or burdened. Pretty accurate for the last few weeks, I’d say.
- Present: Next up, for the current situation, was the Two of Cups. That was a nice surprise! Made me think about connection, partnership, or maybe just finding some harmony.
- Future: And for the future, the third card I drew was The Star. Now that’s a hopeful one, right? Always makes me feel a bit of optimism.
Putting It All Together
So, seeing them laid out: Ten of Wands, Two of Cups, The Star. It felt pretty clear, actually. The past, yeah, with the Ten of Wands, definitely felt like I was carrying a lot, maybe taking on too much. It’s such a visual card for that feeling. Then, the Two of Cups for the present – I’ve been making an effort to connect more genuinely with a friend, and also trying to be kinder to myself, so that resonated. It felt like a good sign that those efforts are meaningful right now.
And The Star for the future? That felt like a big sigh of relief. Like, after all the struggle (that Ten of Wands), and the current efforts to connect and find balance (the Two of Cups), there’s hope and inspiration ahead. It wasn’t a super dramatic, life-altering reading, but it felt very… fitting. It’s like the cards just confirmed what I was vaguely feeling in the back of my mind, but put it into sharper focus, gave it some shape.
Final Thoughts
So that was my Salem three-card reading for the day. Just a simple practice, really, but it helped me sort through some feelings and gain a little perspective. Sometimes just taking the time to sit with the cards, even for a few minutes, makes a difference. It’s less about hardcore fortune-telling for me and much more about reflection and intuition. Anyway, that’s how it went down today. Just wanted to share my little process.
