Alright, let’s talk about my little tarot experiment with the Lovers card. I’ve been messing around with tarot for a while, just for funsies, and I decided to actually do something with it. So, I picked a card, the Lovers, and tried to see what I could learn from meditating on it and applying its themes to my daily life.
First thing I did, obviously, was pull the card. I just used my regular Rider-Waite deck. I stared at it for a good ten minutes. Like, really stared. Trying to absorb every little detail. You know, the naked people, the angel, the sun, the apple tree… the whole shebang. I tried to empty my head and just see what jumped out at me.
After that, I wrote down everything that came to mind. No filter. Just a brain dump. Stuff like: love, choices, relationships, harmony, conflict, values, decisions… You get the picture. A real mixed bag of concepts. It was a bit all over the place, but I figured I could sort it out later.
Next, I tried to apply these ideas to my real life. This was the tricky part. I thought about my current relationships (romantic, platonic, family), and where I felt there might be some imbalance or decisions to be made. I also looked inward, thinking about my own values and if I was living in alignment with them.
For a few days, I really focused on making conscious choices. Like, instead of just defaulting to what was easiest, I tried to consider what was truly right for me, and for the other people involved. It was surprisingly hard! I realized how often I just coast along without really thinking about the consequences.
One thing that really stuck with me was the idea of harmony. I noticed how much energy I waste on petty arguments and disagreements. So, I made a conscious effort to let some things go. To pick my battles, you know? And it actually worked! My stress levels went down, and my relationships felt a bit smoother.
I even tried journaling each night, reflecting on how the Lovers card had influenced my day. What choices did I make? How did I handle conflict? Did I feel more or less aligned with my values? It was a bit of a slog at times, but it helped me stay focused.
Now, I’m not gonna lie, it wasn’t all sunshine and roses. There were days when I completely forgot about the tarot card and just went back to my usual grumpy self. But even those days were helpful, because they showed me where I needed to improve.
At the end of the week, I reviewed my notes and tried to draw some conclusions. What did I learn? Well, I learned that I’m a lot more reactive than I thought. I also learned that I have a tendency to avoid difficult conversations. And most importantly, I learned that even a simple tarot card can be a powerful tool for self-reflection, if you’re willing to put in the work.
So, that’s my Lovers card tarot experiment. It was a bit messy, a bit random, but ultimately pretty worthwhile. I’d definitely recommend giving it a shot, even if you’re not a believer in all that woo-woo stuff. Just pick a card, think about it, and see where it takes you. You might be surprised at what you discover.
