Okay, here’s my take on whether tarot reading is true, based on my own messing around with it.
So, the title is “is tarot reading true”? Alright, buckle up, ’cause I’m gonna tell you what happened when I tried figuring this out myself.
First off, why did I even bother? I was bored, plain and simple. Plus, a friend of mine was SUPER into tarot, always talking about how accurate her readings were. I’m a naturally skeptical person, so I figured, “Eh, let’s see what the fuss is about.”
Getting Started: The Deck. I didn’t want to shell out a ton of cash, so I grabbed a cheap tarot deck off of Amazon. Like, the most basic, Rider-Waite deck I could find. I opened it, shuffled the cards (felt kinda silly doing it, I’ll admit), and tried to figure out the basic meanings.
Learning the ropes. The guidebook that came with the deck? Useless! Way too vague and flowery. I ended up using some online resources. There are a ton of free websites and YouTube videos explaining the meanings of each card. That helped a bit.
First Reading: For myself! I decided to start with a simple three-card spread: Past, Present, Future. I focused on a problem I was having at work (a real one, not just some made-up drama), shuffled, and drew the cards. I pulled the Tower, the Empress, and the Hanged Man. Freaked me out a little to see The Tower show up, but I was determined to see it through.
What did it all mean? I looked up the meanings. The Tower (past) – upheaval, sudden change. The Empress (present) – nurturing, abundance, creativity. The Hanged Man (future) – sacrifice, letting go, a new perspective. Okay, the Tower kind of fit my situation. There was a re-org at work that was disruptive. The Empress… well, I wasn’t feeling particularly creative, but maybe it was telling me to tap into that? The Hanged Man was the weirdest. Did it mean I was gonna get fired and be hanging around doing nothing?
Trying it on others: The Real Test. Reading for myself was too subjective. So, I offered to do readings for a few friends. I told them upfront I was a total newbie and to take it with a grain of salt. I made sure they had a specific question or situation in mind. This is where things got…interesting.
- Friend 1: Relationship troubles. She was having issues with her boyfriend. I pulled a few cards, and the cards did reflect some struggles. Whether the cards predicted those troubles, or she subtly guided me towards it is something I cannot tell.
- Friend 2: Career woes. He was feeling stuck in his job. This reading was a mess. The cards were all over the place, and I couldn’t make heads or tails of it. He said, “Yeah, that doesn’t really resonate.” Strike one.
- Friend 3: A skeptic! She was totally rolling her eyes the whole time. I pulled cards related to a new project she was starting, and one card, in particular, seemed spot-on. She was visibly surprised. Maybe there was something to this after all?
So, is it true? My conclusion: Maybe…but not in a supernatural way. I don’t think tarot cards are magic or can predict the future. What I do think is that they can be a useful tool for self-reflection. The cards can help you look at situations from different angles and consider possibilities you might not have thought of otherwise. Plus, it forces you to articulate your thoughts and feelings, which is always a good thing.
The Psychology Angle: I think a big part of why people find tarot “accurate” is confirmation bias. You’re more likely to remember the hits than the misses. And honestly, the cards are vague enough that you can usually twist the interpretation to fit your situation somehow. It’s a bit like reading your horoscope.
My advice? If you’re curious about tarot, give it a try. But don’t take it too seriously. Treat it as a fun way to explore your own thoughts and feelings. And remember, you’re in charge of your own destiny. Don’t let a deck of cards dictate your life!
Final Thoughts: I’m not a tarot convert, but I did find the experience interesting. I’ll probably keep messing around with it now and then, just for fun. But I’m not about to quit my day job and become a professional tarot reader anytime soon!
