Okay, so today I wanted to try out something a little different, something I’ve been curious about for a while – ten-card tarot reading. I’ve always been fascinated by tarot, even if I’m not entirely sure what I believe about it. It just seems like a fun way to maybe get some perspective, you know?
First things first, I had to find a deck. Luckily, a friend of mine has a bunch of them, and she let me borrow a classic Rider-Waite deck. It felt right to start with something traditional. I spent some time just looking at the cards, getting a feel for the imagery. They’re pretty intense, right? Lots of symbolism going on.
Next, I needed to figure out the spread. Ten cards is a lot, and there are tons of different ways to lay them out. After browsing a bit, I settled on a Celtic Cross spread. It looked comprehensive and like it would give a good overview of a situation.
Now for the actual reading. I cleared my space, lit a candle, you know, trying to set the mood a bit. Then I focused on a question that’s been on my mind lately. It’s kind of a big one, about a potential career change. I’m feeling a bit stuck, and I was hoping for some clarity. After a while, I shuffled the deck, really trying to put my energy into the cards. I’m not sure if that’s a thing, but it felt important.
Then came the tricky part – laying out the cards. I carefully followed the Celtic Cross pattern, placing each card in its designated spot.
- The first card represented the present situation.
- The second crossed it, showing the challenge.
- The third was below, representing the past.
- The fourth was above, showing the potential.
- The fifth was to the left, indicating the recent past.
- The sixth was to the right, hinting at the near future.
- The next four formed a column on the right side, representing my feelings, outside influences, hopes, and the likely outcome.
Once all the cards were laid out, I just sat there for a moment, taking it all in. It was a lot to process. I started with the first card, which was supposed to represent the present moment. I got the Three of Swords, which was a bit of a shock. It definitely resonated with how I’ve been feeling lately, though – kind of heartbroken and confused about this whole career thing.
I slowly worked my way through each card, jotting down notes as I went. Some of the cards were easier to interpret than others. Some made perfect sense in the context of my question, while others were a bit more cryptic. The Tower card showed up in the ‘hopes’ position, which initially freaked me out a little. But then I realized it could symbolize breaking down old structures to build something new, which is kind of what I want, right?
The final card, the outcome, was the King of Cups. This card felt really positive. It made me think about emotional maturity and balance, which is definitely something I’m striving for. I ended the reading feeling more hopeful than I expected. It wasn’t like the cards gave me a definitive answer, but they definitely provided some interesting perspectives and things to reflect on.
Honestly, the whole experience was way more involved than I thought it would be. It’s not just about flipping cards; it’s about introspection and trying to connect the symbolism to your own life. I’m not sure if I’ll do another ten-card reading anytime soon – it’s a lot to take in! But I’m definitely glad I tried it. It was a fun and thought-provoking experience, and I think I learned a little something about myself in the process.
