Alright, so I’ve been meaning to get more into tarot, you know, really use it to reflect on my life and stuff. I heard about these different card spreads, ways to lay out the cards for different kinds of readings. I thought I’d try some out and see how they work for me.
First off, I grabbed my tarot deck and shuffled them. While I shuffled, I tried to clear my mind and focus on what I wanted to learn from the cards. I gotta say, it took a few tries to really get into that headspace. It’s not easy to just switch off your thoughts!
One-Card Spread
The first spread I tried was a simple one-card spread. This is supposed to give you a quick snapshot of your day or a specific situation. I pulled a card and it was the “Three of Swords”.
- I closed my eyes, took a deep breath, and pulled one card.
- I stared at the card, I tried to connect with it, and see what feelings and thoughts it sparked in me.
- I wrote down my initial thoughts about the card in a notebook.
- Then, I looked up the traditional meaning of the card to see how it aligned with my own interpretation.
Honestly, it was kind of heavy for a morning card, it’s usually associated with heartbreak and sorrow. I tried to think about how it might relate to my day. Maybe I needed to be prepared for some tough news, or maybe it was a reminder to be kind to myself if things got difficult. Kind of a bummer, but I guess that’s life, right?
Three-Card Spread
Next, I tried a three-card spread. This one’s a bit more involved. You lay out three cards in a row. They can represent different things like past, present, future, or mind, body, spirit.
- I decided to focus on a specific question I had about a work project.
- I laid out three cards in a row, left to right.
- I interpreted each card individually, considering its position in the spread and how it might relate to my question.
- I looked for connections between the cards, seeing if they told a story or offered any insights together.
I did the past, present, future interpretation. The cards I got were “The Star”, “The Empress”, and “The World”. I was actually pretty excited about that. The Star is about hope and inspiration, The Empress is about abundance and nurturing, and The World is about completion and fulfillment. It felt like a really positive message about my project, that even if there were challenges in the past, things were looking good now and I was on the right track for a successful outcome. I felt a lot better after that one!
Five-Card Spread
Feeling more confident, I moved on to a five-card spread. This one lets you dive even deeper into a situation, with each card representing a different aspect.
- I chose a question about a relationship that had been on my mind.
- I laid out five cards in a cross shape, with one card in the center and four surrounding it.
- I followed a specific interpretation for this spread, where each position represents a different aspect of the situation.
- I took my time with this one, really reflecting on each card and its meaning.
- I wrote down my insights in my notebook, trying to piece together the message the cards were conveying.
It was more complicated to interpret. I got cards like “The Lovers”, “The Hierophant”, “The Chariot”, “Strength”, and “Wheel of Fortune”. It seemed to suggest that the relationship was important but needed some structure and maybe some tough decisions to move forward. The Wheel of Fortune in the center felt like things were about to change in a big way. It was a lot to think about, and I spent a good chunk of time journaling about it.
Celtic Cross Spread
Finally, I decided to go all out and try the Celtic Cross spread. This one is a classic, a ten-card spread that’s supposed to give you a really comprehensive overview of a situation. It took a while to lay out all the cards and try to understand their positions.
- I decided to focus on my overall life path for this big spread.
- I carefully laid out ten cards in the specific Celtic Cross pattern. It’s a bit complex, so I had to double-check the layout.
- I spent a long time interpreting each card, considering its position and its relationship to the surrounding cards.
- This was intense! I had to take breaks and come back to it a few times.
- I ended up with pages of notes, trying to make sense of the complex message the cards were sending.
Honestly, the Celtic Cross was pretty overwhelming. There were so many cards and so many possible interpretations, like “The High Priestess”, “The Emperor”, “Justice”, “The Hermit”, and “The Sun”. I got a sense of needing to balance my intuition with practical matters, and that maybe I needed to step back and look at things from a different perspective. It also felt like there was a lot of potential for growth and happiness, but it wouldn’t just happen magically. I’d need to put in the work. I’m still processing that one, to be honest. I think I’ll need to come back to it a few more times to really get the full picture.
Overall, it was a really interesting experience trying out these different tarot spreads. It’s definitely a skill that takes practice, both in terms of remembering the card meanings and learning how to interpret them in the context of a spread. I think I’ll keep practicing and see how my readings evolve over time. It’s a cool way to get in touch with your intuition and maybe get some new perspectives on things.
