Okay, so yesterday I was messing around with my tarot cards, right? Just trying to get better at readings, you know, like a total newbie still. I figured the best way to improve is to actually DO it. So, I was thinking about what questions to ask.
I didn’t want to ask some big, heavy question like “Will I find true love?” or “Will I be rich?” Too much pressure, plus, I’m not even sure I believe the cards can answer stuff like that directly. More like, they can point you in a direction, give you some food for thought.
So, I started brainstorming. First, I grabbed a pen and paper – old school, I know! – and just jotted down a bunch of ideas. Here’s roughly what my messy list looked like:
- What am I currently overlooking?
- What should I focus on this week?
- What’s blocking me from achieving my goals?
- What’s a strength I’m not using enough?
- What can I do to improve my relationships?
- What energy should I embrace today?
Pretty basic stuff, I know. But that was the point! Simple, actionable, and not too emotionally loaded.
Then, I decided to actually try a reading with one of these questions. I picked “What am I currently overlooking?” Seemed like a good starting point.
I shuffled the deck, did a quick little prayer-ish thing (not really religious, just setting the intention), and pulled three cards. I used a simple three-card spread: Past, Present, Future.
The cards I pulled:
- Past: The Tower (uh oh!)
- Present: Four of Cups
- Future: Eight of Pentacles
Okay, so, The Tower in the past… usually means some kind of major upheaval or sudden change. Made me think about this project I was working on that totally fell apart a few weeks ago. I was pretty bummed at the time, but I moved on quickly. Maybe too quickly?
The Four of Cups in the present… feeling apathetic or uninspired. Yeah, that kind of rings true. Been feeling a little blah lately, not really excited about anything in particular.
And the Eight of Pentacles in the future… hard work, dedication, mastering a skill. Okay, interesting. So, if I get my butt in gear, I can achieve something worthwhile.
My interpretation:
I think the cards were telling me that I didn’t fully process the fallout from that failed project. I just brushed it aside and moved on, without really learning from it. That’s why I’m feeling uninspired now – I’m still carrying some baggage from the past. The Eight of Pentacles is a kick in the pants – telling me to stop moping and start working towards something meaningful. Time to pick myself up and learn from my mistakes.
Honestly? It wasn’t some mind-blowing revelation. But it did give me something to think about. Maybe I did need to spend some time reflecting on what went wrong with that project. And it reminded me that I actually enjoy working on projects where I can learn and improve my skills.
Anyway, that was my little tarot experiment for the day. Gonna try another reading tomorrow, maybe with a different question. I’ll keep you posted!
