Okay, here’s my blog post about figuring out tarot number meanings, written in a casual, personal style:
So, I’ve been getting into tarot lately, right? It’s all super interesting, but I quickly realized that just knowing the pretty pictures on the cards wasn’t gonna cut it. I kept seeing numbers everywhere – on the Major Arcana cards, in the suits, even popping up in spreads. I knew I needed to dig in and understand what these numbers actually mean.
My first move? I grabbed my trusty notebook and pen – gotta keep track of this stuff! Then, I basically dove headfirst into the internet. I started searching for things like “tarot number meanings” and “numerology in tarot.” Let me tell you, there’s a LOT of info out there. It was a bit overwhelming at first, I won’t lie.
I started with the basics, the numbers 1 through 10. I figured those were the foundation, and I was right. Here’s what I’ve gathered so far, in my own messy notes:
- 1: This is all about new beginnings, fresh starts, potential. Like, that feeling when you have a brand new idea and you’re SO excited.
- 2: This one’s about balance, partnerships, choices. Think of it like two sides of a coin, or making a decision between two paths.
- 3: Creativity! Collaboration! Things coming together and growing. It felt like that moment when you’re brainstorming with friends and the ideas just flow.
- 4: Stability, structure, foundations. I pictured a solid, square table – sturdy and reliable.
- 5: This one was a bit trickier – change, conflict, instability. It reminded me of that feeling when things are up in the air and you’re not sure what’s going to happen.
- 6: Harmony, cooperation, compassion. It felt like that warm, fuzzy feeling you get when you’re helping someone out.
- 7: Reflection, introspection, spirituality. This one made me think of taking a quiet moment to meditate or journal.
- 8: Power, abundance, karma. This one felt BIG, like the consequences of your actions coming back around.
- 9: Completion, fulfillment, nearing the end of a cycle. It’s like that feeling of accomplishment when you finish a big project.
- 10: Endings, new beginnings, a full cycle. It’s the end of one thing, but also the start of something new.
I spent a good few hours just reading different interpretations of these numbers, comparing notes, and seeing how they related to the cards I already knew a little bit about. For example, seeing how the “3 of Cups” really embodied that feeling of joyful celebration with friends, or how the “4 of Wands” felt like a stable, happy home.
Putting it into Practice
Just reading about it wasn’t enough, though. I wanted to feel it. So, I started doing simple one-card draws, focusing on the number. I’d pull a card, look at the number, and then just sit with it for a few minutes. I’d ask myself: “What does this number mean to me right now? How does it relate to my day, or to a question I have?”
It was actually pretty amazing. By focusing on the number, I started to see connections I hadn’t noticed before. The cards started to feel less like random pictures and more like a language I was slowly learning to understand.
I’m definitely still a beginner, and I have TONS more to learn. But I’m feeling way more confident about understanding the numerical aspect of tarot. It’s like unlocking a whole new layer of meaning! I’ll keep you all posted on my progress – this tarot journey is just getting started!
