Alright, buckle up folks, because I’m about to walk you through my latest tarot card adventure: a good ol’ 10-card spread! I’m no expert, just a regular person who likes messing around with cards and seeing what comes up.
First things first, I grabbed my deck. It’s nothing fancy, just a Rider-Waite deck I picked up years ago. Gave it a good shuffle – you know, the kind where cards go flying everywhere if you’re not careful? Yeah, that kind. Gotta get that energy flowing, or whatever.
Then, I laid out the 10-card spread. There are tons of different spreads out there, but I wanted something that would give me a decent overview of a situation, so I went with this classic one. I remember searching the internet for a good layout, and found this one which was easy to follow.
- Card 1: You (the querent)
- Card 2: Immediate Influence
- Card 3: Obstacles
- Card 4: Past Events
- Card 5: Goals
- Card 6: Near Future
- Card 7: Your Attitude
- Card 8: External Influences
- Card 9: Hopes and Fears
- Card 10: Outcome
Now, the fun part: pulling the cards! I drew them one by one, placing them face down in the spread positions. The suspense was killing me! Once they were all down, I took a deep breath and flipped ‘em over, starting with Card 1: You. What’s the card that represents me in this moment? The card was… (I’m not gonna tell you exactly what cards I got, that’s personal! But let’s say it was something that resonated with my current state of mind).
Okay, now things got interesting. Each card I flipped over seemed to build on the last. Card 2 showed a big influence in my immediate life, which, surprise surprise, was totally on point. Card 3, the obstacles… well, let’s just say the cards don’t lie! It highlighted some issues I’ve been trying to ignore. Ouch!
From there, I kept digging. The past events, my goals, the near future, my attitude… each card added a layer to the story. It was like piecing together a puzzle, except the pieces were covered in cryptic symbols. But the thing is, even though it was a bit confusing at times, it all sort of made sense.
Card 8, External Influences, that was a kicker! It showed that external things that can influence my plans. It really helped me see the bigger picture and realize that some things are just out of my control.
Now, the really important cards: Hopes and Fears, and the Outcome. I took a minute to really ponder these. What am I truly hoping for? What am I dreading? The final outcome card gave me a glimpse into what might be in store. It wasn’t a guarantee, of course, but it gave me something to work towards, or maybe something to prepare for.
After all the cards were revealed, I took a step back and looked at the spread as a whole. I spent some time connecting the dots, thinking about how each card related to the others. It’s like the cards were having a conversation with each other, and I was just eavesdropping. I grabbed a notebook and started jotting down my thoughts and interpretations of each card, and how they all related to each other and my situation.
So, what did I get out of it? Well, clarity, for one. A little bit of a kick in the butt to deal with some issues I’ve been avoiding. And a reminder that even though the future is uncertain, I have the power to shape it. Plus, it was just plain fun! I encourage all of you to try this out. I am sure it will give you a lot to think about and even help you plan better!
Remember, I’m no pro, so take everything with a grain of salt. Tarot is just a tool for self-reflection, a way to tap into your intuition. Don’t take it as gospel, but use it as a guide. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m gonna go work on those obstacles the cards pointed out! Wish me luck!
