Okay, so, I decided to dive into this whole tarot thing. It’s been on my to-do list for ages, and I finally got around to it. I figured, why not share my little adventure with you guys? I got myself a deck, watched a bunch of YouTube videos, and started messing around with the cards.
First things first, I cleared a space on my desk. I wanted a chill vibe, you know? I lit a candle—nothing fancy, just one I had lying around. Then, I took a few deep breaths, tried to clear my mind, and shuffled the cards. It felt kinda weird at first, like I was doing something super formal, but I got into the groove.
What I learned
- Don’t Let Others Touch Your Cards: Initially, I was excited to show my new deck to my friends, and I let them handle the cards. Then I read somewhere that it’s better to keep your deck personal. I started keeping my cards to myself after that. It just felt right, you know?
- Don’t Read When You’re Feeling Off: I tried doing a reading once when I was in a really bad mood. Big mistake. The reading was all over the place, and it just made me feel worse. From that day on, I decided only to use the cards when I’m in a good, stable headspace.
- Don’t Ignore Your Intuition: Sometimes, I’d pull a card, and the “official” meaning wouldn’t quite resonate. I realized that it’s okay to trust your gut feeling about what the card means for you personally. There were a couple of times when my intuitive interpretation turned out to be surprisingly accurate.
- Don’t Ask The Same Question Repeatedly: At first, I found myself asking the same questions over and over again, hoping for a different answer. It didn’t work, and I think I was missing the point. I’ve learned to accept the first reading and reflect on it, rather than keep asking until I get the answer I want. It does make me think more.
- Don’t Use Tarot for Yes/No Questions: I tried using tarot for quick yes/no questions, and it just didn’t work well. Tarot cards are more about exploring deeper themes and situations, not giving simple answers. I have tried to change how I ask questions now, you know, asking questions that are more open-ended.
- Don’t Leave Your Cards Messy: In the beginning, I was lazy and just left my cards lying around anywhere. Not good. I’ve started treating them with more respect, keeping them in a nice box, and cleansing them regularly. Now it feels different when I do my reading.
- Don’t Do Readings in a Messy Space: Similar to the cards, I found that doing readings in a cluttered environment just felt off. Now, I make sure my space is tidy and peaceful before I start. I feel more focused this way.
- Don’t Get Too Attached to the Outcome: I used to freak out a bit over negative readings. Now, I try to see them as guidance rather than a fixed outcome. I even jot down notes on a paper and look back at it after some time. Sometimes I was just overthinking.
So, yeah, that’s my tarot journey so far. I’m still learning, and I’m definitely not an expert, but it’s been a really interesting experience. It’s kinda like a form of self-reflection, a way to tap into your inner thoughts and feelings. If you’re thinking about trying it out, I’d say go for it! Just remember to be respectful of the cards and yourself, and don’t take it too seriously. It’s all about the journey, right?
