Okay, so, I’ve been messing around with tarot cards lately, and let me tell you, it’s been a wild ride. Today, I want to share my experience with a 5-card spread I did. It’s simple, but it can reveal a lot, you know?
First things first, I grabbed my favorite deck. It’s not anything fancy, just a basic Rider-Waite deck I picked up a while back. I made sure to shuffle them good, really put my energy into it. You gotta connect with the cards, right? I even thought about asking a question while I was shuffling. And I decided to ask about a work project I’ve been a bit stuck on. What else did I need to do?
Then, I laid out the cards, face down, in a sort of plus sign shape. The first card was about the general situation I am in. The second card, positioned above the first, was about what I needed to challenge to keep moving. The third one, on the left, represented the past. The fourth, on the right, was the future, and the last one, below the first, represented what I needed to embrace.
Here’s how the cards fell:
- Card 1: The Star. Hope, inspiration, things are looking up. This felt good, like a little pat on the back, telling me I was on the right track. I thought that I was in a good position and had everything I needed.
- Card 2: King of Pentacles reversed. This one’s a bit tricky. Usually, it’s about stability, but reversed, it can mean being too rigid or materialistic. Maybe I’m focusing too much on the wrong things, or being too stubborn. It seemed like I was stuck on one idea.
- Card 3: Seven of Wands. This is about defending your position, standing your ground. Made sense, I have been feeling pretty defensive about this project, like I have to prove myself. What’s more, I spent a lot of time preparing.
- Card 4: The Hermit. This card is all about introspection, taking time to look within. Okay, this was a clear message: slow down, take a step back, and do some soul-searching. So I knew that I needed to think more about this project.
- Card 5: The Empress. This is a nurturing, creative card. I understood I should cultivate new ideas. So I needed to embrace my creative side. That’s interesting, especially in contrast with the King of Pentacles reversed. Maybe I need to be less rigid and more open to new ideas.
So, after seeing all the cards, I spent some time just looking at them, letting the images and meanings sink in. I thought about how they related to each other and to my project. I realized I’ve been so focused on defending my initial ideas that I haven’t been open to other possibilities. The Hermit was a big wake-up call – I needed to step away from the hustle and bustle and really reflect on what I’m trying to achieve, what I should do next and what I should not do.
I spent the rest of the day thinking about the reading. I even did some journaling, trying to connect the dots between the cards and my current situation. The Empress kept coming back to me, reminding me to tap into my creativity and not be afraid to explore new avenues. It’s about being open to new possibilities, letting my imagination run wild, and not being afraid to nurture those ideas.
Honestly, this reading gave me a lot to think about. It wasn’t about predicting the future, but more about gaining some clarity and perspective on my situation. It’s like the cards were holding up a mirror, showing me things I hadn’t been able to see before. The next day, I decided to take the advice and stepped back from the project for a bit. And you know what? It helped! After a few days of reflection and some creative brainstorming, I came back to the project with fresh eyes and a whole new set of ideas. It’s still a work in progress, but I feel a lot more confident and inspired now.
So yeah, that’s my story about the 5-card tarot spread. It’s a simple but powerful tool for self-reflection. If you’re feeling stuck or just curious, give it a try. You might be surprised at what you discover.
