Okay, here we go! Here’s my walkthrough of doing a birthday tarot spread – complete with all the messy details and learnings.
So, I was feeling a bit… lost. You know that feeling when your birthday rolls around and you’re like, “What am I even doing with my life?” Yeah, that. So, I thought, hey, why not try a birthday tarot spread? I’d seen them online and they seemed like a good way to get some clarity.
First things first, gotta find a spread. I hopped onto Pinterest and searched for “birthday tarot spread.” There were a ton of options! Some were super complex, like 12 cards representing each month, others were simpler. I opted for a more straightforward one – a 5-card spread that looked like this:
- Card 1: Overall theme for the year
- Card 2: What to focus on
- Card 3: What to release
- Card 4: Opportunities coming my way
- Card 5: Advice for the year
Okay, got the spread. Now comes the fun part: shuffling! I grabbed my Rider-Waite deck (my go-to), gave it a good shuffle, and tried to clear my head. I was really trying to focus on my intention – wanting guidance for the year ahead.
Card 1: Overall theme – The Tower. Woah. Okay, not exactly what I was hoping for! The Tower usually represents sudden change, upheaval, things falling apart. My initial reaction was “Oh crap.” But then I took a deep breath and thought, okay, maybe this isn’t a bad thing. Maybe it means I need to let go of some outdated structures in my life.
Card 2: What to focus on – The Star. Whew! After the Tower, The Star was a welcome sight. It represents hope, inspiration, healing. Okay, so even though things might be chaotic, I need to focus on my inner light and stay optimistic. Got it.
Card 3: What to release – The Devil. This one was interesting. The Devil often represents feeling trapped or bound by something – unhealthy habits, negative thought patterns, addictions. It clicked for me. I realized I’d been holding onto some limiting beliefs about myself and my capabilities. Time to ditch those!
Card 4: Opportunities coming my way – The Queen of Pentacles. Nice! The Queen of Pentacles is all about abundance, practicality, and nurturing. It felt like a message to embrace my resourcefulness and create stability in my life. Maybe some new financial opportunities are on the horizon?
Card 5: Advice for the year – The Eight of Swords. Ugh, another tough one. The Eight of Swords often represents feeling trapped by your own thoughts, like you’re your own worst enemy. The advice seemed clear: get out of my head! Stop overthinking and take action. Easier said than done, right?
So, that was it! My birthday tarot spread. What did I take away from it? Well, it definitely wasn’t all sunshine and roses. The Tower and the Eight of Swords were a bit of a wake-up call. But overall, it felt like a helpful nudge in the right direction. It reminded me that even when things are tough, there’s always hope, and that I have the power to create a better future for myself.
The real test? Seeing if any of it actually comes true in the next year! I’m gonna keep these cards in mind and revisit them throughout the year to see how things unfold. I’ll probably journal about it too – that always helps me process things.
Final Thoughts? Doing a birthday tarot spread was a cool experience. It’s not about predicting the future, but about getting a different perspective on your life and setting intentions for the year ahead. I’d definitely recommend giving it a try!
