Okay, so I’ve been messing around with tarot cards for a while now, and let me tell you, the Thoth deck? It’s a whole other beast. I decided to dive deep into this one, and it’s been quite the ride. Here is what I did.
First off, I got my hands on a Thoth Tarot deck. You know, the one designed by Aleister Crowley and illustrated by Lady Frieda Harris. These cards are not your average tarot deck. They’re packed with all sorts of symbols and the colors are super intense. I spent some time just looking at them, getting a feel for the art. It is pretty wild, not gonna lie.
Next, I started to dig into what each card means. I got a few books. One was all about the history of the deck. Turns out, it was made a while back, and there’s a lot of esoteric stuff tied to it. The Major Arcana, those are the big-name cards like The Magician and The Empress. Each one is like a mini story full of hidden meanings. I made notes, lots of notes, trying to connect the dots between the symbols and what they represent.
- Major Arcana: Spent hours on these. The Emperor, The Hierophant, and Justice, for example. These cards are all about big life stuff, you know? Universal themes and all that. I used a notebook to sketch out some of the symbols and wrote down what I thought they meant.
- Minor Arcana: These are a bit more straightforward, but still complex. They’re divided into four suits, just like regular playing cards, but with a tarot twist. Wands, Cups, Swords, and Disks. Each suit deals with different aspects of life like work, emotions, thoughts, and material stuff. I tried to link these cards to my own experiences, which was pretty eye-opening.
Then, I started doing readings for myself. At first, it was just practice. I’d pull a card in the morning and see how it played out during the day. It was kinda like a daily horoscope but way more involved. Some days, the cards were spot on. Other days, I had to stretch my brain to see the connection. But hey, that’s part of the process, right?
I also tried some simple spreads. You know, laying out a few cards in a pattern to get a bigger picture. The three-card spread is a classic. Past, present, and future. I used it to get some insights into a project I was working on. It was interesting to see how the cards reflected my hopes and anxieties about it.
The more I practiced, the more I got into the whole thing. I even started reading for a couple of friends. They were skeptical at first, but once I explained the meanings and how to interpret the symbols, they got into it. One friend was going through a rough patch, and the cards really seemed to help her gain some clarity. It was pretty cool to see the impact it had.
My Thoughts
Honestly, working with the Thoth Tarot deck has been a wild ride. It’s not just about predicting the future or whatever. It’s more like a tool for self-reflection. The symbols and meanings make you think about things in a new way. It’s like they unlock parts of your brain you didn’t know were there.
I’m still learning, obviously. Every time I do a reading, I discover something new. It’s a never-ending process, and that’s what makes it so fascinating. If you’re into tarot or just curious about exploring your inner self, I’d definitely recommend giving the Thoth deck a try. Just be prepared to put in the work, because it’s not something you can master overnight. But trust me, it’s worth it.
