Man, I’ve been meaning to try this pregnancy tarot spread for ages, ever since I found that crumpled printout stuck in an old journal. Finally carved out time this rainy Thursday afternoon.
Getting Started
First things first, I cleared off my little desk – shoved aside coffee cups and bills. Grabbed my deck, the worn Rider-Waite one my sister gave me years back. The printout called for “a calm space,” but honestly, my neighbor was drilling something. Made do.
Position Meanings: This spread uses just three cards, which I liked – less chance to get tangled up. Here’s how I set it up in my head:
- Card 1 (Left): What energy surrounds me/my body right now regarding pregnancy/potential pregnancy.
- Card 2 (Middle): Potential challenges or things to be mindful of.
- Card 3 (Right): Potential support or positive influences coming my way.
Shuffling Like Crazy
Okay, time to shuffle. I focused on the general idea – “insights around pregnancy energy for me right now.” Held that thought, shuffled for a good couple minutes, cards flipping a bit outta my hands ’cause they were kinda sticky. Concentrated hard, asking the deck just to show me what I needed to see.
Drawing the Cards
Took a deep breath, cut the deck into three piles with my left hand (felt right), chose the middle pile, and then flipped ’em over one by one, left to right:
- Card 1 (Left): The Empress. Bam! Felt like a warm hug. Big, lush energy. Fertility, abundance, creation. Body feels… capable? Nurtured? A really solid “yes” energy surrounding this whole idea for me personally.
- Card 2 (Middle): Eight of Swords. Oof. Okay, reality check. Felt like the deck poked me. This card screams feeling stuck, trapped in your own head, overthinking. Maybe fears or limiting beliefs trying to box me in?
- Card 3 (Right): Ace of Pentacles. Sweet relief! A shiny new beginning grounded in reality. New opportunities, stability, seeds being planted – physically or maybe mentally/emotionally preparing the ground.
Putting It Together
Sat back in my squeaky chair, looked at the whole picture. The Empress is huge – powerful, positive creative energy is here. But man, that Eight of Swords – total truth bomb. I do get stuck sometimes swirling in “what ifs” or worries. Almost like my brain tries to lock up the Empress’s awesome vibe. The Ace of Pentacles feels like a lifeline though, a little nudge saying “Hey, focus on building something stable, step by step, plant good seeds in reality, don’t just get lost in worries.” Practical action seems key.
This wasn’t a crystal ball prediction – felt more like a snapshot of the energies swirling around me now concerning pregnancy. The Empress gave me a confidence boost, the Eight of Swords was a real wake-up call about my thought patterns, and the Ace reminded me to stay grounded and focus on practical steps, trusting things can blossom.
