After I saw this cool Alchemical Tarot deck sitting in my favorite occult shop last Tuesday, I grabbed it without thinking twice. Honestly, the artwork pulled me in – all those ancient symbols blended with colors just felt deep. Right away, I decided this would be my focus for the week.
Getting Down With the Cards
Back home, I cleared off my dining table – my usual practice spot. Shuffled the deck like crazy trying to bond with it. Felt stiff at first, you know? Pulled a single card, the “Star”. Stared at it for like 10 minutes trying to remember book meanings from my old Rider-Waite days. My brain went blank. Total disconnect. Felt frustrating. Like, what’s the point of a new deck if it doesn’t speak clearer? That’s when I shifted gears.
Finding My Shortcut Method
I plopped down on my couch instead. Scrolled through the little white booklet, but honestly? Too wordy. Got a notebook out and jotted down ONLY the stuff that jumped out for each card:
- The big picture image (like, “The Devil” shows chains and a dude trapped).
- Just one main feeling it gave me instantly (“The Empress” screamed CREATIVITY vibes).
- A tiny keyword phrase (Wrote “Success after challenge” for “The Tower”).
Making Quick Sense Daily
For the next three mornings, I kept it stupid simple:
- Pulled one card after coffee.
- Didn’t crack ANY book. Just looked hard.
- Asked myself: “What’s this picture literally showing? What mood hits me first?”
Okay, check this out: “The Hierophant”. Textbook meaning? Tradition, rules, blah. But staring at those pillars and serious guy? My brain just said: “Follow the damn manual today.” Trust me, that shortcut worked all morning.
Why This Deck Sticks Now
By Friday? Big difference. Doing a three-card pull felt smooth. Saw “The Fool,” “Eight of Cups,” “The Magician.” Instead of panicking, my quick notes popped right up:
- Fool – New start? Leap of faith!
- Eight Cups – Walking away from mess.
- Magician – Tools in hand, use ’em!
Strung it together into “Quit that draining thing and use your skills for a fresh adventure.” Felt totally true for my job vibe. Key takeaway? Forget memorizing 10 meanings. Look at the art, trust your gut feeling first, pick ONE useful idea. This deck’s symbols are literally built for that. Doesn’t need to be complicated. Grab it, glance, feel, act. Done.
