So, you’re curious about pulling some tarot cards for a daily peek into what’s up? I totally get it. When I first dipped my toes into this whole tarot thing, I was just trying to figure things out. I’d seen folks online doing these big, elaborate spreads, and I was like, “Woah, hold up, I just want a little nudge for my Tuesday, not a life prophecy.”
I started out super simple, just like anyone probably would. My first instinct was to just grab one card. Shuffled them up good, asked something vague like, “What do I need to know today?” or “What’s the vibe?” Pulled one. Sometimes it was spot on, like if I pulled a Nine of Swords and then spent the day overthinking everything. Other times, it felt a bit… thin. Like, “Okay, Strength card, got it. Be strong. But strong about what? My coffee choice?” It was a start, but I craved a little more meat on the bones.
Then I thought, “Maybe two?” So I started pulling two cards. I figured one could be the main theme, and the second could be what to do about it, or an obstacle. This felt a bit better. It gave me a little conversation between the cards. Like, maybe I’d get The Tower and then The Star. “Okay, something’s gonna shake up today, but there’s hope or healing coming after it.” That was more helpful. I actually started making connections, seeing how the cards played off each other, even if it was just two of them in my hand.
But my brain, it likes a story. Two cards felt like a good sentence, but sometimes I wanted a short paragraph. That’s when I really started messing around with three cards. And let me tell you, that’s where it all clicked for me. Three cards, for a daily pull, is my sweet spot. It’s enough to give you a little arc, a mini-narrative for your day, without feeling like you need a whole college course to interpret it.
Here’s how I usually go about it, nice and easy:
- First off, I give my deck a good shuffle. I mean a really good shuffle. I try to clear my head, maybe take a deep breath or two. I’m not asking for winning lottery numbers, just some gentle guidance.
- While I’m shuffling, I set my intention. It’s usually something super basic: “What do I need to be aware of today?” or “What’s the energy I should focus on?” Sometimes it’s more specific if I know I have a big meeting or a tough conversation coming up.
- Then, I split the deck. Just a natural cut, wherever it feels right.
- And then I pull my three cards. I usually lay them out left to right.
For me, those three cards usually fall into a pattern I just kind of stumbled into. I usually see them as:
- Card 1: The general energy or situation for the day. This is like the headline of my daily story.
- Card 2: The challenge, or what I need to focus on. This is the “plot twist” or the main thing I should put my attention towards.
- Card 3: The insight, outcome, or an action to take. This is kind of like the moral of the story, or what I can achieve if I navigate the challenge well.
Sometimes, they tell a slightly different story. Maybe it’s not a challenge at all, but a resource. Or the third card is simply the “vibe” I should carry through the day. I don’t overthink it, just kinda let the cards speak to me in that moment.
I remember one time, I pulled the Ten of Swords, then the Eight of Pentacles, and then The Sun. My immediate thought for the Ten of Swords was, “Oh boy, something’s ending, or I’m feeling totally drained.” Then the Eight of Pentacles, “Okay, gotta just put my head down and work, focus on the craft.” And The Sun at the end? “Even if it feels like a really tough end to something, there’s joy and clarity coming through all this effort.” And guess what? That day was a pretty rough one at work, I had to let go of a project I’d poured a lot into. But by just focusing on doing my current tasks diligently (Eight of Pentacles), I eventually felt that breakthrough of happiness and clarity (The Sun). It wasn’t about the project not working out, but about what I learned and what was next.
Another day, I pulled a Page of Cups, followed by The Emperor, and then the Four of Wands. That day, it felt like: “Okay, new emotional beginnings or a message coming in (Page of Cups), but I need to bring some structure and authority to it (The Emperor), and if I do, there’ll be celebration or stability (Four of Wands).” I was starting a new creative writing project, and I had all these fuzzy ideas. The Emperor reminded me to actually plot it out, make an outline, be a bit more disciplined. And that night, I felt so good and accomplished after getting that structure down.
See? It’s not about huge, earth-shattering predictions. It’s just about these little breadcrumbs of insight that help you navigate your day with a bit more awareness. For me, three cards hit that sweet spot. It gives me enough information to work with, to ponder over my morning coffee, without overwhelming me with too much to chew on. It lets me start my day feeling a little more connected, a little more grounded. It’s simple, it’s quick, and it actually helps me pay attention to the little things that come up.
