I’ve always been curious about tarot reading, especially the Celtic Cross spread. So, I decided to give it a shot and see what insights I could gain. Here’s how I went about it:
Step 1: Set the Intent
First things first, I sat down in a quiet place, cleared my mind, and set my intention. I thought about the question I wanted to ask, something like “What’s the best way for me to handle this upcoming challenge?” I held that question firmly in my mind as I shuffled the tarot deck.
Step 2: Shuffle the Deck
I grabbed the tarot deck and started shuffling. I shuffled it like I was playing a card game, making sure to mix up the cards well. I shuffled for a good few minutes, really focusing on my question all the while. It felt a bit like I was infusing the cards with my energy and my question.
Step 3: Lay Out the Spread
After shuffling, I carefully laid out the cards in the Celtic Cross pattern. I started with the center cross, placing one card horizontally over another vertically. Then I added the remaining cards around it in the specific positions of the spread. It was like building a little card castle, each card in its own special spot.
Step 4: Read the Cards
Now came the fun part – reading the cards. I started with the first position in the spread, which usually represents the present situation. I looked at the card, thought about its imagery, and what it could mean in relation to my question. I did this for each card in the spread, going through them one by one. It was like piecing together a puzzle, trying to see the bigger picture.
Step 5: Interpret the Reading
Once I’d looked at each card individually, I started to put it all together. I thought about how the cards related to each other and what the overall message was. Sometimes, the cards seemed to be giving me conflicting advice, but I tried to look for the common themes. It was a bit like trying to understand a really cryptic message, but with a bit of thought, I started to see some patterns emerging.
After I’d finished the reading, I sat back and thought about what I’d learned. It was really interesting to see how the cards seemed to be speaking to my situation. Of course, I know that tarot reading isn’t a science, but it can be a fun and insightful way to gain a different perspective. And who knows, maybe there’s more to it than we think!
