So, when I first got into literary tarot, I was like a lost sheep. I had no idea where to start. But I was determined to figure it out.
I began by getting myself a nice deck of literary tarot cards. I just went to a local bookstore and picked one that caught my eye. The pictures on the cards were so cool, like little scenes from famous books.
Then, I started to shuffle the cards. I must admit, at first, I was a bit clumsy. I dropped a few cards here and there, but I kept at it. I shuffled them real good, like I was trying to mix up all the stories inside.
After shuffling, I decided to do a simple one – card draw. I closed my eyes, took a deep breath, and then picked a card. When I opened my eyes and saw the card, I was like, “What the heck does this mean?”
So, I turned to the guidebook that came with the deck. I started reading about the meaning of that card in the context of literature. It talked about themes, characters, and plot points that might be associated with it. It was like unlocking a little secret code.
Next, I wanted to try a three – card spread. I shuffled the cards again, and then laid out three cards in a row. I was super excited to see what they had to say. One card was about the past in literary terms, one about the present, and one about the future.
I spent a long time poring over the guidebook for these three cards. I tried to connect the dots between them, like how the past literary elements could lead to the present and then to the future. It was like solving a fun puzzle.
Another thing I did was to share my readings with my book – loving friends. We sat around, had some snacks, and talked about what the cards might mean. Sometimes, they had really different perspectives, which helped me see things in a new light.
I also started to keep a journal of my tarot readings. Every time I did a draw, I wrote down the cards I got, what I thought they meant, and how it related to the books I was reading or the stories I was thinking about. This way, I could look back and see how my understanding was growing.
As I kept practicing, I got better at interpreting the cards. I could quickly recognize the common literary symbols on the cards. And I started to use the tarot to get inspiration for my own writing too. Like, if I was stuck on a story, a card draw might give me an idea for a new character or a plot twist.
Finally, I realized that using literary tarot is all about having fun and exploring the world of literature in a new way. It’s not about getting it 100% right every time. Just keep shuffling, drawing, and enjoying the journey through the pages of books with these magical cards.
