So I finally decided to try my hand at tarot cards, specifically the Sun and Moon deck I got last month. It’s been sitting on my shelf, and I kept telling myself I’d start “tomorrow.” Well, today was that tomorrow.
Just Getting Everything Out
First thing I did was clear off my kitchen table. I wanted a nice, clean space. I unwrapped the deck from its little silk cloth—it felt kinda fancy, not gonna lie. The cards were bigger than I thought! My first move was just to hold the deck in my hands for a few minutes. I’d read online that this helps you “connect” with the cards’ energy. I don’t really know about all that, but it felt like a respectful way to start.
My Super Simple Shuffling Attempt
Okay, shuffling these things is harder than it looks. They’re big and slippery. I tried to shuffle them like playing cards, but I was terrified of bending them. So I ended up just spreading them all out on the table and mixing them around with my hands. It was messy, but it worked. I thought about a simple question while I did it: “What do I need to focus on today?” Nothing too deep.
Pulling the Cards
I decided to go with a classic three-card pull: past, present, future. I closed my eyes, fumbled through the pile, and picked three cards that felt a little different. I laid them out in a row from left to right.
- First Card (Past): The Moon. The picture was spooky but beautiful. I looked it up in the little guidebook that came with the deck. It talked about confusion and illusions. Honestly, that made sense. Last week I was all over the place with my plans.
- Second Card (Present): The Sun. This one was bright and happy! The book said it’s about joy and success. I’ll take it! It felt like a nice little pat on the back.
- Third Card (Future): The Star. This card has a woman pouring water under a starry sky. The guide said it’s about hope and inspiration. It felt calming, like things are heading in a good direction.
What I Actually Learned
It wasn’t about predicting the future or anything magical. It was more like a quiet moment to think. Seeing those three cards in a row—confusion, then joy, then hope—it kinda lined up with how I’ve been feeling lately. It made me pause and reflect. That was the real value for me.
So that was my first try. It was clumsy, I dropped a couple of cards, and my interpretation was probably totally basic. But it was fun and surprisingly calming. I think I’ll try it again tomorrow.
