So I kept hearing about this Gypsy Free Tarot thing everywhere – Facebook groups, Instagram stories, you name it. Real talk? I was skeptical. Free readings? Sounded like one of those too-good-to-be-true deals. But curiosity beat me, so last Tuesday after dinner I figured why not try it myself.
Scraping Together Supplies
Grabbed my old Rider-Waite deck from the junk drawer – the one I bought years ago when I went through that witchcraft phase. Dusted it off properly on my kitchen counter. Didn’t have no fancy cloth so I used an old bandana that wasn’t too dirty. Lit this vanilla candle my sister gave me for Christmas, figured it couldn’t hurt.
YouTube University Time
Searched “total beginner gypsy style reading” videos at like 11pm. Watched three different ones where people kept saying:
- No strict rules: They kept repeating “just let the cards talk”
- Question matters most: Mine was simple – “What should I focus on this week?”
- Interpretation is key: Not about memorizing card meanings
The Actual Experiment
Said screw it and just shuffled those cards for five minutes straight while thinking about work stress. Did this three-card spread the first video showed:
- Past influence: Pulled the Ten of Swords – oof, felt that
- Present situation: Got Three of Cups upside down
- Possible outcome: Page of Pentacles popped out
Stared at them feeling clueless until I remembered the main advice – trust your gut reaction. Ten of Swords made me think of burnout, reversed cups said I was avoiding friends, and the Page? Felt like new projects waiting.
What Actually Happened
Next day at work, manager offered this inventory side project – scared me at first but Page card flashed in my mind. Said yes. Called up Sarah for drinks Friday instead of hiding at home (thank you, Three of Cups). Woke up Saturday feeling way lighter than usual.
How Anyone Can Try This Today
From my messy trial:
- Grab any deck: Borrow or buy cheap secondhand
- Start with ONE question: Simple daily stuff works
- Do a stupid basic spread: Three cards max at first
- Don’t overthink meanings: First reaction is usually right
Seriously though? It’s not some magical fortune telling. More like organizing your thoughts. And the “free” part just means you don’t pay nobody – which works great with my broke budget.
