Why I Started
Last January, I was sitting at home feeling kinda lost about the new year. A buddy mentioned yearly tarot spreads, and I thought, “Huh, why not try it myself?” I’m all about jumping into stuff and documenting the chaos, so I dusted off my old tarot deck and got cracking.
Grabbing the Cards
First up, I dug around online to figure out what a yearly spread even is. It’s just picking cards to represent each month for a full year vibe check. Found out it’s supposed to give clues about what might pop up. Then I grabbed my deck – it was buried under some books, so I wiped off the dust and shuffled it like crazy. Made sure to set the mood by dimming the lights and playing some chill tunes.
Laying It All Out
Okay, so I decided to keep it simple with a three-card spread for starters. Shuffled the deck while thinking about my big questions: career stuff, family life, and health habits. Laid out the cards one by one on my coffee table. The first card came out looking weird – I squinted at it and was like, “What does this symbol mean again?” Ended up flipping through a basic guide I printed earlier, because I always forget the meanings. Messed up big time: I thought one card signaled easy money, but the guide said it meant unexpected hurdles. Had to scrap it and reshuffle, feeling a bit silly.
My Personal Chaos
Now, here’s where things got real for me. Back in 2020, I tried something like this but half-assed it. I got all hyped from the cards, acted like the year was gonna be smooth sailing, but then life threw curveballs. Job stress hit hard, and I ignored the warnings I pulled from the cards. Ended up burning out, had to crash at a friend’s place for a while. That taught me: if you don’t take this seriously, it just adds to the confusion. This time, I slowed down, reread the meanings, and actually wrote down notes in my journal to stay on track.
Wrapping It Up
After fixing my blunder, I finished the spread and felt clearer about the year ahead. For a quick start, my take is simple: just pick three cards, focus on what you’re curious about, and don’t overthink it. Jot down your thoughts right away so you don’t forget. Trust me, it’s better to learn from my oops moments than dive in blind.
