So, I got into this whole tarot thing, right? I was like, “Is tarot evil?” I mean, you hear all sorts of stuff. So I dove in. Bought a deck, one of those fancy ones with all the cool pictures. I felt like I was in some kind of movie or something. Started shuffling them, trying to get the hang of it.
First off, I tried to just pull a card each day, you know, see what the “universe” was trying to tell me. I didn’t really get it at first. Then, I got this book, a big one, that explained all the meanings and stuff. I read a bit, tried to memorize some of it, but mostly I just went with my gut.
I remember this one time, I pulled the “Death” card and I was like, “Whoa, am I gonna die?” But then I read in the book it’s more about change and transformation. So I chilled out a bit. I started doing these little readings for myself, asking questions about my day or decisions I had to make.
Experimenting with Spreads
Then I got into these things called “spreads.” They’re like patterns you lay the cards out in, and each position means something different. I tried a simple three-card spread – past, present, future. It was kinda spooky how accurate it felt sometimes. Like, it would nail a situation I was going through.
- Past: Reflected stuff I already knew.
- Present: Was usually spot on with what I was feeling.
- Future: This was trickier, but sometimes it gave me something to think about.
I started doing readings for my friends, too. They were skeptical at first, but then they got into it. It was fun, seeing their reactions and trying to interpret the cards for them. I messed up a few times, got the meanings mixed up, but they didn’t mind. We were just having a laugh.
Getting Deeper
I kept practicing, reading more, getting more comfortable with the cards. I realized it wasn’t about predicting the future with 100% accuracy. It felt more like a tool for self-reflection. Like, the cards would bring up things I hadn’t thought about, or different ways of looking at a problem.
I even started journaling about my readings, writing down what I pulled and what I thought it meant. It was like keeping a diary, but with this added mystical element.
So, Is Tarot Evil?
After all this, do I think tarot is evil? Nah. It’s just cards, really. It’s what you make of it. For me, it became this cool way to think about my life, my choices, and the world around me. It’s not about worshipping some dark force or whatever. It’s more like a mirror, reflecting back what’s already inside you. I guess you could use it for bad stuff, but you could do that with anything. For me, it’s been a positive thing, a fun hobby, and a way to connect with myself and my friends on a deeper level. And maybe the image of the cards would give me some new ideas.
It’s all about your intention. If you go in looking for darkness, you might find it. But if you go in with an open mind, looking for guidance or just a bit of fun, that’s what you’ll get out of it. At least, that’s what I found. It’s been a wild ride, that’s for sure. I even did a reading for my cat once. Don’t ask.
