Okay, so the other day, I decided to try out this “yes or no” tarot reading thing. I’ve seen people do it online, and it seemed pretty straightforward, so I thought, why not give it a shot? I grabbed my tarot deck and headed to my usual spot where I like to chill and do my readings.
First things first, I gotta set the mood, right? I like to have a little ritual before I start. I took a few deep breaths, closed my eyes, and just focused on clearing my mind. Then, I picked up my deck and gave it a good shuffle. I mean, I really mixed those cards up, you know? While I was shuffling, I thought about the question I wanted to ask. I knocked on the deck a few times to kind of “wake up” the cards, I guess. It’s just something I do, no science behind it, but it made me feel more connected to the cards.
How I Do My Shuffle
- Riffle Shuffle: I gave them a good riffle shuffle, you know, the classic way.
- Knock Knock: Then, I always knock on the deck a few times. It’s like I’m waking them up or something.
- Set Intentions: While shuffling, I kept my question in mind, clear and simple.
So, for this “yes or no” thing, I heard you can just draw one card. If it’s upright, it means “yes,” and if it’s reversed, it means “no.” Sounds simple enough, right? I focused on my question, which was, “Should I take that job offer in Hawaii?” I pulled a card and, I kid you not, it was upright! I took that as a big, fat “yes” from the universe. I had chosen two locations. The second location I had in mind was Bermuda, but the card was reversed, so, “no” to Bermuda.
But then, I started thinking, maybe one card isn’t enough. Maybe I should draw a few more to get a clearer picture. So, I shuffled again, same ritual as before, and this time I drew three cards. I laid them out in front of me, and I looked up their meanings online. This time, I paid more attention to what the cards symbolize rather than just whether they were upright or reversed. I wanted the broader meaning, you know? It was way more insightful. Each card had something to say about my question, and it wasn’t just a simple “yes” or “no.” It was more like, “here’s what you need to consider” or “here’s what you might be overlooking.”
My Simple Steps
- Ask the Question: I kept my question straightforward: “Should I take the job in Hawaii?”
- Draw a Card: Pulled one card, and it was upright. “Yes” for Hawaii!
- Second Location: For Bermuda, the card was reversed. A clear “no.”
- Draw More Cards: I wanted more details, so I drew three cards and looked up their meanings.
I’ve heard some people say tarot is terrible for “yes or no” questions because it’s better for open-ended stuff. And after doing this, I kinda get it. The cards don’t just give you a straight answer; they give you a whole story. They make you think about things from different angles. Like, when I asked about that job offer, the cards didn’t just say “yes.” They were more like, “yeah, but have you thought about this and that?”
I felt a lot more connected to my emotions when doing the reading. I also felt like I was on a journey, and each card was a step along that path. At the end of it, I didn’t just have an answer to my question. I had a whole new perspective on it.
I even tried using smoke to cleanse my deck after the reading. It felt like a good way to clear the energy, especially since my question was pretty heavy. I’m definitely going to keep doing these readings. It’s not just about getting a “yes” or “no.” It’s about understanding the bigger picture and getting in touch with yourself. So yeah, that’s how I do “yes or no” tarot readings. It’s a whole experience, and I’m all for it.
