3 Tips on How to Get Started on a New Tarot Deck
Alright‚ so you got yourself a new deck of them tarot cards‚ huh? Shiny and new， all them pictures lookin’ at ya｡ Don’t just stare at ’em like a cow lookin’ at a new gate! You gotta get to know ’em‚ make ’em work for ya。 Here’s what I’d do‚ seein’ as I’ve been around the block a few times。
First Thing’s First: Clean Them Cards Up
Now， I don’t know where them cards been before they got to you｡ Lots of hands touchin’ ’em， maybe。 They gotta be yours， and yours alone。 So， clean ’em up。 Not with soap and water‚ mind you! You ain’t washin’ dishes｡ What I do is‚ I knock on the deck a few times‚ like I’m tellin’ it who’s boss｡ Then‚ I shuffle ’em real good。 Shuffle ’em and shuffle ’em‚ till they feel right in your hands。 Some folks say you gotta put ’em under the moonlight or somethin’‚ but shufflin’ works just fine for me。 Gets rid of all that old juju‚ makes ’em ready for your touch｡
- Knock on the deck to assert dominance｡
- Shuffle thoroughly to remove old energies｡
- Optional: Some people place cards under moonlight， but shuffling is sufficient｡
Second Thing: Get to Know Them Pictures
Them cards ain’t just pretty pictures‚ ya know｡ They got stories to tell。 Every card means somethin’｡ Now， most decks come with a little book。 Read it! Don’t just throw it in the trash｡ That little book tells you what each card is supposed to mean｡ But don’t just memorize it like you’re back in school｡ Look at the pictures‚ too｡ What do you see? What do them pictures make you feel? That’s important， see? Your feelin’s matter just as much as what the book says。 Start with the big cards‚ the ones with the fancy names‚ like the “Sun” and the “Moon” and the “Devil｡” Them’s the important ones‚ the ones that talk about big life stuff‚ you know， like gettin’ married or movin’ to a new place｡ After you figure them out‚ then you can worry about the little cards， the ones about everyday things｡
Major Arcana (Big Cards)
- Focus on major life events and turning points｡
- Examples: Love‚ Career‚ Big decisions
Minor Arcana (Small Cards)
- Deal with day-to-day issues and scenarios｡
- Examples: Arguments‚ small wins， daily routines。
Learn the cards meanings from the book‚ but also trust your intuition when looking at the images｡ What feelings or thoughts come to mind?
Third Thing: Use Them Cards Every Day
Them tarot cards ain’t gonna do you no good sittin’ in a drawer｡ You gotta use ’em! Don’t be scared。 Pull a card every day。 Just one。 Ask it a question‚ like‚ “What’s gonna happen today?” or “What should I watch out for?” Then‚ look at the card and think about what it means｡ Don’t worry if you don’t get it right away｡ It takes time｡ The more you use ’em‚ the better you’ll get。 And don’t just use ’em for yourself。 Use ’em for your friends‚ your family。 Practice makes perfect‚ they say｡ And it’s true‚ even with them cards｡
Daily Practice
- Pull a card each day and interpret its meaning for the day｡
- Ask specific questions to the cards for guidance。
- Examples: What should I focus on today? What challenges might I face?
- Practice readings for yourself and others to improve your skills｡
And that’s it｡ Three simple things｡ Clean ’em‚ learn ’em‚ use ’em｡ Ain’t nothin’ to it。 Just remember‚ them cards are there to help you｡ They ain’t magic‚ but they can help you see things you might not see otherwise｡ They can help you make better decisions‚ live a better life｡ So‚ go on‚ get started｡ And don’t be afraid to ask for help if you need it｡ There’s plenty of folks out there who know about these things｡ Just find someone you trust and ask ’em｡ They’ll be happy to help， I reckon。
Now‚ go on and make them cards work for you! Don’t let them sit there collecting dust｡ And remember， the most important thing is to trust your gut｡ If something feels right‚ then it probably is｡ If it feels wrong‚ then don’t do it｡ Simple as that｡
And one more thing｡ Don’t go spendin’ a whole lot of money on fancy decks when you’re just startin’ out。 A simple deck will do just fine。 You can always get a fancier one later‚ once you know what you’re doin’。 It’s like learnin’ to drive。 You don’t start out in a Cadillac‚ do ya? You start out in somethin’ cheap and easy to handle｡ Same thing with them cards｡
Alright‚ I’ve said my piece｡ Now go on and get to it! And good luck to ya｡ You’ll do just fine‚ I bet｡
