Okay, so I got into this whole tarot card thing recently, and it’s been a wild ride. I started by just messing around, pulling cards, and trying to figure out what they meant. Then, I got this idea to use them for quick yes or no answers. It sounded simple enough, right? Just pull a card, and if it’s upright, it’s a yes, and if it’s reversed, it’s a no. Easy peasy.
So, I grabbed my deck and started with just one card pulls. I’d ask a question like, “Should I go out tonight?” and flip a card. At first, it was kind of fun, like a little game I was playing with myself. But then, I wanted to get a bit more detailed, so I started pulling three cards. This felt more… I don’t know, substantial? Like I was getting a more complete picture.
Creating a List
Now, here’s where it got interesting. I decided I needed a system, a way to keep track of which cards were generally “yes” and which were “no.” I started by going through each of the 78 cards in my deck. I knew that the major arcana cards, the 22 big ones, were supposed to be about the major events and big life changes. The 56 minor arcana cards were more about the day-to-day stuff, the smaller things that happen.
I laid them all out and started researching each one, trying to get a feel for their vibe. Some were obvious, like, you pull The Sun, and it’s pretty clear that’s a “yes” card. But then there were others that were trickier. Like, The Hermit is a great card for introspection, but it’s not so obvious for a yes/no question.
- Major Arcana: Big life events, major changes.
- Minor Arcana: Day-to-day stuff, smaller events.
After a ton of reading and thinking, I made my list. It wasn’t perfect, and I knew it was all subjective, but it was a start. Then, I started using it. I’d ask my question, pull my cards, and check my list. Sometimes the answers made sense, sometimes they didn’t, and sometimes they just made me think more about the question.
Reflections
What I learned is that tarot, even for simple yes or no questions, isn’t really about getting a definitive answer. It’s more about the process, the reflection. Like, there’s this card, the Four of Pentacles. It’s not really about being indecisive, but it kind of shows what it feels like to be stuck, not liking where you are but not doing anything about it. That hit me hard when I pulled it once.
This whole experience has been eye-opening. I started just wanting quick answers, but I ended up learning more about myself and how I think about things. It’s not just about the cards; it’s about the energy you put into it and what you take away. I even had a friend do a reading for me online once, and it was surprisingly accurate. It just goes to show that it’s about the connection, the intent, more than anything else.
So, yeah, that’s my tarot yes/no list story. It’s been a journey, and I’m still learning, but it’s been totally worth it. I might not have all the answers, but I definitely have a lot more to think about now.
