Okay, so I got into this whole tarot card thing, and let me tell you, it’s been a trip. I started because I wanted to figure out the whole deal with how they relate to zodiac signs and the minor arcana. It sounded all mysterious and cool, so I decided to dive in.
First, I grabbed a deck of tarot cards. I opted for the classic Rider-Waite deck because, well, everyone says it’s the best for beginners. I unboxed them and spent some time just looking at the pictures. They’re pretty wild, to be honest.
Next, I hit the books – or rather, the internet. I needed to learn what each card meant, especially the minor arcana suits – you know, the cups, swords, wands, and pentacles. Each suit has its vibe and is connected to an element. Like, cups are all about water and emotions, while wands are fiery and about action.
Then came the zodiac signs part. It turns out each sign has a few cards that really resonate with its energy. I started by matching up the signs with their ruling planets and the major arcana cards. For example, Aries is ruled by Mars, so it connects with The Emperor card. It made sense once I got into it.
- I made a big chart to keep track of everything.
- I wrote down each sign, its element, ruling planet, and the corresponding major and minor arcana cards.
- It was a lot to take in, but slowly, it started to click.
After that, I started doing readings for myself. I’d shuffle the deck, think of a question related to my zodiac sign, and draw a few cards. I’d refer back to my chart and notes to interpret them. It was like putting together a puzzle. Each card added a piece to the story.
I practiced this for weeks. Sometimes the readings were spot on, and other times they were a bit confusing. But I kept at it, and I started to see patterns. Like, whenever I was feeling stuck creatively (I’m a Gemini, by the way), I’d often pull cards from the Swords suit, which is all about the mind and challenges.
I also started doing readings for friends. They were skeptical at first, but once I explained the connections between the cards, the signs, and the elements, they got into it. We’d sit around, draw cards, and talk about what they could mean. It was a fun way to connect and reflect.
My Main Takeaways
Through this whole process, I learned a ton. Not just about tarot and astrology, but also about myself. Here’s what really stuck with me:
- Connecting Cards and Signs: Tarot cards and zodiac signs are like two sides of the same coin. They both offer ways to understand personality traits and life paths.
- Minor Arcana Insights: The minor arcana suits give a detailed look at everyday situations and emotions. They’re like the chapters in the story of the major arcana.
- Personal Growth: Doing readings regularly helped me become more self-aware. I started to see how my actions and thoughts lined up with the energy of my sign and the cards I drew.
- It’s All Connected: Ultimately, this whole experience showed me how everything is interconnected. The elements, the planets, the signs, the cards – they all play a part in the grand scheme of things.
So yeah, that’s my tarot journey so far. It’s been enlightening, a bit weird, but definitely worth it. If you’re curious, I say give it a shot. You might be surprised at what you discover.
