Okay, so I’ve been messing around with tarot cards lately, just for fun, you know? And today I decided to do a simple three-card spread – past, present, future. I shuffled the deck, focused on my general life situation, and pulled the cards.
The past and present cards were pretty straightforward, stuff I already kinda knew about. But then… the future card. I flipped it over, and boom – The Devil. Yikes, right?
My first reaction? Total panic. I mean, The Devil? That sounds seriously bad. I pictured all sorts of terrible things: bad luck, temptation, maybe even some kind of demonic possession (I’ve watched too many horror movies, I guess). I felt my heart beating faster, my hands getting a bit clammy. It was not a fun moment.
I almost just shoved the cards back in the box and pretended I never saw it. But, I figured that wasn’t really the point of doing a reading. So, I took a few deep breaths and tried to look at it objectively.
I grabbed my little guidebook that came with the deck. It talked about The Devil representing things like addiction, materialism, feeling trapped, and making bad choices based on short-term desires. It wasn’t quite as dramatic as literal demons, but still not great.
A deeper Look:
- The first thing to do is I pulled the card.
- And then, I tried to connect it to my own life.
- What could it be pointing to?
- What is the devil as a future outcome of myself?
I started thinking about my current habits. I’ve definitely been spending too much time scrolling on my phone, maybe neglecting some of my goals. I’ve also been indulging in a few too many late-night snacks, which isn’t exactly helping my fitness goals. And there’s that project I’ve been putting off…the one I know I should be working on, but keep finding excuses to avoid.
So, maybe The Devil isn’t some external force coming to mess up my life. Maybe it’s more of a warning sign, a heads-up about my own potential to get stuck in unhealthy patterns. It’s like the cards are saying, “Hey, pay attention! You’re heading down a slippery slope if you don’t make some changes.”
It’s still a little unsettling, but it’s also kind of empowering. It’s a reminder that I have the power to choose my path. The Devil might represent those negative tendencies, but it doesn’t mean I’m doomed to follow them. I can choose to break free from those chains, to focus on what’s really important, and to make better choices for my future.
I’m definitely going to keep this card in mind. I might even keep it out on my desk for a while, as a visual reminder to stay on track. It’s a weirdly motivating kick in the pants, coming from the most unexpected source!
