Okay, so I’ve been messing around with tarot cards lately, and I wanted to share my experience with “The Lovers” card. It’s, like, a pretty big one, you know?
First, I cleared my space. I just tidied up my desk, lit a candle (vanilla, my fave!), and made sure the room felt chill. I think setting the mood is super important.
Getting Started
- Shuffled the deck: I shuffled my Rider-Waite deck like a million times while thinking about my question. It was a general relationship question, not about anyone specific. I just wanted some overall guidance.
- Cut the deck: I cut the deck into three piles and then put them back together in a different order. I don’t know, it just felt right.
- Laid out the cards: I went with a simple three-card spread – past, present, future. The cards is what I focused.
The Lovers Card Appears!
Guess what card showed up in the ‘present’ position? Yep, The Lovers. I was kind of stunned, to be honest. It felt… significant.
I spent some time just looking at the card. The imagery is pretty intense, right? Adam and Eve, the angel, the tree, the serpent. So much symbolism!
My Interpretation Process
- Journaling: I grabbed my notebook and started jotting down my initial thoughts. Things like “choices,” “harmony,” “balance,” “decisions.” Just whatever popped into my head.
- Looked up meanings: I checked out a few different tarot books and websites to see what the “official” interpretations were. I try not to rely on these too much, but it’s helpful to get some different perspectives.
- Connected it to my question: I thought about how the card’s meanings related to my general relationship question. Was it about a specific choice I needed to make? Was it about finding balance within myself?
- I went back to contemplating the card, using what I wrote.
My Takeaway
For me, The Lovers card in this reading wasn’t necessarily about romantic love. It felt more about making an important decision from a place of alignment and authenticity. Like, choosing a path that feels true to my values, even if it’s difficult. It also made me think about the importance of balancing different aspects of my life – work, relationships, personal growth, all of it.I finished, put the cards away, and blew out the candle. I felt like I got it.
It’s still something I’m reflecting on, but that’s the beauty of tarot, right? It’s not about getting definitive answers, but about exploring possibilities and gaining insights. This was my process with the card.
