So, it was my birthday last week, and I did something I always do every year – a birthday tarot spread. This year, I felt like sharing the whole process because it’s a fun ritual that helps me reflect on the past year and get a sense of what’s coming up.
First off, I got myself all comfy and centered. This means I put on some chill music, lit up my favorite candle, and took a few deep breaths. It’s important to be relaxed, you know? Then, I shuffled my tarot deck, really focusing on the year that had passed and the year ahead. While shuffling, I kept thinking about the big moments, the challenges, and what I wanted to achieve.
After shuffling, I cut the deck into three piles and then put them back together into one. Some people might have a different way of doing this, but this is how I roll. I laid out the cards in a circle, like a clock. Each card represented a month of the upcoming year. I used 12 cards for this.
- Card 1 was for the first month, and it showed a general theme or lesson I’d be facing.
- Card 2, Card 3, all the way to Card 12, each represented a specific month.
I went through each card, one by one, taking my time to really look at the imagery and think about what it meant to me. For example, if I saw a card that looked like a new beginning, I’d jot down some notes about starting fresh in that particular month. If a card seemed to suggest a challenge, I’d write about how I could prepare for it or what lesson I needed to learn.
After I went through all 12 cards, I also pulled a few extra cards for specific areas of my life. I did one for relationships, one for my career, and another for my personal growth. This gave me a more detailed picture of what to expect. It’s like getting a little extra insight into the different parts of your life.
Once I was done, I took some time to reflect on the entire reading. I looked at all my notes and thought about the overall picture the cards painted. It’s not about predicting the future with 100% accuracy, but more about getting a general vibe and understanding where I might need to put in more effort or be more mindful.
I kept my notes and put my cards away. Throughout the year, I’ll look back at these notes, especially at the start of each month. It’s like a little reminder or a heads-up. And yeah, it’s pretty cool to see how things unfold and how the cards’ messages play out in real life.
Doing this birthday tarot spread is a special tradition for me. It’s a mix of self-reflection, a bit of mystery, and a lot of fun. If you’re into tarot or just curious about it, I’d totally recommend giving it a try. It’s a unique way to celebrate your birthday and get some perspective on your life.