A Call-out From My Tarot Deck
How to listen when the universe speaks to you.
Like every other 19 year old, I’ve been reconnecting with my roots to attempt to figure out who I am. I used to draw a weekly tarot card to hold in in the back of my busted up phone case as a reminder, but since upgrading to a smaller phone with a functioning space bar, I can no longer physically do that. I miss my weekly ritual, butialsodon’tmisssendingeverymessagelikethis.
So I’m working on using my tarot deck more consistently, and I’d love to share this little practice with you as a casually spiritual girly.
What I love about reading tarot is that #1, my dad emphasises the second syllable of tarot when he says it, and #2 it’s a practise anyone can enjoy—as long as you remember that you get what you put into it.
Also, I work with The Wild Unknown Tarot deck, part of four oracle decks by Kim Krans. I also use the Archetypes deck to create characters for my novels.
This week I did a big picture spread, which consists of 9 card for the following focus areas.
1. What I’m Currently Worried About: 10 of Wands
The 10 of wands primarily concerns mental/physical blockages, which result in hopelessness or feeling trapped (hence the artwork resembling a cage below). Since this isn’t the first time I’ve pulled this card, I know it’s referencing a choice to engage in negativity rather than being dragged into it.
I’ve been feeling rather uninspired to actually work on my next novel despite often thinking about all the ways I could take it. On one hand, I’m excited to be an author but my lack of action doesn’t actually reflect that.
The 10 of wands resonates with my dragging feet toward writing my next book. I acknowledge I am choosing to walk the hard road here.
2. What is Well Balanced: The Fool
This Major Arcana card is all about new beginnings. It points to excitement, new journeys, and spontaneity. My resolution for 2025 was to say “yes” more. In doing so, I’ve been rewarded with many new experiences. I’ve fed a capybara and kangaroos, travelled, grew my social presence, and got my dream job.
With excitement and eagerness which some may call foolish, I’ve started new journeys toward my dream life.
One thing I’ve really worked hard on has been disregarding what I think people perceive of me. Since graduating high school, a sort of burden has been lifted off me, and I genuinely do not care how my peers think of me anymore. Learning about the looking-glass self was instrumental in my personal growth.
This card is a gentle reminder to continue saying “yes,” regardless of what others think.
3. What is Out of Sorts: The Hermit
Slowness and stillness aren’t appreciated in our modern world nearly to the same extent that they are in the realm of tarot. I’ve had some busy weeks with work and life and preparing to go back to school, and thus I forgotten to stay present in the moment.
This card urges me to take time for self reflection to strengthen my inner guidance. As someone who loves to search for answers outside of myself, it is a good reminder that sometimes I’ve had the answer inside of me all along.
4. What Doesn’t Matter: 6 of Swords
The swords sit in a pile, drenched in darkness as a rainbow glows above. It’s easy to get bogged down in the negativity when it’s all you can see. It’s worth remembering that there is hope at last. Life gets better.
Going back to my writing, it doesn’t matter how much I lament over not making progress on my novels or writing career—that won’t get me anywhere. I must focus on taking the small steps that get me to my end goal and appreciate the positive potential.
5. Negative Life Influences: The Moon
Another major arcana pull signifies that this is an aspect of my life I need to pay special attention to. The Moon encompasses the whole of The Wild Unknown through shadows, fears, dreams, and mysteries.
I have a tendency to imagine the worst. By focusing too much on bad possibilities, we limit ourselves and heighten our anxieties. Imagination is the foundation of creativity and development, but it can easily take a dark turn if we linger for too long. The worst thing I can do to myself is give power to my worries.
6. Positive Life Influences: 7 of Wands
This was a reassuring pull as a “do it yourself if you want it done well” person. Though communal help is healthy, I find my greatest strength within myself. Like the wand that leads its way with its own flame, I’m affirmed by the 7 of wands to trust myself wholly. Akin to the Hermit, intuition never lies.
7. What I Should Focus On: 10 of Cups
The 10 of cups radiates excitement. The Wild Unknown’s call to action is to greet life with an open and joyful heart. For me, this card is the culmination of my efforts and dreams being fulfilled. I like to imagine this is about my writing.
Similar to pulling the Moon earlier, 10 of cups encourages those who pull it to focus their energy toward positivity. This overflow of colour and light is a sign of good things to come.
8. Message From My Past Self: Father of Cups
The father of cups represents diplomacy, grace, and a dedication to others, which if over indulged can be to a fault. This message from my past self is a warning to stay grounded as I was often too empathetic—much to my own distress. Compassion is a necessary virtue, but it requires balance and regulation. It is important not to lean too far in any direction (emotional detachment or extreme vulnerability).
9. Message From My Future Self: Ace of Wands
My reading ended with another high energy card. The ace of wands indicates new growth. Since we are dealing with a message from a higher self, I take this card as a good indication of my future. If I tend to the proper areas, I will have great things coming!
Albeit unlike my other articles, I thought this tarot reading would be fun to share. I hope you can take what resonates and carry that message along with you!
This is so cool to hear about!!
Good self reflection KB.