Anyone for a free tarot reading?
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I've been interested in tarot for a long time, and over the last few months, I've been working on learning all of the card meanings. I have done a few simple readings for myself, but I'd really like to start to practice reading for others. However, I'm fairly certain that if I told most of the people I know that I was interested in tarot, they'd either laugh and say how foolish that is or tell me how bad it is. Because of that, I'd rather not tell any of my friends or family. So, I thought maybe I could read for a few people here if anyone is willing.
You can tell me as much or as little about yourself and your situation as you want. I certainly don't guarantee accuracy since I'm a very new reader, but I am willing to try my best. I am planning to do simple 3 card readings rather than full 10 card readings because there is less to analyze, but if you really want a 10 card reading, I can try. If you have any other questions, just let me know! Thanks to all my future guinea pigs! Please make sure to ping me so I don't miss your message accidentally!
Hi there! I'm also very invested in tarot, I've been reading since I was 13 or so! In 2014 I found my deck soulmate (Tarot Mucha) and I've felt very deeply understood and protected by the cards ever since we bonded (sounds strange, but the closer to my deck I am, the clearer I can read the cards - it's like a friendship, hehe). This will also probably sound strange, but I sleep with my deck in my bed; I keep it wrapped in a pretty scarf and just stuff it with some of my pillows and stuffed animals, and sleep with it in bed at night (not like, under my pillow or anything - I tried that once. Ouch!)
Ever since I read such advice and started taking it, I've noticed I've slowly reached an incredible amount of harmony and understanding with my deck. Over the years it's become a part of me, an extension of the self and all I am. Sappy, but true!
Anyway, there's me gushing about tarot! I would certainly be interested in a reading! The 'about' section of my profile sums me up fairly well as a person; as for my situation, I feel very 'stuck' and like I'm treading water in life, like I'm stagnating. I'm an illustrator, but I haven't been able to draw much due to mental illness fatigue and recovery over these past two years. In 2015 and early 2016 I was on a roll - day after day, hours upon hours spent at my tablet, ideas flowing through me almost too quickly to keep up with it all. I entered an art contest and took 2nd place, I put together a portfolio for my grandfather's art colleague to take a gander at, MAN, I was so active.
Then, in March of 2016, I was nerfed by bipolar disorder, lmfao. The rest of 2016 I spent miserably, having crashed hard from my first manic episode. I spent 2016 and almost half of 2017 in such hollow misery, anger, and hopelessness that I had to admit myself into a psychiatric ward for help. It worked wonders, and it was definitely one of the best decisions I've ever made in my entire life - it saved my life.
Ever since then, I'm happy to say I've been well on the road to recovery! I hoped that I would have the energy to pick up right where I left off in energetic 2015/early 2016, but that hasn't exactly been the case so far... I've been drawing more, but I expend a lot of energy while doing so, and get fatigued quickly, so I haven't actually finished many things. At this point, most of my drawing in my sketchbooks is for the sole purpose of just moving my hand and keeping drawing in my life, not letting it fall by the wayside.
TL;DR I feel very stagnant where I am regarding my art and goals for the future; I've been taking better care of myself and my mental health, but in a way, it feels like I'm trudging through molasses. I'm happier and healthier, but I don't have much energy to continue pursuing my goals and ambitions, which bothers me - I have all of this restless energy, and no way to expend it all, so I've just been buzzing aimlessly, wondering if I'm on the right path.
Am I on the right path with what I'm doing right now? Do I need to change what I'm doing, and if so, where could I look to shake things up? And ultimately, I suppose - will my muse come back to me? Or has it never left, and is merely dormant?
Haha, I'm sorry for all of the questions, I've just been looking for answers doggedly! I almost exclusively do three-card readings, too - they can explain so much with such brevity! The Celtic Cross spread drives me crazy, lol.
It's so kind of you to offer readings to others! I know how emotionally draining they can get; I once did three three-card readings for three different people in one day, and by nightfall I felt like all of the energy had been sucked out of me (in a good way! The most fun thing about tarot is looking into the fortune of others - you never know what you'll find)
I just noticed this post now! Either I never got a notification or I accidentally deleted it. Are you still interested in a reading? I'm happy to offer one if you are.
Haha, I feel you! Happens to me all the time. As for the reading, only if you're still open and available - that'd be fantastic! ;w; Thank you so much for your time, omg
I'm actually a little curious, having looked up some of the card meanings on my own before.
I've been feeling stressed about my future lately, in that I'm not sure if life is going to go anywhere. I finished school recently and haven't had luck finding a job in the field, for a lot of reasons, but I will admit that some of it is a lack of motivation in looking for a job or finishing my resume (even though I have some new things to put on it, I just don't even like looking at it because it stress me out). Things haven't been looking up either, such as the car breaking down again, and there's been a lot of job related stress from several people in my family. It just kind of feels like I'm just stuck lately.
My girlfriend has a deck of cat themed cards. For a while during our break at work she'd try and do small daily reading. She uses some rune stones as well.
I did readings for both of you this afternoon. I will be sending them in private messages since I know readings can be very personal and I didn't check to see if you wanted them posted here. Keep an eye out in your inbox!
That's a very cool deck! I just have a Universal Waite. I bought a Renaissance deck that has beautiful artwork, but it was too hard for me when I was learning because many of the meanings are different than a standard deck and it was hard to find reference material.
I didn't know what to expect but I'm rather happy with it. It's a nice pick-me-up after my day at work. Thanks for the reading!
Oh my goodness, thank you so much! I just about gasped when you brought up the 8 of Swords - that card follows me EVERYWHERE, and for good reason - I often do feel trapped and suffocated, and instead of finding a way to free myself, I just end up putting on a blindfold in the situation and start freaking out even more, haha.
Thank you so much! Wow, that honestly makes me feel a lot better - hearing you put it into words is really... validating ;w; "trying to force yourself to do too much too fast" basically sums up my life (and definitely my approach to art right now, heh). I do feel like I'm forcing myself to complete things, but I keep thinking "I just have to suck it up and actually finish something for once", but that attitude and approach makes me very self-conscious and strikes up some serious stage fright/performance anxiety - I don't know why I keep doing it! Maybe I just need to step back from it altogether for a little while...?
I don't read reversed cards (at least, not yet. I'm still a little scared of them, lol), so I'm not familiar with them at all, but what you said about the King of Swords was very interesting! And unnervingly accurate... I'm constantly forcing myself to draw/create things, but it ends up backfiring when I just put myself under undue pressure all of the time - I definitely would be inclined to agree that I'm 'misleading myself' in that regard.
Strength and the 4 of Wands are so reassuring ;w; Especially the Wands! I'm always happy to see 4s - stability, for once! Phew. A happy ending!
Thank you so much for your guidance! (praying emoji) What I've taken away from this is that I have to be gentler with myself with my art, and to stop pressuring myself so much when there's literally nothing binding me in reality. It feels like it could be a while, and that scares me, but Strength speaks to me that it doesn't really matter how much time passes in between, and that I'll be able to 'pick up where I left off' in due time... fingers crossed!
Again, thank you so much for your guidance (and consideration! I'd reply in a message, but my verbosity is always breaking character limits, lol). I do feel a lot better! You're a fantastic reader; everything was crystal clear, both situationally and tarot-y? In terms of symbolism and whatnot, haha. It all made sense in proportion to my current situation - I swear, the 8 of Swords must be taped to my back or something, lmfao.
One more thank you for the road! I hope it's alright that I discussed the reading here so openly; I really appreciate your consideration for your clients' privacy - again, I'd be replying in a message, but I just type so damn much, good lord!
I'll definitely have this on my mind for a while~ it's really comforting, y'know?
Yep, I am! You can either post here or private message me if you want to tell me more about your situation first. If not, I can try a general reading. Just let me know! Thanks for your interest! :D
Hi there! If you're still doing readings, I'd love one! Here's a bit about myself and my situation.
I'm a 20 year old college student, living with my fiance. We're both mentally ill, but both very in love and very glad to be together. I'm so thankful to have them in my life; we hold each other up, when we need it. Life has been going down a lot though, lately.
We've moved into our first apartment, and there's a lot of struggle there -- with the place, and our housemate. I studied abroad in Japan for six months a few months before moving here, so I've been having a lot of big life changes and movement within this year. Two living situation changes -- > studying abroad in Japan with no previous language skill ---> Coming back, for mental health reasons --> bad living situation --> visiting fiance for a month, before our move in together --> first apartment!
It's been a whole lot! I don't really know quite where I'd like a reading focused on, just more-so on my life. I'm in a dark place mentally lately, and have been in a huge slump this past month. I guess I'd like an outlook on my future.
Thank you so much!
You can practice on me, if you like.
I read, too. I usually use a Marseille pack and the Celtic formal layout, but I collect novelty decks.
I just saw this now since I didn't get pinged. Sorry for the delay! I did a reading for you, but sMail doesn't seem to be working? Do you mind if I post it here? I always like to ask since readings can be very private.
I'm always intimidated reading for another reader, but I'll give it my best shot! :) Same question for you. Do you want me to post it here or wait until sMail is fixed?
Oh I absolutely love tarot cards and readings.
Let's see. About me. I live in a flat with 8 other people, who don't clean up after themselves. I am mentally ill, I've recently had to go to a psychologist and we are working towards getting me some help. I feel lost, I guess. Some positive stuff too : I love the band Queen, I plan to watch my concert of them when I go home. I guess I would like a reading on my future. c:
Okay! I'll try to do a reading for you this afternoon, but as I said, no guarantees on accuracy. :) I love your HA by the way!
I love that there are a few tarot readers here! I also read, although I've never done a reading for someone else. Kudos to for giving it a go! What have your experiences reading for others been so far? I'm curious if it comes easier than doing personal readings?
I'm finding it much more difficult than reading for myself just because I don't know what all is going on in people's lives to properly interpret the symbolism. Sometimes people are telling me a bit about their situations though, which is helpful. I think in a normal in-person reading, it would be easier because you can have a dialogue with the client and figure out what direction to go in. I'm sure it comes with experience too. I've been having a lot of fun though and apparently some of the readings have been accurate!
