Tarot cards—a mystical, magical way to gain insight into your life while also looking incredibly cool and mysterious at parties. But for me, tarot isn’t just a party trick or a quirky hobby; it’s been a lifelong passion that started when I was just 12 years old. Yes, while most kids my age were busy trading stickers or obsessing over the latest pop star (okay, I did that too—thanks, Tiger Beat), I was diving headfirst into the world of tarot.
Picture this: It’s the late ’70s, early ’80s. Disco is on its way out, big hair is on its way in, and there I am, wandering through Garden State News in Toms River, NJ. Now, this wasn’t just your average newsstand. Oh no. Hidden in the back corner, past the racks of newspapers and magazines, was a tiny treasure trove of witchy wonders—books on magick, paganism, and all things mystical. It was like stumbling into a secret Hogwarts library, except instead of wands and owls, there were incense sticks and tarot decks.
And there it was: my first tarot deck. The Rider Waite Deck. Classic. Iconic. The Beyoncé of tarot decks. I bought it with what little allowance I had left after snagging my Tiger Beat magazine (priorities, people). That deck became my gateway into a world of symbolism, intuition, and, let’s be honest, a little bit of teenage drama.
Over the years, my collection of tarot decks has grown faster than my Spotify playlists. There are so many different styles out there—decks with cats, decks with fairies, decks that look like they came straight out of a Tim Burton fever dream. But no matter how many decks I add to my collection, I always come back to my first love: the Rider Waite Deck. It’s like that one pair of jeans that fits perfectly no matter how much ice cream you’ve eaten.
So, how can tarot guide, shape, and transform your life? It’s not about predicting the future (sorry to disappoint if you were hoping for lottery numbers). Instead, it’s about tapping into your intuition, gaining clarity on situations, and making sense of life’s curveballs. Think of it as your spiritual GPS—except instead of saying “recalculating” when you mess up, it gently nudges you toward self-reflection and growth.
Feeling stuck in your career? Pull a card. Wondering if you should text your ex? Pull a card (spoiler: the answer is probably no). Trying to figure out what kind of pizza to order? Okay, maybe don’t pull a card for that one—but hey, I won’t judge if you do.
Tarot has been with me through every twist and turn of my life: the good times, the bad times, and the “what was I thinking?” times. It’s like having a wise old friend who never judges but always spills the tea—sometimes literally if you’re clumsy like me.
So whether you’re a seasoned reader or just tarot-curious, I encourage you to give it a try. Who knows? You might just discover a hidden gem in the back corner of your local bookstore—or at least gain some insight into why you keep dating people who don’t text back.
Now if you’ll excuse me, I have some cards to shuffle and some life decisions to overanalyze. May your readings be insightful, your intuition be strong, and your Rider Waite Deck never run out of magic. ✨
