Alright, so today I’m gonna walk you through my experience with the Scorpio tarot card. It’s been a trip, let me tell you!
First things first, I grabbed my tarot deck. It’s a pretty standard Rider-Waite-Smith deck, nothing fancy. I like the classic imagery, you know? So, I sat down, cleared my head (as much as possible, anyway), and started shuffling. I really focused on the Scorpio energy – intense, passionate, sometimes a little dark.
Next, I pulled the Scorpio card from the deck. This is where things got interesting. Now, the Scorpio card isn’t actually a Major Arcana card like “Death” or “The Tower” that are traditionally associated with Scorpio. Instead, I was diving into understanding Scorpio through its corresponding suit in the Minor Arcana and court cards. For example, maybe the Eight of Cups or a Queen of Wands (given the fire association and Scorpio’s intensity). It all depends on your specific deck and how you want to explore that energy.
Then, I really dug into the symbolism. What does the image evoke for me? What feelings come up? I looked at the colors, the figures, everything. Since I was aiming to use a Minor Arcana card or court card, the symbolism felt a lot more personal, less archetypal than if I was using a Major Arcana card. I realized the meaning really shifted based on the other cards that came up in the reading or even based on what was going on in my day-to-day life!
After that, I started thinking about how the Scorpio energy related to my own life. Where am I being secretive or holding back? Where am I embracing my passion and intensity? Where am I transforming and letting go of the old? That was a tough one, I gotta admit.
I tried journaling about it. Just writing down whatever came to mind. It felt a bit like free association, but with a Scorpio theme. I asked myself questions like: what am I most afraid of letting go? Where am I feeling powerless? What secrets am I keeping from myself?
Then I decided to do a little research. I wasn’t sure about the history and symbolism beyond what I could see, so I started reading up on Scorpio in tarot. There are tons of websites and books out there, so I just picked a few that resonated with me. What I found was there are so many ways to look at Scorpio’s meaning. It helped to get multiple perspectives. It deepened my understanding of the card itself.
I even watched a few YouTube videos. Some tarot readers are really good at explaining the nuances of the cards. Hearing their interpretations helped me to see things in a new light.
Finally, I decided to incorporate the Scorpio energy into my daily life. I tried to be more aware of my own power and intensity. I tried to be more honest with myself and others. I tried to embrace the process of transformation, even when it was uncomfortable.
One day, I decided to be more assertive at work. I usually just go along with whatever everyone else wants to do, but this time I spoke up for what I believed in. It was scary, but it felt good. That’s what I mean by embodying the energy.
I kept a record of my experiences. I wrote down my thoughts, feelings, and insights in a journal. I tracked my progress over time. It was cool to see how the Scorpio energy was affecting my life.
It’s an ongoing process, of course. But I’ve learned a lot about myself through this exploration. The Scorpio tarot card is a powerful reminder of my own inner strength and my ability to transform my life. It’s all about diving deep, facing your fears, and embracing the power within. Give it a try, you might surprise yourself!