Alright, so I was in a bit of a rut, you know? Like, what am I even good at besides the usual grind? I’d heard people talking about using tarot for all sorts of things, way beyond just predicting if you’ll meet a tall, dark stranger. Most of it sounded a bit out there, to be honest. But then I thought, what about hidden talents? Seemed like a long shot.
My Little Experiment
I’ve got this old tarot deck, nothing fancy, just been sitting in a drawer. So, one evening, I just pulled it out. Didn’t do any complicated rituals, no incense, no special lighting. I just sat at my kitchen table. My main thought was, “Okay cards, if I’ve got some secret skill I’m ignoring, now’s the time to spill.”
I gave the deck a good shuffle. Didn’t even use a specific spread I’d read about. I just decided to pull three cards. My very non-scientific method was:
- Card 1: What’s a talent I already kinda know about but maybe downplay?
- Card 2: What’s a talent that’s totally buried or I’m clueless about?
- Card 3: How can I actually start using or exploring this stuff?
So, I laid them out. I’m not gonna list the exact cards because, honestly, the names don’t matter as much as what I saw in them. The first card, for the “kinda know” talent, showed this figure really focused, making something with their hands. It hit me – I used to love drawing and sketching, just doodling, but I always brushed it off as “not a real skill.” Just something I did to waste time.
The second card, for the “totally hidden” one, was interesting. It had imagery that made me think of connecting different ideas, like piecing together a puzzle but with concepts. I was like, “Huh? What does that even mean?” It wasn’t immediately obvious. It definitely didn’t scream “you’re a secret opera singer!” or anything dramatic.
The third card, the “how-to” one, showed someone sharing something, like teaching or just explaining things to others, but in a very relaxed, informal way. No big lecture hall, just a small group.
What Happened Next
I just sat there looking at these pictures for a while. This wasn’t some magical voice from the heavens. It was more like the cards gave me permission to think about stuff I usually wouldn’t. That first card about making things? I actually dug out an old sketchbook the next day. Felt a bit silly, but I started drawing again. And you know what? It felt good. Stress-relieving, even.
That second card, the “connecting ideas” one, took longer to click. But then I started noticing how often I was the person in my friend group who would explain complicated stuff, or see a pattern no one else did. I never thought of it as a “talent.” It was just… me. And the third card, about sharing? It made me think that maybe I could combine these things. Maybe share my “connecting ideas” stuff, or even just talk more openly about my creative process, however small.
So, did tarot cards magically bestow talents upon me? Absolutely not. But they were a surprisingly decent tool for self-reflection. It was like they held up a weird mirror. They didn’t give me answers, but they sure gave me some good questions to ask myself. I started paying more attention to those little things I enjoyed or was halfway good at, instead of just dismissing them. It’s been a slow burn, not a big fireworks show, but I’ve definitely started exploring things I wouldn’t have otherwise. So, yeah, that was my little experiment with tarot and hidden talents. Still kind of surprised it nudged me in a new direction.