Alright, let’s gab about this bottom of the deck tarot thing. You know, that card at the very bottom? Folks say it’s important, so let’s see what all the fuss is about.
Some say that bottom card, they call it a “shadow card”. Sounds spooky, right? Like somethin’ hidin’ in the dark. Well, they say it’s all about what’s deep down inside you, your feelings and fears. You know, the stuff you don’t usually talk about, the stuff you keep locked up tight.

Now, I ain’t no fancy tarot reader, but I can tell you this: everybody’s got fears. Scared of gettin’ sick, scared of losin’ loved ones, scared of bein’ alone. Maybe that bottom card, it’s tryin’ to tell you somethin’ about them fears.
- It’s like that gut feeling you get, you know? The one that tells you somethin’ ain’t right, even if you can’t put your finger on it.
- And sometimes, it’s somethin’ you don’t wanna face. Like, maybe you’re scared of changin’ jobs, even though your current one is makin’ you miserable. Or maybe you’re scared of standin’ up for yourself, even though you know you should.
They also say this shadow card is like the “hopes and fears” card in that Celtic Cross spread. Now, I don’t know nothin’ about no Celtic Cross, sounds complicated to me. But I get the gist of it. It’s about what you want outta life, and what you’re afraid of losin’ along the way.
There’s this thing called “bottom dealing”. Sounds fishy if you ask me. It’s when someone cheats at cards by dealin’ from the bottom of the deck. They sneaky, tryin’ to get an advantage. Now, I ain’t sayin’ the bottom tarot card is cheatin’ you, but maybe it’s tryin’ to give you a little heads-up, a little secret knowledge.
And get this, some cards, they say they’re about bein’ sick. Like that Tower card. Sounds scary, right? Like somethin’ bad is gonna happen. Well, it could mean you might get sick, or maybe you already are and you just don’t know it yet. Or it could just mean things are gonna change real fast, like a bolt outta the blue. Changes, they can be scary, but sometimes they’re for the best, you know?
They say the Empress card, she’s a big deal. A queen, sittin’ on her throne. Powerful woman. But even powerful folks get scared. Even queens have their worries. So, it just goes to show you, nobody’s immune to fear. It’s part of bein’ human.
So, what’s the deal with this bottom card then? Well, some folks say it’s like a warning. A heads-up about somethin’ that might be comin’ your way. Or maybe it’s somethin’ you already know, deep down, but you’re tryin’ to ignore it. Like, maybe you know you need to quit smokin’, but you keep puttin’ it off. Or maybe you know you need to leave a bad relationship, but you’re scared of bein’ alone. The bottom card is like a little nudge, sayin’, “Hey, pay attention! This is important!”

It’s kinda like the top cards are what you see on the surface, and that bottom card is what you feel in your gut. You know, that little voice inside your head. Sometimes it’s loud and clear, and sometimes it’s just a whisper. But it’s always there, tryin’ to guide you.
And it ain’t always bad, this bottom card. Sometimes it’s a good thing. Maybe it’s tellin’ you to trust your instincts, to go after your dreams, to take a chance. You know, life’s too short to be playin’ it safe all the time. Sometimes you gotta take a leap of faith, even if you’re scared. And maybe that bottom card is there to give you that little push you need.
So next time you pull a tarot card, don’t just look at the top ones. Take a peek at the bottom too. You might be surprised at what you find. Might be somethin’ you need to hear, somethin’ you been tryin’ to ignore. Or maybe it’s just a reminder that you’re human, that you have fears, but you also have hope. And that, my friends, is somethin’ worth rememberin’. It’s about trustin’ yourself, trustin’ your gut, and knowin’ that even when things get scary, you’re strong enough to handle it.
And don’t get hung up on all them fancy words and meanings. Just listen to your heart. That’s what matters most. Life’s a journey, and them tarot cards, they’re just tools to help you along the way. Use ‘em wisely, and always listen to that little voice inside your head. It knows more than you think.
