Okay, so I’ve been getting REALLY into Tarot lately. Not just the “ooh, spooky” stuff, but really trying to understand the meanings and how they connect to my life. Today, I decided to dive deep into the 7 of Hearts. I’ve always felt a weird connection to this card, so I figured it was time to figure out why.
First, I grabbed my trusty notebook and pen. Gotta have somewhere to jot down my thoughts, right? Then, I pulled out my favorite Tarot deck – the one with the really pretty artwork. I shuffled the cards, focusing on my intention: to truly understand the 7 of Hearts.
I laid out the cards and, wouldn’t you know it, the 7 of Hearts popped right up! It was almost like it was waiting for me. I stared at the card. It shows, like, a bunch of cups, but they all have different things in them. One’s got a castle, another a snake…it’s kinda all over the place.
So, I started to free-associate. What did these images make me think of? The castle felt like big dreams, maybe a bit unrealistic. The snake…well, that could be temptation, or maybe even hidden dangers. It felt like a card about choices, but not easy ones. More like, “Ooh, shiny!” but also, “Wait, is this a good idea?”
Digging Deeper
Next, I did some basic research, I looked up some different interpretations online. What I found kinda matched my initial gut feeling.
- Choices, choices: Most sources agreed that the 7 of Hearts is all about having a lot of options. But it’s not always a good thing.
- Illusions and fantasies: This is where it got interesting. It’s not just about choices, but about being realistic. Are you chasing a dream, or a mirage?
- Temptation: That snake kept popping up. This card can be a warning to be careful what you wish for.
- Need for Discernment: This is the big one. You’ve got to use your head, not just your heart, to figure out what’s real and what’s not.
I spent a good hour just pondering this, relating it to some stuff going on in my own life. I’ve been feeling pulled in a few different directions lately, career-wise, and this card felt like a big, flashing sign saying, “Think it through!”
I made some more notes, drawing little doodles of the cups and the things inside them, just to really get the imagery to stick. I even tried to imagine myself in the card, facing those choices. What would I pick? Why?
Finally, I closed my notebook. I felt like I had a much better handle on the 7 of Hearts. It’s not just a pretty picture; it’s a reminder to be mindful, to look beyond the surface, and to make sure I’m making choices based on reality, not just wishful thinking. It’s a work in progress, for sure, but I feel like I’m starting to get it.
