Okay, so I’ve been messing around with this “Tattoo Tarot: Ink & Intuition” deck, and I wanted to share my whole process, from start to finish. It’s been a wild ride, let me tell you!
Getting Started
First, I unboxed the deck. The card stock felt pretty good, not super flimsy, but not crazy thick either. The artwork? Totally eye-catching. Bold lines, bright colors, very much in that traditional tattoo style. I spent a good chunk of time just shuffling through them, getting a feel for the imagery.
Diving into the Book
The deck came with a guidebook, which I usually kinda skim, but this time I actually read it. I mean, I wanted to connect with the card meanings, right? So, I started with the Major Arcana. The book gave some keywords and descriptions for each card, both upright and reversed.
- The Fool: New beginnings, innocence, taking a leap of faith. (Makes sense!)
- The Magician: Manifestation, power, resourcefulness. (Feeling this one.)
- The High Priestess: Intuition, mystery, subconscious. (Okay, getting deep.)
I went through all 22 of the Major Arcana like that, making notes in my journal. I wrote down the keywords, but also my own gut reactions to the images. What did they make me feel?
Tackling the Minor Arcana
Then came the Minor Arcana, which, let’s be honest, is always a bit more of a slog. Four suits (Cups, Swords, Wands, Pentacles), each with cards from Ace to Ten, plus the court cards (Page, Knight, Queen, King). I used the guide to look up the meaning.
I decided to break it down by suit. I spent one day just focusing on Cups, another on Swords, and so on. I did, in fact, read them one by * was a slow and long process, but rewarding.
For each card, I not only read the guidebook description but also tried to connect it to a personal experience. Like, the Five of Swords… that totally reminded me of a time I had a major argument with a friend. Made it way easier to remember!
Putting it all Together
After going through all 78 cards (whew!), I felt like I had a decent grasp of the meanings. But it wasn’t just about memorizing keywords. It was about understanding the energy of each card. The book also introduces how to shuffle the cards, how to pick the cards, and the methods to arrange the cards.
So, I started doing some simple one-card readings for myself. Just asking a question, pulling a card, and seeing how it resonated. I also tried a few basic three-card spreads (past, present, future).
Still learning, still doing
It is definitely a journey. I’m still learning, still refining my interpretations. But that’s the fun of it, right? It’s not about being perfect, it’s about connecting with the cards and your own * it helps me a lot when I am facing difficulty making choice.
So yeah, that’s my experience with the Tattoo Tarot so far. Total beginner, fumbling my way through, but having a blast. Hope this gives you a little insight if you’re thinking about trying it out!
