Tarot of the Abyss: How Can This Deck Help You Understand Your Dark Side?
Okay, so today I wanted to talk about my experience with the "Tarot of the Abyss". This deck caught my eye and I just had to try it out.
I got the deck and the first thing I did was just look through all the cards. The artwork, it's pretty intense, very dark and mysterious. I spent a good amount of time just familiarizing myself with each card, you know, getting a feel for the vibe.
Then came time for an actual reading. I shuffled the cards while focusing on a particular question I had in mind. I laid them out in a simple three-card spread - past, present, and future. The cards I drew really resonated with my situation. It felt like they were directly speaking to the issues I was dealing with. There's this one card, I can't recall the name, but the image on it really struck a chord with me.
- Past: I pulled a card that definitely reflected some past struggles. It was a tough one, but it made sense.
- Present: The present card was spot on, showing the challenges and the need to stay strong, just like that lady in one of the other cards - she knows that fear isn't going to help, and any wavering might cause an accident, so she's guiding her ride with steady hands.
- Future: The future card, oh man, it gave me a sense of hope. A light at the end of the tunnel.
I did a few more readings over the next couple of weeks, just playing around with different spreads and questions. Each time, the cards seemed to give relevant advice. It's like they were mirroring my reality, you know? As I laid them out, it helped me understand the complexities of the situations I was going through.
My takeaway
This deck, the "Tarot of the Abyss", it's not your usual happy-go-lucky kind of deck. But I found it to be really insightful. It helps you look into the shadows, the things you might be avoiding. I think it's a great tool for self-reflection and getting a new perspective on things. I'm going to keep using it, for sure.
I remember reading a discussion by someone called Theresa Reed and another person talking about grieving, and how the Five of Cups is like the saddest card. That's the thing about tarot, it doesn't shy away from the hard stuff.
So that's my experience with the "Tarot of the Abyss". I think anyone who's not afraid to face their inner demons, so to speak, should give it a try.
