Tarot By Enchanting Erica

Tarot cards can be sassy. They like to tell you what you need to hear, even if you don’t want to hear it. When I was a baby Tarot reader I read a lot of books and blogs (still do!) and from time to time I would come across the advice that if you wanted to know something about a particular subject in your life – love, work, etc – you should only use cards of the corresponding suit and remove all other cards. For instance, if you wanted to know about something in your love life you would only use cups. Or if you had a very important decision to make you can read with only the major arcana. I am strongly opposed to this method. I am old and have been married for 28 years, so please allow me to put my granny panties on and give you my hot take.

Everyone wants to know about their love life. That’s a very overarching topic in Tarot. But love isn’t just about love. Everything in your life comes into play when you are in a relationship, or trying to be in one. Communication, work, finances, hobbies, friends, family, everything. One of the top reasons people split up is over finances. Maybe you work too much and don’t have time for dating. Or you aren’t communicating what you need to your partner. You need ALL the cards to get the full story about what’s going on.

Sometimes, things seem SO IMPORTANT right now, but a couple years down the line you won’t even remember dealing with a situation you put a lot of value on. I once did a reading for someone who had to make a choice between two options, and out of a twelve card spread I pulled zero majors. In the end I realized it didn’t matter, it would all be the same no matter what he did.

We turn to Tarot for perspective, but if we try to force the cards to give us the answers we want, there’s no point to the exercise. Life and love are complicated.

I must confess though, I will incorporate a crystal corresponding to my question, just for a little boost. So feel free to get your rose quartz out. 🙂