Hey guys!! I realised I’m kinda neglecting this page, so good news is I have something to blog now!

Yesterday night I managed to find this really awesome deck of Lord of The Rings Tarrot Cards! It was in super good condition – in fact, the cards weren’t even stripped off their plastic. Turns out this deck was actually a Christmas present from my uncle to my aunt! Here’s the card that my uncle so lovingly wrote for her:

So cute right?! (Censoring their names cause privacy) I love how he added that *grin* at the last part. It really added this element of cheekiness which I have never seen from him 😂

And here are pictures of the set:

Clearly from its shine it definitely had a very sedentary lifestyle on the shelf 😂 so good news is I’m putting it to good use today!

There’s an instruction written on the spread to “channel my inner Gandalf”. Let me tell you, when I read this phrase all I could think of was the Gandalf meme where he yells “YOU SHALL NOT PASS!!” That’s probably far from what was ideally expected of me when I’m supposed to think of Gandalf, but honestly guys, I don’t even know Gandalf! I never read the books before! (I’m working on it.)

After admiring the perfect condition of this deck (it’s probably about a decade old, mind you), I start my tarot reading by shuffling the cards first. I didn’t bother searching up on how to properly do a tarot card reading or put in much effort when shuffling, because I assumed that it’ll just be picking up random pieces of cards and reading their meanings to see if they reflect our lives. Well, turns out that I should have tried harder because my first and second tries at reading foundered. I must have ATROCIOUS shuffling skills, because all the cards I got from my first and pick were all under the same suit – a Coin!

So that’s when I went to trusty Google and searched up how to do a proper tarot card reading. I wasn’t too serious about it though, but this time, I made sure to shuffle really thoroughly and tried channeling a spiritual guide, as what the article suggested. So naturally I tried to think of Gandalf – it seemed appropriate since this is a LotR themed game – but nothing came into my mind. Then when I tried giving physical traits to Gandalf, the image of him drifted more off towards that Dumbledore. Finally, I decided to settle the image of my mother, cause parents know best right? Haha 😛

My third try was significantly much better than the previous two, eventhough majority of them are still Coins. Here’s a picture:

The cards I had drawn together with their meanings are:

1. The present situation: Four of Coins – Getting financial and material conditions organised.
2. The near future: Three of Coins – Learning new skills and developing new abilities.
3. The recent past: Two of Coins – The same line of work, in a different place. Juggling with finances, keeping several different things on the move at the same time.
4. What is on the querent’s mind: Eight of Coins -Skill, especially the application of knowledge from study, books, teachers. Knowledge is applied.
5. Hopes or anxieties: Ace of Swords – Breakthrough; sudden resolution. A liberating situation or opportunity that enables rapid progress to be made now.
6. Helpful, supportive influences: Five of Swords – Crossed swords and a parting of ways. One’s road in life veers away suddenly, and one is alone. Dealing with sudden loss.
7. Opposing, contrary influences: Seven of Coins – Hard work. Persevere in order to attain the harvest. Continue application; rededication of effort; refusal to give up.

Coins represent earth and the material and financial conditions of life
Swords represent the element of air, shows the state of mind and states of conflict

As you can see, there’s something confusing about my card readings, especially for the last two. They don’t really make sense.

I also decided to do a fourth reading, but this time in a different layout, called the Celtic Cross Spread.

The cards that I had drawn are:

1. Five of Coins – Unforeseen expenses/difficulties. Material obstacles and difficulties, and the need to find a way beyond them.
2. Four of Swords – The lifting of tensions; relief from suffering. Dissipation of obstacles.
3. Six of Wands – Victory against the forces of negativity. Time for oneself to be given a pat on the back.
4. Seven of Wands – Cut down your problems one by one. Don’t let them build up and overwhelm you.
5. Eight of Wands – Things are happening quickly. Messages coming in and going out. Life as a flying carpet of experience and adventure.
6. Nine of Wands – Break down your barriers only when you feel that the other person can be trusted. Establish this first and foremost.
7. Queen of Swords – A determined woman, who, like Eowyn, will not be swayed from their purpose.
8. King of Swords – You have won the war, now you must win the peace and make sure that you and others get the practical benefit of the victory of which you have achieved.
9. The World – Success, but the need for greater self-confidence. The fulfillment of responsibilities, duties, and commitments. How we grow through dealing with life; not avoiding the challenges it presents us with.
10. Knight of Wands – Dynamic male/masculine energy. Taking the necessary steps in order to effect a change

Wands are the suit of fire, and indicate energy, action, and power.

All in all, this tarot card reading experience really is something unique. I have always wanted wondered how it’s like to have my palm read or have a psychic read my life, but I am always wary of scammers making easy money.

Obviously, my attempts to read tarot cards are not perfect. There are obviously confusing draws which do not even seem to match the purpose of it. But, oh well, it was a fun and interesting novel attempt! I do love some messages from some of the cards, though, such as the Six of Wands, Queen of Swords, Seven, Three, and Eight of Coins, which are motivating and empowering to me. What I have learnt from this is that 1) tarot readings are quite complicated, and 2) it is up to me on how I want to understand the cards’ meanings.

That’s it for today! Thank you for sticking around, and I’ll see you soon!