Okay, here we go! Let me share my tarot journaling experience with the “Sword of Convallaria” deck.
My Tarot Journaling Journey with Sword of Convallaria
Okay, so I got my hands on the “Sword of Convallaria” tarot deck a few weeks ago. The art style immediately grabbed me – super unique and kinda ethereal, you know? I wanted to dive deep, not just do quick readings, so I decided to start journaling my experiences.
First Impressions: Just a Vibe Check
- First things first, I unboxed the deck. Felt the card stock – pretty decent. Shuffle test? Smooth enough.
- Then I just flipped through the cards, letting my eyes wander. I wrote down keywords that popped into my head for each card. Like, the Queen of Swords gave me “sharp wit,” “clarity,” but also “potential for coldness.” Just gut reactions, really.
Daily Card Pulls: Starting the Conversation
I started pulling a single card each morning. Nothing fancy, just asking “What’s the energy for today?”
- Day 1: Got the Five of Pentacles. Wrote down: “Feeling left out? Financial worries? Remember community.” The day actually turned out kinda rough. Unexpected bill and felt disconnected from my friends. The card was spot on!
- Day 2: The Lovers card! I was like, “Okay, romance is in the air?” Ended up having a really deep conversation with my partner, solidifying our connection. Journal entry: “Not just romance, but deep understanding and choices.”
It wasn’t always perfect matches, but even the misses gave me something to think about.
Weekly Spreads: Digging Deeper
Once a week, I started doing a simple three-card spread: Past, Present, Future.
- My first weekly spread was a real eye-opener. The past card was the Tower. Yikes! I wrote, “Big upheaval, letting go of something that crumbled.” Realized it was totally about a job I quit last year. Still processing that, apparently. Present was the Eight of Cups – “Walking away, seeking something more fulfilling.” Yeah, still figuring out my career path. Future was the Sun – “Optimism! Joy! Things will get brighter.” Okay, universe, I hear you!
Recording Details: More Than Just the Card
I started adding more details to my journal entries:
- Date & Time: Sounds obvious, but helps to track patterns.
- My Mood: How I was feeling before the reading. Influences my interpretation, for sure.
- The Question: What was I specifically asking? Keeps me focused.
- Card Position: Matters in a spread! What does it signify?
- My Interpretation: What the card means to me in that moment.
- Reflections: How the reading played out. Did it resonate? Anything I missed?
Challenges & Breakthroughs: Learning as I Go
It wasn’t all smooth sailing. Sometimes I drew a blank, couldn’t connect with a card at all.
- I remember staring at the Three of Swords for like, an hour. Just couldn’t get it. I wrote, “Heartbreak? Betrayal? Feels distant.” Then I remembered a friend going through a tough breakup. Realized I wasn’t acknowledging her pain, just focusing on my own stuff. The cards can be subtle like that!
The biggest breakthrough? Learning to trust my intuition. It’s okay if my interpretation isn’t “textbook.” What matters is what the card means to me.
Final Thoughts: Still a Work in Progress
I’m still learning, still experimenting. Tarot journaling is a journey, not a destination. But it’s been an awesome way to connect with the “Sword of Convallaria” deck, understand myself better, and maybe even get a little glimpse into the future (or at least, my potential future selves!).
