If you're feeling more stable now, maybe it’s time to explore tarot in a different way—like as a creative tool! One of my favorite techniques is from 21 Ways to Read a Tarot Card by Mary K. Greer. It’s called the "Once Upon a Time..." prompt, where you use a card as inspiration for a flash fiction story. I’ve written a bunch of short stories just from that simple idea.
Another fun experiment is using tarot with dream work. Pick a card and leave it on your nightstand. Meditate on it as you fall asleep, and then in the morning, write down any dreams you remember. See if there’s a connection between the dreams and the card. It's a cool way to discover your own personal take on the tarot archetypes.
If you're up for a big project, designing your own tarot deck could be an exciting challenge! One of my friends spent decades going through nature photos she took on vacations to create her deck, then self-published it using a printing service. I did mine with a mixed-media collage approach, using old papers, magazines, and books.
If that sounds like a lot, you could always dive into a deeper study of tarot based on your interests. For example, I made a tarot spread inspired by the structure of the hemoglobin molecule because of my chemistry background. There’s a lot of ways you can connect tarot to pretty much any subject!
Lastly, if you can find one, joining an in-person tarot group is a great way to get new perspectives and connect with others. I meet with my group once a month, and it’s always super thought-provoking. Plus, studying tarot with others is just a fun way to build a community!
