Muse tarot deck

Chatusername5

How do I draw cards for a reading that show possibilities instead of what already happened? It feels like every time I pull cards they just show the past. I usually map the suits like this: Inspiration, wands; Emotion, cups; Materials, pentacles; Voices, swords. Any tips on shifting the reading toward outcomes or options?

Joanna13

Chatusername5
Great question! The Muse Tarot does have a particular vibe, and yeah, sometimes it feels like it’s replaying what already happened instead of pointing to what’s next. Often that’s less about the deck and more about how you phrase the question or the energy you bring to the reading.

Try these tips to get readings that look forward:
1️⃣ Be clear with your question
Instead of "What’s going on?" try something that nudges the cards toward the future, like:
• What should I focus on moving forward?
• What’s the next step for me in this situation?
• What’s coming up in my love/career/personal growth journey?

2️⃣ Set an intention while shuffling
Take a breath, quiet your mind, and think about what you want to know. If past stuff keeps popping up, say (out loud or in your head), "I want insight on what’s ahead, not what’s behind me." For me, saying it out loud helps the reading flip forward.

3️⃣ Use a spread that points ahead
Some spreads naturally pull past energy. If you want forward motion, try:
• Past - Present - Future (to see what’s shifting)
• Next Steps Spread:
Card 1: Energy I’m leaving behind
Card 2: Energy I’m stepping into
Card 3: My best next step

4️⃣ Notice the deck’s energy
The Muse is very creative and emotional, so it can linger on deeper feelings before moving on. If it keeps returning to the past, it might be showing something you still need to acknowledge or release before you can move forward.

5️⃣ Keep a journal
Write down your readings so you can spot patterns. What looks like dwelling on the past might actually be a lesson that’s about to repeat, and the cards could be nudging you to handle it differently this time.

If the past still keeps showing up, try asking, "How can I move forward instead of staying stuck?" That often shifts the focus. Try a few of these and tell us what worked for you. 😊✨

MariiaMelnyk

That’s really common, especially if you’re feeling reflective or emotional when you pull. Tarot often mirrors your energy, so if your head’s stuck on the past, the cards will echo that.

To steer things toward the future, try this:

Set a clear intention. Before you shuffle, say out loud or in your head, "Show me what’s coming next, not what has already happened."
Wording matters. Instead of "What’s going on?" ask "What do I need to know about my future in love/career/etc.?"
Pull a past-present-future spread. It gives space for what’s happened but still shows where things are headed.
Use a clarifier for “what’s next.” If a card feels like the past, ask, "Okay, what’s the next step from here?" and draw another.

I find the Muse Tarot really intuitive and creative, so trust it. Often the past keeps popping up because it still needs processing before the future can move in. 💜