Tarot when you're up? Tarot when you're down?

[Rusty Neon]

I like to use tarot for brainstorming and reflection, though human contact always wins out as the preferred option. But I tend to use the cards only when I'm up. When I'm down (like right now, but that's another story), I have no desire to look at cards but need the human contact (telephone or in person) to thrash things out.

How is it for other people?

 

[Sakura Murasaki]

I kinda feel the same way. When I'm down, I just don't have the energy, and I'd rather just talk about my problems with friends. But sometimes, I need advice from the cards and I can't wait until I'm "up" again, necessarily.

 

[Alta]

I do tarot when I am up. I Ching when I am down. Do not have any explanation for that.

 

[Citrin]

Hmm. I think I'm more prone to reading tarot when I'm down, rather than up, actually. Not sure why...

Though I tend to be very thoughtful and question things when I'm down. When I'm up I'm way more carefree, so I don't have much to ask my cards.

 

[MeeWah]

Personally, it seems to depend on the moment & not the emotional state of being because generally prefer to rely on the instincts as a barometer; on solitude for clarity.

Experience has also taught another's ear can assist with perspective whether 'up' or 'down' because friends & kindred spirits share the highs & lows. So whilst the cards may teach trust of the inner self, nothing takes the place of human contact for the comfort to the more detached perspective.

 

[Scyon]

I have to agree with MeeWah however I tend to be more isolated to myself when I'm "down" however if I do readings then its usually because im worried over another person but thats just me

 

[bleuivy]

What an excellent topic!

I tend to use tarot/oracles mostly when I'm 'up.' That said, sometimes when I'm 'down,' if I take out a deck I really love, working with it will bring me 'up.' Usually in those cases, I don't ask anything specific so much as just lay out spreads and see what cards come up.

 

[Ravenswing]

time time time

I've been trying to get out the deck(s) at particular times, no matter what. An early morning three-card run, an afternoon draw, and, in the evening, one to contemplate during shut-down.

So far, it's been working well, regardless of my mood.


fly well
Raven

 

[Fulgour]

Hi Rusty Neon

When I was in hospital for surgery three years ago,
I brought a deck with me, mostly not to be without
the cards if I wanted to read...but I wasn't up to it.
Still, the nurses noticed my deck and I was politely
asked to do some readings for them. The way I was
though they ended up doing their interpretations ~
with me wondering~ how I ever got into such a fix.
I learned to gauge my energies better when reading.

 

[Scyon]

I've been trying to get out the deck(s) at particular times, no matter what. An early morning three-card run, an afternoon draw, and, in the evening, one to contemplate during shut-down.

So far, it's been working well, regardless of my mood.

Yeah I agree. I will admit when I'm kinda tired I get better results but what normally ends up happening is I'll log it then when I'm not as tired I'll go back to it.