Sentiments from Daily Learning

Daily Card Reading Insights

In my daily card reading practice, I approach each card by observing its imagery rather than just memorizing its traditional meanings. This has given me a different perspective on Tarot.

Initially, I only noticed the more visually prominent parts. As I continued to practice, however, my descriptions of the cards and the level of detail I observed became increasingly rich.

For instance, with the Strength card, I used to describe it simply as a woman and a lion on a prairie. Now, I notice the infinity symbol halo above the woman's head, her white robe, the flower garland around her waist, and her serene expression. I also see that the lion's expression is tame, rather than the ferocity one might expect. All of these details provide a deeper understanding of the card. The more details you find, the closer you get to the card's intended message. Whether or not every detail seems significant, each is a crucial part of understanding the whole.

Below are the elements I record during my practice (feel free to skip or note "no thoughts" if you're unsure):

• What do you see? (Describe the imagery) (Try to use your own language to record what you see)

• What colors are present?

• What people or animals do you see?

• What is the environment in the card?

• What symbolic language is there? (Think about this based on your description) (e.g., colors, figures, animals, expressions, environment, relative relationships, etc.)

• Can you describe these cards from an emotional perspective? What do you feel when looking at them? Worry? Anticipation? Joy? Sadness? Anger?

• What is this card trying to tell you?

Reflections in Life

These exercises have led me to see similar patterns in my daily life. Once, while watching a girl group's MV, I realized how much the choreography's atmosphere, the setting, the visuals, and the music were interconnected. In the past, I might have focused (micro-perspective) on a specific artist, but looking at the MV from a macro-perspective gave me a completely different feeling.

Whether it's movies, TV series, or paintings—these exercises in observation can help us discern what a director or artist is trying to convey, be it an emotion, a value, or a memory. It varies from person to person.

Due to the inertia of human thought, we often only notice familiar or fixed aspects, and thus get stuck when facing new situations. Tarot practice has helped me open up new perspectives.

There are many similar cases: different roles at work viewing the same issue from different angles can lead to conflict; generational differences in family pursuits can cause friction; and mismatched values among couples or friends can lead to "cold wars."

If we can approach different angles or dimensions of thought with an open and diverse mindset, perhaps we can reduce conflict and discover a new and interesting world.

Tarot is the catalyst, life is the verification, communication is the bridge, and openness leads to peace of mind.

Reflections on the Era

Faced with the advent of AI, some feel anxious, some dismissive, some experimental, and some joyful. This wave is unavoidable. Instead of avoiding or distancing ourselves from it, why not ride the trend of the times and find ways to adapt or tools to improve ourselves?

AI is like an open and diverse person, containing thoughts and judgments from all over the world. Even if its answers don't always meet our expectations or fit the current reality, it still represents a possibility.

A very fitting card, Wheel of Fortune, is offered here for reference:

"The only constant in the world is change itself."