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My first tarot pull, and a question

Bought a secondhand Rider-Waite deck this weekend after reading far too many posts in this category. Shuffled it badly for a long time, asked something vague about work, and drew the Hermit.

First reaction: great, the card for being alone. But the little booklet says it's more about stepping back to look inward, carrying your own light. Which, honestly, is exactly what I've been avoiding at work.

For the readers here: when you were starting out, did you read straight from the booklet, or just look at the picture and see what came? I'd rather not start with bad habits.

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  1. Jules Moreno

    Picture first, always. What is he holding? Where is he standing? What time of day does it feel like? Then open the booklet and see whether it agrees with you. Welcome to the deck.

  2. Mateo Lindqvist

    Start a log: date, question, card, what actually happened. Future you will be grateful, and so will I.

  3. Adrian Voss

    The Hermit as a first card is a good omen in my book. A lamp held for yourself before anyone else. Keep a notebook.

  4. Rowan Ashby

    Shuffling badly is the traditional method. Welcome, seeker.

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