I’ve been working with the cards a lot lately, and I’ve even started dreaming about them. At first it looked like an insignificant or random dream, but it turned out to be a functional dream. More specifically, it falls under the subcategory of reorganization dreams. These are dreams in which something is missing, shifting, failing or temporarily not working — not as a warning, but as a sign that an internal process is being updated. So the correct term is: functional reorganization dream. I had the dream interpreted, and this is what it means in everyday language, without psychological jargon. You can recognize this type of dream by one simple rule: If something in the dream is missing, not working or temporarily unavailable without any sense of drama, your psyche is showing you that an internal system is reorganizing itself. Last night I had a dream that stayed with me. I was walking around with the Wisdom of the Oracle deck, but at the end the deck turned out to be incomplete. Not damaged, not truly lost, but as if certain functions were temporarily unavailable. It felt as though my inner system was rearranging itself. In simple terms: my intuition is still working, but the part that normally tracks patterns and gives direction is on pause for a moment. It’s like the radio is on, but the signal isn’t fully tuned in. The sentence that captures this process best is: I don’t need to understand it while it’s changing. It’s not a major life shift, but a subtle change in how I process information. Less analyzing, more direct perception. Less searching for meaning, more sensing what feels true. It’s striking timing, because I’ve just started the intuition module of Mystics — and then this dream appears. Have you ever dreamed over the cards?

Thats right I bought my own deck. I also bought all the decks previous including my first one. I didn't even know of this past tradition of your first deck must be gifted to you until recent months. In fact, I'm not even sure I would want a dog eared deck that had been poured over for years by someone who used it daily. Such a deck would be very connected to that person. Perhaps you would receive and honor it as a keepsake, but to use it? Why not start with your own and imbue it with your own energy. I did recently act the role of MrEncyclopediaman and look up the origins of this history, and in the process learned 2 important things. 1- lots of uninfomed people still pass this idea forward without any basis. People who actually have no facts are often the loudest I have discovered. 2- the majority of actual Tarot readers say its nonsense. So... if you are feeling generous by all means gift someone a deck, but the reality is that the universe gives you the deck by calling you to pick one up, or pursue that intuitive interest. You are being given the "gift" of the inspiration and religious freedom to buy and own a deck without persecution. So go ahead and buy one, or two...hundred. As for me I'm thrilled that I finally bought another Ciro Marchetti deck and 2 books that @Rachael Crawford recommended for me. Thanks @Leona Hass for the inspiration to get another deck by Ciro, your April flame spreads have been inspiring.

Have you seen those Etsy tarot shops that sell tens of thousands of tarot readings in 18 months? I don't understand how they manage that workload. Do you have any idea?

I've heard somewhere you aren't supposed to "buy" your first tarot deck... is this true? Where did this come from?

1. When you pick up a new deck, what draws you in first? A. The symbolism, structure, and traditional archetypes B. The imagery, colors, and intuitive feeling it gives C. A mix of symbolism and intuitive visuals 2. How do you usually interpret a card? A. By recalling established meanings and frameworks B. By tuning into the energy, emotion, or message you sense C. By blending traditional meanings with intuitive impressions 3. Which type of deck do you feel most at home with? A. Classic tarot decks like Rider–Waite–Smith B. Oracle decks with free‑flowing themes C. Both tarot and oracle, depending on the reading 4. What do you rely on most during a reading? A. Structure, spreads, and established systems B. Intuition, sensations, and spontaneous insights C. A combination of structure and intuitive flow 5. How do you feel about mixing tarot and oracle cards? A. I prefer to keep systems separate B. I love mixing whatever feels right C. I mix them when it enhances the reading Results Mostly A’s → System Reader You thrive on structure, archetypes, and traditional systems like Rider–Waite. Mostly B’s → Intuitive Reader You read through energy, imagery, and instinct, often drawn to oracle decks. Mostly C’s → Hybrid Reader You blend systems and intuition, using both tarot and oracle depending on the moment. I am a mostly B, intuitive reader. Which one are you?