TLDR: exploring a tool and method for thinking outside the box to solve problems.

A Wildcard view

I am sure we all go through periods when we are off-centred dealing with a big event or emotion feeling like it is going in circles. For myself when I am in this rut, I am blind to stepping out of the box to solve the problem. A tool that I use to help me out is to pull a “wild card” and try to apply its meaning to my problems. I guess this is a bit of an activity to help me expand my thinking more often than not it opens up a new perspective.

I discovered this method by using a deck of Tarot cards.

The thing about this deck of cards is that the structure seems to hit a huge range of life conditions – you really could think that’s why using it can feel so convincing of its divination powers – I mean it could have mystical power, but I remain unconvinced.

The Suits Cups: Spirituality, Water, emotions and feelings Coins: Materialism, earth, wealth and physicality Swords: Intellect, air, understanding and the mind Wands: Creativity, fire, vitality and the heart
The Numbers Ace: beginning, inspiration Two: Balance, Choices Three: Movement, teetering Four: Stability, Manifestation Five: Power, conflict Six: Harmoney, Adjustment Seven: Desire, re-evaluation Eight: Rebirth, Change Nine: Anticipation, reflection Ten: Completion, renewal Page: The future Knight: The messenger Queen: The heart King: The ruler

You will see that there are main themes within the suits while the numbers over a larger set of variables that we face. And when you multiply the suits with the numbers there is a great number of insights that can be applied the each of us at some point in our journey; with every hardship we face it has an impact on each of these aspects of our lives.

The Takeaway // Explore through a wildcard

Start by giving the cards a little shuffle in your hands to mix them up. To pick a card you can spread out the cards facing down and or just select from the stack in your hands. I generally don’t memorize the message behind each card so I use the tarot bible book to reference.

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To help yourself explore the options especially if you are a visual thinker, you can create a mind map. Write down the current issue/s you are facing and the “wild card” angle the explore, and then just let your mind wander. Writing notes on paper. It is okay if your throughs flow off course it’s great to let your mind wander and note it down.  There are no right and wrong ideas, but I think that adding all the outlandish thoughts is good practice because it is easy to scratch them out later than having to try to remember them.

Explore Further

Product	Info
	The Children of Litha Kickstarter This was my first set of cards – I initially bought it because of the artwork and still to this day flip through this deck to enjoy it.
	The Tarot Bible This is a great reference book for the meaning of each card
	The Rider Tarot Deck I bought this deck as it was a cheaper option and to my previous set and I tend to use this deck more and not so worried about the wear and tear that it might get.
	The Tarot of the Divine Again, another purchase for the set of artwork.