Are you tired of the same old dinner and movie routine? Want to add an extra layer of intimacy and insight to your date nights? If so, why not try incorporating tarot card readings into your special evenings with your loved ones?
This can be a really beautiful way to deepen your connection and explore the depths of your relationship.
The Tarot is such a special tool that can provide truly special insights into our lives and help us navigate challenges and uncertainties.
Using the Tarot on a date night can create space for deep conversations and shared exploration.
Keep reading to find out how the Tarot can improve your date nights and bring you closer to your partner.
Setting the Mood: Creating the Perfect Tarot Date Night Atmosphere
To create the perfect Tarot Date Night atmosphere, start by setting the mood.
You want to bring all the mystical atmosphere into the room.
Start by lighting some candles and burning some incense to create a soothing and magical atmosphere.
You can also purify the energy by anointing the room with sage or palo santo.
Then select a cozy and comfortable environment for your Tarot date night.
Place some comfortable pillows and blankets on the floor or couch so you and your partner can create a cozy nest to relax in.
Dim the lights and play some soft, atmospheric music in the background.
It’s all about decorating and creating a sacred space for you and your partner to connect on a deeper level.
Preparing Your Tarot Decks: Choosing the Right Cards for Your Date Night
Next, you need to choose the right deck you want to use.
Maybe some of you only have one deck and others have several, it doesn’t matter.
Use what you have, the message will always be the same.
The fact that you are doing something so sacred and special together is what matters.
As a side note, it’s also important to cleanse and energize your tarot decks before using them for your date night.
This can be done by shuffling the cards while visualizing and intending to clear any stagnant energy and infuse them with love and positivity.
You can also smudge the decks while you smudge the room, allowing the smoke to purify and rejuvenate the energy of the cards.
Once you have your decks ready, it’s time to dive into the Tarot Date Night experience!
Choose a spread that suits your intentions
When it comes to the Tarot, there is certainly no shortage of spreads to choose from.
Ask yourself together what your intentions are for this evening and what insights you would like to gain from the card readings.
Do you want to explore your relationship dynamics, deepen your emotional connection, or gain insight into a specific area of your life?
Once you have a clear intention in mind, choose a spread that matches your goals. Here are a few examples:
The relationship Speed – You, the other, the relationship
This spread helps you explore each individual’s perspectives and feelings, and how they contribute to the overall relationship dynamic.
The looking glass: past, present, future
This spread provides insight into how past experiences have shaped the present, and what future possibilities may arise based on current actions and choices.
Love and intimacy spread – emotional connection, physical connection, spiritual connection
This spread delves into the different aspects of love and intimacy in your relationship. It explores the emotional, physical, and spiritual connections between you and your partner.
Communication spread: what I say, what I hear, what we need
This distribution focuses on communication, both verbal and non-verbal, and exposes any barriers or areas for improvement in the way you express yourself and understand each other.
The goals and dreams spread – individual goals, shared goals, potential obstacles
This spread allows you to explore your ambitions, shared goals as a couple, and any obstacles that may arise along the way.
Now that you have some inspiration for choosing a spread, the next step is to shuffle the deck together while keeping your intention in mind.
As you shuffle the deck, have an open and honest conversation with your partner about your intentions for the card reading and what insights you hope to gain from it.
Discuss your insights
After you complete the card reading, take some time to discuss your insights with your partner.
Share what each card represents to you, how it resonates with your personal experiences, and any emotions or thoughts that arise.
It’s fine to consult the booklet or look up the meanings on the internet, but do your best to let the images speak to you and what your intuition is trying to tell you about the cards.
After discussing your insights, consider how these messages from the Tarot can deepen your understanding of each other and your relationship.
By reading a tarot card together, you and your partner can gain deeper insights into each other’s perspectives, feelings, and desires, creating a greater sense of intimacy and connection between the two of you.
Use the Tarot as a source of fun
Another way to use the Tarot to bring some fun into your relationship is to use it as a source of entertainment and inspiration for joint activities for you and your partner. For example, you can use the Tarot to choose date night activities.
I would suggest that you only use the Major Arcana cards for this exercise, as these cards are a little more direct.
The fool
Choose a spontaneous adventure or try something completely new together. This could range from taking a road trip to a nearby city, trying a new outdoor activity, or discovering a new cuisine at a local restaurant.
The magician
Use your creativity together and take on a collaborative project. You can learn something new as a couple, like painting or cooking, or work on a DIY project together.
The High Priestess
Embrace your spiritual side and spend an evening meditating or practicing mindfulness together.
The Empress
Embrace your nurturing and sensual side by planning a romantic evening at home. Create a cozy atmosphere with candles, and soft music and prepare a decadent meal or dessert to enjoy together.
The Emperor
Embrace leadership and take charge of planning a date night that reflects your partner’s interests and desires.
The Hierophant
Explore a sacred place in your city together, such as a museum, art gallery, or historic site.
The lovers
Plan a romantic getaway or weekend getaway to reconnect and deepen your bond. Remind yourself that love is a choice you have to keep making.
The Chariot
Take part in a friendly competition or challenge each other to a games night.
The power
Engage in a physical activity together, such as walking, practicing yoga, or dancing. Exercising together can not only strengthen your body but also your emotional bond.
The hermit
Take a break from the outside world and create a cozy evening indoors. Light some candles, make a cozy blanket fort, and spend the evening enjoying each other’s company without distractions.
The Wheel of Fortune
Go to an arcade and let fate decide who wins each game.
The Justice
Volunteer together, such as serving at a local soup kitchen or participating in a charity event.
The Hanged Man
Indulge in something that your partner enjoys and that you might not normally be interested in. Get out of your comfort zone and try something new that your partner will love.
Dead
Do something completely unusual and unconventional together, like skydiving or a spontaneous trip abroad.
Temperance
Today is all about balance, enjoy a grounded morning by enjoying some yoga, followed by a very delicious lunch at your favorite restaurant.
The devil
Embrace your naughty sides and try something out of your comfort zone in the bedroom, such as introducing role-play or experimenting with new fantasies.
The tower
Do something really scary together, like taking a haunted house tour or watching a thriller movie marathon.
The star
Reconnect with your dreams and ambitions by looking at the stars together. Find a location away from city lights, lay down a blanket, and spend the evening admiring the beauty of the night sky.
The Moon
Delve into your subconscious by having a deep and meaningful conversation about your fears, dreams, and desires.
The sun
Spend a sunny day outside, whether you go to the beach, picnic in the park or take a walk.
Judgment
Think about your journey together as a couple. Recognize and appreciate how far you have come and the growth you have experienced together. Think of this as an inventory of your relationship and a reminder of your love and commitment to each other.
The world
Embark on a cultural adventure by exploring different cuisines, music, and art from around the world. Better yet, plan an exotic trip abroad to immerse yourself in a new culture together.
It’s so important to discover new and fun ways to strengthen your bond and deepen your connection with your partner. Why not use the Tarot to spice up your date nights and explore new avenues of intimacy and insight?