My tarot journey did not begin with ease or abundance. When I first felt drawn to tarot, I could not afford a deck. Instead of giving up, I took an old notebook, tore out the pages, and drew my own set of cards. The drawings were far from perfect, my art was abysmal, but that deck was mine. Every crooked line and shaky symbol carried my determination to learn despite my circumstances. Then came an unexpected blessing. A generous redditor decided to gift me a proper tarot deck, the Thoth Tarot. I was overwhelmed with gratitude but even that moment of joy came with new challenges. The package got stuck at customs, and I found myself caught in a frustrating back and forth. There were unexpected fees, delays, and the anxiety of wondering if I would even receive it. At one point I cried during aarti, convinced that even this gift would slip through my hands. Finally, after paying the duty, the deck reached me. Holding it felt like victory, like proof that perseverance can bring light t...