Tarot spread – addictions (social media, smartphone, video gaming, gambling, buying, smoking, vaping, supplementing, drug abuse, dating, watching porn, Internet, eating disorders, hypochondria, sweets, alcohol, work, exercising etc.)

For (name, example): Mark
Problem: video gaming

Card 1 - What is an underlying cause of my addiction?
X The Wheel of Fortune
In the past, there was a turn of events, an unexpected situation or a fixation about something (a competition, stress, death, health issue, divorce, break up, dismission) which made you turn to video gaming as a means of escape, or relaxation because you felt abandoned. This captured you so much that you've been living like on a hamster's wheel since then trying out many games, leveling up unable to stop.

Card 2 - Which of my personality traits are prone to addictions and support them?
4 of Pentacles
Stubbornness, fear, loyalty, attachment, dependency, liking a routine and the old comfort zone even when they got repulsive over time. Once you invest your time and effort into something, you don't want to let go until you're either extremely desperate, or forced to free yourself.

Card 3 - What environmental factors increased the addiction?
XXI The World
The Internet, a circle of certain people and their opinions, an accessibility of video games and places/devices to play them on. This is the environment which focuses strongly on completing goals, competition and may be connected to an IT, media corporation with their coworkers, students, or on the other hand, youtubbers and making money on e-sports.

Card 4 - What part of my life has been heavily impacted by my addiction?
5 of Swords
Connections with other people suffer. Collaboration vs doing things solo. You instantly move on to the next when things are not in your favor. "My way, or the highway" attitude. You're quick to depart without giving anyone a second chance. Eager to block people on social media. Yet you're ready to keep fighting alone if there are no allies. You may copy other people's ideas to consider them your own without giving a credit when it's due (Swords - ideas, communication, words; the element of air).

Card 5 - What could help me ditch the bad habit?
Queen of Swords
A person who is non-emotional, straight-forward, unattached, has a greater perspective on life issues and is a very decisive, tough individual too. Someone with an open, analytical mind to get to the very core of the issue and cut through it. She may be a single, divorced, widowed woman, a psychologist or psychiatrist who had to fight against various conflicts in life but these made her an experienced judge and a problem solver too. When it comes to a method - you need to be very clear on what you don't want in your life accompanied by a strategy, a good plan on how to get rid of bad habits. Consistency, goal orientation and honesty with yourself will be your best friends in this process. Be like a soldier and general officer in one - train yourself hard then reward for every success. You may want to use a notebook, planner, recording tools and affirmative card deck as a means of therapy too.

Card 6 - What could possibly happen if I refuse to heal?
4 of Cups
You may reject a helpful hand, a piece of advice from friendly or supportive people who already won with similar addictions. You may encounter an inner conflict which will push you to face yourself once you notice you're bored with video gaming, yet you may refuse a different way of relaxation. You may be feeling an overwhelming lack of something in your life, becoming lonely or feeling rejected (as much as when you got into video gaming - a possible outcome of abandonment issues).

Card 7 - How could my life possibly change if I kill the addiction?
3 of Wands
Killing the addiction will open you up to new possibilities, not limited to self-improvement. You may start something new, change a job, career, relationship, environment, a living space, friends, etc. once your brain and personal energy purge from the video gaming fixation. When freed from attachments, you will feel animated, balanced, grounded, healthy and satisfied. These will make you ready to follow any new passion without getting addicted to, unlike in the past.


Reader: Drakonia
Date: August 13th, 2020 r.
Decks: Night Sun mini