Hello everyone. My name is Cody. I am 40 years old and returning to tarot after a very long hiatus. I first became interested in my mid to late teens and began learning about tarot. A few amazing people at Aeclectic helped me get started by gifting decks and stuff. Throughout the years, life came and went and my studies all but stopped completely. I lost all of my decks and things and fell into alcoholism and addiction, but I am proud to say that I have over 8 years of sobriety and at the suggestion of my wife, I am looking to return to studying tarot. I never lost interest, and I am ready to start a fresh journey, 

Well done you! And a big welcome to the forum! 

11 minutes ago, Raggydoll said:

Well done you! And a big welcome to the forum! 

Thank you very much. Im excited to be back! 

Welcome to the community @codygoodman1337  I'm glad you have found us again and coming back to your tarot journey 😀

I'm glad to hear, that your life is improving. Welcome!

10 hours ago, Scandinavianhermit said:

I'm glad to hear, that your life is improving. Welcome!

Thank you! Life has been so much better!

10 hours ago, DanielJUK said:

Welcome to the community @codygoodman1337   I'm glad you have found us again and coming back to your tarot journey 😀

Thank you! I am glad I decided to start studying again and looked up a forum!  

Welcome and congratulations from another tarot lover in recovery! 💓

25 minutes ago, Bodhiseed said:

Welcome and congratulations from another tarot lover in recovery! 💓

Thank you! Congratulations to you too! My inbox is always open if you need an ear or just want to talk!

Hello @codygoodman1337 welcome to the TT&M Family 

On 5/27/2026 at 8:45 AM, codygoodman1337 said:

I am proud to say that I have over 8 years of sobriety

Congratulations!  Stay strong and enjoy life without it.  It's been 15 years for me, so you are not alone here!  I'm sure getting back into tarot will give you more insights into yourself that will guide you along your journey!

5 hours ago, Saturn Celeste said:

Congratulations!  Stay strong and enjoy life without it.  It's been 15 years for me, so you are not alone here!  I'm sure getting back into tarot will give you more insights into yourself that will guide you along your journey!

15 years is amazing! Big congrats on that. If you ever need and ear or just someone to talk to about struggles, my inbox is always open

This is an excellent forum.  It thoroughly covers all aspects of tarot and other similar practices, without allowing unpleasantness to develop or giving internet trolls any kind of platform.  I am really glad that you're finding your way back to tarot and that your spouse is so supportive.  Well done.

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On 5/28/2026 at 8:29 AM, codygoodman1337 said:

My inbox is always open if you need an ear or just want to talk!

Mine as well! 💓

On 5/29/2026 at 12:23 AM, Chariot said:

This is an excellent forum.  It thoroughly covers all aspects of tarot and other similar practices, without allowing unpleasantness to develop or giving internet trolls any kind of platform.  I am really glad that you're finding your way back to tarot and that your spouse is so supportive.  Well done.

Thanks for the support as well. Im looking forward to studying again 

Edited June 1Jun 1 by codygoodman1337

What a journey, @codygoodman1337! Glad you are in a better place now and that you found your way back to this community! Welcome!

On 6/2/2026 at 11:47 AM, Marina said:

What a journey, @codygoodman1337! Glad you are in a better place now and that you found your way back to this community! Welcome!

I’m glad I found my way back as well. Thank you