How to Track Your Energy Cycles with Tarot (Even If You Struggle with Consistency)
Ever feel like your energy levels are completely unpredictable? One day, you're buzzing with motivation; the next, even the simplest task feels impossible. If you’ve tried planners, energy logs, or habit trackers only to abandon them after a few days, you’re not alone—most traditional tracking methods just don’t work for neurodivergent and energy-sensitive people.
That’s why I started using tarot as an energy tracker, and it completely changed how I manage my time, rest, and productivity. This simple, intuitive method helps you spot patterns in your energy cycles, so you can plan around your natural rhythms instead of fighting them. Whether you're an empath, ADHD, or just someone who struggles with burnout, this guide will show you how to use one tarot card a day to map your energy, identify patterns, and work with—not against—your natural flow.
Step 1: Choose a Time to Pull Your Daily Card
First, decide if you want your tarot practice to be a forecast or a reflection. If you like getting a sneak peek into the day ahead, pull your card in the morning. Prefer to look back and process what actually happened? Pull it in the evening instead.
But let’s be real. Remembering to do this every day is the hardest part. So, make it impossible to forget. Pair it with something you already do! If you’re pulling in the morning, keep your deck next to the coffee maker (or wherever your morning starts). If you’re pulling at night, leave it by your bed or on your pillow so it’s waiting for you. The easier you make it, the more likely it’ll stick!
Step 2: Pull One Card & Record It
As you shuffle your deck, ask: “What energy did I (or will I) experience today?” Then, pull your card and record it somewhere, anywhere, just make sure you can find it later.
If you’re a journal person, great! But if keeping up with a notebook feels impossible, use the Notes app on your phone, a sticky note next to your deck, or even a whiteboard. And if you know you’ll forget or misplace it (because, same), just snap a quick pic each day. Your camera roll will become an effortless tarot log!
Step 3: Assign Energy Levels for Each Card
Now for the fun part, figuring out what each card means for your energy. If you’ve been working with tarot for a while, you probably already feel how certain cards affect you. That gut instinct? That’s what we’re aiming for!
But let’s keep it simple. Too many categories = overwhelm = never looking at this again. Start with just three energy levels:
🔺 High Energy – Think The Sun, Chariot, Ace of Wands (productive, active, buzzing).
➖ Medium Energy – Cards like The Lovers, Two of Pentacles, The Hermit (balanced, neutral, contemplative).
🔻 Low Energy – Four of Swords, Ten of Wands, The Moon (resting, drained, emotionally heavy).
Want to go deeper? You can also categorize by energy type (e.g., Cups = emotional energy, Swords = mental energy, Wands = motivation, Pentacles = physical energy).
If you’re still new to tarot or feeling stuck, I’ve got you covered—grab my Tarot Energy Cheat Sheet here!
Step 4: Analyze Your Energy Patterns 👩💻
Now that you’ve collected some data, it’s time to look for trends! Do certain days of the week consistently feel high or low energy? Are your big dips tied to social events, work stress, or even moon cycles?
The goal here isn’t just to notice patterns; it’s to use them. If you always crash the day after a social event, build in recovery time instead of forcing productivity. If you feel extra energized on full moons, schedule that workout class or finally tackle the task you’ve been avoiding (✋ guilty!).
By tracking your tarot pulls over time, you’ll learn to plan your schedule around your natural rhythms. So you’re working with your energy, not against it.
Final Thoughts: Harnessing Tarot for Energy Awareness
By now, you have a simple yet powerful system for tracking your energy cycles using tarot. Here’s a quick recap:
1️⃣ Choose a time to pull a daily card (morning for predictions, evening for reflections).
2️⃣ Record your card in a way that works for you—journal, notes app, or a quick photo.
3️⃣ Assign energy levels to each card so you can start identifying trends.
4️⃣ Analyze your patterns and use them to plan your schedule around your natural rhythms.
This process isn’t about forcing yourself into rigid routines. It’s about working with your unique energy flow instead of against it. Over time, you’ll gain predictability in your highs and lows, helping you manage your time, social commitments, and rest periods with confidence instead of guilt.
Next Steps: Take Your Energy Tracking Further
✨ Try this method for one week and reflect on any patterns you notice.
✨ Want a shortcut? Download my Tarot Energy Cheat Sheet for a quick reference guide.
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🙏 Your energy is sacred. Honor it!
