Hi there! I just uploaded my first video a few days ago, and I just wanted to thank you for sharing this video. It was super helpful to hear your experience and some of the emotional roller coaster of the first year. It's eye opening that so many folks have doubts and difficulty with the stats. I'll try to keep sharing from my heart, and save this video for the ups and downs of the journey. Many thanks!
Congrats on uploading your first video. I'm so glad I posted this video as it seems to really connect with others experiences also, I almost talked myself out of it. I'm looking forward to checking out your video. Thanks for watching
Thanks for the video and I applaud you for being so brave and hanging in there. I checked out your video because I heard other tarot readers on TH-cam talking about what you said in this video and that they felt the same in the beginning. I don’t understand why people have a problem with the “woo” part of Tarot. It is an integral part of metaphysics and part of why Tarot is so fascinating. It wouldn’t be Tarot without that. Also thanks so much for showing that beautiful Tarot deck. I’ve never seen another deck quite like it. Keep on keeping on! Rebecca C.
Thanks Rebecca. It has really touched me to hear other content creators had felt the same through their journey. Just knowing you're not alone feeling a certain way really puts things into perspective. Thanks for watching and commenting 😊
This video spoke volumes to me. A lot of things you mentioned I feel too-- except I haven't ever uploaded anything ( not sure what I want to do or share, not very tech savvy, etc) so this video warmed my heart because it's sooo down to earth and it feels so honest. You feel very honest and open and I really just wanted to say thank you. So Thank you! May you keep growing where you need to grow and going where you want to go 💜🖤💜🤯
Thank you, that was so nice to say. I really spoke from my heart in this video so others who may be feeling the same way knew they weren't alone. It warms my heart how this video has touched different people. Thanks for watching 😊
I love this video. I am an extremely private person but love divination and yearn to connect with other people that have a passion for these things and so had considered starting a channel. Your vulnerability around your journey was wonderful food for thought. I hope you keep on sharing your content and I am looking forward to checking our your charm casting videos. I have just started using charms with my cards and am hooked.
Thanks. Charms are so fun. My month ahead video for September coming up uses a combo of charms and cards. I like to pull a few for myself when I do my weekly readings too. Thanks for watching 😊
This video is super insightful and inspires me to keep going with my own channel. I think it's an important watch for those who don't create content as well. I started my channel at the beginning of 2022 and actually shut it down a few months ago because I was so discouraged. It really brought out some shadows I needed to work on and integrate (imposter syndrome, do I have the personality for this, is my tech good enough, etc etc). I recently started it up again under a new name but inevitably some of those shadows still remain. At the end of the day I think what matters the most is that it's fun and fulfilling for *you* - the people you want in your corner will find you eventually.
I'm glad you found some inspiration in this video. Yes definitely keep going with your channel if that makes you happy. I still fight that shadow feeling when creating but I've gotten a lot better at silencing that voice. Wishing you success with your channel 😊
I think you are fabulous and have loved everything I’ve watched. You have a down to earth personality which is soothing. Thank you Carrie ✨🕯️🌼 I opened up a new tarot IG account and decided to separate it from my personal. It doesn’t get a lot of likes, sometimes the views and likes are there. But I have met the best people on there. One I recently met up with in Scotland and we talk almost daily. So that to me is a win. ✨❤️
Girl, same. I wouldn’t say I wanted to fit in, I really wanted to have a friend group with the very same love of tarot and oracle… it what I found was serious deck fomo and a lot of tarot gate keeping. Now, I’m slowly culling the decks I acquired due to someone else’s love of those decks and I enjoy doing videos of readings that aren’t super popular 🤷🏻♀️ but they bring me joy.
If it brings you joy that's what matters. These reels pop up on my FB page and this guy always ends them with Find Your Joy and since I've been seeing those almost daily that saying has stuck and I'm trying to make it a habit now. So yes definitely find your joy in your practice and channel etc ... thanks for watching and commenting 😊
Just got recommended this video and I love it. I really want to make videos about tarot because I feel so alone in my journey but filming fills me with anxiety. Instead I set up a blog. Still haven’t wrote on it but it’s there if I want to. I figured I could do tarot tags on it and gush about fun decks I like if I get ever felt I needed too.
Yes absolutely start your blog or a channel or whatever outlet you feel most comfortable in. It really is fun sharing your love of tarot. Wishing you luck on whatever you decide to do. Thanks so much for watching 😁
Hi Carrie! This is so fantastic and SO relatable!!! 💖💖💖 have some thoughts so figured I would drop them here in case they're helpful to anyone! :) Watch Time: I intentionally avoided this for a long time and kept making lonnnng videos because I like making long videos and - eventually - that watch time average increased. My average is now a lot longer than most people I talk to but only because (I'm sure) I basically ignored it. The people who enjoyed my long videos stayed and the ones who don't, probably dropped off... so the average went up! :) And also, even really successful channels watch times is just a small portion of your video. 4-8 mins is pretty standard watch time, even on longer vids because people stumble on content watch a minute or two at most and leave and their watch time averages with your actual viewers. TH-cam's auto play feature on the home and subscription feed page also affects this because if someone hovers over your video on those pages and then moves on it will affect the average. This is probably nerdy extra info you don't need but I thought it might be useful for some. I filmed on my android tablet (an old Samsung!) for like the first year or two... and I just.. didn't edit at all initially. When I was ready to edit, I'd plug my tablet into my windows PC and move the files over and I used Windows Movie Maker (not sure it still exists.. it's not as good as iMovie but was fine for just putting clips together). On my Android phone, I have an app called capcut which I just downloaded to try to play with some shorts video editing (tiktok etc) and on first attempt it seems pretty easy to use!! :) I totally relate to the way you expressed yourself about the self-doubt. TH-cam really highlights self-doubt for SURE. I still feel like an outsider, myself, a lot of the time, and then I just remind myself that like I can just do my thing. 💖 Love that you shared your ah has about all this. TH-cam stays fun for me because I do it for me first and try not to let others opinions about me/my content get under my skin. It honestly still does though. I just have gotten more used to managing those feelings. But even a couple months ago I got my feelings REALLY hurt by someone who thought it was totally fine to make desparaging comments about something that I had created. It still hurts, I'm just more experienced maybe at managing those feelings. So the fact that you have figured all this out after a year is pretty damn impressive honestly! GOOD FOR YOU!!!! In the beginning, I though tit was important to be super fast to get up walk throughs of new decks etc... but I hated the 'hustle' feeling of that... so I stopped that entirely. Now, I walkthrough decks when I feel like, and don't worry if a bunch of other people have already made them before I do. :) And lastly... at least 70% of my personal subscription feed is smaller channels. :) I love watching channels of all sizes because I don't care how many subs you have. I care if you make content that happens to be interesting to me. And I think, honestly, most people are the same. We just watch what we wanna watch regardless of how big or small the channel is. Sorry for babbbbbbling... I just really really enjoyed this!!! :)
Ok first thank you so much for watching this and commenting. Your channel is one I really "look up to" and this whole comment just made me well up. This year has been a process for sure and it taught me so much about myself. The outpouring of kindness, love and support from those in this community has been overwhelming the past couple days and I for one am glad I shut my inner critic up and kept pushing through because there are some awesome people here and that is what truly matters to me. Thank you Lisa I really appreciate all you have to offer our community and the advice you've given here ❤❤
I'm so glad I've came across this video! I'm really new to tarot world. I feel so understood, I love creating videos, but sometimes, when I'm recording it, I feel like people won't like it, and I erase it. And some other times, I just post it anyways. In my case, I'm from Buenos Aires, Argentina, and it's so hard here to receive a purchase, that I really enjoy doing the unboxings and walkthroughs, because I feel like I share my happiness of being able to purchase/receive my decks. At the same time, I really want to create or be part of a community, and I don't want to leave anyone behind, so I do most of my videos in English & Spanish at the same time (yeah, I'm kinda crazy hahaha) I'm thinking on creating more content not related to unboxings, but It gives me anxiety too. So I really appreciate this video. Thank you for being so honest. Big hugs, Ceci
I think you're doing great if you're new to tarot and doing a channel. I wouldn't of had the confidence to do this years ago so you are way ahead of the game 😁 yes do what makes you happy on your channel even if it's stuff other than unboxings. I feel less pressure since deciding to do what makes me feel happy. Thanks so much for watching and wishing you lots of luck with your channel 😀
Thank you for posting this! I did a lot of research before I decided I needed to just start and stop going for perfection. That takes practice! I love collective readings - the new perspectives they can provide for individual cards or combos is fascinating to me. So that's where I started. Down the road thinking of starting a channel more focused on VR and tarot practice. I love both but YT seems to like a narrow niche for Tarot. So far anyway.
You randomly popped up on my feed and I’m so glad you did. I found this reflective vid on your first year and it was interesting. I liked the reflective way you used the cards to convey what you felt and thought. I looked through your other content and I’ve liked what I see, so will subscribe and dive in. I think people who say ‘I hate this that and the other’ sometimes don’t recognise that they don’t have to watch that stuff; there are so many content creators out here, and it’s easy to click stop but people love to bitch about nothing. Constructive feedback and critique can be really helpful if the spirit behind it is not just a moan. I’ve toyed with idea of doing a response to ATG’s coffee house decks as I love my coffee ☕️ I’m just going to watch your reply to that tag as I do some house work. I think if I did start a channel I would do what made me happy and interested and if it’s not for many other people OK. I follow a couple of channels that have low numbers in subs yet they are really interesting to me. Guess it also depends on if you want exposure for business, because then you got all the target audience and reach stuff to factor in. All in all thank you for sharing your reflections on your first year as a content creator it sounds like an amazing layer on the onion 🧅 of experience. 🎉
Thanks for your thoughtful response. It amazes me people are still seeing this video all these months later. Thanks for subbing I hope you find something you like here. 😊
I LOVE this video, and I'm going to share it. I feel there can be a lot of pressure for small channel creators that they need to reach a certain subscriber threshold in order to be seen or heard. I'm finding that being seen and heard by those who can truly benefit from what you have to offer is the most fulfilling, even if it's just a couple of people. You're right, the Studio app can be an absolute head trip and the imposter syndrome can really become a thing. I'm working on not checking stats so much and it's been a better experience. I love collective readings from smaller channels because they feel more personal, and I always enjoy seeing how other people actually read the cards. Make the content you want, and the right people will show up. 💜
That's so true about being seen by those who can benefit from what you have to offer. My perspective has really changed in this past year. Oh a side note I'm loving your vlogs ❤ Thanks for watching and the support 😊
Your down-to-earth approach to this topic is appreciated, Carrie. So many people talk about how to gain followers and be more popular, but nobody really talks about the downsides at all. This video is very insightful, raw and honest, and every point is so valid. I'm a tiny channel with only a few videos. A lot of your struggles are mine as well, and it was so good to hear it reflected from another person, although they are not what eat me away. I spent a decade in the UK so my English isn't bad, but my accent is heavy. It makes me anxious to think about how nobody will want to subscribe to me because my English is choppy and doesn't sound native, and it may be hard to understand sometimes. I also have anxiety around public speech to the point my voice will shake and I can't put together a coherent sentence (even online, even when there's only a camera and me). I think I'm lucky that because I'm so concerned with these two things, my stats don't worry me. They do make me reflect on my habit as a watcher though, because now I understand how my habits impact the creators I adore. I don't have a niche yet either. I'm trying to make my anxiety go away by making collection and walkthrough videos, even though I have so much I could talk about. This video is so inspiring. I found you through it and I'm subscribing because I and the world needs more of your wonderful energy, and your wise words. I can't wait to see what beautiful content true to your heart you'll release in the future.
"Hidden Gems" is the perfect way to describe smaller channels. I recently came to this epiphany as well. There's just something so special about an unedited video with a person talking about something they love, warts and all. This is the first video of yours I've seen and I just subscribed 💚
P.S I came back to say, my series Minor Arcana Monotony got like no views. Maybe too monotonous….lol. And I am really sad that I allowed that to make me not continue. But you have inspired me to get back to it!!!!! To hell with the algorithm and performance metrics. 🎉
Sending you tons of love sweet lady. Gosh I completely understand how you feel. I have felt much of the same as you. I have tried over the years to warn people of the downfalls that can come from having a channel. It can be so hard on the psyche, and it is so important to remember why you started a channel in the first place. I do hope you are not beating yourself up because it is all a journey. I am so happy that you are back to doing the content that makes you happy. The algorithm is not your friend with TH-cam and some people are not super supportive on here. I focus heavily on giving support where I feel support because it is part of self love and care for my own psyche. Of course we want to be heard and seen and acknowledged, if not, why be on a public platform. But when we value ourselves by our views and likes it is dangerous and part of the beast that is social media and our culture. It can be a slippery slope, so finding the right channels that support you back is key. For those other channels to find us we need to also go and support them, which isn't always easy when you are a busy person. I most generally don't watch tarot readings from others because I do so much tarot for myself as it is, it can become too much, and I don't need that kind of support most generally. It definitely isn't about you and your abilities, so I hope that whole mindset has been squished! As your channel grows more people will find you and love those readings FOR SURE. I think there are different neighborhoods to the Tarot Community, The Readings and Readers have a different target, sometimes there is a cross over but than there are those that want to talk about their passion that is the tarot. Talking about their practices, sharing their journeys, their journals, their teachings, or courses or decks. Both highly valuable just different. Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us so far, this is so valuable for others to hear that are thinking about starting their own channels. It took me so long to grow because I didn't know what I was doing for the first year or so. I'm always finding new footing because social media is always evolving like we are. 😍😍😍
Aww thanks so much for your kind response. I'm absolutely in a different headspace now as far as this goes. It was just something I never expected to affect me that way this past year. I agree with there are different corners or avenues of tarot tube for sure and that gives a little something for everyone to watch. I'm still working on my footing, everything is a process, journey for sure, you learn as you go. My goal with this video was to give my emotional experience to the whole thing which I 100 percent know won't be everyone's journey as we all process it differently but I hope it helps someone who may be thinking something similar to not give up on themselves 😊
@@carriesmysticalmusings well you did so beautifully. I think more people experience what you are expressing here than like to admit. I think this video will help for sure, so thank you for putting it out.
Yooo this is some real, real. I felt that TH-cam studio comment in my soul 😅. I had to step away from the numbers early on. Thanks for sharing Carrie! I always really enjoy your channel and your musings 😊.
You do you! One thing I noticed about peoples' strong opinions in tarot tags is that they inevitably change later on, and usually they are just a reflection of what they are uncomfortable with about themselves in the moment. I see this in myself too - I started tarot from a very "only self help" lense, and now I'm thoroughly in the woo. 😂 I saw this video because other small channels that I follow shared it on their community page, which is a great way to connect as well, since the algorithm doesn't really push smaller channels. Lastly, I use InShot for editing on android, it's great!
Thanks for the tip about inshot to edit, I'll have to look into that. Also thanks for your insight that's so true about opinions in vrs and I love how you put that. I appreciate you taking the time to comment.
Woo babes unite! I had like major anxiety deciding whether to do my collective readings and pick-a-cards on my channel. The fear is real! As is the hardline tarot snootiness. On a tarot subreddit, I shared my channel when I started and several people actually advised me not to do readings for the collective and pick a pile readings, literally telling me what to do with my channel, saying how tacky it is to read on a YT channel. It spooked me. I never realized it was so frowned upon by people who love tarot!
@@deepdeserttarot wow. Yes you do you. Put whatever you want on your channel. Don't let others dictate. I know it took me a year to get there but it really is freeing when you do.
Yup, TH-cam Studio is the bane of my existence. 😭 It's like this addictive game--I NEED IT ALL TO BE GREEN. 🤣🤣🤣 I've been a small channel for 2 years now. I totally understand the discouragement at a random drop of subs from seemingly out of nowhere; it's as though you upset someone and you don't know how. 😱 I recognize that audiences don't owe me their time, so the pressure to impress the algorithm went away pretty early... That doesn't stop me from gamifying YT studio, tho. 😭🕹 Thank you for being vulnerable in sharing your journey. 🤖🖤
I think the most important part of having a TH-cam channel is that you enjoy what you do. You shouldn't have to worry about what others do or think, you can't control that anyway. Unboxing videos are nice but there are tons of them. I look for channels that I can learn from, show me a different perspective, or idea. A deep dive into a topic. Exploring something new, that can be done together. Take what you want to do, what you want to explore and do it on your channel. The way to true happiness is to be true to yourself. I'm an open book, I love and talk to anyone because I find people so interesting . I don't judge others for their beliefs if they are not my own, as long as they are happy, I'm happy for them. If someone doesn't like me for who I am , I'll just love them from a distance and continue living as I please. Of course it's not easy to do, to let go of what others say and do, but once you put it into practice, it gets easier as does life . I'm a Cancer and am ruled by my emotions, so this took some practice. My precious Dog Molly of 18 yrs passed in her sleep Aug.10th of this year , I was heartbroken and still am, I cried a river of tears, and I realized I couldn't remember the last time I cried. So it works. Take this advice from a 68 yr old woman. Be who you are always ! (ɔ◠ᴗ◠(◕ᴗ◕❀)
Thanks so much for your insight, everything you said is so true. 😊 I'm so sorry for the loss of your dog Molly I know how hard that must be. ❤ thanks for taking the time watch and comment.
@@carriesmysticalmusings I hope I helped you see you are perfectly you ! Thank you for your compassion for the loss of my fur baby Molly, she now lives in my heart, til we meet again ! 🤗
Just found you and subscribed! Looking forward to watching more! I can so relate, I have a channel too but not on Tarot Tube..mine is Junk Journal related. I made myself crazy trying to get a grip on it, lol! Now, I've backed off, I just make a video when feel like it and don't worry about the numbers. Actually haven't made hardly any this summer due to some health issues and I'm fine with that, lol! Anyway, all that to say kudos to you!! Keep doing just what makes you happy!! 💗
Thanks so much for subbing. Just subbed you too, I ❤❤❤ junk journaling. Paper crafting was my first love 🤣 since making this video I've released the stress of it all. Thanks for watching 😊
I hear you Carrie and thank you for sharing your thoughts. I will be sticking around and I am sure this is just on the road to your audience numbers growing. Thank you for putting out content that is true to you. I am sorry you deleted your first video but I hope you continue to keep all your content from now on. I think that is part of the journey... I need to hop off but I will finish watching the rest of this later. I hope you are having a lovely vacation with your family.
Thanks so much. I'm glad you enjoy the content here. Maybe I'll redo my original video one day. It's just one step at a time now just eliminating the stress and pressure and focusing on what I love talking about. 😊
This is so incredibly relatable - everything from the impostor syndrome, to starting a channel without direction, to wanting to be a part of a community of people that have a love, a genuine love of tarot. I don't have the YT studio app, mercifully 🙂 though I have to say you don't need an app to feel like a failure, given the amount of time put into creating videos, versus watch time or subscriber numbers. And so - like you - in the end I came to the conclusion that I may as well do videos on what I love and not care about any of the other stuff. Thank you for this video - new subscriber here 💜
Thank you so much. I'm glad to hear this video is relatable to others too, it really makes you see you're not alone on this journey. Thanks for subbing. I'm off to check out your channel. Keep doing you ... that's the only way to get through this 😉😊
I just wanted to thank you for putting into words what I was feeling. I can relate to this so deeply, it is like you could read my mind, and my soul. I literally had given up. I only put out a few videos and I recorded a bunch but never uploaded them because I didn't believe they were good enough. But you have inspired me to give it another go. It isn't about the numbers game, it is about doing what you love and if others resonate with it, then great, if not, thats ok too! Being authentic is more important to my mental health than being what I think others want me to be. So what am I waiting for? Nothing! I'm going to do what I love! Thank you for your honesty and your courage!
I super understand what you mentioned in your video . I have my channel 4 months up and I like to do decks presentation but I agree it’s nice to see comments from ppl who fallow you and you recognise their names . I have only 30 subscribers but you know what - I’m happy they are there , they are coming back and as you said - I have made few new friends I can talk about tarot and divination behind the scene and it makes me happy . Another thing is - I already thinking about engaging stuff but more for them so I don’t bored them to death 😂 Carrie - I think I will do VR to your video :) oh - and one more thing - I like collective readings because it’s great way for me to learn more about how other tarot readers read their cards just so I can learn new perspective:)
Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Lol 😂 I know what you mean about making content so subs aren’t bored 😆 let me know if you do the VR I would love to watch it.
Hi Carrie...it sounds like you've had a tough but valuable tarot-tube journey ... always great when something makes you realize how important it is do be yourself and do what you love. And to not give a sh#t about the number of subscribers... quality over quantity!! LOL I have been watching since your awesome charm casting series, which maybe you can replay? I for one am definitely glad you are still making content 😊
It's been a journey for sure with valuable lessons learned. I'm so glad you liked the charm series that means a lot to me 😊. Thanks for sticking with me
Oooof I’m doing everything on my phone too and, yeah, ooof! Small tarot channels unite, Sister! 🙌🏼✊🏼❤ I’m currently struggling with the question of whether to start a separate channel for so the woo-ass readings I want to do… I dunno! Also, my uploads are taking 12-24+ hours. Like, why? Am I alone in this? I feel you so much in the self-questioning… and the ick that resurfaces when taking a chance with each upload. I got my first nasty comment a month ago and damn it burned! When I got my first super religious you’re-going-to-hell comment a few weeks later, it felt like a rite of passage. Anyway, I’m subscribing! Sending you a ton of love. 💓
Wow I'm not sure why uploads take so long. For my 30 minute videos it takes about 15 minutes or so to upload. Sorry you had to deal with some nasty comments. I've only had 1 and just deleted it. Thanks so much for subbing, I just subbed to yours. And thanks for watching ❤
I'm so glad this video showed up on my recommended. Thank you so much for sharing, Carrie! I appreciate you taking the time to make this video, I can't say enough how relatable this is. I recently started my channel and haven't quite figured out where it's going to grow, but I'm trying to focus on having fun doing whatever spark of inspiration drives me to do, haha. I quit looking at the YT Studio numbers, too. Happy to join you here on your channel as a new subscriber! Sending you lots of encouragement and support from one creator to another! ✨💜✨
Aww thanks so much. I'm happy to have you here and it has really surprised me how many have told me how much this resonates with them. Thanks for the support, off to check out your channel 😀
Hi Carrie! I am so glad I found you on Instagram. And that led me to your channel. I really felt so much of what you said. I struggle with the same feelings - I just spoke about relevance in my latest video. And how my own perceived relevance in this space is reflected in what content I make. But the only relevant thing should be that I talk about things that I love and are passionate about. Feeling the pressure to have a ton of decks to keep up, was creating really unhealthy patterns for me. I literally never look at the metrics or numbers anymore. I tend to watch smaller channels. I feel more connected to those people in some way. Thank you so much for talking about this candidly. I haven’t always felt like a part of this community. But creators like you make me feel less alone in this space. I so appreciate the people who always comment and engage with me on here. They make it worthwhile and give me connection. ❤ I look forward to more videos from you. And maybe we should do a small channel collaboration!!! Could be fun! 😊
Thank you so much. Completely agree about the connection you get with engagement on your channel it really does make it so worthwhile. We should think of something the small channels could do together ❤
I am so glad you are here. I NEVER look at my stats lol. I've been here trucking along for 6 years on TH-cam and I don't even have a 1000 followers, and I am okay with that. I always watch videos all the way through. I won't watch if I can't finish a video. I would download and repost those charm-casting videos. I use Android and the Filmora app, but iMovie is probably better. IMO people who watch collective readings are not the same as tarot tube people. It is hard to please both demographics, so I don't try anymore. I loved how vulnerable this was. 💙💙
Thank you 😊 yes that's true about the collective readings and being a different audience. I put all the how to read charms videos in a playlist and as I do more hopefully it will draw people to those older videos too. Thanks for letting me know about the filmora app. And I love your channel ❤
Glad to have found your channel! I absolutely love collective readings and got so discouraged with my old channel. Am looking at creating content again on this new channel that I have and have decided that it HAS to be the content that I want to make and see or I will give up again. Your people will find you! I truly believe that.
Thanks. At the time of your comment I'm in the process of editing my 2 yr channel-versay video and a year ago I didn't know if I would still be doing this. You're absolutely right your people will find you. Good luck on the new channel and make content you love.
Thank you so much for sharing your journey! I was a booktuber in another life and I definitely felt the same pressures of the studio app, metrics, subscribers etc and luckily I am through the other side with my tarot channel now, so it doesn't bother me (as much) as it could. I think the comments section here is going to be a goldmine for smaller channels too!
I've just subbed to your channel 😀. Thanks for sharing your insight with me. I'm in awe of the great comments here and the fantastic "hidden gems" of smaller channels I've just discovered from this comment section. 😊
I tell you, this video both made me tear up...and gave me hope! I am sorry the community has let you down (at times) but I think tarot readers as a whole, are usually survivors! I don't remember exactly how I found your channel. I am really glad you made this particular video. It is strange how becoming a creator changes things. I have been watching videos for over 7 years, about 5 years ago, I attempted a couple vids..but I wasn't comfortable with myself or my equipment. Recently, with better stuff (hilariously a Samsung tablet😂) and a stronger sense of self, I have started uploading pretty regularly. It is a nice outlet, but honestly I have no real expectations... so every like, or comment is both surprising and rewarding. 😅 I look forward to more of your videos, as I really love the small channels... and the biggies if I am honest. 😊
I'm glad this resonated with you too. It's tough starting out. I look at all content differently now as a creator from lighting to how things sound etc, not to judge them but to get udeas of setup etc, things I never would of really noticed before. What are you using to edit on your Samsung tablet? Thanks so much for watching and commenting 💛
Thank you for sharing your experiences, insights and helpful points. Very empowering and grounding. I like to watch smaller channels and I recognise some of the creators in the comments below. I have thought many times of starting a channel and ask myself why?? I could ramble on about the reasons why, or share the "why not" reasons, that swiftly try to squash my motivation and self-confidence. Your video was like a quiet, calming voice. The comments below were very helpful too. If, or better still, WHEN, I take that next step, film and upload my first video, I will be mindful of your's and others wise and encouraging words.
Thanks so much. It's a big leap for sure to start a channel but having another year under my belt now and my 2yr mark approaching next month it's so different and I'm glad I stuck with it. If you start a channel best of luck to you.
I just found you and have happily subscribed! I wish the algorithm was better because I am sure it is making me miss out on so many amazing creators! Your thoughts are incredibly valuable and insightful. Thank you 💕
I'm really glad you found it motivating because even with the lows I said at the end yes I would do this journey all over again. So go ahead and start that channel. Sending you lots of luck if you choose to make that leap 😊
Hi Carrie, I really enjoy your channel!❤. I’m still struggling to find my way here and the content that I want to create…. Idk I just do vr’s mostly rn but maybe I’ll fall into my own niche soon. Keep doing what you’re doing because it’s working! ❤
So intresting thoughts❣️ I follow manny smal chanels in menny subjekts crafts, tarot, knitting, chrochet, whitches, arts, fashion etc. I follow because there is shorts and some deep dives and flip trought in tarot etc. and ramblings and lifetalk in all subjects 😀 For me you new but the algoritm worked😀 I’m going to se all your videos ( I always do that when I find somebody new😀) Many people is not prescribe because the sound is bad😪 But I follow some very intresting chanels who have so bad sounds that I got headake after watching them but the subjekt are so intresting so it’s worth it for me😀 Today’s society is just a clic away and it affects your choices if you don’t think about it! I really ❤️your take on tarot😀
I'm here for the woo! I made a video a few months ago and took it down about 5 days later 😅 It's rough out there! Considering retrying - thanks for the tips!
I really appreciate your video. I enjoy many things about tarot and oracle and divination altogether. I enjoy so much more about it than just readings and "the future". Thank you so very much, so so very much.
You've literally said virtually everything I could say about my first year experience of being on TH-cam/TarotTube. 💖 It's so helpful to hear others say virtually everything I've experienced/gone through with starting my channel. Thank you for sharing! 💖 I came here for the 1 year in review. Now I'm going to have to watch your charmcasting Playlist because I just started to get into charmcasting. It's much more popular now, so maybe some updates might be good. 😊
I can relate, I am only really here for community and make sporadic videos on my phone as and when I feel the inspiration to. I know I won't have the funds or desire to fill a channel with walkthroughs and I don't want a channel of reactionary drama either! I enjoyed your video and subscribed to you and bunch of your comnenters though so let's build that community.
Hi Carrie your video popped up on my feed and I’m so happy to have found you. I’ve been making content for just under a year. If I just go by the number of watches then unboxings definitely score the highest. I enjoy making them and going a bit deeper than a flip through as this is part of my initial process of getting a connection to each deck. I feel I’m honest with my reactions- even when I am disappointed with a deck. I’ve never been sent a deck for review so I don’t feel compelled to film to please (hopefully I’m making sense 😂). I knew from the start though that I wanted to share my growth in my understanding as I learn deeper and as a way of documenting that for myself so I can revisit my earlier content as a record. Now I’m aware that may not resonate to some and that’s ok. For instance my Decan series has less views than my unboxings but it doesn’t concern me at all. My little channel brings me joy, focus and keeps me on track. Interacting with peers is so wonderful. As for filming well I use a Samsung Galaxy S23 ultra and the internal mic is great and I use Lumafusion to edit on a Samsung tab. The iPad version of Lumafusion is better to be fair but my old iPad doesn’t have enough storage to be useful. New subscriber to your channel ❤
Thanks so much for watching. That's awesome that you have found joy in your channel. That's all that matters really, just took me awhile to get there 😉 thanks for letting me know what you film on and use for editing, I've been making a list of things to check into. ❤
Omg also! Wanting to fit it! Yes, I’m 43 years old, just moved to a new town where I have all of one friend, and didn’t realize how much stock I’d put into feeling accepted here. Thank you for saying it out loud, it breaks the spell! ❤❤❤
I film on my Samsung phone 😅 I know the struggle. The app I use for editing is called inshot which does what I need it to do. I edit on my phone so I am using a small screen. I also use canva for the thumb nail pics I personally really enjoying watching collective readings, all different readings to be honest true crime, astrological sign...all different. One because I love to see how people read and I also like to see how decks work in a reading, as much as I love a walk-through of a deck sometimes I find the images stunning and purchase the deck and then when I try to read with it, it falls flat. I like to see how people pair oracle and tarot together, what kind of energy they use them for and I also like when they then introduce charms, runes, tea leaves. There's so much to learn from others ❤
I honestly had no idea so many filmed on their phones. I didn't realize you could do the thumbnail on canvas. I don't know why I never put that together because I tried to use it for editing videos. I enjoy watching others collective readings for the same reason. Thanks for watching ❤ I agree there is so much to learn from others
Making videos is a different skill than reading tarot. And judging the quality of videos by followers and view numbers is also not fair, as it's a game of what the algorithm offers.
@@carriesmysticalmusings and I forgot to say, skills get better as you work on them... and it is frustrating . as you say in your video, keep doing what you love and like minded people will find you:)
Hi there! I just uploaded my first video a few days ago, and I just wanted to thank you for sharing this video. It was super helpful to hear your experience and some of the emotional roller coaster of the first year. It's eye opening that so many folks have doubts and difficulty with the stats. I'll try to keep sharing from my heart, and save this video for the ups and downs of the journey. Many thanks!
Congrats on uploading your first video. I'm so glad I posted this video as it seems to really connect with others experiences also, I almost talked myself out of it. I'm looking forward to checking out your video. Thanks for watching
Thanks for the video and I applaud you for being so brave and hanging in there. I checked out your video because I heard other tarot readers on TH-cam talking about what you said in this video and that they felt the same in the beginning. I don’t understand why people have a problem with the “woo” part of Tarot. It is an integral part of metaphysics and part of why Tarot is so fascinating. It wouldn’t be Tarot without that. Also thanks so much for showing that beautiful Tarot deck. I’ve never seen another deck quite like it. Keep on keeping on! Rebecca C.
Thanks Rebecca. It has really touched me to hear other content creators had felt the same through their journey. Just knowing you're not alone feeling a certain way really puts things into perspective. Thanks for watching and commenting 😊
This video spoke volumes to me. A lot of things you mentioned I feel too-- except I haven't ever uploaded anything ( not sure what I want to do or share, not very tech savvy, etc) so this video warmed my heart because it's sooo down to earth and it feels so honest. You feel very honest and open and I really just wanted to say thank you. So Thank you! May you keep growing where you need to grow and going where you want to go 💜🖤💜🤯
Thank you, that was so nice to say. I really spoke from my heart in this video so others who may be feeling the same way knew they weren't alone. It warms my heart how this video has touched different people. Thanks for watching 😊
I love this video. I am an extremely private person but love divination and yearn to connect with other people that have a passion for these things and so had considered starting a channel. Your vulnerability around your journey was wonderful food for thought. I hope you keep on sharing your content and I am looking forward to checking our your charm casting videos. I have just started using charms with my cards and am hooked.
Thanks. Charms are so fun. My month ahead video for September coming up uses a combo of charms and cards. I like to pull a few for myself when I do my weekly readings too. Thanks for watching 😊
Thank you for sharing your lessons, strengths & weaknesses. I admire your courage and appreciate your message. ❤❤
Thanks so much 😊
This video is super insightful and inspires me to keep going with my own channel. I think it's an important watch for those who don't create content as well. I started my channel at the beginning of 2022 and actually shut it down a few months ago because I was so discouraged. It really brought out some shadows I needed to work on and integrate (imposter syndrome, do I have the personality for this, is my tech good enough, etc etc). I recently started it up again under a new name but inevitably some of those shadows still remain. At the end of the day I think what matters the most is that it's fun and fulfilling for *you* - the people you want in your corner will find you eventually.
I'm glad you found some inspiration in this video. Yes definitely keep going with your channel if that makes you happy. I still fight that shadow feeling when creating but I've gotten a lot better at silencing that voice. Wishing you success with your channel 😊
I think you are fabulous and have loved everything I’ve watched. You have a down to earth personality which is soothing. Thank you Carrie ✨🕯️🌼 I opened up a new tarot IG account and decided to separate it from my personal. It doesn’t get a lot of likes, sometimes the views and likes are there. But I have met the best people on there. One I recently met up with in Scotland and we talk almost daily. So that to me is a win. ✨❤️
I'll have to look for you on Instagram. Thanks for continuing to support me on here too 😊
Girl, same. I wouldn’t say I wanted to fit in, I really wanted to have a friend group with the very same love of tarot and oracle… it what I found was serious deck fomo and a lot of tarot gate keeping. Now, I’m slowly culling the decks I acquired due to someone else’s love of those decks and I enjoy doing videos of readings that aren’t super popular 🤷🏻♀️ but they bring me joy.
If it brings you joy that's what matters. These reels pop up on my FB page and this guy always ends them with Find Your Joy and since I've been seeing those almost daily that saying has stuck and I'm trying to make it a habit now. So yes definitely find your joy in your practice and channel etc ... thanks for watching and commenting 😊
Just got recommended this video and I love it. I really want to make videos about tarot because I feel so alone in my journey but filming fills me with anxiety. Instead I set up a blog. Still haven’t wrote on it but it’s there if I want to. I figured I could do tarot tags on it and gush about fun decks I like if I get ever felt I needed too.
Yes absolutely start your blog or a channel or whatever outlet you feel most comfortable in. It really is fun sharing your love of tarot. Wishing you luck on whatever you decide to do. Thanks so much for watching 😁
Hi Carrie! This is so fantastic and SO relatable!!! 💖💖💖
have some thoughts so figured I would drop them here in case they're helpful to anyone! :)
Watch Time: I intentionally avoided this for a long time and kept making lonnnng videos because I like making long videos and - eventually - that watch time average increased. My average is now a lot longer than most people I talk to but only because (I'm sure) I basically ignored it. The people who enjoyed my long videos stayed and the ones who don't, probably dropped off... so the average went up! :) And also, even really successful channels watch times is just a small portion of your video. 4-8 mins is pretty standard watch time, even on longer vids because people stumble on content watch a minute or two at most and leave and their watch time averages with your actual viewers. TH-cam's auto play feature on the home and subscription feed page also affects this because if someone hovers over your video on those pages and then moves on it will affect the average. This is probably nerdy extra info you don't need but I thought it might be useful for some.
I filmed on my android tablet (an old Samsung!) for like the first year or two... and I just.. didn't edit at all initially. When I was ready to edit, I'd plug my tablet into my windows PC and move the files over and I used Windows Movie Maker (not sure it still exists.. it's not as good as iMovie but was fine for just putting clips together). On my Android phone, I have an app called capcut which I just downloaded to try to play with some shorts video editing (tiktok etc) and on first attempt it seems pretty easy to use!! :)
I totally relate to the way you expressed yourself about the self-doubt. TH-cam really highlights self-doubt for SURE. I still feel like an outsider, myself, a lot of the time, and then I just remind myself that like I can just do my thing. 💖 Love that you shared your ah has about all this. TH-cam stays fun for me because I do it for me first and try not to let others opinions about me/my content get under my skin. It honestly still does though. I just have gotten more used to managing those feelings. But even a couple months ago I got my feelings REALLY hurt by someone who thought it was totally fine to make desparaging comments about something that I had created. It still hurts, I'm just more experienced maybe at managing those feelings. So the fact that you have figured all this out after a year is pretty damn impressive honestly! GOOD FOR YOU!!!!
In the beginning, I though tit was important to be super fast to get up walk throughs of new decks etc... but I hated the 'hustle' feeling of that... so I stopped that entirely. Now, I walkthrough decks when I feel like, and don't worry if a bunch of other people have already made them before I do. :)
And lastly... at least 70% of my personal subscription feed is smaller channels. :) I love watching channels of all sizes because I don't care how many subs you have. I care if you make content that happens to be interesting to me. And I think, honestly, most people are the same. We just watch what we wanna watch regardless of how big or small the channel is.
Sorry for babbbbbbling... I just really really enjoyed this!!! :)
Ok first thank you so much for watching this and commenting. Your channel is one I really "look up to" and this whole comment just made me well up. This year has been a process for sure and it taught me so much about myself.
The outpouring of kindness, love and support from those in this community has been overwhelming the past couple days and I for one am glad I shut my inner critic up and kept pushing through because there are some awesome people here and that is what truly matters to me.
Thank you Lisa I really appreciate all you have to offer our community and the advice you've given here ❤❤
Thanks Lisa for recommending the video! It was so refreshing and helped my small tarottube mental health. 😂🙏🏼💜
Please do not abandon the woo! I’m concentrating more on that these days. I would love to know your take and how you integrate it into your life.
@@eileenhawaii6381 I think I'm going to continue my spirit talk series which I guess would be considered woo. Thanks for watching
I'm so glad I've came across this video! I'm really new to tarot world. I feel so understood, I love creating videos, but sometimes, when I'm recording it, I feel like people won't like it, and I erase it. And some other times, I just post it anyways. In my case, I'm from Buenos Aires, Argentina, and it's so hard here to receive a purchase, that I really enjoy doing the unboxings and walkthroughs, because I feel like I share my happiness of being able to purchase/receive my decks. At the same time, I really want to create or be part of a community, and I don't want to leave anyone behind, so I do most of my videos in English & Spanish at the same time (yeah, I'm kinda crazy hahaha) I'm thinking on creating more content not related to unboxings, but It gives me anxiety too. So I really appreciate this video. Thank you for being so honest. Big hugs, Ceci
I think you're doing great if you're new to tarot and doing a channel. I wouldn't of had the confidence to do this years ago so you are way ahead of the game 😁 yes do what makes you happy on your channel even if it's stuff other than unboxings. I feel less pressure since deciding to do what makes me feel happy. Thanks so much for watching and wishing you lots of luck with your channel 😀
Thank you for answering ❤ it really helps to find channels and videos like yours😊
Thank you for posting this! I did a lot of research before I decided I needed to just start and stop going for perfection. That takes practice! I love collective readings - the new perspectives they can provide for individual cards or combos is fascinating to me. So that's where I started. Down the road thinking of starting a channel more focused on VR and tarot practice. I love both but YT seems to like a narrow niche for Tarot. So far anyway.
I agree about collective readings it gives you such a different perspective to the cards as a reader. Good luck with your channel. 😁
You randomly popped up on my feed and I’m so glad you did. I found this reflective vid on your first year and it was interesting.
I liked the reflective way you used the cards to convey what you felt and thought. I looked through your other content and I’ve liked what I see, so will subscribe and dive in. I think people who say ‘I hate this that and the other’ sometimes don’t recognise that they don’t have to watch that stuff; there are so many content creators out here, and it’s easy to click stop but people love to bitch about nothing. Constructive feedback and critique can be really helpful if the spirit behind it is not just a moan. I’ve toyed with idea of doing a response to ATG’s coffee house decks as I love my coffee ☕️ I’m just going to watch your reply to that tag as I do some house work. I think if I did start a channel I would do what made me happy and interested and if it’s not for many other people OK. I follow a couple of channels that have low numbers in subs yet they are really interesting to me. Guess it also depends on if you want exposure for business, because then you got all the target audience and reach stuff to factor in. All in all thank you for sharing your reflections on your first year as a content creator it sounds like an amazing layer on the onion 🧅 of experience. 🎉
Thanks for your thoughtful response. It amazes me people are still seeing this video all these months later. Thanks for subbing I hope you find something you like here. 😊
@@carriesmysticalmusings I’ve watched a couple and enjoy your content very much. I hope you keep making what inspires and energises you. 💜🌀🧡
Great observations based on experience.
Thanks
I LOVE this video, and I'm going to share it. I feel there can be a lot of pressure for small channel creators that they need to reach a certain subscriber threshold in order to be seen or heard. I'm finding that being seen and heard by those who can truly benefit from what you have to offer is the most fulfilling, even if it's just a couple of people.
You're right, the Studio app can be an absolute head trip and the imposter syndrome can really become a thing. I'm working on not checking stats so much and it's been a better experience.
I love collective readings from smaller channels because they feel more personal, and I always enjoy seeing how other people actually read the cards. Make the content you want, and the right people will show up. 💜
That's so true about being seen by those who can benefit from what you have to offer. My perspective has really changed in this past year.
Oh a side note I'm loving your vlogs ❤
Thanks for watching and the support 😊
Your down-to-earth approach to this topic is appreciated, Carrie. So many people talk about how to gain followers and be more popular, but nobody really talks about the downsides at all. This video is very insightful, raw and honest, and every point is so valid.
I'm a tiny channel with only a few videos. A lot of your struggles are mine as well, and it was so good to hear it reflected from another person, although they are not what eat me away. I spent a decade in the UK so my English isn't bad, but my accent is heavy. It makes me anxious to think about how nobody will want to subscribe to me because my English is choppy and doesn't sound native, and it may be hard to understand sometimes. I also have anxiety around public speech to the point my voice will shake and I can't put together a coherent sentence (even online, even when there's only a camera and me). I think I'm lucky that because I'm so concerned with these two things, my stats don't worry me. They do make me reflect on my habit as a watcher though, because now I understand how my habits impact the creators I adore. I don't have a niche yet either. I'm trying to make my anxiety go away by making collection and walkthrough videos, even though I have so much I could talk about.
This video is so inspiring. I found you through it and I'm subscribing because I and the world needs more of your wonderful energy, and your wise words. I can't wait to see what beautiful content true to your heart you'll release in the future.
Omgosh thanks so much. I'm sending you tons of good vibes for your channel. Hang in there and keep doing what you're doing. 😊
@@carriesmysticalmusings You're so kind, thank you so much!
"Hidden Gems" is the perfect way to describe smaller channels. I recently came to this epiphany as well. There's just something so special about an unedited video with a person talking about something they love, warts and all. This is the first video of yours I've seen and I just subscribed 💚
Thanks so much. I've just subbed to a bunch more of the small channels after this video. I hope you enjoy it here 😊
yes!!! hidden gems!
P.S I came back to say, my series Minor Arcana Monotony got like no views. Maybe too monotonous….lol. And I am really sad that I allowed that to make me not continue. But you have inspired me to get back to it!!!!! To hell with the algorithm and performance metrics. 🎉
Oh yes definitely keep doing it... down with the algorithm 🤣🤣🤣
Thank you! So helpful to me. Just started a channel myself and your view point was so appreciated!
Best of luck to you on your new channel 😊
Sending you tons of love sweet lady. Gosh I completely understand how you feel. I have felt much of the same as you. I have tried over the years to warn people of the downfalls that can come from having a channel. It can be so hard on the psyche, and it is so important to remember why you started a channel in the first place. I do hope you are not beating yourself up because it is all a journey. I am so happy that you are back to doing the content that makes you happy. The algorithm is not your friend with TH-cam and some people are not super supportive on here. I focus heavily on giving support where I feel support because it is part of self love and care for my own psyche. Of course we want to be heard and seen and acknowledged, if not, why be on a public platform. But when we value ourselves by our views and likes it is dangerous and part of the beast that is social media and our culture. It can be a slippery slope, so finding the right channels that support you back is key. For those other channels to find us we need to also go and support them, which isn't always easy when you are a busy person. I most generally don't watch tarot readings from others because I do so much tarot for myself as it is, it can become too much, and I don't need that kind of support most generally. It definitely isn't about you and your abilities, so I hope that whole mindset has been squished! As your channel grows more people will find you and love those readings FOR SURE. I think there are different neighborhoods to the Tarot Community, The Readings and Readers have a different target, sometimes there is a cross over but than there are those that want to talk about their passion that is the tarot. Talking about their practices, sharing their journeys, their journals, their teachings, or courses or decks. Both highly valuable just different. Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us so far, this is so valuable for others to hear that are thinking about starting their own channels. It took me so long to grow because I didn't know what I was doing for the first year or so. I'm always finding new footing because social media is always evolving like we are. 😍😍😍
Aww thanks so much for your kind response. I'm absolutely in a different headspace now as far as this goes. It was just something I never expected to affect me that way this past year. I agree with there are different corners or avenues of tarot tube for sure and that gives a little something for everyone to watch. I'm still working on my footing, everything is a process, journey for sure, you learn as you go. My goal with this video was to give my emotional experience to the whole thing which I 100 percent know won't be everyone's journey as we all process it differently but I hope it helps someone who may be thinking something similar to not give up on themselves 😊
@@carriesmysticalmusings well you did so beautifully. I think more people experience what you are expressing here than like to admit. I think this video will help for sure, so thank you for putting it out.
Yooo this is some real, real. I felt that TH-cam studio comment in my soul 😅. I had to step away from the numbers early on. Thanks for sharing Carrie! I always really enjoy your channel and your musings 😊.
Lol right I said that app is the Devil 😂😂 Thanks so much Robyn 😊
You do you! One thing I noticed about peoples' strong opinions in tarot tags is that they inevitably change later on, and usually they are just a reflection of what they are uncomfortable with about themselves in the moment. I see this in myself too - I started tarot from a very "only self help" lense, and now I'm thoroughly in the woo. 😂
I saw this video because other small channels that I follow shared it on their community page, which is a great way to connect as well, since the algorithm doesn't really push smaller channels.
Lastly, I use InShot for editing on android, it's great!
Thanks for the tip about inshot to edit, I'll have to look into that. Also thanks for your insight that's so true about opinions in vrs and I love how you put that. I appreciate you taking the time to comment.
Woo babes unite! I had like major anxiety deciding whether to do my collective readings and pick-a-cards on my channel. The fear is real! As is the hardline tarot snootiness. On a tarot subreddit, I shared my channel when I started and several people actually advised me not to do readings for the collective and pick a pile readings, literally telling me what to do with my channel, saying how tacky it is to read on a YT channel. It spooked me. I never realized it was so frowned upon by people who love tarot!
@@deepdeserttarot wow. Yes you do you. Put whatever you want on your channel. Don't let others dictate. I know it took me a year to get there but it really is freeing when you do.
Yup, TH-cam Studio is the bane of my existence. 😭 It's like this addictive game--I NEED IT ALL TO BE GREEN. 🤣🤣🤣
I've been a small channel for 2 years now. I totally understand the discouragement at a random drop of subs from seemingly out of nowhere; it's as though you upset someone and you don't know how. 😱 I recognize that audiences don't owe me their time, so the pressure to impress the algorithm went away pretty early... That doesn't stop me from gamifying YT studio, tho. 😭🕹
Thank you for being vulnerable in sharing your journey. 🤖🖤
Gamifying youtube studio cracked me up. 🤣 thanks so much for watching 😊
I think the most important part of having a TH-cam channel is that you enjoy what you do. You shouldn't have to worry about what others do or think, you can't control that anyway. Unboxing videos are nice but there are tons of them. I look for channels that I can learn from, show me a different perspective, or idea. A deep dive into a topic. Exploring something new, that can be done together. Take what you want to do, what you want to explore and do it on your channel. The way to true happiness is to be true to yourself. I'm an open book, I love and talk to anyone because I find people so interesting . I don't judge others for their beliefs if they are not my own, as long as they are happy, I'm happy for them. If someone doesn't like me for who I am , I'll just love them from a distance and continue living as I please. Of course it's not easy to do, to let go of what others say and do, but once you put it into practice, it gets easier as does life . I'm a Cancer and am ruled by my emotions, so this took some practice. My precious Dog Molly of 18 yrs passed in her sleep Aug.10th of this year , I was heartbroken and still am, I cried a river of tears, and I realized I couldn't remember the last time I cried. So it works. Take this advice from a 68 yr old woman. Be who you are always ! (ɔ◠ᴗ◠(◕ᴗ◕❀)
Thanks so much for your insight, everything you said is so true. 😊 I'm so sorry for the loss of your dog Molly I know how hard that must be. ❤ thanks for taking the time watch and comment.
@@carriesmysticalmusings I hope I helped you see you are perfectly you ! Thank you for your compassion for the loss of my fur baby Molly, she now lives in my heart, til we meet again ! 🤗
@@sandramolina5068 your kind words mean so much 😊
@@carriesmysticalmusings You are most 👋🇼🇪🇱🇨🇴🇲🇪🙋
Just found you and subscribed! Looking forward to watching more! I can so relate, I have a channel too but not on Tarot Tube..mine is Junk Journal related. I made myself crazy trying to get a grip on it, lol! Now, I've backed off, I just make a video when feel like it and don't worry about the numbers. Actually haven't made hardly any this summer due to some health issues and I'm fine with that, lol! Anyway, all that to say kudos to you!! Keep doing just what makes you happy!! 💗
Thanks so much for subbing. Just subbed you too, I ❤❤❤ junk journaling. Paper crafting was my first love 🤣 since making this video I've released the stress of it all. Thanks for watching 😊
@@carriesmysticalmusingshi! Thanks for subbing! Yes, I definitely went down the rabbit hole with junk journaling!! Such fun! ❤
I hear you Carrie and thank you for sharing your thoughts. I will be sticking around and I am sure this is just on the road to your audience numbers growing. Thank you for putting out content that is true to you. I am sorry you deleted your first video but I hope you continue to keep all your content from now on. I think that is part of the journey... I need to hop off but I will finish watching the rest of this later. I hope you are having a lovely vacation with your family.
Thanks so much. I'm glad you enjoy the content here. Maybe I'll redo my original video one day. It's just one step at a time now just eliminating the stress and pressure and focusing on what I love talking about. 😊
This is so incredibly relatable - everything from the impostor syndrome, to starting a channel without direction, to wanting to be a part of a community of people that have a love, a genuine love of tarot. I don't have the YT studio app, mercifully 🙂 though I have to say you don't need an app to feel like a failure, given the amount of time put into creating videos, versus watch time or subscriber numbers. And so - like you - in the end I came to the conclusion that I may as well do videos on what I love and not care about any of the other stuff. Thank you for this video - new subscriber here 💜
Thank you so much. I'm glad to hear this video is relatable to others too, it really makes you see you're not alone on this journey. Thanks for subbing. I'm off to check out your channel. Keep doing you ... that's the only way to get through this 😉😊
I just wanted to thank you for putting into words what I was feeling. I can relate to this so deeply, it is like you could read my mind, and my soul. I literally had given up. I only put out a few videos and I recorded a bunch but never uploaded them because I didn't believe they were good enough. But you have inspired me to give it another go. It isn't about the numbers game, it is about doing what you love and if others resonate with it, then great, if not, thats ok too! Being authentic is more important to my mental health than being what I think others want me to be. So what am I waiting for? Nothing! I'm going to do what I love! Thank you for your honesty and your courage!
I'm glad to hear you're not giving up on your channel. Yes do what you love ❤ thanks letting me know how this resonated with you
I super understand what you mentioned in your video . I have my channel 4 months up and I like to do decks presentation but I agree it’s nice to see comments from ppl who fallow you and you recognise their names . I have only 30 subscribers but you know what - I’m happy they are there , they are coming back and as you said - I have made few new friends I can talk about tarot and divination behind the scene and it makes me happy . Another thing is - I already thinking about engaging stuff but more for them so I don’t bored them to death 😂
Carrie - I think I will do VR to your video :) oh - and one more thing - I like collective readings because it’s great way for me to learn more about how other tarot readers read their cards just so I can learn new perspective:)
Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Lol 😂 I know what you mean about making content so subs aren’t bored 😆 let me know if you do the VR I would love to watch it.
@@carriesmysticalmusings I will 💜💜💜💜
Hi Carrie...it sounds like you've had a tough but valuable tarot-tube journey ... always great when something makes you realize how important it is do be yourself and do what you love. And to not give a sh#t about the number of subscribers... quality over quantity!! LOL I have been watching since your awesome charm casting series, which maybe you can replay? I for one am definitely glad you are still making content 😊
It's been a journey for sure with valuable lessons learned. I'm so glad you liked the charm series that means a lot to me 😊. Thanks for sticking with me
Oooof I’m doing everything on my phone too and, yeah, ooof! Small tarot channels unite, Sister! 🙌🏼✊🏼❤ I’m currently struggling with the question of whether to start a separate channel for so the woo-ass readings I want to do… I dunno! Also, my uploads are taking 12-24+ hours. Like, why? Am I alone in this?
I feel you so much in the self-questioning… and the ick that resurfaces when taking a chance with each upload. I got my first nasty comment a month ago and damn it burned! When I got my first super religious you’re-going-to-hell comment a few weeks later, it felt like a rite of passage.
Anyway, I’m subscribing! Sending you a ton of love. 💓
Wow I'm not sure why uploads take so long. For my 30 minute videos it takes about 15 minutes or so to upload. Sorry you had to deal with some nasty comments. I've only had 1 and just deleted it. Thanks so much for subbing, I just subbed to yours. And thanks for watching ❤
I'm so glad this video showed up on my recommended. Thank you so much for sharing, Carrie! I appreciate you taking the time to make this video, I can't say enough how relatable this is. I recently started my channel and haven't quite figured out where it's going to grow, but I'm trying to focus on having fun doing whatever spark of inspiration drives me to do, haha. I quit looking at the YT Studio numbers, too. Happy to join you here on your channel as a new subscriber! Sending you lots of encouragement and support from one creator to another! ✨💜✨
Aww thanks so much. I'm happy to have you here and it has really surprised me how many have told me how much this resonates with them. Thanks for the support, off to check out your channel 😀
Hi Carrie! I am so glad I found you on Instagram. And that led me to your channel. I really felt so much of what you said. I struggle with the same feelings - I just spoke about relevance in my latest video. And how my own perceived relevance in this space is reflected in what content I make. But the only relevant thing should be that I talk about things that I love and are passionate about. Feeling the pressure to have a ton of decks to keep up, was creating really unhealthy patterns for me. I literally never look at the metrics or numbers anymore. I tend to watch smaller channels. I feel more connected to those people in some way. Thank you so much for talking about this candidly. I haven’t always felt like a part of this community. But creators like you make me feel less alone in this space. I so appreciate the people who always comment and engage with me on here. They make it worthwhile and give me connection. ❤ I look forward to more videos from you. And maybe we should do a small channel collaboration!!! Could be fun! 😊
Thank you so much. Completely agree about the connection you get with engagement on your channel it really does make it so worthwhile. We should think of something the small channels could do together ❤
I am so glad you are here. I NEVER look at my stats lol. I've been here trucking along for 6 years on TH-cam and I don't even have a 1000 followers, and I am okay with that. I always watch videos all the way through. I won't watch if I can't finish a video. I would download and repost those charm-casting videos. I use Android and the Filmora app, but iMovie is probably better. IMO people who watch collective readings are not the same as tarot tube people. It is hard to please both demographics, so I don't try anymore. I loved how vulnerable this was. 💙💙
Thank you 😊 yes that's true about the collective readings and being a different audience. I put all the how to read charms videos in a playlist and as I do more hopefully it will draw people to those older videos too.
Thanks for letting me know about the filmora app. And I love your channel ❤
Glad to have found your channel! I absolutely love collective readings and got so discouraged with my old channel. Am looking at creating content again on this new channel that I have and have decided that it HAS to be the content that I want to make and see or I will give up again. Your people will find you! I truly believe that.
Thanks. At the time of your comment I'm in the process of editing my 2 yr channel-versay video and a year ago I didn't know if I would still be doing this. You're absolutely right your people will find you. Good luck on the new channel and make content you love.
Your candid video is much appreciated. I don’t understand TH-cam - your video popped up. I look forward to seeing more from you.
Thanks so much. I hope you enjoy it here 😊
Thank you so much for sharing your journey! I was a booktuber in another life and I definitely felt the same pressures of the studio app, metrics, subscribers etc and luckily I am through the other side with my tarot channel now, so it doesn't bother me (as much) as it could. I think the comments section here is going to be a goldmine for smaller channels too!
I've just subbed to your channel 😀. Thanks for sharing your insight with me. I'm in awe of the great comments here and the fantastic "hidden gems" of smaller channels I've just discovered from this comment section. 😊
I'm glad you are here!
Thanks so much Dianne 😊
My name is Carrrie Too!!! You should be so proud for stepping out of your comfort zone!!! Blessings to you!!!! I subscribed to you for this!
Thanks so much Carrie 😊 glad to have you here.
I tell you, this video both made me tear up...and gave me hope! I am sorry the community has let you down (at times) but I think tarot readers as a whole, are usually survivors! I don't remember exactly how I found your channel. I am really glad you made this particular video. It is strange how becoming a creator changes things. I have been watching videos for over 7 years, about 5 years ago, I attempted a couple vids..but I wasn't comfortable with myself or my equipment. Recently, with better stuff (hilariously a Samsung tablet😂) and a stronger sense of self, I have started uploading pretty regularly. It is a nice outlet, but honestly I have no real expectations... so every like, or comment is both surprising and rewarding. 😅 I look forward to more of your videos, as I really love the small channels... and the biggies if I am honest. 😊
I'm glad this resonated with you too. It's tough starting out. I look at all content differently now as a creator from lighting to how things sound etc, not to judge them but to get udeas of setup etc, things I never would of really noticed before.
What are you using to edit on your Samsung tablet?
Thanks so much for watching and commenting 💛
CapCut - but I really don't edit much. 😏
@@tamipie thanks for letting me know
Thank you for sharing your experiences, insights and helpful points. Very empowering and grounding. I like to watch smaller channels and I recognise some of the creators in the comments below. I have thought many times of starting a channel and ask myself why?? I could ramble on about the reasons why, or share the "why not" reasons, that swiftly try to squash my motivation and self-confidence. Your video was like a quiet, calming voice. The comments below were very helpful too. If, or better still, WHEN, I take that next step, film and upload my first video, I will be mindful of your's and others wise and encouraging words.
Thanks so much. It's a big leap for sure to start a channel but having another year under my belt now and my 2yr mark approaching next month it's so different and I'm glad I stuck with it. If you start a channel best of luck to you.
I just found you and have happily subscribed! I wish the algorithm was better because I am sure it is making me miss out on so many amazing creators! Your thoughts are incredibly valuable and insightful. Thank you 💕
Thanks so much. 😊 Glad to have you here and I hope you enjoy some of my content.
Bring on the woo! I’ve been thinking about starting a channel for a year or so. This was strangely motivating. Thanks.
I'm really glad you found it motivating because even with the lows I said at the end yes I would do this journey all over again. So go ahead and start that channel. Sending you lots of luck if you choose to make that leap 😊
Hi Carrie, I really enjoy your channel!❤. I’m still struggling to find my way here and the content that I want to create…. Idk I just do vr’s mostly rn but maybe I’ll fall into my own niche soon. Keep doing what you’re doing because it’s working! ❤
Thanks so much for being here and the encouragement ❤ yes finding your groove is definitely a tough thing here.
So intresting thoughts❣️ I follow manny smal chanels in menny subjekts crafts, tarot, knitting, chrochet, whitches, arts, fashion etc. I follow because there is shorts and some deep dives and flip trought in tarot etc. and ramblings and lifetalk in all subjects 😀 For me you new but the algoritm worked😀 I’m going to se all your videos ( I always do that when I find somebody new😀) Many people is not prescribe because the sound is bad😪 But I follow some very intresting chanels who have so bad sounds that I got headake after watching them but the subjekt are so intresting so it’s worth it for me😀 Today’s society is just a clic away and it affects your choices if you don’t think about it! I really ❤️your take on tarot😀
Thanks so much 😊
I'm here for the woo! I made a video a few months ago and took it down about 5 days later 😅 It's rough out there! Considering retrying - thanks for the tips!
Oh if you feel like it consider putting it back up. Thanks so much for watching and hell yes to the woo!! 😅
I really appreciate your video. I enjoy many things about tarot and oracle and divination altogether. I enjoy so much more about it than just readings and "the future". Thank you so very much, so so very much.
Thanks so much for watching I'm glad you enjoyed it 😊
You've literally said virtually everything I could say about my first year experience of being on TH-cam/TarotTube. 💖 It's so helpful to hear others say virtually everything I've experienced/gone through with starting my channel. Thank you for sharing! 💖
I came here for the 1 year in review. Now I'm going to have to watch your charmcasting Playlist because I just started to get into charmcasting. It's much more popular now, so maybe some updates might be good. 😊
Thanks. I hope you like the charm casting videos. 😊
I would love to have seen that first video you talked about that you removed 🙁 keep doing what you’re doing cause it’s all great!
Thank you 😊
I can relate, I am only really here for community and make sporadic videos on my phone as and when I feel the inspiration to. I know I won't have the funds or desire to fill a channel with walkthroughs and I don't want a channel of reactionary drama either! I enjoyed your video and subscribed to you and bunch of your comnenters though so let's build that community.
Thanks so much. the outpouring of kindness on this video has just blown me away. Yes let's build that community ❤
I love this deck and appreciate your thoughts. I’m considering starting a channel so thank you.
Thanks 😊 wishing you luck if you start a channel
Hi Carrie your video popped up on my feed and I’m so happy to have found you. I’ve been making content for just under a year. If I just go by the number of watches then unboxings definitely score the highest. I enjoy making them and going a bit deeper than a flip through as this is part of my initial process of getting a connection to each deck. I feel I’m honest with my reactions- even when I am disappointed with a deck. I’ve never been sent a deck for review so I don’t feel compelled to film to please (hopefully I’m making sense 😂). I knew from the start though that I wanted to share my growth in my understanding as I learn deeper and as a way of documenting that for myself so I can revisit my earlier content as a record. Now I’m aware that may not resonate to some and that’s ok. For instance my Decan series has less views than my unboxings but it doesn’t concern me at all. My little channel brings me joy, focus and keeps me on track. Interacting with peers is so wonderful. As for filming well I use a Samsung Galaxy S23 ultra and the internal mic is great and I use Lumafusion to edit on a Samsung tab. The iPad version of Lumafusion is better to be fair but my old iPad doesn’t have enough storage to be useful. New subscriber to your channel ❤
Thanks so much for watching. That's awesome that you have found joy in your channel. That's all that matters really, just took me awhile to get there 😉 thanks for letting me know what you film on and use for editing, I've been making a list of things to check into. ❤
I relate to everything you said! Awesome video ❤
Thank you so much ❤
Thank you so much for sharing. I’m just coming back to making content after making a baby, so this video was a great way to reset ❤🙏🏽
Congrats on your baby 🧸 wishing you lots of luck on your reset and thanks so much for watching 💛
Thank you Carrie 💛🌻
Thanks for watching 💛
This video resonates with a LOT of us
❤ thanks
Thank you so much for this honest and helpful video!
Thanks for watching
Omg also! Wanting to fit it! Yes, I’m 43 years old, just moved to a new town where I have all of one friend, and didn’t realize how much stock I’d put into feeling accepted here. Thank you for saying it out loud, it breaks the spell! ❤❤❤
I'm amazed how many have told me in the past few days how they felt the same in many ways. To know others have had similar feelings says a lot.
I film on my Samsung phone 😅 I know the struggle. The app I use for editing is called inshot which does what I need it to do. I edit on my phone so I am using a small screen. I also use canva for the thumb nail pics
I personally really enjoying watching collective readings, all different readings to be honest true crime, astrological sign...all different. One because I love to see how people read and I also like to see how decks work in a reading, as much as I love a walk-through of a deck sometimes I find the images stunning and purchase the deck and then when I try to read with it, it falls flat. I like to see how people pair oracle and tarot together, what kind of energy they use them for and I also like when they then introduce charms, runes, tea leaves. There's so much to learn from others ❤
I also get the imposter syndrome and struggle with direction 😅 still feeling my way through it ❤
I honestly had no idea so many filmed on their phones. I didn't realize you could do the thumbnail on canvas. I don't know why I never put that together because I tried to use it for editing videos. I enjoy watching others collective readings for the same reason. Thanks for watching ❤ I agree there is so much to learn from others
Making videos is a different skill than reading tarot. And judging the quality of videos by followers and view numbers is also not fair, as it's a game of what the algorithm offers.
I agree it is a different skill.
@@carriesmysticalmusings and I forgot to say, skills get better as you work on them... and it is frustrating . as you say in your video, keep doing what you love and like minded people will find you:)
@@medihanes thanks, that's what I trying to focus on now 😊