How do you approach reading Revelation without getting overwhelmed?

Every time I get to Revelation I feel like I need a decoder ring 😅. The imagery is so vivid and intense — the beasts, the seals, the trumpets — and I've read so many conflicting interpretations over the years.How do you all approach it? Do you read it symbolically? Do you cross-reference with Daniel? Do you just read straight through and trust that the overall message will land?I'd love to hear what has actually worked for people.