That pull you’re feeling is totally normal. Lots of people get it right before discovering their own records and that tends to bring an even bigger awakening. Yes, you can access the Akashic records yourself. No need for anything external, just make sure you understand what the records really are before doing anything else.
There are many ways to access your records. My first experience was through astral projection, but my guides didn’t let me open my records. I wasn’t ready at the time, apparently.
An easier way to start is obviously going to be a Tarot spread. Tapping into what is in your records, you don’t need to see them to learn from what they can tell you.