Who doesn’t love a goodtarot reading?
Pulling cards gives you the opportunity to glean new insights into your past, present, and future.
Here, tarot experts explain how to do it.
Why you should cleanse your deck.
First things first: Do you actuallyneedto cleanse your tarot deck?
According to tarot reader and founder of Witchy WellnessLeah Vanderveldt, yes!
She explains that doing so can lead to clearer and more accurate readings.
When you do a reading with a cleansed deck, she says it will better reflect your current circumstances.
(This is similar to why you’d want tocleanse your crystalsafter working with them.)
10 ways to cleanse tarot decks.
Crystals
Certain crystalscan be great for cleansing decks.
“It can help keep the energy of the deck both clear and connected,” she adds.
If you’re doing a relationship reading, for example, Magdaleno says you could reach forloving rose quartz.
Smoke
Magdaleno and Vanderveldt both like to use smoke for cleansing also.
Vanderveldt’s herbal preference islavender, as it’s ruled by Mercury, making it great for clear communication.
Mugwort, Magdaleno adds, would also be a good choice, for it has cleansing and intuitive properties.
Salt
“Salt is such a powerful and accessible tool for clearing,” Vanderveldt tells mbg.
Moonlight
Just like crystals can becharged under the light of the moon, so can your deck!
“Or you’re free to simply do anextra thorough regular shufflefor a quick reboot.”
Knocking
Have you ever heard that you should knock on your deck three times before a reading?
According to Magdaleno, it’s a quick and easy way to physically knock old energy out.
Visualization
If you’re intovisualizations, why not try one for cleansing your deck?
Times you should cleanse your deck.
Here are a handful of times you’ll definitely want to clean your deck.
When you first get it.
Magdaleno and Vanderveldt both recommend cleansing your deck when you first get it.
When someone else uses it.
In this case, Magdaleno and Vanderveldt agree, it’s a good idea to cleanse your deck afterward.
Each time you pick it up for a reading.
If youve traveled with it.
After all, who knows what kind of energy you could pick up in a foreign place?
If the connection feels off.
Programming your deck with intention.
Once a deck is freshly cleansed and ready for a reading, it’s time to program it withintention.
Magdaleno is also a fan of setting intentions with a verbal declaration.
you could even doa tarot spreadto help you expand on your intention, Vanderveldt adds.
How can I best support my intention for this deck?
What approach would be helpful?
How to care for the cards.
Treating your deck with the utmost care will help it stay clear and cleansed for longer.
FAQs:
How do you cleanse and recharge a tarot deck?
How do you cleanse tarot cards before reading?
Should you smudge tarot cards?
Yes, smudging is a popular method of cleansing and charging tarot decks.
The bottom line.
Much like our favorite crystals canhold on to stagnant energy, so, too, can our tarot cards.
