What are Tarot Cards?
Tarot cards are a powerful form of divination used to seek guidance and insight into a variety of life issues. Tarot cards are a deck of 78 cards featuring 22 Major Arcana cards and 56 Minor Arcana cards. Each card contains a unique symbolic message and meaning. These cards can be arranged in patterns known as spreads and used to ask questions, gain understanding, and offer prophetic insight. They are believed to provide a spiritual and psychological connection between the reader and their client.
Why Cleanse Tarot Cards?
Cleansing your tarot cards is essential to ensure maximum accuracy with readings. The truth is, in order for the cards to accurately reflect your journey or situation, it is important to cleanse them. Cleansing your cards regularly helps to rid them of negativity and absorb energies that don’t serve you. This will help you make sure your readings are as accurate as possible.
Besides that, cleansing tarot cards can also help build a stronger bond between you and your deck. By dedicating a few minutes every few weeks to clearing and charging your tarot cards, you will be able to create a strong connection with your deck. This connection will allow you to be more open and receptive to the messages of your cards. It will also give your deck an overall positive energy that will contribute to the accuracy of your readings.
How To Cleanse Your Tarot Cards
There are several different ways to cleanse your tarot cards. Here are some of the most popular cleansing methods:
Smudging
One of the simplest and most popular ways to cleanse your tarot cards is through the practice of smudging. Smudging is a traditional Native American method of purifying spaces. This purification ritual uses herbs, such as sage, that are burned and the smoke is used to clear away any negative energies. To smudge your tarot cards, light a stick of sage until it smolders and passes the smoke over the cards. As you do this, it is helpful to focus on sending all negative energies away. Once finished, you can bury the smoldering sage in earth and thank the universe for clearing away any unwanted energy.
Moon Bathing
This method of cleansing is based on the idea that the light and energy of the moon is incredibly powerful and healing. To moon bathe your tarot cards, simply place your cards outside during the night of a full or new moon and allow the moonlight to shine on them. You can also use the energy of the waxing and waning moons during the first and last quarter phases. When done, thank the moon and gather your cards. To further this cleansing, you can also give your cards an intentional love, such as saging and palo santo.
Salt Water Cleansing
Salt has been used in many cultures to purify and protect. It is an excellent choice for clearing out negative energy and protecting your tarot cards. Let your cards soak in a bowl of salt water for 10-15 minutes and then air dry completely before using them. This is a great option for those who want a more physical cleansing practice.
Visualization
Visualization can be a powerful method of cleansing tarot cards. This method is based on the power of your own thoughts and imagination. To do this, take a few deep breaths and allow yourself to enter into a meditative state. Visualize a white and golden energy flooding your cards and washing away any negative and stagnant energies. Once the cleansing is done, thank the universe for cleansing your cards and allow yourself to come back from the meditative state.
After Cleansing
Once you have finished cleansing your tarot cards, it is important to dedicate some time to charging or programming them. This can be done through a ritual or through a simple intention such as: “My tarot cards are now alive with love, light and protection.” This helps to remind the cards that they are here to only bring helpful and insightful messages.
Another important thing to consider is to wrap your cards in a special fabric or cloth. This cloth can be used to store your cards when they are not in use and will also help to keep them energetically charged. Something like silk, cotton, or velvet is perfect for this. You can also add a few drops of your favorite essential oil to the fabric to give your cards an extra boost of energy.
Finally, it is important to make sure you cleanse your cards on a regular basis. This will help keep them fresh and accurate and will also ensure that the messages from your cards are meaningful and helpful.
Cleansing your tarot cards is an essential part of keeping your readings accurate and free of negative energy. By investing just a few minutes each week to cleanse and charge your deck, you will ensure that your readings will always provide meaningful guidance and insight.