How To Charge Tarot Cards (The Easy Way)

Tarot cards are a centuries-old divination tradition used for guidance and self-reflection. From its early beginnings as a card game to the diverse and creative decks we see today, Tarot has influenced many spiritualists over the years. These 78 cards provide enlightenment and help us uncover the mysteries within us and the universe. 

As a spiritual tool, Tarot decks hold onto energy, both positive and negative. Because of this, we must look after them and incorporate methods to energize Tarot cards into our practice. When we energize Tarot cards, we are clearing previous energy from them and aligning them with our energy. This allows us to infuse our intentions into the cards, which adds to the accuracy of our readings. 

But how do we energize Tarot cards? Let’s look at different techniques for energizing Tarot cards that are perfect for beginner and expert Tarot readers alike. 

Charge Tarot Cards with Grounding

Grounding refers to creating a strong connection to Earth, bringing your energy back into the body and the here and now. The hectic nature of the modern world affects our energy, and we must align and stabilize it before practicing Tarot. 

By using grounding techniques with our Tarot decks, we can align our energy with the cards and stabilize the energy within them. There are various ways we can ground our Tarot decks, and today, we will look at a simple visualization technique that helps your energy connect with the cards.

Before grounding your Tarot cards, take a moment to cleanse your space with incense or sage. This removes any negative energy that may affect the process and sets the scene for grounding. Once you are ready, sit cross-legged with your Tarot deck in your hands. 

• Take a few deep breaths and shut your eyes. 
• Then, turn your attention to the center of your body and imagine a white, glowing orb of light. 
• Let the light pulse and grow for a few moments before visualizing white, glowing roots growing out of the orb and down your arms and legs. 
• Picture the light entering the earth and your Tarot deck. 

Charge Tarot Cards with Meditation

Meditating with your Tarot deck charges the cards and creates an energetic connection between them and you. Meditating frees our minds from distractions, and our intuition rises. Meditating with your Tarot deck connects your intuition with the cards and boosts your reading skills. 

Everyone has their own approach to meditation, so you may wish to explore your meditation process before using it to energize Tarot cards. Some spiritualists like to light candles, while others find using meditation music, such as the Solfeggio frequencies, helpful. Once you have found a way of clearing your mind and centering your energy, use this technique when holding your Tarot deck. 

Charge Tarot Deck with the Moon

The Moon is an incredible spiritual tool we can work with to energize our Tarot cards. The Moon is connected to the subconscious, emotions, and intuition - and we must tap into these aspects of ourselves to get the most out of Tarot readings.

The different phases of the Moon bring us unique energy to work with, and the best phase to charge your Tarot cards is the Full Moon phase. When the Moon is full, its energy is at its most potent. The Full Moon is a time of abundance, spiritual enlightenment, and growth, perfect for energizing Tarot decks. 

On the night of the Full Moon, lay a cloth on your windowsill or outside (if the weather is clear). Place your Tarot deck on the cloth and, with an affirmation, appeal to lunar energy for energizing and charging. Leave your deck in the moonlight from dusk until dawn. 

Charge Tarot Cards with the Sun

Like the Moon, the Sun holds potent power we can use to energize our Tarot cards. The Sun invigorates Tarot cards and charges them with vitality and clarity, allowing us to experience positive and meaningful readings. 

This method involves placing your deck on a cloth on your windowsill or outside on a sunny day. Leave the deck in the Sun for half an hour to energize it. Any longer in the Sun may throw their energy off, as the Sun is very powerful!

If you are opting for this method, think about the decks you are charging and if sunlight may damage them. Older, fragile decks may get physically damaged from extended periods in the Sun.

Charge Your Cards with Prayer

Invoking deities or spirit guides is another fantastic way of energizing your Tarot cards, using the powers of specific energies to empower you and your deck. This method is incredibly personal, and you should consider what deities you wish to invoke before doing so. Are you drawn to a particular goddess? Do you feel connected with your guardian angels or other specific spirit guides? 

Once you have identified who you wish to connect with, reflect on an affirmation to use to create the link between you and them. Perhaps you want to appeal to the mother goddess Danu. If so, your prayer may be, ‘Great Mother Danu, may your powers energize this deck and empower me in my Tarot practice.’ To energize your deck, repeat this prayer while holding it. 

Charge Tarot Cards with Crystals

Crystals are incredible spiritual tools that all have their own unique healing and metaphysical properites. Their energy links to Tarot decks and energizes them with specific powers. This technique is simple - all you need to do is place your chosen healing crystal on your deck and leave it there for 12 hours. 

However, it is essential to reflect on the powers of healing crystals and pick one suitable for you and your Tarot reading needs. Crystals for clarity, such as Clear Quartz and Amethyst, help you develop your intuition when reading the cards. 

You may opt for crystals that open the veil between you and higher realms of existence to appeal to spirits in your Tarot readings. Stones such as Angelite and Celestite are perfect for this, allowing you to energize your deck and connect with spirit guides in your readings.