Tarot and Oracle decks are powerful tools that provide us with insight, advice, and spiritual enlightenment. Our decks are important, sacred tools that work with our energy to help us navigate the ups and downs in life. Because of this, we must make sure we care for our Tarot and Oracle decks correctly.
Cleansing and energizing our decks allow their powers to work as best as possible. This is because Tarot and Oracle cards hold onto energy, which may affect our practice. Thankfully, we are here to guide you on how to care for Tarot and Oracle decks. So, what do you need to know to keep your Tarot and Oracles deck spiritually and physically safe?
Cleansing Decks
Cleansing Tarot and Oracle decks removes any energy that may be affecting them. You must cleanse a new deck as soon as you get one and carry on cleansing the decks you are working with. Every reading you perform brings forth its own energy, and cleansing the deck after or before your reading will give the cards a ‘wipe down’ and remove this energy.
It is really easy to cleanse Tarot and Oracle decks, and there are a range of ways you can do so. Smudging the cards, burning incense, or placing crystals on them cleanses them from any energy that may influence their accuracy. You may also wish to leave them on your windowsill or outside on the night of the full moon to allow the lunar energy to cleanse them.
Energizing Decks
Energizing your Tarot or Oracle deck means filling the cards with positive energy and aligning your energy with them. Doing so boosts your Tarot reading skills and connects you with the cards. You should energize your decks regularly to keep them working well.
There is a range of ways you can energize your deck. You may wish to meditate with the deck while visualizing an orb of white energy flowing through you into the cards. Or, you may prefer energizing them with sunlight or moonlight.
Storing Cards Safely
Now, onto the physical care of Tarot and Oracle decks! When not in use, it is essential to store your card safely. Many Tarot decks come in sturdy boxes for you to keep them in. However, you may prefer to store them in a Tarot bag or a wooden storage box designed for Tarot cards. There are also wonderful Tarot cloths you can buy to wrap up your decks in.
Never use a plastic band to store your deck, as this will damage the cards. Furthermore, you must store the cards in a cool, dry place to ensure they don’t get damaged when not in use. Avoid leaving them out in sunlight or direct heat.
Tarot Maintenance
If you use a deck often, you may need to clean the cards. This can be a daunting task, as you don’t want to damage them. When cleaning them, use a soft, dry cloth and avoid water.
To avoid having to clean your cards, we recommend practicing good hand hygiene when reading Tarot. Use your cards with clean, dry hands, and never eat and drink while performing readings. When working with the cards, keep anything that can be spilled out of the way.