In this chapter of the tarot course, we will see how to energize your tarot cards, recommendations and rituals to eliminate bad vibes and get better readings. What is it for? How to energize the tarot?
The Tarot is a magical tool, and many times the cards are frequently touched by other people, which can be charged with its energy.
For a good reading, it is very important to clean and energize the tarot cards, as well as to clean the reading space.
To do so, let’s look at different rituals and traditional methods to clean and re-energize tarot cards.
1. Knock 3 times
You may have seen a tarot reader do this before starting. A classic technique or ritual consists of tapping the deck twice on the top, and then once on the bottom. Reportedly, this is to ask to enter the psychic world.
2. Put the cards in numerical order
Rearrange the cards numerically, i.e. the Major Arcana go from 0 to 21, and then follow with each individual suit.
From occultism and alchemy it is stated that the elements should be ordered as follows: Fire, Water, Air and Earth, that is, Gold, Cup, Sword and Clubs.
This step is very important for some tarot readers, while others do not mind leaving the maso without a specific order. It is best to do what works best for you, and order the cards as you prefer.
However, it is recommended that you re-arrange the cards from time to time to make sure you have not missed any of them.
3. Bury the cards.
This is easier said than done, because you must have a place to bury them. Reportedly, the same earthly cleansing can be done with a little creativity and a few materials.
For example, get a large flower pot, wrap your cards in a clean natural fabric, such as cotton, and place them in a zip-top plastic bag.
Place the letters in the bottom of the pot and cover them with soil. Leave the pot out overnight. Dig up the deck the next morning. Important, make sure it is tightly sealed so that moisture does not enter or stain.
4. Use salt
As we all know, salt is good for negativity. Most salts are excellent for removing negativity, getting rid of unwanted energy and connecting with the earth.
For this ritual, you can do it in several ways:
- One way is to wrap your cards in a cloth and a bag, like the instructions above and then cover it all with salt.
- Another idea would be to put salt water in a spray bottle and spray around the outside of the cards, in a counterclockwise circle (You could also simply make a circle of salt around the cards).
- Finally, a pinch of salt in your tarot bag would also achieve the same results.
5. Sleeping with the cards under your pillow
Before taking the cards to bed, wipe them with salt, Palo Santo smoke or another process to cleanse the bad vibes. Then wrap them in a white cloth of natural fabric and place them under your pillow.
This is to help readjust your energies to the cards. When it comes to sleeping with tarot cards, some people have reported having very strong or even premonitory dreams.
