We’ve covered a few different articles about cleansing tarot cards here on Speaking of Spiritual, but today I wanted to cover this topic specifically to do with energy readings, as I think it’s super important! Let me know what you think below.
Why Should You Cleanse Your Tarot Cards for Energy?
Cleansing Tarot cards is essential for maintaining a clear connection with the energies you’re reading. Over time, Tarot cards absorb the energy of the people and situations they encounter, which can cloud future readings. Cleansing helps remove unwanted energy and reset the deck, making your readings more accurate, especially when you’re focusing on energy-related topics.
How Often Should You Cleanse Tarot Cards for Energy Work?
For energy readings, it’s important to cleanse your deck regularly, especially after heavy or emotional readings. If you’re using your cards frequently for energy work, you might want to cleanse them before each session. For casual use, a weekly or monthly cleansing routine may suffice.
Methods for Cleansing Tarot Cards
Here are some effective ways to cleanse your Tarot cards, specifically to remove energetic buildup:
- Smudging with Sage or Palo Santo
Light the sage or Palo Santo and pass each card through the smoke to purify the energy. Smudging helps release negative or stagnant energy attached to the cards. - Crystal Cleansing
Place a cleansing crystal like selenite, clear quartz, or amethyst on top of your deck overnight. Crystals absorb and neutralize any unwanted energies lingering in the cards. - Moonlight Bath
Lay your cards under the full moon to soak up its purifying and recharging energy. This is particularly effective for resetting a deck used in deep energy readings. - Salt Method
Place your Tarot deck in a bowl of sea salt, or sprinkle salt around it for a few hours. Salt has long been used to absorb negative energy and clear spaces energetically. - Visualization
Hold your deck in your hands, close your eyes, and visualize a bright light surrounding the cards. Imagine this light dissolving any energetic residue, leaving the deck fresh and clear for future readings.
How to Know When Your Tarot Cards Need Cleansing
You’ll feel when your cards need cleansing, especially during energy readings. Signs include inaccurate readings, a heavy or stagnant feeling when you touch the cards, or a sense of detachment. If you’re reading for someone, and their energy lingers on the deck, it’s a clear sign to cleanse.
Preparing Your Deck for Energy-Specific Readings
Once cleansed, you can attune your deck specifically for energy readings by holding it close and focusing on the type of energy work you intend to do. You can meditate briefly, setting an intention that your readings will focus on channeling clear, accurate energy.
Personal Rituals to Amplify Cleansing
For many Tarot readers, incorporating a personal ritual into the cleansing process can create a more meaningful and powerful experience. Some readers like to say a mantra, prayer, or affirmation while cleansing their cards, such as, “May this deck be cleared of all energies, and ready to serve with clarity.” Others may meditate or light a candle as they cleanse. Creating a personal ritual that resonates with your energy can make each cleansing more effective and help you connect deeply with your cards.
Energy Types and Their Impact on Tarot
Different kinds of energy can impact how you read Tarot. Emotional energy, such as stress or anxiety, can cause cards to feel “off” or make readings confusing. Spiritual energy, like feelings of alignment or peace, might enhance your intuition.
By regularly cleansing your deck, you ensure that these fluctuating energies don’t cloud your readings. If you know the energy type you’re working with (such as healing or love energy), you can even tailor the cleansing method to clear space for that specific focus.
Reader’s Personal Experience and Intuition
Cleansing practices are personal, and each reader’s intuition plays a key role in this process. As a reader, you might feel drawn to cleanse your deck after every reading or only when the cards feel heavy or disconnected.
Trusting your intuition about when and how to cleanse is just as important as the technique itself. You may even develop your own cleansing methods over time, discovering what feels right for you and your practice. Let your energy guide you—it’s all about creating a connection that works uniquely for you.
Final Tips for Maintaining Energy Clarity in Tarot Readings
After cleansing, always store your Tarot deck in a safe, energetically neutral space. You can wrap them in a cloth, place them in a wooden box, or even keep them near your crystals to ensure they stay energetically aligned between readings.
This process will ensure that your Tarot cards are primed and ready for deep energy work, helping you receive clearer, more insightful readings each time.