How do I add energy to my Tarot cards?

While still holding the cards in your hand, "knock" or tap the pile of cards several times to spread your energy into the deck. Give the cards a thorough shuffle. Cut the cards into three piles and then put them into one pile again. Now you are ready to start the reading as you have jazzed up the cards.

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Can I charge my tarot cards in the sun?

And if your cards 'tell' you to charge them in such energies, then by all means go for it! And with the Sun, there are no Phases to consider. You can charge your cards in a couple of hours and are pretty much good to go! What incense is good for tarot? Sage, Frankincense, Sandalwood, and Myrrh are all great. You can also store your tarot cards with a piece of selenite and that will keep them cleansed.

How often should you read tarot cards?

For many people, once a year is enough for a "general outlook". Others enjoy a reading every six months or every quarter. Do you have to cleanse your tarot cards? Each time you pick it up for a reading. That's right-to ensure the most accurate of readings, Magdaleno actually recommends cleansing your deck every time you do a reading. "Whether it's for someone else, or yourself," she says, "it's always best to start with a cleanse to clear the cards for your reading."

Then, how many tarot cards should you draw?

For beginner readers, Howe recommends two basic spreads, a three-card pull and the Celtic Cross. The former is where three cards are drawn from the deck to represent the past, present, and future or mind, body, and spirit of the person being read. Can you make your own tarot spreads? You don't have to be an experienced tarot reader to create your own spreads - in fact, I think it's good to practice creating your own spreads right at the start of your tarot journey. Crafting spreads builds confidence and helps you to remember that you're learning tarot your way, nobody else's.