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I always enjoy getting a new Tarot Deck! Whether it’s brand new or new to me, there’s a few things I like to do before diving into readings. The following is a quick summary of those things….
The first is to just admire the box or packaging for a moment before carefully opening it all up, taking out the cards and any LWB (Little White Book) or information cards.
The next is to tap the deck three times with the intention to clear out any unfriendly energies. I’ll also visualize white light flowing through and around the cards.
The third is to put the cards in order and count them (secondhand decks especially). I really enjoy doing this, so I take my time, poring over the artwork and gathering first impressions.
Next, I shuffle the cards thoroughly and pull a card to get an overview of how working with the deck will be. If I feel inclined, I’ll go ahead and do a quick spread.
The final step is to charge the deck. Depending on the deck and how I feel with it, I’ll charge it with crystals, with sunlight, or with moonlight.
So there you have it! Thank you for reading! Please check out the other blogs in this Blog Hop -the links are above and below – and Happy Taroting!
By Jill Pitts
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Great post Jill, and I like the ‘tap three times’ approach. 😀
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Thanks!
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Hi Jill! I’m glad to be on this hop with you! You might like my event I’m doing for the tarot meetup later this month: http://www.meetup.com/DenverTarot/events/227655415/. We’re charging decks. Maybe I’ll see you there–if not, then at the next astrology meetup!
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Can you imagine that on occasion I’m so excited to dive into a new deck that I forget to COUNT the cards first?! Great reminder!
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Thanks! I love used decks, so it’s a habit now. 😀
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Great read! I also really enjoy the tapping three times! Going to implement that! ❤️
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Counting the cards. I wonder how many folks do that. Only one person has ever asked about my Oracle of Initiation deck where card 65 is. (It is a long story, but interesting someone was paying attention)
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It’s just to make sure they are all there, otherwise it’s relegated to the craft bin. 🙂 I will have to check out your deck!
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Ooooh I love secondhand decks too! “Pre-loved”
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I love the idea of simply admiring the box or packaging for a moment before opening it! I don’t reckon I’ve ever really done this, but I will from now on 😊
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Such a simple but useful tip to tap the deck 3 times. I also love the visualizing idea. Thanks for sharing!
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