When you\u2019re doing a tarot reading, knowing what the cards are trying to tell you is only half the work. Every little aspect of your reading needs to be done properly in order to get the best possible readings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Along with having a good setting for your reading, knowing how to shuffle tarot cards can improve your overall outcome. How do you shuffle your tarot cards correctly? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
How you shuffle them needs to involve a low-damage technique, the right intention, and using your intuition to determine when they\u2019re properly shuffled.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Believe it or not, there are a lot of different schools of thought when it comes to properly shuffling a deck of tarot cards. Here\u2019s what every tarot student should know about proper shuffling technique. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nNote<\/strong>, At the bottom of this article, I list Related Articles<\/strong> that might be of interest and that will provide additional resources for you.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
How To Shuffle Your Tarot Cards<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Before you begin any reading, you will need to shuffle your tarot cards. In fact, I’ve had people ask if they even need to shuffle their Tarot deck<\/a>, I’ve answered that question here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There\u2019s some good news and bad news when it comes to this. The bad news is that there are restrictions when it comes to what you can do. The good news is that there\u2019s no single, codified way to do it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Knowing that a lot of card shuffling is more\nabout the mentality that you have and knowing what to avoid. If you\u2019re ready to\nstart shuffling, you\u2019re going to want to start with these tips below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why Does Your Shuffling Technique Matter In\nTarot?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Tarot is a form of divination, and it\u2019s also a\nway to connect with your energy. If your shuffling hurts the energy flow or\ndistracts you from your question, your reading won\u2019t be as good as it could\nbe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Moreover, it\u2019s important to recognize that tarot\ndecks are delicate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
What Does Shuffling Tarot Cards Accomplish?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If you regularly use tarot cards, you already\nknow that shuffling your cards does a lot of things when it comes to the\noutcome of a reading. What you might not realize how much of a change it can\ndo. Moving around those cards does several things you should be aware of\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Randomizing Your Draw<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The most important thing to remember when you\u2019re shuffling your cards is that they randomize your draw. If you don\u2019t shuffle your cards, your readings are going to be almost identical to one another, which makes them highly unlikely to be accurate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tarot is all about using your energy and working\nwith the luck of the draw. By taking away the randomization aspect of tarot,\nyou\u2019re making it very difficult to actually get the full benefits of a\nreading. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lending Your Energy<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Tarot readers and other psychics believe that\nevery person has a unique field of energy around them. Psychics and diviners\ntend to tap into that energy in order to give a good reading. The more energy\nyou give, the more accurate your reading will be. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A hard(ish) part of doing a reading is figuring out how to access your energy in a way that makes it possible for a psychic to interpret what they feel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Touching items is one of the best ways to transfer your energy into an item. That\u2019s where the cards come in! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s believed that shuffling cards helps you get your energy into them, which in turn, is what makes the readings work as well as they do. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A quick shuffle is all it takes to get your energy into the card deck and help you get a better reflection of what\u2019s going on with your spiritual side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Releasing Stagnant Energy<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Think back to when you last bit into a piece of\nbread that was sitting on your counter for a while. It didn\u2019t taste too good,\ndid it? Stale bread is a lot like stale energy. It lacks flavor. It makes\nthings less enjoyable. It also tends to cause things to lose their function\nover time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The easiest way to release energy that\u2019s been left sitting in a single place is to move things around. So, shuffling your cards doesn\u2019t just imprint your energy on them; it also helps release energy that may have been left on them by others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Helping You Get In The Right Mindset<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Most of us had at least one moment where we were supposed to do a task, but couldn\u2019t focus due to the sheer amount of stress we struggled with. It\u2019s rough, isn\u2019t it? Well, that same type of lack of focus can also ruin a perfectly good reading. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shuffling your cards is a great way to stay centered and focus on the question you\u2019re thinking of. So, to a point, shuffling can also be an exercise in getting your mind and emotions prepped for a reading. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As you practice shuffling and working with your cards, you may find that your cards start sticking together. Here is an article I wrote about solving that problem, read about how to cleanse between readings here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Choosing A Deck<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Most people who read tarot have more than one deck, and if you\u2019re brand new, you may need to choose the deck that works with you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I wrote an article about how to choose a deck, read my complete guide to choosing a deck<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Setting Up Your Tarot Reading Space<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Shuffling your cards is great, but it also is\nreally only part of the equation. Part of getting the best reading possible is\nmaking your surroundings great for a reading. To make the most of your read,\nmake a point of doing the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Drop the volume a bit. <\/strong>Doing a reading in noisy, high traffic areas isn\u2019t advisable. Tarot readings are very personal. Having a lot of people talking around you will harm your ability to focus on your reading and may leak out personal information. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- Place a mat on your table or floor. <\/strong>If you want to protect your cards or just make your card surface easier for you, a mat or silk scarf<\/a> can be an amazing tool to have. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- Set the mood. <\/strong>Tarot reading is all about energy, and the atmosphere you create can deeply impact the mood. Many readers find it easier to read when they are in a dimly lit room with scented candles. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n