I just love the imagery and symbolism of Tarot\ncards and really enjoy breaking in a new Tarot deck. Getting to know a brand-new tarot deck is an\nexciting chance to develop your intuition and fall in love with tarot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although most decks have the same basic 78\ncards, based on the same archetypes, the art style and \u201cfeel\u201d of each deck will\nvary wildly. So, what\u2019s the best way to break in a new deck?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are several different ways to break in tarot cards, and experiment to find out what works best for you: Study the cards, journal your impressions, give yourself daily readings, cleanse your cards, and perform a \u201cget to know your deck\u201d reading. Have fun and listen to your intuition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once you\u2019ve found your preferred method,\nyou can also use it to cleanse an older deck if you sense it\u2019s picked up some\nnegative energy, or even if you just need to refresh yourself on a particular\ndeck\u2019s symbolism. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before we get into breaking into a new tarot deck, I wanted to mention the Related Articles<\/strong> section at the bottom of this page. I’ve written a number of articles that you might find interesting related to this top. Don’t press the back button until you’ve reviewed the articles at the end!<\/p>\n\n\n\n OK, let’s get into some tried and true ways to break in your new tarot deck!<\/p>\n\n\n\n It sounds obvious, but the best way to\nbreak in a new deck is to use it. That doesn\u2019t mean jumping straight into\ncomplex, multi-card spreads, however. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Spend some time going through the deck,\ncard by card, and studying the art. Familiarize yourself with the style used\nand think about cards that you especially like or dislike. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Some people start with the major arcana and move through to the minor in order but do what feels natural to you. If you want to spread them all out, shuffle them up, and pick them out at random, go for it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are 3 articles that I’ve written that talk about the Major and Minor Arcana:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you keep a tarot journal, make some\nnotes on your impressions. If there are cards that really speak to you, write\ndown your feelings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Don\u2019t worry if your initial thoughts don\u2019t seem coherent \u2013 so much of tarot interpretation is about working with our subconscious, so if that King of Swords<\/a> looks like Dwight Schrute to you, that\u2019s completely valid!<\/p>\n\n\n\n I love these tarot journals, you can find them on Amazon:<\/p>\n\n\n\nUse Your New Tarot Cards Daily<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Record Your Impressions in a\nJournal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n