Thank you for your input! Yes, I use crystals for that. I usually also recharge the crystals at the same time when I give them a moonlight bath, since they are always together in an organza bag. I don't do it every full moon, though, since I was hoping the crystal would help me keep my decks cleansed for longer periods of time.
Would you say that tarot decks need to be cleansed more often than the crystals (or the other way around)?
That's a good question!
Crystals because of their function are "magic". The cleansing and recharging of them is highly recommended. I'm one of those people you can talk to them and I can tell you they pick up from the environment and from you. They get very easily saturated. I cleanse mine under every full moon and in between I bury them overnight in my garden. They love the earth! Some people use a plant pot too.
Tarot cards I smudge once in a while. When I smudge my house I smudge them too.
The reason I'm not so careful with them is because they are, unlike the crystals, a "useless tool" by themselves. They are not going to tell you anything unless you ask. They only pick up anything when you touch them. YOU are the magical object when it comes to cards.
I ground and "cleanse" myself every day.
I wouldn't touch my cards unless I was grounded and my hands clean (freshly washed). So the deck stays clean.
When done, I will cleanse myself again and check I'm still grounded. That's it.
It is a good idea to have a crystal near you when reading as sometimes it can get very heavy.
I use my Smokey and clear quartz a lot!
I bury them once a week and give them a soft recharge on full moon nights.
So for you, because you use crystals to cleanse your deck ( and what is going on with you/ others when you touch your cards!)I would say to cleanse them weekly for the decks you use heavily.
For the other decks (the rarely used ones) once every couple of months is more than enough.
Also don't forget, rose quartz hate too much day light! Fresh water, moon light or the earth is just fine for them . A moonlight bath sounds beautiful! x