I've been neglecting my deck lately......

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 11 Nov 2002, and now archived in the Forum Library.

Dark Maiden	11 Nov 2002
Well, I probably haven't done much with my deck in over 4 months. I've totally been neglecting it, and I am totally out of practice. I'm kind of worried that the energy in my deck is going to be really negative. Does that make sense? Does anyone think this might be a problem? If it is, is there anything I can do to maybe clear the bad energy in my deck?

allibee	11 Nov 2002
4 months...how about two years here :) have you tried using them, or are you just thinking maybe? It depends on your persuasion, but you could either bless them or consecrate them, or whatever it is you do to energise them in the first place. allibee

truthsayer	11 Nov 2002
i don't think not using your deck regularly is a sign you are abusing it. has anything happened that led you to think it has bad vibes? if you feel it does, there are various things you can do to cleanse the deck. smudge it with dried cedar or incense put it where it can absorb either sunshine or moonlight in safety do a healing on it with quartz crystals or amethyst or any other stones that you like some ppl just reorder the deck then shuffle it some very lightly annoint it card by card w/ a touch of cleanser you can sleep with it under your pillow or bedside make up a ritual of re-connection with your deck in which you project feelings of caring and white light towards the deck. the possibilities are only limited by your imagination. as far as being out of practice that really is not a crime. sometimes we all need a break from tarot or life happens and we just can't get to it for aeons.

Dark Inquisitor	12 Nov 2002
I don't think there will be a negative energy buildup. But, just to get yourself back in the mood, maybe you should keep the deck out where it is visible & lay a few random cards out on a table where you can see them everyday. Tarotphelia

zorya	12 Nov 2002
so... what are YOU feeling so negative about? the cards will only reflect you. is something wrong? what are you afraid that the cards will see? they may or may not see something negative. what they will see is to your benefit. they can only help you.

Joywalker	12 Nov 2002
Hi Dark Maiden, I've neglected my deck for more than 10 years but when I took it out from the box just last year,it still works for me! :D Don't think too much. :) First,take it out from your storage place/cupboard. Next,shuffle the cards as long as you wish to. Finally, do a 3-card spread/reading for yourself. That's it! ;)

Laurel	12 Nov 2002
This sorta relates to a post I made on another thread about cleansing decks. Decks, imo, only pick up a tiny fraction of the energy that we, living sentient beings do. As long as you aren't neglecting -you-, and your own energy and attitude is positive, nothing bad is going on with your deck or your skills as a reader. You might get a little out of practice, but it will come back fast. Decks, imo, aren't like puppies or kitties... they don't need love and affection.. but our inner selves sure do, and if they don't get it, it has dramatic effects on our psychic/magical/spiritual aspects. Laurel

Talisman	12 Nov 2002
'Lo all, and Dark Maiden, Look at other Aeclectic folk. When just everything is going well, when everything is coming up roses and buttercups, when the sun is shining and you are in love, why reach for your Tarot cards? When the dark clouds hide the sun from up above, and you feel alone in stormy times, reach for your Tarot cards. Do you have an old, comfortable pair of shoes jumbled back in your closet? Do they resent it when you slip them on? Maybe you want to go walking in the rain. Talisman

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