Ordering the Deck Between Readings?

Kira · 24-01-2003

Does anyone put their deck in order before or after a reading? I found a site the other day that mentioned this and it got me thinking... I've done it a few times myself, but usually after I'm done with the cards (I'm still learning, so I haven't done too many readings yet).

Also, do you prefer to have your minors in the same order (ex: P/W/C/S) or do you just put them all together and let the cards decide?

Thanks

~Kira

**tarotbear** · 24-01-2003

No, I do not put a deck I'm using in order between readings, but decks in storage usually are 'ordered' before they are put away. I find that when I am finished with a reading that I do a few more shuffles before I wrap up the cards, thus scattering the cards once again.

**Laurel** · 24-01-2003

The only time I order a deck is for study/scholarship purposes, when I won't be using it for readings for a while and would prefer to be able to find specific cards as quickly as possible.

~LAS

Umbrae · 24-01-2003

I have never placed a deck in sequential order.

Once shuffled, that becomes its nature.

SherryZoned · 24-01-2003

I also do not put my deck in order...Main reason..is I dont feel I need to and also..It is VERY time consuming.

Hummingbird · 25-01-2003

I did in the beginning. But I feel it completely "deletes" the deck of any energy. I like a build-up. Anything negative can be "poofed away" as needed.

Osher · 25-01-2003

I feel somehow it is wrong to order the deck, unless there is a specifi,c and to be frank extraordinary, reason to. Actually, I even feel funny sorting through a deck to find a card. It just feels like the energy that I have placed in the cards will be altered.

However, each to their own! If it feels better for you, then go for it.

Oh, and another reason I don't order the decks is that I find it interesting when doing a new reading to see the bottom card from the old shuffle. Amazing how many times it is relevant to the new shuffle.

Emily · 26-01-2003

I've put decks in order if I want to study or compare them to other decks but I don't leave them in order and they have to have a good shuffle, I mean a good five minutes plus, before I use them again. The only real habit I have with my decks is to face the spare cards back and front to protect the deck before they go back into their boxes

mrsjvan · 26-01-2003

I don't order my cards. It's like removing their history. If that makes any sense. Each time I read, the deck has been re-ordered. Not into a nice organized deck but the deck has changed and the new order is now how it should be. IMO.

Anyway, by organizing the deck I feel like I am erasing previous readings from it and thus removing important parts of the decks history. Man, I don't know if that makes any sense but, there it is for what it's worth.

If for some reason I feel like the deck is developing a negative energy though, I will organize them again. To start fresh.

sunflowr · 24-02-2003

I think re-ordering is best when you might want to clear a deck of previous energies. Other than that, I wouldnt do it.

Kira Resident Join Date: 31 Dec 2002 Location: NJ, USA Posts: 19	Ordering the Deck Between Readings? Does anyone put their deck in order before or after a reading? I found a site the other day that mentioned this and it got me thinking... I've done it a few times myself, but usually after I'm done with the cards (I'm still learning, so I haven't done too many readings yet). Also, do you prefer to have your minors in the same order (ex: P/W/C/S) or do you just put them all together and let the cards decide? Thanks ~Kira

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tarotbear One of the original 100 members Join Date: 05 Aug 2001 Location: The Naugatuck Valley, CT Posts: 7,233	That's an Order! No, I do not put a deck I'm using in order between readings, but decks in storage usually are 'ordered' before they are put away. I find that when I am finished with a reading that I do a few more shuffles before I wrap up the cards, thus scattering the cards once again. __________________ I don't lead the parade - I AM THE PARADE! This is not rocket surgery, ya know! Bury the past - and move on to a new tomorrow.

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Laurel Citizen Join Date: 17 Jul 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 930	The only time I order a deck is for study/scholarship purposes, when I won't be using it for readings for a while and would prefer to be able to find specific cards as quickly as possible. ~LAS __________________ "Adventure isn't hanging on a rope off the side of a mountain. Adventure is an attitude that we must apply to the day to day obstacles of life -- facing new challenges, seizing new opportunities, testing our resources against the unknown and in the process, discovering our own unique potential."

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Emily Citizen Join Date: 14 Feb 2002 Location: England Posts: 6,566	I've put decks in order if I want to study or compare them to other decks but I don't leave them in order and they have to have a good shuffle, I mean a good five minutes plus, before I use them again. The only real habit I have with my decks is to face the spare cards back and front to protect the deck before they go back into their boxes __________________ # # Emily # # ----------------------------------- A good student never stops learning Having fun with the Liber T

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mrsjvan Citizen Join Date: 10 Nov 2002 Location: Michigan, U.S.A. Posts: 158	I don't order my cards. It's like removing their history. If that makes any sense. Each time I read, the deck has been re-ordered. Not into a nice organized deck but the deck has changed and the new order is now how it should be. IMO. Anyway, by organizing the deck I feel like I am erasing previous readings from it and thus removing important parts of the decks history. Man, I don't know if that makes any sense but, there it is for what it's worth. If for some reason I feel like the deck is developing a negative energy though, I will organize them again. To start fresh. __________________ mrsjvan The battles we fight within ourselves are the most difficult to win. Last edited by mrsjvan; 26-01-2003 at 01:22.

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Umbrae Citizen Join Date: 20 Mar 2002 Location: Upper Left-Coast, USA Posts: 8,847	I have never placed a deck in sequential order. Once shuffled, that becomes its nature.

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SherryZoned Citizen Join Date: 03 Apr 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,636	I also do not put my deck in order...Main reason..is I dont feel I need to and also..It is VERY time consuming.

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Hummingbird Citizen Join Date: 17 Apr 2002 Location: Northeast US Posts: 107	I did in the beginning. But I feel it completely "deletes" the deck of any energy. I like a build-up. Anything negative can be "poofed away" as needed.

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Osher Citizen Join Date: 02 Dec 2001 Location: St.Albans, England Posts: 4,301	I feel somehow it is wrong to order the deck, unless there is a specifi,c and to be frank extraordinary, reason to. Actually, I even feel funny sorting through a deck to find a card. It just feels like the energy that I have placed in the cards will be altered. However, each to their own! If it feels better for you, then go for it. Oh, and another reason I don't order the decks is that I find it interesting when doing a new reading to see the bottom card from the old shuffle. Amazing how many times it is relevant to the new shuffle.

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sunflowr Citizen Join Date: 11 Feb 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,236	re-ordering I think re-ordering is best when you might want to clear a deck of previous energies. Other than that, I wouldnt do it.

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