I read with the Hanson-Roberts deck and meditatate and read for myself with the Connolly deck. I think it's just a matter of preference. One of my friends said she likes to fill her cards with the light of love and charity, thus sharing her cards with others. Personally, I feel the vibes from other people on my deck, I used to read with the Celtic dragon, and no matter what I did they wouldn't go away, so I bought a whole new deck and the vibes are gone. Needless to say, no one touches my cards!