Whether you’re just starting with tarot or have been reading for years, small shifts in how you approach your cards can make a huge difference. The beauty of tarot lies in its flexibility—you can personalize it, building a practice that resonates with you. Here are five powerful Tarot tips and tricks to enhance your tarot practice and connect more deeply with your cards.

Tarot Tip #1: Cleanse the Energy of Your Cards Regularly

This is one of the most essential in my repertoire of Tarot tips and tricks. After each reading, it’s important to cleanse your Tarot cards to clear out any residual energy, keeping them attuned to your personal energy and intention. You can do this by passing the deck through sage smoke or placing it on a bed of salt (just make sure the salt is contained and doesn’t damage the cards). This simple practice resets the cards, making each reading fresh and clear.

Tip: If you don’t have sage or salt, a gentle knock on the top of the deck can also break up any leftover energy, creating a clean slate.

Tarot Tip #2: Sleep with New Decks Under Your Pillow for 3 Nights

When you receive a new deck, take some time to connect with it. One easy yet powerful way is to sleep with it under your pillow for three nights. This allows your energy to meld with the cards, building a bond. It’s a great way to get acquainted with your deck and can deepen your connection. This is one of my favorites from my tarot tips and tricks!

Pro Insight: You may also experience interesting dreams as the deck attunes to you. Keep a journal by your bedside to jot down any meaningful insights or imagery that comes up.

Tarot Tip #3: Meditate or Use EFT Tapping Before Your Reading

Before you dive into a reading, spend a few moments grounding yourself. Meditate to clear your mind, or, if meditation feels difficult, try EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) tapping to help release tension and quiet your thoughts. By calming your mind, you’ll be able to connect more effectively with Spirit and your intuition, allowing clearer insights to flow through your reading. Personally, using EFT tapping as a part of my practice is one of my most effective Tarot tips and tricks. Some days, I can’t slow my mind down for a quick reading, and EFT gives me the opportunity to release stress before I shuffle the cards.

How to Try EFT: Tap on key acupressure points on your face and body while repeating a calming phrase. For example, “Even though I feel a bit scattered, I am open to feeling calm and connected.”

Tarot Tip #4: Choose Your Deck Intuitively

Each tarot deck has its own unique energy, and choosing the right one for the type of reading you’re doing can be incredibly beneficial. Trust your intuition when selecting a deck. For a lighthearted reading, you might go for something playful like an alien-themed deck, while for deep shadow work, you might prefer a deck with more subdued or introspective imagery. Don’t be afraid to experiment and let your intuition guide you!

Quick Tip: If you feel drawn to a specific deck for a particular question, follow that urge—there’s a reason it’s calling to you.

Tarot Tip #5: Store Your Cards with Respect and Care

For the last of my tarot tips and tricks, I want to invite you to treat your tarot cards as sacred tools. You don’t need a fancy altar or elaborate storage, but keeping your deck in a safe, respectful place helps establish a meaningful relationship with it. Wrap your deck in a silk scarf or place it in a special Tarot box if that resonates with you. This simple act is a reminder to respect the guidance tarot provides and honors your role as the reader.

Why It Matters: How you handle your tools reflects how you approach your spiritual practice. Respecting your cards also helps keep you centered and in tune with the energies around you. Trust me on this one!

These simple tarot tips and tricks can elevate your readings and deepen your connection to the cards. Remember, tarot is a personal journey—feel free to try these tips, adapt them, or create new ones that feel right for you. Above all, trust your intuition and enjoy the magic of the tarot!