How And When To Cleanse Your Tarot Deck

what is a soul and why should I care?

I wrote this years ago and kept it to myself for a long time, but now seems like a good time to share.

IS IT INTUITION OR OVERTHINKING?

I personally still struggle with this and I know a lot of people do here are some signs. Do note intution can lead to overthinking if you’re denying it.

INTUITION:

More of a relaxed feeling, you don’t feel anxious your mind is at rest. It just comes to you. You just know. You’re not panicking you’re mind is not racing random thoughts.

✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:*

It does not change, you will keep getting the same message.

✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:*

You see angel numbers or things of meaning to your situation.

✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:*

It doesn’t always have to be the most logical answer, but sometimes it is.

✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:*

You feel it you just know it there is no “what if” you just know.

✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:*

It comes to you naturally usually when you’re doing something like a hobby and not doing something that feeds overthinking. (most of the time)

✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:*

It all makes sense, you connect the dots.

✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:*

It comes through meditation etc.

✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:*

You probably don’t know what to do with your intution at first, while overthinking you tend to be more impulsive and restless.

✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:*

OVERTHINKING:

You got a different message last time, your mind is constantly thinking of different ideas and when one doesn’t fit your internal frameworks you switch to a new one more fitting.

✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:*

Constantly ask the same question using spiritual resources. Such as tarot.

✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:*

Your mind feels anxious you feel as you can not focus, your body usually isn’t well. May get a pit in the stomach. Intution can sometimes have a hurt in the stomach I will say though.

✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:*

You don’t think of anything else but that, it’s like a trigger.

✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:*

You constantly focus on what you’re thinking about. Example: Stalking your bfs / gfs social media.

✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:*

It does not make sense & you question everything more than just your situation.

✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:*

Insecurity, you do not like yourself and this can lead to overthinking a bunch. It’s not intuition.

✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:*

It usually makes you feel less of worth

✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:*

Constantly ask for advice.

✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:*

Overall, being more secure in yourself leads to less overthinking. Most of us struggle with things like this.

✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:*

the craziest thing about being alive is that you have to live with other people’s interpretations of you

What to Do When Your Tarot Deck Hates You

These days, many readers like to share how their deck is mean or sarcastic to them. And while that makes most modern witches laugh, those of us born into the old path know that that is not the behavior of a deck that feels cherished and compelled to return the love.

Stop using it lightly.

Do not use your deck in a place where it is in danger of becoming filthy. You do not have to clean your whole house before a reading. But do clean a space big enough where your deck will feel safe. Wipe the dust off your reading table. Sweep the floor surrounding it, so when a card jumps out, it is not at risk of being soiled.

Stop using it when you are unkempt.

A tarot reading is an appointment with a power bigger than you, whether you believe that to be a god, the Universe or your higher self. Catholics dress up for church as a sign of respect to their own higher power. At the very least, make sure your hands are clean and your hair is out of the way before you lay out the cards.

Stop using it when you are unprepared.

Your deck is always ready to tell you divine truths. But if it feels you are not ready to receive them, your deck will withhold them until you are. Take deep breaths to quiet your mind. Dim the lights to relax your eyes. Play music to calm your soul. Drink some water to soothe your throat. Just as friends open up when they see you listening, so will your cards.

Stop using it for people who do not believe.

Beginners usually offer to do free readings for friends and family as practice. While that is a good idea, make sure you filter the people you do this for. Like humans, tarot likes being held in high regard. Most skeptics consciously ridicule tarot and subconsciously reject it completely. Your deck will not enjoy such hostility.

Stop assuming you are its owner by default.

Even if your deck is not a family heirloom or not bought second-hand, stores repackage returned items and sell them as brand new. These decks are likely to have felt hurt and rejected. So upon receiving any new deck, introduce yourself and welcome it into your life. Promise it that it will be cared for and protected from this moment.

Tarot is a wise and powerful entity. When it is not getting the respect it deserves, of course it behaves poorly. You require its advice. In exchange, it demands your appreciation. Surely, that is not too much of an imposition.

beamingdesign

small reminder that this reality isn't the blueprint. why tf would one singular reality dictate the whole damn multiverse??? you are allowed to script and shift to whatever reality you want, even if it's deemed as "unrealistic" from this reality's standard. you are allowed to have EVERYTHING you desire, don't let this reality limit you from what you truly want.

✨ How to Make Your Own Sigils ✨ (and how to use them!)

This is how I, personally, make my sigils and reap the greatest rewards. You can use whatever methods you see best fit, or use sigils someone else has made with their permission.

Before I start, I clean up my room and my altar to rid my room of stagnant or negative energy. I clean my room, then sound cleanse the space to ensure that nothing is sticking around to steal my energy, or mess up my sigil-making process. If this is something I feel I really want, or may need, I will light a candle of the corresponding color to meditate with. 

1. Think of a phrase or word that portrays what you want in a concise manner. If you choose a phrase, make sure that it is written in present tense like you already have it. If you do not, then you may internally block yourself from being able to acquire your desires. Also, ensure that it will benefit you for the better and harm none intentionally. 

DO: 

I am happy.

Happy. 

I have abundance.

Confidence.

Prosperity.

DON’T:

I want to have more money.

I need to grow my account.

Please, please, please, please, give me [thing].

2. Write it out, cross out any repeating letters or vowels. I write it out and cross out the letters a couple of times to make sure I didn’t miss any letters. The longer your phrase is, the harder this part will be, hence why it is better to start small.  

ABUNDANCE 

B D C

3. Use the letters to make a design, or assign the letters to a number using the chart given below.

B (2) D (4) C (3)

After assigning the letters to a number, write the numbers 1-9 in a circle, but not in order. Write them in whatever order feels right. You can change this whenever you want.

After you write out the circle of numbers, you are able to make your sigil design! In my example we are using the numbers listed earlier, starting in the center then going to each number (starting in the center isn’t necessary).

Now you have a basic shape for your sigil! You can stop here, or add more detail to your sigil. I, personally, turn my sigils into mini artworks because I am artistically inclined. You do not have to, but I feel like it helps focusing your intentions further if you put more work into it.

This is the final product! Use colors that correspond with what you want to amplify it.

I set them as my Lock Screen or Home Screen to put them in my subconscious mind. I also put them on rocks and sticky notes around my room, do whatever works!

Make sure you charge the sigil with your energy, or another energy, so it’ll work. ALWAYS protect yourself when trying something new. You can do this through grounding and meditation, candle work, sunlight, or moonlight. You may have to charge it again later, before it has served its purpose. I recommend charging them when you feel it’s energy turn stagnant, or once a month.

Here is a sigil I recently made that is more artsy.

If it works, it works, do what will work best for YOU.

There are millions of ways to make a sigil, so play around with it and find what works for you. Some simply people draw their intent, and that becomes their sigil, it varies so greatly. There is no wrong way to make a sigil.

Sigils can serve whatever purpose you give them, so put a lot of thought into whatever you ask for to ensure it is truly what you want.

Please do not use sigils to control others. (ie. “This person is in love with me” sigils)

Please protect yourself while trying new sigils. I have experienced firsthand what happens if you don’t protect yourself. Protect your energy.

🧜🏻‍♀️Mermaids From Different Bodies of Water🌊

Tidal pool mermaids-

🐚 tiny

🐚usually colorful

🐚 intricate patterns

🐚 helpful with positive energy and protection

Offerings:

Ethically sourced pieces of coral or coral agate

Colorful sea shells

Visit an aquarium

Fruit

Seaweed

Sun water

Rocks

Lake mermaids-

🐟 usually grey, dark blue, grey, green, or light blue (depends on water quality)

🐟 can be benevolent or malevolent depending on location

🐟 experts at camouflage

🐟 behavior and magical qualities depend on the lake they’re in

Offerings:

Lake plants

Lake stones

Lake glass

Freshwater pearl, clam, or oyster

Moss or moss agate

Marimo

Turtle and fish imagery

Tropical mermaids-

🏝 vary in size and can include reef mermaids

🏝 usually colorful or teal

🏝 usually have a calm but very playful demeanor

🏝 love to swim with dolphins and usually stick around their pods

🏝tend to venture to shallow waters

🏝 tend to be active during the day and enjoy sunlight & warmth

🏝 helpful with peace and love spells

Offerings:

Conch shells

Pink sand

Scented salts

Shiny things (shells & crystals)

Larimar and holey stones

Colorful stones or sand

Fruit or palm tree

Sun water

River mermaids-

🏞 usually benevolent

🏞 loves rocks and animals

🏞 may be very small or normal sized

🏞helpful with grounding

Offerings:

River pebbles

River water

Moss or moss agate

Freshwater pearl, clams, or oysters

Forest plants, especially infused with water, for example: pine water

Reef mermaids-

🐙 hides in reefs and anenomes most of the time

🐙 very very colorful

🐙 usually small

🐙 benevolent but temperamental

🐙 very diverse and high energy

🐙 helpful with protection

Offerings:

Coral agate or coral pieces

Sea shells or hag stones

Any high energy and colorful stones

Shark teeth & sand dollars

Visit an aquarium

Crab, starfish, fish, eel, and stingray imagery

Swamp mermaids-

🐊 usually grey, green, or brown

🐊 thrive in murky water, good at camouflage

🐊 can be kind to people who are connected & kind to the swamp, but otherwise are usually malevolent

🐊 love to sunbathe

🐊 helpful with curses and banishing

Offerings:

Alligator teeth

Snake skin

Agate

Sun water

Swamp mud

Spring mermaids-

💧blue coloring

💧tend to be gentle but very distant

💧very helpful with cleansing

Offerings:

Spring water

Lemons or cucumbers

White and blue flowers

Clear quartz or blue lace agate

Arctic mermaids-

❄ white, grey, clear, or navy blue coloring

❄ helpful in glamours and sheilding

Offerings:

Ice cubes

Glacier water

Glitter

Orca, seal, and other artic animal imagery