I love my Tarot Decks. I believe every Tarot reader has a way of enjoying doing readings. First off, I do not like rules very much. With that said, how you treat your deck is up to you. I will encourage you to follow your heart and your feelings for they will never steer you in the wrong direction. I do not agree with many theories that suggest there are “have to’s” for taking care of a deck. I will share with you the ways in which I treat and care for my deck and you can find a way that works for you and your lifestyle.
 
First, let’s address the theory that they need to be stored in a specific location or in a certain type of setting such as a silk cloth or a box. I have a favorite deck that I use for most of my readings. I store my cards in a cloth bag and carry them with me almost everywhere that I go. I find the bag to be appealing, energetic and I love the way it looks! Others store their cards in a box, wrapped in a silk cloth, on an altar, etc… Do what feels right. I find a sacredness in my Tarot deck, yet it is only a tool. You have everything you need within you. You decide how you would like to BE with this tool. Sometimes I even place a crystal on top of the deck to amplify the vibe of energy.
 
Second, there are the ways of shuffling. I personally shuffle the deck in a soft manner, using an overhand method. Here is a link for this terminology, thanks to WikiHow. https://www.wikihow.com/Shuffle-a-Deck-of-Playing-Cards
I find this method to mix the energy into the cards. That is all you are doing when you shuffle. Your energy is attracting like energy (law of Quantum Physics - like energy attracts like energy). Each card has a vibration of energy that matches your vibrations and frequencies of energy. Some people like to use the Rifle method. I find this method scatters the energy, which is great to mix up the cards but I find it to be more of a disruptive motion. Find your own way. When I am doing readings, I let people shuffle however they choose. You may be surprised how many people claim to not know how to shuffle cards. Encourage them to do their best. It is really the feeling that you are done shuffling that determines the reading. For this part, you must trust in yourself and the Universal Laws that are always working behind the scenes. Shuffle until you are done, not before, not after. There are no mistakes, only precision on the part of The Universe.
 
Lastly, I would like to address if others should be allowed to touch your cards. YES! I want others to be responsible for the messages they receive. Using the Tarot is a way to empowerment. The subtleties of empowerment start with the shuffle and discovering that you can do this for yourself. You can shuffle and become the observer of cards that relay information. Any chance you get to help someone empower themselves is a blessing. The reading is really a message from one’s Higher Self or Soul Essence. When able, have the querent shuffle their own cards. If I am reading for someone over the phone, and they do not own a deck to shuffle, I will shuffle for the querent. I ask my Higher Self to touch into the querent’s Higher Self so that I can get out of the way of the frequencies of energy present. I have built a lifetime of trust and acceptance that my Higher Self knows better than I do. I “kick it upstairs” to the Higher powers that be.
 
The best way to care for your Tarot Deck is your way. What you think and believe will make it so in your reality. Make sure your thoughts align with who you are and your Eternal Essence and all energy will flow with love and light.

Judgment helps you to define why you are here and what you are supposed to be doing. How often have you wondered about your purpose and the meaning of life and why things happen the way they happen? Do the answers come readily to your mind, your heart, and your spirit? Do you find the answers hidden in your body? Do you hear with your extrasensory perception the calling of the Gods, the guidance of your Soul Essence, the compassion of loved ones on the other side? Judgment allows you to connect in these ways to receive information from the Universal Consciousness through many forms of expression.

Today, listen to the connections that are around you and within you. Your responsibility for this lifetime, this moment, lies in your ability to tap into the everlasting eternity of the NOW. When you can flow with the Universal forces and utilize the natural laws you will know who you are and why you are in every situation of life.
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Judgment is not about being judged for being “good” or “bad.” Judgment is the acceptance that there is no judgment from the Universe. Acceptance of all forms of life and expressions of experiences encompass the whole and the oneness. Come to the unconditional place of acceptance within of who you are and why you are. Now you are ready to hear the messages from Spirit about what is next on your life’s journey. Enjoy the direct connections as you learn to listen from a place of being responsible for your part in the whole.

The Empress resonates with the number 3 and The Universe resonates with the number 21, which in Numerology breaks down to a 3 vibration (2+1=3). As 2019 rolls in, this calendar year brings in the same energy of the 3 vibration.

2019  2+1+9=12     1+2=3

This whole year, humanity is influenced by The Empress. In her beauty and regal strength, she encompasses the Divine Feminine Creative Matrix from which all creativity flows. She taps you into your creativity in connection to the entire Universe.

Creativity = Passion in motion

For the year, pay attention to your creative flow. What gives you the feeling of passion and exuding your life force energy? What do you wish to create with your life? These expressions can be as small as doing a jigsaw puzzle and as huge as recreating your personality or writing a book.

All creative energy is Divine Energy.

​When you allow this Divine Energy to flow through you, you embody the Essence of the Goddess. All empowerment energy is feminine. You must receive and be open to this energy. Empowerment is not a “doing” it is a “receiving.” Feel the flow and open yourself to the Creative Matrix where all expressions are possible. Your life is yours to create.

Tarot Cards of the Day, The Moon and Nine of Pentacles

​Together these cards express the synergy of the number “9.” Completion and fullness may be what you are focused on in your every day life. Spiritual union and embodiment of the Soul is what is integrating inside of your being. As daily Tarot cards, you can focus on endings and acceptance. What needs to be finished before the end of the year and its numerological influence? What cycles need to be completed so that you can move forward with fresh energy? How can you accept and integrate the shadow and the subconscious so that you feel whole and complete? The Moon allows you power to let go of fear and to know the fullness of your Soul Essence. The Nine of Pentacles guides you to full acceptance and integration of who you are.
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The Soul connects to the physical body through the root Chakra so you may notice an expansion of Soul energy flowing through your Charkras today. Pay attention to the subtle movements, like the flow of the tide of the ocean, moving through you and adjusting your frequency to contain more of who you really are. Through self-awareness and self-acceptance, you can own who you are and bring the light of the Soul into your physical vehicle. The gentleness of the Divine Feminine is with you and you will come to appreciate the beauty of feminine energy. Self-empowerment is yours to manifest as the subtle light of The Moon guides you home.