July 8th, 2025 § Comments Off on Can Other People Touch Your Cards? § permalink
There’s an idea around that says no one can touch your Tarot cards but you. I just want to chime in here to say that as with most things relating to Tarot, that’s really up to you.
When I do in-person readings, I like to do the shuffling, but I always ask the querent to cut the deck, then pull their own cards. It feels like they should be involved, it’s their reading after all.
But other people might feel differently. I’ve had many readings where the reader shuffles, cuts, and pulls all the cards. And that’s okay too. My point here is only that there are no hard and fast rules.
If you’re new to reading for other people, just go with what feels right to you. You’ll find your rhythm and develop your own card customs and rituals. It takes time, but the process of finding what feels best for you is part of what makes it fun.
And if you’re concerned about bad energies or weird vibrations getting on your deck, consider getting yourself a crystal, or some stones to sit with your cards when they’re not in action. That’s what I do. Not sure if it matters or not, but I like doing it, and I think that’s the point.
Tarot is more of an art than a set of structured rules … make that art your own.
I’ve been giving ‘wishing’ some thought lately and it seems to me that wishes aren’t taken as seriously as they should be. So often, they’re dismissed as nothing more than delusional fantasies. And sometimes that’s just what they are.
#1 The Magician
But more often than not, wishes are really the seeds of intention. And intentions are the first step to the manifestation of anything. Looking at it this way, wishes are really how we create our world.
In the Tarot, directed intention is the Magician willing something new out of the ether, creating the world afresh. He’s the master of the Aces, pointing to the potential in every area of our lives. What he wishes becomes his will. What he wills becomes his world.
#17 The Star
But wishing also seems to fall under the domain of the Star. She’s hope and optimism after a time of crisis. She helps us to refill, renew and dream of a beautiful future.
The Star encourages us to imagine beyond the world we already inhabit. With her on side, all things are possible. You just need faith, love and an openness to receive. Tell her your wishes, she wants to make them real.
“To Wish Upon a Star” – I’ve always liked that phrase. And it makes a lot of sense now.
To ‘wish’ is to be the Magician daring to look at the future, projecting into the universe our hopes, fears and intentions. And the ‘star’ is of course the Star. The one receiving the Magician’s prayers. She is the environment in which our dreams come true.
Miracles are made when the Magician and the Star come together. Dare to make one happen yourself.
Tarot traditionalists might gasp, but check out what Kate Albrecht did with some cards, an IKEA cabinet and a glue gun. In 20 short minutes (condensed to just over 4 in this video), she converts a simple cupboard into a magical Tarot pantry.
Albrecht bought four decks for a dollar at a garage sale. And despite the enchanting turban, doesn’t seem to be a reader herself. So purists, please don’t judge her harshly. Be happy that she kept one deck whole and loves the cards enough to want them in her kitchen.
On the other hand, decorators, I welcome your input. Is occult crafting an acceptable design option?
#16, The Tower in the Tarot deck, is one of the more disconcerting of the cards. It means change – sudden, irrevocable and unexpected. And most of us don’t like that much.
When the Tower appears in a reading, it typically suggests that something significant and surprising is going on. Whether this is ‘good’ or ‘bad’ depends on the question and what other cards are present. As with all the Major Arcana, in and of itself, the Tower isn’t positive or negative.
What it is though, is a new way of looking at things, a breaking down of old structures that no longer support us. A prison, generally of our own design, is coming down. In it’s grandest sense, the Tower is liberation through revelation. And when the lightening bolt hits, there’s no turning back.
I like this slideshow. A live recording of the Cascade Jazz Ensemble and countless images of Tarot Towers. By the end of it, the card’s not so scary anymore. There might be chaos in awakening, but it’s a lot better than staying stuck in the dark.
Have you had a chance to visit Tarot Town yet? If you’re a lover of the Tarot – beginner, novice or expert – it’s definitely a place to be.
It’s a new social network, sort of like facebook, but specifically for Tarot folk. There are about 3,000 members already, Tarot lovers from all over the world. Amazing!
And it’s not just a meet and chat type site. There are Tarot groups to join, forums, games, videos, a marketplace, free classes, lectures …. the list goes on. And all the celebrities of the Tarot world are there blogging, chatting, teaching or just wandering about making friends.
It’s expanding so fast I can hardly believe it. I stopped by for a quick peek to see what’s new and found myself meandering around for a couple of hours.
And I picked a fun day to visit. The Ghost Train is in town this week preparing for Halloween. I took a ride and it brought me to the seer …
Go get her to choose a card for you! And think about becoming a citizen. There’s lot’s to do there without taking up residency, but it’s only $1/month and well worth it.
If you do join (as visitor or citizen) stop by my page and be my friend (I’m ‘Georgie’).
You might find yourself wanting to spend some time alone today. It’s probably a good idea. Take time to look within and see what’s up inside your soul.
Have things been moving pretty fast lately? Don’t worry, it’s finally going to slow down a bit, giving you a moment to clean house and tie up loose ends.
Trust your own experience through this period. It’s through an examination of your own personal journey that you’ll discover your inner wisdom. You probably know a lot more than you give yourself credit for. But you might need some silence to notice.
Give yourself permission to be quiet. You won’t be missing anything by taking a break. It’ll only make things more fun when you finally re-emerge from your cave.
The reckoning’s done and it’s finally time to dole out the rewards. Have you done your fair share? Are you ready to accept what’s due?
Success is coming to those who have done what they can to manifest their goals. It may seem like manna from heaven but look again – it’s more likely compensation for a job well done.
And don’t forget to thank those who have been helping you. We’re never alone in either our successes or our failures.
