How to Destroy Tarot Cards

Common practice is to give away unwanted tarot decks

Tarot cards are tools of cartomancy, a form of divination. Any practitioner that utilizes tarot cards has a personal and spiritual attachment to their deck. The cards have been charged with their energy. It is not common, but some practitioners feel their deck is not working appropriately. When this happens, the practitioner may choose to cleanse the deck of negative energy. When this fails, it is the duty of the practitioner to destroy the deck. Disposing of a tarot deck is done in the same manner as the disposal of any other magickal tool.

Things You'll Need

• Cauldron
• Sage
• Matches
• Salt
• Silk or linen

Instructions

1. Rip the tarot cards into smaller pieces. Place half of the pieces into the cauldron. Light a match and set the pieces on fire.

2. Add sage and a pinch of salt to the fire. This cleanses the energy being released from the cards. Add the remaining card pieces to the fire. Let the fire burn until only ashes are left.

3. Place the ashes onto the middle of the silk or linen. Roll the material securely. Take this outside and unroll into a breeze.

Tips & Warnings

• If you do not have a cauldron, any pot or pan will work.

• Never leave the fire unattended.

References

• Carol Dean, Modern Witch
• "Complete Book of Witchcraft"; Raymond Buckland; 1990