For me this process it's quite different. When I change and evolve in my spiritual practice, I don't acquire new decks to support this practice, instead I seem to discover new layers in my trusty old decks. For instance my Rider Waite is my personal growth deck, my shadow deck, my devotional deck etc. Of course I buy a new deck now and then to spice things up but The RW and the Thoth are my spiritual tools for almost everything.
I think that is the most important thing to deeply know and love the decks you are working with and I think it is a natural thing that the more you work in your practice you come to know how you like to read and what suits you. I think everyone should come from this perspective because you are the one who is connecting to a certain deck and finding how it meanings work for you and apply to your life and your reading style. Each and every deck I bring in I am so discerning about because I want them to be decks that are most aligned with who I am. I see pretty decks all the time, but I know I can appreciate the art work or it's theme, but clearly know most likely it is not for me. Really what it comes down for me is working with decks on a deep level is part of myself spiritual practice, my connection to what is beyond myself, a guide and tool and That's what I love about my decks. Is they are chosen so carefully, they are a gift and I always welcome the new ones in and give thanks. On the other side of that how ever someone wants to work with decks or for what or how they use it is their own relationship and no one person's practice of connections to decks will look the same.
I think it's so cool to see how each of have such a unique practice and I love hearing about how people connect with their decks. Thank you for watching. ❤️
It seems natural and beautiful to evolve our spiritual practices and the tools that support them. Although I have a small collection, I’ve already seen changes in what I’m attracted to and want to work with. Some decks have had to go because something in me has shifted. Other decks stay because I can see new layers within them or how I work with them can evolve. Decks that have that kind of depth and flexibility tend to attract me. Thanks for sharing this POV!
Glad you clarified the term "declutter" lol I always think of sad decks trotting off into the sunset. But yes we do evolve and it is good to be able to let go ♥️✨
Hehe those poor decks! Everyone's definition is probably different but for me, it generally just means it's time for them to find a new home. Thank you for watching. ❤️
such a beautiful story. thank you for sharing your story, it is encouraging to hear how your practice helps on the daily. thank you for the work that you are doing for yourself and sharing with us as you learn and grow. best to you
My favorite "category" of tarot is modern reinterpretation of tarot. I am loving decks that dare to move away from the traditional meanings, arrangements, and artwork and are reflective of more modern life. Great video, thanks!
Thank you for this video! It's sad how people don't understand the concept of creating the void....without a void nothing new can come into the space. And it's the new that creates the growth. The negativity and guilt around decluttering, purging or whatever you want to call it makes me frustrated and I really wish the "trend" going around about it would stop. There is nothing wrong with evolving and changing....umm, that's what we all strive to do in our lives. Tarot is part of that. And you have addressed this point perfectly!
Thank you for this video 👍 Maybe you would enjoy the Dreams of Gaia Tarot from Phelan Ravynne ? I love this deck. The larger cards have a big guidebook.
Im so glad you have brought this topic to light as i was feeling discouraged by so many 'decluttering' videos. I was feeling like we purchase and there is an expectation to discard what we are not using. But you raise a very good point that they no longer serve the space they once did. I am not at a place to let go of any as i feel they all have an important lesson to teach me in my life at the moment.
I still have tons of decks (over 200) so it definitely not about trying to make my collection a certain size. It's about working with decks that resonate with me. While I think decluttering happens to be a trend right now, it's certainly not a requirement for a well rounded tarot practice. I know tons of people who never declutter decks and they have both a beautiful collection and a beautiful practice. 🙂 Thank you for watching. ❤️
@@DawnMichelleTarot i love your thoughtful verbalisations of how you work with the tarot its really interesting and helps me learn and grow in my own studies and practice. Thank you 😊
I completely agree that as we grow, so should our tarot practice! I personally align with the term “declutter” because all the extra decks that are out of alignment from me, feel like extra noice and physical clutter in my space. They get in the way of what I actually want/need to work with. But I get what you mean about it not feeling like clutter to you.
I can totally see that too because I definitely have decks that just feel like extra noise. Those ones tend to get rehomed pretty quickly. 🙂 Thank you for watching. ❤️
So on point... You clearly explained what happened to me. I had a situation a year ago where I had to "declutter" my entire collection because I no longer resonated with the decks I owned... and I couldn't explain why other than by saying I had moved on. I think I kept only 2 decks that I am currently keeping in my collection but don't use anymore. A few months ago, as I began a new season in my life (and a profound transition) I had the urge to look at decks again but, this time, from a different perspective. Now, I'm way more conscious about the decks I choose to welcome in. I'm looking for decks that I feel will support my growth and my transition to a path that is more aligned with my soul and my inner child (for now, I'm crushing on decks that help me ground and deepen my connection to Earth as well as help me go deeper within in order to activate portals of understanding.) I think I bought 15 decks in just a few months because they were calling me!! I love how you expressed your surrender when it comes to welcoming a new deck and letting it go. I also love how you explained your process and I totally resonate with it. For me, tarot is like having a conversation with the spaces of expansion and deeper understanding that I want to experience and I feel I need different decks to support this exploration. Loved it!
I am so glad that it resonated with you! I think sometime decks are just meant to be with us for a while. We learn what we need from them and then we move on. It's a wonderful process actually. :)
I am so glad you enjoyed it. It's definitely been interesting to really sit down and look at how things have changed for me over the years. Thank you for watching. ❤️
This was really interesting to watch because I've been feeling that way too. There's a specific deck that worked wonders for me when I got it, but I recently have moved towards other practices, and I haven't been using it. The other day I grabbed it, looked through it and there was... nothing. So I decided to rehome it, a deck I never thought I would. But I prefer to have decks that speak different to me instead of various similar ones. Great video, Dawn Michelle!
I think that happens to a lot of us and it's great that we can recognize that it's ok to outgrow or move on from a deck. Just like we don't have to love all the decks, we don't have to keep them all either. Thank you for watching. ❤️
Thank you for such a valid conversation. We grow, we shift - and so does our practice. I've lightly touched on this subject but a solid conversation about this is so necessary. 🙏
This was an interesting chit chat! My tarot practice changes a lot in short spans of times so I can't relate to your experiences as I like to shift a lot at random days, weeks or months so I'm never outgrown with the decks I established in my practice. There's always time for this deck and that deck and so on! Sure I decluttered decks but that's because they never did anything for me, 😂. In the past few months, almost a year now, I'm conscious of what decks I buy and analyze these 500 new decks that are about to be released each year to see what can come close of what I already have. Therefore, the decks I have now are the standards of whatever new decks are being published, kickstarted, self-published, etc...
That sounds like an excellent approach as well! I love that you have established decks, I have a few of those as well. They are like the backbone of my practice and collection I suppose. 🙂 Thank you for watching. ❤️
As a beginner, I found this a very interesting and informative attitude toward both collecting and releasing the tarot decks that intrigue us. Thanks and stay safe.
I also have the sakki sakki and I think I'm going to sell because I just can't jive with it for some reason . I love the art so much that I've been holding on to it. It's such a beautiful deck and funky
I'm with you on the collage decks. I'm not sure why I like them so much; maybe because they more closely resemble the fractured, jumbled images/symbols that often crop up in dreams, and thus feel like a more direct conduit to the subconscious? Also I'm very picky about representational art, especially when it comes to images of people - if they're are anatomically not quite right, or the perspective or lighting is "off" in some way, it pulls me out of the reading. Collage decks don't have these problems because a) the people are from either old photos or "classical" art, and b) they make no pretensions towards realism.
They do definitely feel like they tap into a different realm or mindset for me. Sometimes that's what my brain looks like too... A jumbled mess of things all at once! 🙂 Thank you for watching. ❤️
Such a lovely video. I am going through a healing journey. It’s very tricky to me because sometimes it’s me not there to receive the message. I wonder if you can make a video about those hard days during your bedridden stage when the message is scary or when you are not open to receive it yet .. I have very little therapy because of how covid is and seeking a private therapy isn’t an option seeing how expensive it goes so .. I’d appreciate any tip or any advise you have on that. I find that as I go deeper to pass my situation, it becomes much more difficult
by the end of 2020, beginnings of 2021, I had a flare of my symptoms and became for the most part bedridden. I didn't have the energy to keep up my journaling practice with cards and ever since I haven't found my footing back on it. Took me a while to accept that my practice had to change/evolve. I still haven't found a new relationship dynamic with the cards. It feels odd, like old friends that became strangers. I miss it, but I want it to be organic, so for now I'll just trust that like the ebb & flow of life it will eventually come back to me and feel right
I have definitely been in a similar situation with my practice as I struggle with health issues too. I find that letting it be organic works best for me too, I try to just let it be in alignment with where I am in my life. Thank you for watching. ❤️
Yes! I resignate so much with what you are saying about the first deck! I just recently experienced the same! I have no desire to work with a certain deck because it was used during a time in my life that was traumatic and I have healed from and moved forward. Going back to that deck makes me feel like I am digging into my past self that I have allready moved on from.
I have a couple of decks in my collection that have been that way for me. I don't think there's anything wrong with using a deck for a time and then letting it go because you've move on and don't want to be taken back there everytime you get out the deck. In fact, rehoming that deck has really helped me to move on from that time of my life. Thank you for watching. ❤️
Lol I always love the decks you're rehoming, but I totally get having a deck reminding you of a certain time that you would just rather leave behind and move on. I just got Intuitive Night Goddess after watching your video on it and am looking forward to working with it.
I love the decks I'm rehoming too hehe they are usually great decks! I can't wait to hear what you think of the Intuitive Night Goddess, I'm really loving it right now. Thank you for watching. ❤️
We definitely change and grow so it makes perfect sense that our tarot practice would also. I have had the same things happen with decks I thought I was really going to love and it doesn't turn out that way. I have also had the opposite happen...LOL Beautiful vided as always. Thank you for sharing. 💜
I just started learning tarot a few months ago so I'm not at the point where I need to declutter, but it's always interesting for me to hear how others in the community change their practices :) And, as always, I've come away from another one of your videos with things to think about!
Great conversation. Yes, our practice has to evolve or it will get muddy and stagnant. At first all I could think was...yay...Saki saki, maybe I can hop on that deck (I've been wanting since before it went oop) but I'm on a no-buy and there's just no way I can allow myself to undo what I have worked so hard to do for the last 3 months. I was just thinking about how being on a no-buy has forced me to look at books and decks that were gathering dust. (shame on me) I also have stuck with my #only10decksforlent challenge, and THAT has been hard. I realized one of the decks I chose is not gonna stay, one is way cooler than I thought, and even the ones I am dying to pick up, but have not - are so useful and cherished...I know now, that they really do have a place and purpose!
I bet that has been really interesting experience and I give you credit for sticking with it! I'm not sure a no-buy year is ever in the cards for me. I might attempt a no-buy month at some point though. That might be really interesting!
Very enjoyable video - thank you 😍 Personally, I believe that everyone should do their own thing in all ways - if it suits you & hurts no one... I do get tired of some of the trends on tarotube when many of the videos about the subject at hand are not about each to their own. They are more of 'these are the facts. Everyone should do this/be this way. It improves everyone's life.' Trying not to rant 😊 I am just VERY tired of it. This video is so good because you clearly do your own thing & you share that with us. You are not explaining why everyone should do as you do. Sorry, I am not being clear & I talk too much 🥴 Thanks for always sharing - of your decks mentioned I own & adore the Intuitive Night Goddess 🖤🖤 . Cheers x
I am so glad it came across this way. I definitely think everyone should do their own thing. My only goal with sharing my experience is just so that people can see how I've approached it in case something might help them. It's certainly not the only way to do things! 🙂 Thank you for watching. ❤️
I agree, I felt that way about tarotube as well. I started out reading with Marseille Tarot decks and indie decks, and so many youtubers insisted that I was doing it wrong because I "have to start with the Raider Waite Smith" because it's supposedly superior. I just don't resonate with the RWS art. I prefer either ancient Marseille or newer indie decks. I find Marseille numerology an easier way to read tarot, and I didn't like the "memorize paragraphs of meaning and look for super specific symbols" approach many people seemed to be suggesting for RWS. Not to mention when people can't find those symbols in indie decks, they start claiming that the deck is "bad" or "unreadable" or that the artist's chosen symbols are "just there to look cool."
I agree, Deb, the recent spate of declutter videos just serve to make me feel bad (almost didn't watch this one), like I"m not as evolved as I'm "supposed" to be and should be getting rid of a bunch of decks (which is not going to happen). I know that's not Dawn Michelle's point here, she explained herself well, but decluttering videos remind me of my ex who would take my kids' old XBox games down to Game Stop to trade in for cents on the dollar, which they would then want to play again a week later. I'm too much of a flibbertigibbet and am constantly re-discovering decks and going to new depths with them. The last decluttering Comment section I dared to say this in, I got yelled at by the video creator for being "defensive", so whatever.. Like you said - "if it suits you & hurts no one"...
@@wyomingwynne what a coincidence 🤭 Decluttering was the exact topic I was talking about. I know exactly what you mean- I believe it comes down to everyone is at a different stage in their life so how can one person explain what everyone should be doing? The people I am subscribed to are mainly all shedding decks too but, like Dawn Michelle, they are not insisting that its the only way to live. I like to see what people I like are connecting to or not, just don't want to be guilted or lectured. (My subscription list has shrunk a bit since all this became a thing.) 👍💐🌸 As for whoever told you off about stating your opinion, they clearly only want to hear their own thoughts - NO feedback from the peanut gallery 😁 (I may have seen that exchange 🤨🤔😶)
@@wyomingwynne The story about the kid's Xbox games reminded me about the last time I attempted a deck declutter and ended up rebuying the deck because I missed it. 😆
I love this! I love what you said about needing decks that align with how you read with the tarot I outfrew a crystal deck. Ut was my first Oracle deck and deck in general. I git to pass it along to someobe as their first deck! I never liked the crystals if choice. They were mistly duplicates with different cuts and not a good range of frequebcues. There were hardly any crystals for the lower chakras and most were man-made as apposed to natural. I also thiught it was beautiful, but wanted more if a deck with scientifuc facts about tge stones and to include mineraks as well
My decks do not necessarily evolve with my practice, but yes I have definitely outgrown a couple of decks over the years! What you said makes total sense and you put it beautifully. Thanks for sharing ❤️
I am so glad you enjoyed it. I definitely have some decks that don't change, they are kinda the backbone of my practice so I totally get that. Thank you for watching. ❤️
Thanks so much for sharing! I started out wanting dark, edgy, gothic decks, and grew into craving something more intellectually stimulating--not that those two can't overlap, of course! 🤖🖤
Have you ever looked at the Serpentine Tarot and/or The She Wolfe Tarot by Devany Amber Wolfe? They give me a slight Thoth feel. I like them both, but Serpentine Tarot speaks to me a little more loudly and clearly if that makes sense. The art work in both decks is beautiful and evokes a sense of space. I really enjoyed this video seeing how your tastes change and your practice is growing in different directions. Lately I don't want people in my decks, not sure what that's about but there it is. lol :)
I totally get that! I go through times when I don't want people in my decks either. I actually just purchased the She Wolfe, looking forward to working with it next month. I'll have to take a second look at the Serpentine. I was recently able to get ahold of Spolia and I am loving it. Thank you for watching. ❤️
Love this video:) I'm curious... does the way you do your tarot journals evolve and change along with the decks you work with? If so, how have they changed, and what do you do differently now? Love your channel and all of your creativity! Thank you:) 😉👍
Ooh that would be a good topic for a video! You know, it probably does. I'll have to give that some thought. Right now I am mostly digital journaling, so I'll have to think about how my decks have influenced that. Thank you for watching. ❤️
Hi sorry this question is off topic but, did you make those tarot pouches or did you buy them? I want to make my own pouches but with a simple pattern. So am interested if you made these and if so how? Thanks ❤️
I do make my own, there is a video on my channel that shows the basic "pattern" for mine. If you just search "homemade bag" on my channel it should come up. Thank you for watching. ❤️
The more I learn about Thoth, I think I was taught using a mixture of both systems. I was originally taught by a friend many years ago who learned from her family. I'm hoping to do some videos on it soon. Thank you for watching. ❤️
For me this process it's quite different. When I change and evolve in my spiritual practice, I don't acquire new decks to support this practice, instead I seem to discover new layers in my trusty old decks. For instance my Rider Waite is my personal growth deck, my shadow deck, my devotional deck etc. Of course I buy a new deck now and then to spice things up but The RW and the Thoth are my spiritual tools for almost everything.
It's okay to outgrow things, and it's okay to grow into new things: YES!
For sure! I think growth is an important part of my tarot practice. Thank you for watching. ❤️
The fabrics you choose for the deck bags are so stunning and perfect.
I think that is the most important thing to deeply know and love the decks you are working with and I think it is a natural thing that the more you work in your practice you come to know how you like to read and what suits you. I think everyone should come from this perspective because you are the one who is connecting to a certain deck and finding how it meanings work for you and apply to your life and your reading style. Each and every deck I bring in I am so discerning about because I want them to be decks that are most aligned with who I am. I see pretty decks all the time, but I know I can appreciate the art work or it's theme, but clearly know most likely it is not for me. Really what it comes down for me is working with decks on a deep level is part of myself spiritual practice, my connection to what is beyond myself, a guide and tool and That's what I love about my decks. Is they are chosen so carefully, they are a gift and I always welcome the new ones in and give thanks. On the other side of that how ever someone wants to work with decks or for what or how they use it is their own relationship and no one person's practice of connections to decks will look the same.
I think it's so cool to see how each of have such a unique practice and I love hearing about how people connect with their decks. Thank you for watching. ❤️
It seems natural and beautiful to evolve our spiritual practices and the tools that support them. Although I have a small collection, I’ve already seen changes in what I’m attracted to and want to work with. Some decks have had to go because something in me has shifted. Other decks stay because I can see new layers within them or how I work with them can evolve. Decks that have that kind of depth and flexibility tend to attract me. Thanks for sharing this POV!
Same here, I have decks that I've had for years and years that I still enjoy working with. Thank you for watching. ❤️
This! Yep, perfectly said 😊
Just caught this video now- this is just lovely. thank you for sharing your insights and saying ideas that really resonate. ❤
Thank you so much for this video.
I like to see your different decks👍
And yes Change is normal, I feel the same👌
Glad you clarified the term "declutter" lol I always think of sad decks trotting off into the sunset. But yes we do evolve and it is good to be able to let go ♥️✨
Hehe those poor decks! Everyone's definition is probably different but for me, it generally just means it's time for them to find a new home. Thank you for watching. ❤️
such a beautiful story. thank you for sharing your story, it is encouraging to hear how your practice helps on the daily. thank you for the work that you are doing for yourself and sharing with us as you learn and grow. best to you
My favorite "category" of tarot is modern reinterpretation of tarot. I am loving decks that dare to move away from the traditional meanings, arrangements, and artwork and are reflective of more modern life. Great video, thanks!
Thank you for this video! It's sad how people don't understand the concept of creating the void....without a void nothing new can come into the space. And it's the new that creates the growth. The negativity and guilt around decluttering, purging or whatever you want to call it makes me frustrated and I really wish the "trend" going around about it would stop. There is nothing wrong with evolving and changing....umm, that's what we all strive to do in our lives. Tarot is part of that. And you have addressed this point perfectly!
We're so on the same wavelength there! 🙂
Thank you for this video 👍 Maybe you would enjoy the Dreams of Gaia Tarot from Phelan Ravynne ? I love this deck. The larger cards have a big guidebook.
I've look at that one many times. It's a beautiful deck. Might have to dive into it sometime. Thank you for watching. ❤️
Im so glad you have brought this topic to light as i was feeling discouraged by so many 'decluttering' videos. I was feeling like we purchase and there is an expectation to discard what we are not using. But you raise a very good point that they no longer serve the space they once did. I am not at a place to let go of any as i feel they all have an important lesson to teach me in my life at the moment.
I still have tons of decks (over 200) so it definitely not about trying to make my collection a certain size. It's about working with decks that resonate with me. While I think decluttering happens to be a trend right now, it's certainly not a requirement for a well rounded tarot practice. I know tons of people who never declutter decks and they have both a beautiful collection and a beautiful practice. 🙂 Thank you for watching. ❤️
@@DawnMichelleTarot i love your thoughtful verbalisations of how you work with the tarot its really interesting and helps me learn and grow in my own studies and practice. Thank you 😊
I completely agree that as we grow, so should our tarot practice! I personally align with the term “declutter” because all the extra decks that are out of alignment from me, feel like extra noice and physical clutter in my space. They get in the way of what I actually want/need to work with. But I get what you mean about it not feeling like clutter to you.
I can totally see that too because I definitely have decks that just feel like extra noise. Those ones tend to get rehomed pretty quickly. 🙂 Thank you for watching. ❤️
So on point... You clearly explained what happened to me. I had a situation a year ago where I had to "declutter" my entire collection because I no longer resonated with the decks I owned... and I couldn't explain why other than by saying I had moved on. I think I kept only 2 decks that I am currently keeping in my collection but don't use anymore. A few months ago, as I began a new season in my life (and a profound transition) I had the urge to look at decks again but, this time, from a different perspective. Now, I'm way more conscious about the decks I choose to welcome in. I'm looking for decks that I feel will support my growth and my transition to a path that is more aligned with my soul and my inner child (for now, I'm crushing on decks that help me ground and deepen my connection to Earth as well as help me go deeper within in order to activate portals of understanding.) I think I bought 15 decks in just a few months because they were calling me!! I love how you expressed your surrender when it comes to welcoming a new deck and letting it go. I also love how you explained your process and I totally resonate with it. For me, tarot is like having a conversation with the spaces of expansion and deeper understanding that I want to experience and I feel I need different decks to support this exploration. Loved it!
I am so glad that it resonated with you! I think sometime decks are just meant to be with us for a while. We learn what we need from them and then we move on. It's a wonderful process actually. :)
This was a really cool reflection on how and why our practice evolves. Thank you!!! Very inspiring. 💕
I am so glad you enjoyed it. It's definitely been interesting to really sit down and look at how things have changed for me over the years. Thank you for watching. ❤️
This was really interesting to watch because I've been feeling that way too. There's a specific deck that worked wonders for me when I got it, but I recently have moved towards other practices, and I haven't been using it. The other day I grabbed it, looked through it and there was... nothing. So I decided to rehome it, a deck I never thought I would. But I prefer to have decks that speak different to me instead of various similar ones. Great video, Dawn Michelle!
I think that happens to a lot of us and it's great that we can recognize that it's ok to outgrow or move on from a deck. Just like we don't have to love all the decks, we don't have to keep them all either. Thank you for watching. ❤️
Thank you for such a valid conversation. We grow, we shift - and so does our practice. I've lightly touched on this subject but a solid conversation about this is so necessary. 🙏
I agree, I think it's something a lot of us experience and is part of the natural process. Thank you for watching. ❤️
This was an interesting chit chat!
My tarot practice changes a lot in short spans of times so I can't relate to your experiences as I like to shift a lot at random days, weeks or months so I'm never outgrown with the decks I established in my practice. There's always time for this deck and that deck and so on! Sure I decluttered decks but that's because they never did anything for me, 😂. In the past few months, almost a year now, I'm conscious of what decks I buy and analyze these 500 new decks that are about to be released each year to see what can come close of what I already have. Therefore, the decks I have now are the standards of whatever new decks are being published, kickstarted, self-published, etc...
That sounds like an excellent approach as well! I love that you have established decks, I have a few of those as well. They are like the backbone of my practice and collection I suppose. 🙂 Thank you for watching. ❤️
As a beginner, I found this a very interesting and informative attitude toward both collecting and releasing the tarot decks that intrigue us. Thanks and stay safe.
I am so glad you enjoyed it and found it helpful. Thank you for watching. ❤️
The bit about it being good that all decks don't resonate as then there's be no money and no space in your house made me LOL. I feel that!
Hehe that's a total true story! Thank you for watching. ❤️
I also have the sakki sakki and I think I'm going to sell because I just can't jive with it for some reason . I love the art so much that I've been holding on to it. It's such a beautiful deck and funky
I'm with you on the collage decks. I'm not sure why I like them so much; maybe because they more closely resemble the fractured, jumbled images/symbols that often crop up in dreams, and thus feel like a more direct conduit to the subconscious? Also I'm very picky about representational art, especially when it comes to images of people - if they're are anatomically not quite right, or the perspective or lighting is "off" in some way, it pulls me out of the reading. Collage decks don't have these problems because a) the people are from either old photos or "classical" art, and b) they make no pretensions towards realism.
They do definitely feel like they tap into a different realm or mindset for me. Sometimes that's what my brain looks like too... A jumbled mess of things all at once! 🙂 Thank you for watching. ❤️
Such a lovely video. I am going through a healing journey. It’s very tricky to me because sometimes it’s me not there to receive the message. I wonder if you can make a video about those hard days during your bedridden stage when the message is scary or when you are not open to receive it yet .. I have very little therapy because of how covid is and seeking a private therapy isn’t an option seeing how expensive it goes so .. I’d appreciate any tip or any advise you have on that. I find that as I go deeper to pass my situation, it becomes much more difficult
It can be a challenge for sure, I'll see if I can put together notes on how I worked my way through that time. Thank you for watching. ❤️
by the end of 2020, beginnings of 2021, I had a flare of my symptoms and became for the most part bedridden. I didn't have the energy to keep up my journaling practice with cards and ever since I haven't found my footing back on it. Took me a while to accept that my practice had to change/evolve. I still haven't found a new relationship dynamic with the cards. It feels odd, like old friends that became strangers. I miss it, but I want it to be organic, so for now I'll just trust that like the ebb & flow of life it will eventually come back to me and feel right
I have definitely been in a similar situation with my practice as I struggle with health issues too. I find that letting it be organic works best for me too, I try to just let it be in alignment with where I am in my life. Thank you for watching. ❤️
Yes! I resignate so much with what you are saying about the first deck! I just recently experienced the same! I have no desire to work with a certain deck because it was used during a time in my life that was traumatic and I have healed from and moved forward. Going back to that deck makes me feel like I am digging into my past self that I have allready moved on from.
I have a couple of decks in my collection that have been that way for me. I don't think there's anything wrong with using a deck for a time and then letting it go because you've move on and don't want to be taken back there everytime you get out the deck. In fact, rehoming that deck has really helped me to move on from that time of my life. Thank you for watching. ❤️
Lol I always love the decks you're rehoming, but I totally get having a deck reminding you of a certain time that you would just rather leave behind and move on. I just got Intuitive Night Goddess after watching your video on it and am looking forward to working with it.
I love the decks I'm rehoming too hehe they are usually great decks! I can't wait to hear what you think of the Intuitive Night Goddess, I'm really loving it right now. Thank you for watching. ❤️
you mentioned a lot about how you read tarot is different to the RWS, would you mind sharing how you do read and the system you do use?
I am planning a whole series going through how I actually read the cards. That should be a fun one. Thank you for watching. ❤️
We definitely change and grow so it makes perfect sense that our tarot practice would also. I have had the same things happen with decks I thought I was really going to love and it doesn't turn out that way. I have also had the opposite happen...LOL Beautiful vided as always. Thank you for sharing. 💜
I've definitely experienced the opposite too, a deck I didn't think I'd like, I ended up loving. So cool when that happens. Thank you for watching. ❤️
I just started learning tarot a few months ago so I'm not at the point where I need to declutter, but it's always interesting for me to hear how others in the community change their practices :) And, as always, I've come away from another one of your videos with things to think about!
I am so glad you enjoyed and it gave you something to think about! Thank you for watching. ❤️
Great conversation. Yes, our practice has to evolve or it will get muddy and stagnant. At first all I could think was...yay...Saki saki, maybe I can hop on that deck (I've been wanting since before it went oop) but I'm on a no-buy and there's just no way I can allow myself to undo what I have worked so hard to do for the last 3 months. I was just thinking about how being on a no-buy has forced me to look at books and decks that were gathering dust. (shame on me) I also have stuck with my #only10decksforlent challenge, and THAT has been hard. I realized one of the decks I chose is not gonna stay, one is way cooler than I thought, and even the ones I am dying to pick up, but have not - are so useful and cherished...I know now, that they really do have a place and purpose!
I bet that has been really interesting experience and I give you credit for sticking with it! I'm not sure a no-buy year is ever in the cards for me. I might attempt a no-buy month at some point though. That might be really interesting!
I don't want to declutter anything but I am struggling with some health issue. I am using different decks but I haven't found the right one. 😕
I'm sorry to hear that, I definitely know what a struggle that can be. I hope you feel better soon! Thank you for watching. ❤️
I kind of do the same thing.. I gift my decks to somebody who might benefit from them when done with them. Great video
I am so glad you enjoyed it.
Thank you for watching. ❤️
Very enjoyable video - thank you 😍
Personally, I believe that everyone should do their own thing in all ways - if it suits you & hurts no one... I do get tired of some of the trends on tarotube when many of the videos about the subject at hand are not about each to their own. They are more of 'these are the facts. Everyone should do this/be this way. It improves everyone's life.'
Trying not to rant 😊 I am just VERY tired of it. This video is so good because you clearly do your own thing & you share that with us. You are not explaining why everyone should do as you do.
Sorry, I am not being clear & I talk too much 🥴 Thanks for always sharing - of your decks mentioned I own & adore the Intuitive Night Goddess 🖤🖤 . Cheers x
I am so glad it came across this way. I definitely think everyone should do their own thing. My only goal with sharing my experience is just so that people can see how I've approached it in case something might help them. It's certainly not the only way to do things! 🙂 Thank you for watching. ❤️
I agree, I felt that way about tarotube as well. I started out reading with Marseille Tarot decks and indie decks, and so many youtubers insisted that I was doing it wrong because I "have to start with the Raider Waite Smith" because it's supposedly superior. I just don't resonate with the RWS art. I prefer either ancient Marseille or newer indie decks. I find Marseille numerology an easier way to read tarot, and I didn't like the "memorize paragraphs of meaning and look for super specific symbols" approach many people seemed to be suggesting for RWS. Not to mention when people can't find those symbols in indie decks, they start claiming that the deck is "bad" or "unreadable" or that the artist's chosen symbols are "just there to look cool."
I agree, Deb, the recent spate of declutter videos just serve to make me feel bad (almost didn't watch this one), like I"m not as evolved as I'm "supposed" to be and should be getting rid of a bunch of decks (which is not going to happen). I know that's not Dawn Michelle's point here, she explained herself well, but decluttering videos remind me of my ex who would take my kids' old XBox games down to Game Stop to trade in for cents on the dollar, which they would then want to play again a week later. I'm too much of a flibbertigibbet and am constantly re-discovering decks and going to new depths with them. The last decluttering Comment section I dared to say this in, I got yelled at by the video creator for being "defensive", so whatever.. Like you said - "if it suits you & hurts no one"...
@@wyomingwynne what a coincidence 🤭 Decluttering was the exact topic I was talking about. I know exactly what you mean- I believe it comes down to everyone is at a different stage in their life so how can one person explain what everyone should be doing? The people I am subscribed to are mainly all shedding decks too but, like Dawn Michelle, they are not insisting that its the only way to live. I like to see what people I like are connecting to or not, just don't want to be guilted or lectured. (My subscription list has shrunk a bit since all this became a thing.) 👍💐🌸
As for whoever told you off about stating your opinion, they clearly only want to hear their own thoughts - NO feedback from the peanut gallery 😁 (I may have seen that exchange 🤨🤔😶)
@@wyomingwynne The story about the kid's Xbox games reminded me about the last time I attempted a deck declutter and ended up rebuying the deck because I missed it. 😆
I love this! I love what you said about needing decks that align with how you read with the tarot I outfrew a crystal deck. Ut was my first Oracle deck and deck in general. I git to pass it along to someobe as their first deck! I never liked the crystals if choice. They were mistly duplicates with different cuts and not a good range of frequebcues. There were hardly any crystals for the lower chakras and most were man-made as apposed to natural. I also thiught it was beautiful, but wanted more if a deck with scientifuc facts about tge stones and to include mineraks as well
I am so glad you enjoyed it. I think it's important to work with decks that align with us personally. Thank you for watching. ❤️
My decks do not necessarily evolve with my practice, but yes I have definitely outgrown a couple of decks over the years! What you said makes total sense and you put it beautifully. Thanks for sharing ❤️
I am so glad you enjoyed it. I definitely have some decks that don't change, they are kinda the backbone of my practice so I totally get that. Thank you for watching. ❤️
What video explains more the way you read tarot if not so much RWS? I'm curious.
I don't have one yet, but I am planning a whole series on it. Hopefully be out later this year. Thank you for watching. ❤️
Thanks so much for sharing! I started out wanting dark, edgy, gothic decks, and grew into craving something more intellectually stimulating--not that those two can't overlap, of course! 🤖🖤
I've definitely found that my tastes change the older I get and the longer I work with tarot. So interesting! Thank you for watching. ❤️
Have you ever looked at the Serpentine Tarot and/or The She Wolfe Tarot by Devany Amber Wolfe? They give me a slight Thoth feel. I like them both, but Serpentine Tarot speaks to me a little more loudly and clearly if that makes sense. The art work in both decks is beautiful and evokes a sense of space. I really enjoyed this video seeing how your tastes change and your practice is growing in different directions. Lately I don't want people in my decks, not sure what that's about but there it is. lol :)
I totally get that! I go through times when I don't want people in my decks either. I actually just purchased the She Wolfe, looking forward to working with it next month. I'll have to take a second look at the Serpentine. I was recently able to get ahold of Spolia and I am loving it. Thank you for watching. ❤️
I would love to get a copy of Spolia Tarot but they sell for way to much money.
@@jessicareid517 Agree lol, it is above my pay grade at this time.
Love this video:) I'm curious... does the way you do your tarot journals evolve and change along with the decks you work with? If so, how have they changed, and what do you do differently now? Love your channel and all of your creativity! Thank you:) 😉👍
Ooh that would be a good topic for a video! You know, it probably does. I'll have to give that some thought. Right now I am mostly digital journaling, so I'll have to think about how my decks have influenced that.
Thank you for watching. ❤️
Hi sorry this question is off topic but, did you make those tarot pouches or did you buy them? I want to make my own pouches but with a simple pattern. So am interested if you made these and if so how? Thanks ❤️
I do make my own, there is a video on my channel that shows the basic "pattern" for mine. If you just search "homemade bag" on my channel it should come up. Thank you for watching. ❤️
This is exactly the spirit of the "Death" card.
That it is! Sometimes I need that energy to help me move forward. Thank you for watching. ❤️
We’re you trained using Thoth?
The more I learn about Thoth, I think I was taught using a mixture of both systems. I was originally taught by a friend many years ago who learned from her family. I'm hoping to do some videos on it soon. Thank you for watching. ❤️
Let's just call it "streamlining our practice" :)
Hehe that's a wonderful way to look at it! I'm going remember that. 🙂 Thank you for watching. ❤️
EXXXXACTly!