Reading accessories

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Reading the cards requires little equipment, but a few accessories make the moment more pleasant and protect your decks. A plain tarot cloth offers a soft surface on which the cards slide less and the images stand out. Pouches and boxes keep a deck safe from damp, dust and sunlight.

No accessory is essential: a clean table and a notebook are enough to begin with. Choose what you like and what serves your practice.

  • Tarot cloth: choose a plain fabric or felt that is easy to store rather than a very busy surface that distracts the eye.
  • Pouch or storage box: suited to the size of your cards, to avoid bent corners.
  • Spread journal: note down the question, the cards and your first impression.
  • Candle or incense: optional. Place them away from the cards and never leave them unattended.

To learn how to use them, discover our tutorial on card spreads for beginners.

What you need to get started

A tarot cloth protects the cards and marks out the reading area. A box lets you keep your decks, crystals and pendulums in one place.

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