How to Set up a Tarot Altar

Are you looking for ways to expand your tarot practice? In today’s article, I will show you how to set up a tarot altar. 

About two years into my practice as a psychic tarot life coach, I wanted a new way to spruce up the area where I kept my decks. The issue was, how was I going to do this when I had limited space? That’s when I learned about tarot altars and their wide range of purposes.

My tarot altar is set up on the flat surface of the top of my bookshelf. Beneath this, I keep shelves of crystals, books, and essential journals for all of my tarot needs.

Grab your decks and a flat surface, and let’s create a sacred space for your tarot card and readings!

What Is a Tarot Altar?

A tarot altar is a sacred space where you perform your tarot readings and connect with your cards. It doesn’t have to be expensive, and it can be created on virtually any surface.

If you’re like me and live in a small space, have no fear! There are even Altoid tin tarot altars that you can make for your deck, and I’ll show you how!

Tarot altars can help you to:

• Land a new, rewarding career.
• Connect with a pet who has crossed over.
• Discover who you were in a past life.
• Enhance the bond between you and your tarot deck.
• Expand your knowledge of tarot. 
• Provide a fresh and unique way to expand your self-care practice.
• Provide powerful energy to aid in manifesting your desires.

Plus much more! 

 How to Set Up a Tarot Altar

Ready to start working with the magic of tarot? Let’s set up your tarot altar space! 

Tarot Altar Tips

• Pick colors, symbols, and intentions to help you for your highest good. For example, when it comes to intentions, focus on attracting the right person for you instead of forcing a relationship to happen. 
• While this is a guide, please remember to trust your intuition and go with what you feel drawn to when creating your tarot altar.
• Pick a spot for your tarot altar that won’t be disturbed by pets, children, or other people.
• If you do not have enough space or need to be discreet about setting up an altar, you can check out Etsy for mini tarot altar kits.
• Use flowers and acorns that you find outside to decorate if you feel drawn to nature.
• If you are a water sign or connect to water, use sea shells representing the ocean. You can also use crystals like aquamarine and labradorite.
• Clean your tarot altar before and after each session.
• Smudging may also want to be done at least 3-4 times per week to keep the energy clear and high vibrational. You can also opt for smudge spray if you are sensitive to smoke or your household does not like the smell.