It’s not just a declutter, it’s an evolution 

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!

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.

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 ♥️✨

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.

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...

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!

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 so much for this video. I like to see your different decks👍 And yes Change is normal, I feel the same👌

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!

Just caught this video now- this is just lovely. thank you for sharing your insights and saying ideas that really resonate. ❤

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!

The fabrics you choose for the deck bags are so stunning and perfect.

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.

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 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. 🙏

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.

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

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

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'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.

This was a really cool reflection on how and why our practice evolves. Thank you!!! Very inspiring. 💕

I absolutely love this video! So inspiring!

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!

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. 💜

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.

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! 🤖🖤

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 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 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!

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?

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

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.

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.

This is exactly the spirit of the "Death" card.

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 kind of do the same thing.. I gift my decks to somebody who might benefit from them when done with them. Great video

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

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:) 😉👍

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. 😕

What video explains more the way you read tarot if not so much RWS? I'm curious.

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 ❤️

Let's just call it "streamlining our practice" :)

EXXXXACTly!

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 :)

We’re you trained using Thoth?