With Great Power: The Essential Practice of Respecting the Tarot

The tarot is a key to profound power, and with that power comes a solemn duty of respect.

In this concluding episode on ethics, Dr. Alexander makes the case for reverence as the ultimate form of protection, arguing that a deep, respectful understanding of the cards is the best defense against their darker potentials.

• Grasp the fundamental principle: haunted tarot cards are imbued with potent, often dark energy that demands an approach grounded in caution, humility, and reverence.

• Learn the practical rituals of respect: the non-negotiable need to cleanse and consecrate your deck before each use to clear negative energy and create a sacred space for reading.

• Understand the importance of setting clear, respectful intentions before engaging with the cards, acknowledging the powerful spiritual forces you are inviting to communicate.

• Embrace the scholar's path: how deep study of the cards' history, symbolism, and unique energies allows you to harness their power safely and avoid negative consequences.

• Recognize that the responsibility for wielding the tarot's great power wisely and respectfully falls entirely on the reader, forming the core of an ethical and enlightened practice.