Keeping it Clean: how and why to do energy cleansing

 As an empath and clairvoyant I receive information from my clients in many ways. I also absorb a lot: physical sensations, emotions, pain and anxiety that belong to my client often flow through my own mind and body, prior to and during a reading. At the same time I receive pictures and words to help me understand those sensations.

I've learned, over time, that if I do not make an active effort to release these energies I can end up carrying the physical stress of all my clients with me at the end of the day - and that can make me quite ill.

I also noticed that, when using the Tarot, information from the previous client would seem to stick to the cards if I didn't clear them when I was through with each reading.

There are many great methods for clearing energy: incense (I especially like black copal), smudge sticks and candles all are great for cleansing your cards.  Bells, Qi Gong and taking a shower, as well as smudging, are great for clearing energy from your body. 

The problem with those methods is that they are not possible in many situations. So here are a few alternatives you can use anywhere. 

First cleanse yourself:

Stand-up and stretch your back and arms. Shake your arms and legs. Then sit down and breath deeply into your belly. With each exhalation, imagine releasing any energy that doesn't belong to you, particularly from the reading you just did. With each inhalation imagine drawing healing light and energy back in. See it fill your body with light and energy. 

If you feel you need more help: there are a good number of books and CDs that can teach you chakra clearing exercises. My own CD: Relax Now! has several quick and easy visualizations to help you with that process.

Next cleanse your cards:  

You probably already protect your cards by using a scarf or special table cloth when you do readings. At the end of each reading first clear your cards by shuffling them repeatedly and tapping their edges on the table top. Next, pick-up the scarf or table cloth and give it a good shake. 

Try to remember to repeat these actions after each reading - and keep it clean!