So now we’ve gotten to the end of this Little White Book, and you’re now ready to paint your tarot deck! Yay! Here are a few reasons why it’s awesome to paint your cards.

You get to choose the colors you want.

You may prefer vivid magenta and neon green, or something more neutral. The colors you pick will impact how you feel about the deck, as well as how you interpret the cards. Why not incorporate all your favorite colors?

You can make the deck unique to suit your tastes and personality.

For example, your cards may be filled with white space, or every single spot may be dotted with symbols, dashes, and little squiggles. You might like glitter paint for texture. Maybe you want to trim the borders. It’s all good—and it’s all you. Your deck won’t look like anyone else’s. That’s so special (like you!).

Painting is meditative and a great way to go deep into tarot’s imagery.

The ritual of dipping your brush into the paint well and slowly swirling it over the illustrations starts to lull your mind into a state of relaxation. As your mind begins to settle, something remarkable happens: You begin to see things in the cards you might not have noticed before. Different symbols capture your imagination, and suddenly, you’re discovering new ways to look at the cards. The more time you spend painting, the deeper your understanding will be.

The whole process allows for a personal, profound connection with your tarot deck.

You’re not just making it your own; you’re also imbuing your cards with your magic. And that leads to the best readings.

So get out your brushes and go buck wild! Choose all the colors! Let your intuition run free! See what unfolds as you paint, and later on, as you shuffle. Above all, enjoy your tarot journey.