I know it’s been a little while since my last post. I assure you, I would have written sooner if my dog hadn’t eaten the plug to my laptop! I have been without a computer for longer than I want to think about… but I’m back and I’ve got too many topics to pick through for this post!
So, without any further ado…
In my post about battling tarot perfectionism, I mentioned that I’ve been experimenting with different ways to clear my energy and ground myself between readings at parties. I wanted to share with you a tool that has become indespensible to me in the few short weeks that I’ve been using it. This tool is called tingsha bells or tingsha cymbals.
I first became acquainted with the tingsha (yes, we are already on a first-named basis) at this year’s Reader’s Studio. Tarot reader and instructor, James Wells, taught a brief class on using the Tarot for inspiration to heal the world. During his class, he used a pair of tingsha bells to start and end the session, as well as during the session to clear energy and mark changes in activities. My interest in the bells was certainly piqued.
Later in the conference, I encountered them again as I was shopping for a lovely rose quartz globe at a vendor’s stand. A woman next to me rang the bells over and over quite loudly and right near my head. The affect of the sound nearly knocked me over. I quickly became dizzy and naseaus and had to sit down for a long time. Although adverse, the effect left a lasting impression.
Months later, when I realized I need something to clear the energy between readings, I immediately thought of these mischevious bells and got myself a pair at the local new age store. I am so glad I did.
- Photo of Tingsha Bells or Cymbals courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
You may have heard the tingshas during group meditations or on meditation CDs, when they are rung three times to mark the beginning and end period of practice. Tingsha bells are also used by Tibetan Buddhists in certain rituals. They are not traditionally used for space clearing, but sounds and bells have been used for this activity for some time.
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Ha! Hi, Cathy!
After that same workshop, I, too, ran right out and bought a pair of tingshas! I use them all the time between readings, after readings, before, after being ambushed by weird TV commercials and news.. The list goes on and on!
James had SO many fantastic ideas and techniques in that workshop; I am still absorbing and folding them into my practice. But thank you for sharing this tip with the Tarot world. It’s a wonderful healing and focusing tool!
– Beth
Hi Beth,
I am glad to hear I wasn’t the only one! They are amazing for clearing away nagging energy drains, aren’t they? One funny thing that happened, after I read your comment, is that several disturbing commercials came my way… it was almost like you gave me a heads up and reminded me I could use the tingsha to clear that away, too!
Thanks!
-Cathy
Glad you like the bells, Beth. It really helps to have a non-human voice in gatherings (bell, rattle, drum, etc.) to cut through the talking in a respectful manner. Hope all is well in your neck of the woods.
Cheers,
James
Hi. Thanks for the input. I think I need one of these too.
Hi Iceclone,
I’d be interested to know how you find them.. so feel free to give us an update if you do get the tingshas!
Thanks!
Cathy
Hi there! I’m using the tingshas now. I use it before and after making a reading for myself. I don’t do it all the time due to time constraint, but when I do, I feel more relaxed when making the reading. Thanks again for suggesting this.
Hi Iceclone,
I’m glad you enjoyed the post! The tingsha are great, aren’t they?
Thanks for your comment and happy reading!
Cathy