Tarot Cards' Box Ripped, What Do I Do About It?

[hawkflower]

I went to a local pagan shop in Ashland, Oregon where I am visiting and I had no intention of buying cards. I was having a hard time deciding which things to buy, since I didn't want to buy many items since I am not as active with them and it could be a waste of money.

I was roaming around the store and I found the tarot section. As I looked at the packs one really caught my attention the "Tarot Art Nouveau" by Antonella Castelli. I was blown away by the art and felt a connection with the cards. I placed my other items back and bought it.

I went, and currently am at lunch with my mother. I decided that I wanted to show her the art as I was very very excited about it. I have never felt such a connection with any deck before. So I tried to remove the actual card deck from inside the box and it would not come out. I tried to shake it, pull it lightly and as I tried the top of the card box ripped. It is not a huge tare but it is noticeable.

I am worried, do the cards not like me? Is it just the packaging and I am overreacting? Also what do I do about the tear? Do I put tape over it, or do a certain chant, or just leave it?

[SpiritTalker]

You might be hyper due to the emotional connection you feel to the artwork of the deck. A rip is easily fixed, but it does give some breathing space. Cards are always tight in a new deck, partly static cling. I've never had a box that didn't look beat up while the deck remained pristine.

[nightshroud]

oh yes this has happened to me least 4-5 times with my tarot deck I pick it cards go everywhere what I do is I center myself then pick up the cards

[SilverBird]

If the tear is just on the box of the cards don't worry too much about it.

To be honest, I no longer even notice the boxes since I starting using styled Tarot bags.

If it helps, find a tarot bag (you can find a large selection on amazon) that resonates with your cards.

That way rather than looking at the box, you'll just be looking at the new tarot bag they sit in

[RosieMoonflower]

The boxes never last anyways so no worries. I usually get a small drawstring bag to keep my cards in.

Rosie

[Astro Logical 1]

I don't personally believe that your tools can dislike you, so it's something I wouldn't consider an omen. Kinda like when you're opening a bag of Doritos and they blow out across the room. It's just an indicator of how you are doing in that moment on that day.
A bit of packing tape and it should be good as new.
You're golden

[Corbin]

Sellatape and thin card usually does the trick... Not so keen on card bags yet I love a perfectly scaled wooden card box.

Accidents aren't usually portents but happenstance - which still happens y'know even to witches. If there is a 'witchy' lesson to learn however it is: learn to react well and evolve forward from setbacks. I tend to think when something gets accidently broken beyond repair that its reached the end of its 'lifespan' and adapt to use it for other things or seek new ones.

[Aizopen]

I recommend creating by hand a case or satchel to hold the new cards in. Something handmade always strengthens the connection

[BlackMirror]

Most people find a bag or box to keep theirs in. The cards may be more ready for you to use than it being a bad sign. Even if just temporary wrap them in something pretty till you find a permanent way to store them.