How do I connect to an oracle deck?

How do oracle decks work?

Similar to a tarot deck, an oracle deck is a collection of cards that provide guidance and perspective on our lived experience. But while tarot decks tend to follow a specific structure—78 cards split between major or minor arcana—oracle decks can be more loose and interpretive.

Can I make my own oracle cards?

Variability: since there is so much freedom in the format for oracle cards, you can make your deck as unique as you want it to be. Some creators even add rituals for the user to do along with the meanings on their cards.

What Tarot deck should I use?

Even if you’re drawn to different artwork, all our experts recommend beginners start with a Rider-Waite-Smith–based deck as most of the resources and tarot reference materials are keyed to that.

How many cards are usually in an Oracle deck?

Whereas tarot decks are typically variations of the same 78 cards, oracle decks have myriad possibilities, from goddess-themed art to moon imagery. And while effective tarot readings entail memorizing cards’ meanings (and reversals), oracle decks don’t require previous knowledge.

What is tarot used for?

Tarot card reading is a form of cartomancy whereby practitioners use tarot cards purportedly to gain insight into the past, present or future. They formulate a question, then draw cards to interpret them for this end.

Can you read your own tarot cards?

Can you give yourself a reading? With very few exceptions, no. It’s just a bad idea. You see, most of us use astrology or tarot when we’re seeking clarity during a time of uncertainty.

How often should you pull tarot?

I advise leaving a gap of at least three months between professional tarot readings, UNLESS the reading is about a totally different and specific question. Let things change and progress before going back to the cards.

Do you have to cleanse tarot cards?

That’s right—to ensure the most accurate of readings, Magdaleno actually recommends cleansing your deck every time you do a reading. “Whether it’s for someone else, or yourself,” she says, “it’s always best to start with a cleanse to clear the cards for your reading.”

How do you get rid of tarot cards?

Among the most ancient and pure methods is to burn them. Fire is a powerful element, so this process should be carried out with the intention of cleansing the energy within the tarot cards. Alternatively, you can place them in the trash or recycling bin, or feed them into a shredder.

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How do I charge my Tarot deck?

Like a loaf of rising bread, leave your deck in a sacred charging spot where you can “knead” (shuffle) it each hour, giving it your magical power with your hands, for one waking day. This charge is best when you’re taking a day of rest at home or in retreat.

What do you do if someone touches your tarot cards?

It’s totally fine for others to touch away.

You just need to trust in the power of your intention to clear your Tarot deck of any unwanted energies afterwards.

Why do you knock on Tarot cards?

Place your tarot deck face down on your non-dominant hand. Make a fist with your dominant hand and knock the tarot deck once, visualising your own energy being put into the cards as you expel excess energy from their previous use.

Why do I feel disconnected from my tarot cards?

Lacking enough intellectual understanding of the cards, we feel disconnected from them, simply because we are, at the moment, disconnected from our intuition. That intuitive disconnection is an unavoidable occurrence from time to time. And, sometimes intuition simply isn’t enough to give a great tarot reading.

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