The Definitive Guide To Oracle Card Reading

You’ve probably seen them in the bookstore, lumped in with tarot cards in the “Metaphysical” or “Spirituality” section. But they’re not tarot cards.

They’re oracle cards.

If you’re not into Greco-Roman history or mythology, you may not be familiar with the word “oracle.” The definition of oracle essentially boils down to a person or thing that gives a prediction or reveals knowledge from a divine source. Famous examples include the Oracle of Delphi, through whom the god Apollo spoke.

Reach for a set that feels relevant to the information you seek. Whether you’re sorting through your collection or browsing oracle card decks in a shop, focus on imagery that speaks to your soul. Study the boxes of cards and look for symbols that seem connected to your quest for answers.

If you ever find the energy of your oracle deck is feeling dull or you are having a difficult time connecting with your deck, it is likely that your cards need to be cleansed and charged.

Cleansing your oracle cards before or after every use will ensure there is no residual energy from previous use affecting your readings. Below are ten different ways to cleanse and charge your tarot or oracle deck.

Align yourself with the cards so that they’re attuned to you. When you're ready to use your oracle cards, go to a quiet place—like an altar—you find sacred. Perform grounding exercises, like deep breathing, as you hold your deck. Help your oracle deck receive your energy by picturing your aura, essence, or spirit. When you can clearly visualize your energy, infuse your deck with it.

It really is a preference up to the individual how they store their cards but treat them kindly. The more compassionate caring and the kind that you treat your tools the more connected you'll be energetic to them the more energy they will provide and produce and the more accurate your readings will be.

·I will not read for myself if I feel sick, low, overly tired or highly emotional.

·I will not read if I have been drinking.

·I will not read if I have used any mind/body-altering substance- I.E. recreational drugs.

·I will respect the cards, the connection and my guides.

·I will not doubt myself.

·I will always hold an intention of connecting to my higher self and/or guides when asking a question.

I always seal my energy before I do any oracle reading. I also protect the room or area that I am working with even if it is online. I use the violet flame to transmute all energy that is not for the highest good to return to Love or whatever terms you are comfortable then set a sacred space by the blue flame or whatever system you believe in. Then I ask only love can enter. After that, I clean the room and release the sacred space, so other people won't enter without knowing about it energetically, then I fill it with pink bubbles, of unconditional love and acceptance.

The light of God surrounds me.

The love of God enfolds me.

The power of God protects me.

The presence of God watches over me.

The mind of God guides me.

The life of God flows through me.

The laws of God direct me.

The wisdom of God abides within me.

The joy of God uplifts me.

The strength of God renews me.

The beauty of God inspires me.

Wherever I AM God is.

And all is well.

And the following.

Archangel Michael and Jesus and Merlin, I call upon you to protect me during this reading. Please surround me with millions of layers of pink unconditional love, and millions of layers of Christ's consciousness golden light, followed by millions of layers of Archangel Michael’s royal purple light. Thank you thank you thank you.

When we do a reading, it is very important to make sure that we are in the right frame of mind. Being confused, while being natural for the client, is not desirable for the reader. However, it is not logical to assume that as a reader you may not have other things on your mind. It is however required that as a reader you are in a frame of mind where you are focused on the reading process.

Oracle card readers can do an intuitive one-card oracle draw or a two-card oracle spread representing

1- cause and effect or

2-two contrasting scenarios.

If you wish for a more insightful oracle card reading, you can add as many cards as you want to your oracle card spread.

Regardless of the oracle card spread and the number of cards you use, remember that you need to follow no rules or standards when reading oracle cards. Hence, you can create a unique oracle card spread of your own befitting your circumstance.

The Daily One-Card Draw

Beginners in oracle card reading can learn more about oracle cards through a daily one-card oracle draw. Both novice and expert oracle card readers practice this because it’s easy and insightful.

In this type of one-card oracle spread, all you need to do is pull an oracle card every day and reflect on what they might be trying to say. The oracle card can describe the overall energy of how your day would look or relay a message from your Higher Self or spirit guides.

You might want to keep a journal to write your daily oracle card pulls. Doing so will help you see patterns that can provide insightful information about any aspect of your life