So, the other day, I got into this whole thing with oracle cards, also known as tarot cards. I’ve always been curious about them, so I decided to give it a shot.
First, I did some digging around to understand what they’re all about. It turns out that tarot cards follow a specific structure, usually 78 cards in a deck. But oracle cards? They’re like the wild west of card reading—no set structure, no fixed number of cards. Each deck can be totally different. I found that kinda cool, you know, more room for creativity and personal interpretation.
- I started by picking out a tarot deck. It was a traditional one, with all the Major and Minor Arcana. I spent some time just looking at the cards, getting a feel for them. The Empress card really stood out to me—it’s the third one in the Major Arcana. I guess it represents femininity, nurturing, and abundance.
- Then, I moved on to oracle cards. Man, these were something else. I grabbed a deck that just felt right. No rules, no specific meanings. It was all about intuition.
I started shuffling the tarot deck and tried to do a simple reading. I focused on a specific question I had, something I really wanted some clarity on. Pulled out a few cards and, using a guidebook, tried to piece together what they were saying. It was a bit tricky, to be honest. Tarot cards have these specific meanings, and you gotta kind of stick to them.
Next, I switched to the oracle cards. This was way more free-flowing. I just shuffled the deck, asked my question, and pulled a card. Whatever I felt when I saw that card, that was the answer. No right or wrong. It was like having a conversation with myself, my inner thoughts.
After a few tries with both, I realized that tarot cards are great for getting into the nitty-gritty details of a situation. They’re more structured, more formal. But oracle cards? They’re perfect for when you want a broader, more personal take on things. They give you a general vibe, a direction, rather than a step-by-step guide.
My Two Cents
Honestly, it all boils down to what you’re looking for. If you want a structured, detailed reading, go for tarot. If you want something more open-ended, more about personal exploration, oracle cards are the way to go. I found myself enjoying both for different reasons. Sometimes, I want those specific answers that tarot cards offer. Other times, I just want to tap into my intuition with oracle cards.
It was a fun little experiment, and I’m definitely going to keep messing around with both types of cards. Who knows what else I’ll discover about myself and the situations I’m curious about. It’s like a little adventure every time I pick up a deck.
