Oracle Card Guide: Everything You Need to Know

If you are new to spirituality, oracle cards are probably one of the best ways to tap into your intuition and explore ideas. They are my go-to gift for friends who always ask me for Tarot readings or have a collection of crystals. This is because they are easy to use, diverse, and beautiful! So, I thought I would write this oracle card guide for beginners so you know exactly what this type of spiritual practice is all about!

Oracle Cards Up Front

Both beginner spiritualists and experts use Oracle cards. They are intuitive and playful, allowing you to explore different aspects of yourself and the universe around you.

If you are new to oracle cards, I recommend you buy the Work Your Light oracle deck. These cards are gorgeous with an incredible depth to them. They also have keywords and ideas written on each card, so you don’t always need to consult the guidebook throughout readings.

What Are Oracle Cards?

The wonderful thing about oracle cards is the diversity of decks. From decks about crystal healing to decks exploring the natural world, there are many to choose from. This means you can find the perfect deck for you.

I have always heard that oracle decks are ‘Tarot decks, but easier.’ Now, I totally understand this, but I feel that saying this diminishes the beauty of oracle cards. People who are experts in Tarot and know the meanings of the cards inside and out still will incorporate oracle decks into their spiritual practices. This is because of the freedom and insight that oracle cards provide you with.

Oracle cards are spiritual tools that allow you to get guidance and self-reflection from the universe. Every oracle deck is different, with its own theme and ideas. What is included on the cards is all down to the creator.

The range of oracle decks out there means you can get the perfect set of cards for your spiritual or personal wants and needs.

What Is the Difference Between Oracle Cards and Tarot Cards?

If, like myself, you are a Tarot reader. You may be wondering what the difference between oracle cards and Tarot cards is. They kind of work the same (they are decks of cards to perform readings with), but the similarities end there!

Tarot decks usually follow a very similar structure. You have 78 cards and four suits, and each card’s meanings are pretty identical in each deck. A Hanged Man in one deck will mean the same as the Hanged Man in a different deck.

However, oracle cards do not have to follow these rules. Oracle decks can have as many cards as the creator wants, and they don’t need to have suits at all! Plus, the content of the cards differs vastly from Tarot cards. Not just that, but the contents of each oracle deck will differ vastly from each other.

Every oracle deck has its own theme, with the ideas explored on the cards totally up to the creator. Oracle cards usually come with their own guidebook that helps you explore the different meanings behind the cards. Because of the freedom of oracle cards, there are so many different decks. Some may be based on mythological and fantasy characters, while others may be on plants and flowers. It makes oracle cards super exciting, and it means you can find the perfect deck for you!