![]() Within our unconscious and shared unconscious (what psychologist Carl Jung called the ‘Collective Unconscious’) resides our essence, our wisest self, or our true nature (Soul). When using a tarot or oracle deck, I believe we are connecting to our unconscious minds which are a bridge to the collective unconscious, or Universal Mind. Instead, I prefer to adopt a psychospiritual ( spiritual psychology) approach. I, however, don’t subscribe to these theories. Others believe that the cards themselves have power. Some believe that they are communing with ancestors, spirits, or personal etheric guides when doing readings for themselves. There are many explanations for how and why tarot and oracle cards provide such unnervingly accurate or illuminating answers. Tarot and oracle cards do however show the most likely outcome based on what is happening in our lives within the present moment. Short answer: nothing can “predict” the future with 100% accuracy as the future isn’t set in stone and we have free will to change it. Can Tarot and Oracle Cards Predict the Future? Oracle decks are generally easier (in my experience) to use as meditative tools than tarot decks and tend to give an overview of the problem or situation at hand that you’re seeking guidance for. Common examples include “beginning,” “ending,” “courage,” “transformation,” “healing,” “wisdom,” “balance,” etc. “ace of pentacles,” “three of swords,” “King of Cups”), oracle cards tend to be named in more simple and straight-forward ways. If you’re a beginner and don’t know where to start, getting an oracle deck is a non-intimidating way of entering the world of ‘card slinging.’ Unlike tarot cards which are named according to a clear-cut system (e.g. With that being said, oracle cards do have their own charm. I find that it provides more intricate and multi-layered answers and insights than oracle cards. Although tarot sounds complex, it is a deeply intriguing system that overlaps with numerous ancient systems such as numerology, astrology, the Kabbalah, and alchemy. Tarot also has upright and reversed meanings (which, translated, means that if you pull a card upside down its meaning will change). ![]() ![]() Tarot takes a bit of time and dedication to learn as each card has various layers of meaning. Generally, it is up to the creator of the oracle deck to create some kind of framework or system (if any). Oracle cards, on the other hand, are newer inventions and they generally don’t have a set structure making them more fluid. Each suit consists of ten cards and four ‘court’ cards (page, knight, queen, and king). The main difference is that tarot is a system that spans back millennia and is divided into the major and minor arcana, and four suits: the swords, pentacles, cups, and wands. Oracle and tarot cards are similar in nature but not the same. What is the Difference Between Oracle and Tarot Cards? How to Use Oracle and Tarot Cards For Deep Inner Work.What to Look For in an Oracle and Tarot Deck (+ Some Suggestions).Can Tarot and Oracle Cards Predict the Future?. ![]() What is the Difference Between Oracle and Tarot Cards?. ![]()
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