I don’t believe in keeping secrets.
Right now, I’m using six very specific tarot decks and oracle decks that really speak to me. They’re beautiful, easy to use and insightful.
My most-used deck, the cards have images of animals and nature on them that instantly connect you with the emotion of the card.
Colourful with a silvery holographic edge to every card, this deck is a must-have for a modern mystic.
This deck is all about self-care. It’s like a modern, stylish and seductive version of the classic Rider-Waite deck.
Hand-drawn images of animals from the Pacific Northwest adorn this breathtaking oracle card deck — perfect for nature-lovers and newbies.
An easy-to-use and uplifting pastel-hued oracle deck that’s perfect for instant inspiration and quick draws.
This minimalist and modern interpretation of tarot is made for practicing self-care and reading for introspection.
Tarot cards and oracle cards seem pretty similar at first glance, but the difference is clear: tarot has a fixed structure while oracle cards do not.
The structure of a tarot deck might be a bit flexible, but it's essence is always the same. They're typically split into Major Arcana (22 cards) and Minor Arcana (56 cards.) Inside the minor arcana you will find four suits corresponding to the four elements, most often they're called wands, cups, swords, and pentacles.
Oracle cards, on the other hand, may have images, wisdom, affirmations, thoughts — it's entirely up to the creator. There's no major or minor arcana structure that they have to follow and no set number of cards that is expected from them.
Personally, I use both oracle cards and tarot cards. I like to pull a single oracle card in the morning for some guidance. Plus, after doing a big tarot spread I like to pull one for one final, sweet note of guidance.
I'd encourage you to use both as well. Maybe you will thrive under the structure and rich history of the traditional tarot deck. Perhaps the creative possibilities of oracle cards will speak to you on a deeper level.