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Oracle cards are similar to Tarot cards, but without the complex history. Each deck is unique to the author who created it and they usually include a booklet that explains the meanings behind each card and how to use the deck. Oracle cards don't have to be placed in a certain way, or require the reader to memorize their meanings because the cards generally have their meanings printed on their face whereas Tarot cards do not. | Oracle cards are similar to Tarot cards, but without the complex history. Each deck is unique to the author who created it and they usually include a booklet that explains the meanings behind each card and how to use the deck. Oracle cards don't have to be placed in a certain way, or require the reader to memorize their meanings because the cards generally have their meanings printed on their face whereas Tarot cards do not. | ||
Overall, there are no established rules for reading with an oracle deck, so many readers like them for their flexibility. Some readers will even set the guide book aside and simply channel their own meanings for the cards. Oracle cards are not always designed for [[divination]], they are often created with a specific purpose in mind, such as [[ritual magic]], spiritual healing, or connecting with spiritual energies. | Overall, there are no established rules for reading with an oracle deck, so many readers like them for their flexibility. Some readers will even set the guide book aside and simply [[channeling|channel]] their own meanings for the cards. Oracle cards are not always designed for [[divination]], they are often created with a specific purpose in mind, such as [[ritual magic]], spiritual healing, or connecting with spiritual energies. | ||
Modern oracle decks tend to be oriented toward "love and light" with positive, uplifting themes, while the [[Tarot]] encourages readers to embrace all aspects of life, including challenging events. | Modern oracle decks tend to be oriented toward "love and light" with positive, uplifting themes, while the [[Tarot]] encourages readers to embrace all aspects of life, including challenging events. | ||
==Example oracle decks== | |||
* [[The Oracle of Heaven and Hell]] (2019) | |||
* [[The Egyptian Star Oracle]] (2022) | |||
* [[Sexcraft Oracle]] (2023) | |||
* [[True Oracle of Nostradamus]] (2023) | |||
* [[Echols Sigil Oracle]] (2024) | |||
[[Category:Divination]] | [[Category:Divination]] | ||
[[Category:Oracle Decks]] | [[Category:Oracle Decks]] | ||