Why Pair Tarot & Oracle Decks Together

Did you know that you can enhance your Tarot readings by using an Oracle deck as well? Certain tarot decks will have an Oracle counterpart that are made by the same artist. If you don’t have a matching Oracle and Tarot deck set, you can use whatever decks you resonate with. By using an Oracle deck with your Tarot reading you are going to receive clearer answers, build a better connection with your spirit guides, and build your intuition by working with different types of cards at once.

Tarot Deck vs. Oracle Deck

Tarot decks are structured, with 78 cards divided into the Major and Minor Arcana, each with specific meanings and symbolism. This structure offers a comprehensive framework for understanding the intricacies of a situation. Oracle decks, on the other hand, are more free form and can cover a broader range of themes, often with direct and straightforward messages. When you use both together, tarot can provide detailed context, while oracle cards offer clear, concise advice, bringing greater clarity to your readings.

Using both tarot and oracle decks expands your interpretive toolkit. Tarot cards, with their rich symbolism and layered meanings, invite deep, nuanced interpretations. Oracle cards, being more direct, can highlight key themes or messages that might be less apparent in a tarot spread. This combination allows you to explore different dimensions of a question or issue, enriching your overall understanding.

Working with Tarot and Oracle Decks

Working with two types of decks can deepen your intuitive skills. Tarot requires you to tap into your intuition to interpret complex symbols and narratives, while oracle cards encourage you to trust your immediate impressions and feelings. This dual approach strengthens your intuitive muscles, making you a more versatile and confident reader

How to Start a Reading with Tarot & Oracle Decks

To begin, shuffle both decks like you would for a single deck reading. Split the cards into three piles and pick a pile from each deck that resonates with you. After you have chosen your piles start with a three-card reading to help you adjust to reading with two decks. Pull a card from each of the decks to represent your past, present, and future. If you have a good bond with your deck, you will see a correspondence between the Tarot card and the Oracle card. Before consulting any outside sources, use your intuition to help you decipher the true meanings of the cards.

While at first it may seem that there may not be a connection between the two cards you pulled, there may be a deeper, more hidden meaning being shown to you. If you are having a hard time deciphering the meanings of the cards give it some time. Do not be so quick to pull new cards. Working with two decks can be challenging at first, but the insight you will uncover will be very rewarding.

Journal and contemplate on the cards you have pulled, if it is truly meant for you, your guides will bring you understanding. If you truly do not resonate with the cards you have pulled, reshuffle and try again! When you are reading cards, you are constantly gaining more knowledge for the craft, so try out this technique during your next reading!