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What Is an Oracle Card Reading?

In uncertain times like these, many people are turning to spiritual tools to anchor and reassure themselves. Oracle card reading is one of the easiest.

Oracle card readers offer insight, encouragement, and clarity in symbolic form. Flexible and intuitive, they’re less structured than their tarot counterpart.

There are many different types of oracle decks, beautifully illustrated and available for personal use.

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Oracle Cards vs Tarot Cards: The Key Differences

I often get asked this question, “What’s the difference between oracle cards and tarot cards?” Many gifted readers use these two decks, but they work in different ways. So, here’s the basics:

Structure and System

• Tarot Cards: Tarot cards work within a fixed system of 78 cards. The cards are split between the Major Arcana (major life lessons) and Minor Arcana (daily life). There’s a set meaning for each card with detailed symbolism and traditional interpretations.
• Oracle Cards: Oracle cards have a more flexible format with no fixed number of cards. You might have 30, 44, 52 or even 100 oracle cards. The deck’s author has created the cards and their meanings. Oracle card meanings are more general and much easier to interpret and are based on the deck’s themes.

Style of Guidance

• Tarot: Tarot readings give you a layered and detailed story about your past, present and potential future. Tarot is great when you need a more structured reading on a difficult issue. They can be used to explore love, relationships, and careers.
• Oracle cards: These are positive guidance cards that will give you inspiration, encouragement, and clarity. They’re a less in-depth alternative to tarot readings.

Use in Readings

• Tarot cards: Are used frequently for in-depth questions or readings for relationship issues, career-choice related questions, or to explore patterns or issues that have a long history.
• Oracle cards: Ideal for daily inspiration, receiving a quick answer or clarity or for hope and reassurance. Many readers use both oracle and tarot cards for in-depth insights.

How Oracle Card Readings Work Step by Step

“How do oracle card readings work?” is another question we hear often. These cards are easy to interpret on a basic level. At the same time, they are intuitive and subjective. So, here’s a quick guide to the five basic steps:

1. Setting the Intention: Each reading starts with a specific intention. This allows the reading to stay on your area of focus.
2. Shuffling the Deck: The Oracle deck is shuffled while holding the intention in mind. Some readers allow cards to “jump out” of the deck during shuffling, which is interpreted as those messages being significant, and others pick a card. Shuffling is thought to imprint your energy and intention onto the cards.
3. Choosing the Cards: Cards are drawn intuitively or according to a specific spread. A single-card draw could provide a quick answer, while a three-card spread could explore past, present, and future energies.
4. Interpreting the Message: Both the reader's intuition and the visuals, themes, and meanings provided in the deck's guidebook are taken into consideration. Your situation can be better understood when you consider these factors together. ‎
5. Applying the Guidance: The key is to apply the information provided to your actual situation. The goal of the reading is less about predicting future events and more about encouraging self-reflection and empowerment for the client. ‎

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The Benefits of an Oracle Card Reading

The benefits of these intuitive sessions can bring clarity, emotional healing, and empowerment, making them a trusted tool for personal self-care practice and spiritual enlightenment.

• Clarity and Guidance

One of the many benefits an oracle reading session can provide is some clarity on situations that may have left you feeling confused.

• Emotional Healing

Most decks sold today include affirmations and supportive messages. The key is to really sit and focus on the messages given to help release emotional stress and anxiety.

• Spiritual Growth

Oracle cards are a great way to tap into your higher self and spiritual path. With more practice, you can even help strengthen your intuition as you continue forward on your spiritual journey.

• Love and Relationships

For soulmate connections, relationship struggles, twin flame interactions and more, oracle readings can offer guidance into love and emotional patterns.

• Career and Life Path

If you are not quite sure what direction to go in, career-wise, this can be a great tool to cast light on the gifts and talents you may not have recognised before, as well as opportunities and areas for personal growth and development that can help you to connect with a deeper sense of purpose and fulfilment.

• Personal Empowerment

Oracle cards are one of the most popular spiritual practices because they are so personal. This kind of reading can help you move forward with new opportunities and empower you to act in your own best interests.

• Authority Insight

A research study published by the Journal of Positive Psychology on the power of affirmations agreed that these types of reading can help reduce stress and build resilience. Most Oracle decks on the market today contain affirmations, which could indicate why people often feel so uplifted, calmer, and hopeful after an oracle reading.

What to Expect in an Oracle Card Reading

Before the Reading

Explore reader profiles online prior to making your choice. Search for a reader who offers Oracle card readings, who has many positive customer reviews (usually 4 and 5 stars) and has years of reading experience.

Opting for a well-known online psychic service such as Trusted Psychics can make a huge difference to the calibre of readers that are available, as a well-established service will have many readers to choose from who have been through a stringent screening process, ensuring their clients are being guided by a professional reader with the right experience.

During the Reading

The deck will have been thoroughly shuffled, and the reader will then proceed to draw from the deck, explaining the significance of each card according to its meaning and position.

After the Reading

Reflecting on the reading after its completion is a common practice. Some people will even write down the messages so they can look back on them in the future. The most important part of these readings is how you use the teachings in your everyday life.

Different Types of Oracle Card Decks Explained

An Oracle deck is comprised of images and messages that have a symbolic and intuitive significance.

If you are a person who is into spiritual growth and/or personal development, then you should look at these affirming guidance cards. They can offer you guidance, insight, and assistance from a higher perspective and aid you in becoming connected to your intuition, purpose, and destiny.

Here is a quick and comprehensive guide to the most popular types of decks so that you can find the perfect match for your needs.

• Angel Oracle Cards

Angel oracle decks are focused on angelic energy and divine guidance. They provide messages of love, comfort, healing, empathy, and forgiveness. These are great for times of grief, stress, anxiety, or confusion, when you need extra reassurance and support from above.

You can also use them to receive daily affirmations, angel names, angel numbers, and angel meditation downloads.

• Goddess or Divine Feminine Decks

Goddess or divine feminine decks are centred around the goddess archetypes and the divine feminine energy. They help you connect with your inner goddess, your creativity, your intuition, your boundaries, and your self-worth.

• Animal Spirit Decks

Animal spirit oracle decks are based on the symbolism and lessons of different animals. They help you access your wild, instinctual, and natural side and gain insight into your own personality, challenges, or potential. Animal spirit cards are fantastic for shadow work, grounding, nature connection, as well as developing courage, adaptability, or wisdom.

• Affirmation or Self-Care Decks

Affirmation or self-care decks are designed for daily inspiration, mindfulness, and self-love. They are not meant for divination or prediction, but for supporting you in your personal growth and well-being. Affirmation or self-care cards usually have uplifting and positive messages, as well as journaling prompts, meditations, or activities to practice.

• Nature and Elemental Decks

Nature and elemental decks are inspired by the beauty and power of nature and its cycles. They feature elements such as the moon, the seasons, the plants, the crystals, and the four elements: earth, air, fire, and water.

Nature and elemental decks can help you align your life with nature’s rhythms, set intentions, and perform rituals. They are also useful for balancing your energy, understanding the seasons and the moon phases, and enhancing your connection with the earth and the universe.

• Channelled or Themed Decks

Themed or channelled decks are those that are developed with a specific theme or intention in mind.

Examples include astrology, numerology, starseeds, family, or love decks. They typically have only one author or channel, which means the deck and its messages will reflect that person's vision.

Themed or channelled decks can be mystical, cosmic, intuitive, practical, or any combination of those. They are best suited for when you want focused guidance or information on a particular aspect of your life.

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Choosing the Right Reader for Your Oracle Card Session

The right reader can make all the difference in how meaningful and correct the reading is. In addition to a reader's ability to read cards, a good reader also vibes with your excitement and presentation. Keep these tips in mind as you look:

• 1. Look for Experience and Authenticity

A reader with experience possesses a calm, grounded presence.

• 2. Check Reviews and Testimonials

Look for consistent reviews that mention clear communication, accuracy, or feeling supported.

• 3. Consider the Reading Style

Reflect on what resonates with you more: Do you seek gentle encouragement, or do you prefer more blunt honesty? Matching a reading style to your personality makes it more effective.

• 4. Trust Your Intuition

If the reader's profile or their photo when you Google them just makes you feel good. Trust your intuition.

Common Misconceptions About Oracle Card Readings

• ❌ Myth 1: Oracle Cards Predict the Exact Future

They highlight themes, guidance, and possibilities rather than fixed outcomes.

• ❌ Myth 2: You Need to Be “Spiritual” to Benefit

You don’t have to follow a spiritual practice to gain value from these types of readings.

• ❌ Myth 3: Oracle Cards Are Less Powerful Than Tarot

Tarot has a structured system, while oracle cards are more flexible and intuitive. However, oracle cards not not less powerful than tarot cards.

• ❌ Myth 4: Only Readers Can Use Oracle Cards

Anyone can work with oracle decks. While professionals may add depth and context, individuals often use them for self-reflection, journaling, or personal growth.

Verified Trusted Psychics Reviews

At Trusted Psychics, we have personally provided thousands of experienced readers online. Here is a selection of authentic feedback from our valued customers who found clarity, comfort, and confidence in our reading services.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Daily Guidance That Changed My Routine”

“I began using my deck each morning following my session with a Trusted Psychics reader. It has become part of my daily routine to help me set a positive mindset for the day.

— Emma L., Bristol August 2025

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Career Clarity When I Felt Stuck”

“I booked an online reading when I felt so hopeless in my career. I cannot explain how, but immediately after the reading with John, it was as if a light switched on, giving me the confidence to apply for a new role. I am now in a job I love; my life has changed around."

— C Barker, Manchester, June 2025

Frequently Asked Questions About Oracle Card Readings

How Often Should I Get an Oracle Card Reading?

Some people love to do a daily or weekly card pull for a little inspiration, while others like to book a reading for professional guidance at important decision points.

The best way to use oracle cards is to get a reading when you need advice, clarity, reassurance, or a new perspective.

Can Oracle Cards Predict the Future?

Oracle cards don’t predict an exact future for your question, but rather point out important energies, themes, and possibilities currently at play.

This guidance can help you make sense of your life, see patterns more clearly and make better decisions. Ultimately, you are always the one with free will who makes a final choice and influences the outcome.

What’s the Difference Between an Oracle and a Tarot Reading?

• Tarot has a traditional, 78-card structure with fixed meanings. Oracle cards, on the other hand, can have any number of cards, and each deck is a different theme.
• Tarot readings are more in-depth and narrative, while oracle readings offer simple, direct, and more uplifting messages.
• Oracle cards are positive guidance cards used for positive outcomes in difficult situations. They are inspiring and uplifting.

Many readers offer both tarot and oracle card readings or do a combined reading using both systems to give a full picture.

Do Oracle Card Readings Work Online?

Yes, you can have an oracle reading over the internet, and it will work just as well as if it were in person.

Readers can connect with your energy through intention and intuition, whether it is over video, on the phone, or even through psychic messenger.

Many people enjoy getting readings online because they are often more affordable and give you privacy.

How Much Does an Oracle Card Reading Cost?

The average cost of an oracle card reading ranges from £10.30 to £100 per session, depending on the reader, their experience, location, and the length of the session.

Online readings tend to be cheaper, and there are options for introductory rates, 15-minute readings, or more in-depth 60-minute spreads.

Why Clients Keep Trusting Trusted Psychics for Oracle Card Readings

Finding a psychic you can trust and rely on is important. That’s why our clients keep coming back to Trusted Psychics for accurate, compassionate, and ethical oracle readings online.

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• ⭐ Thousands of 5-Star Reviews Across the UK

Honest customer testimonials praising clarity, accuracy, and life-changing advice.

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• 💬 Flexible Options to Fit Your Lifestyle

Choose from phone, live chat, oracle readings, or psychic messenger services.

• 🔒 Confidential, Ethical, and Non-Judgmental Guidance

All sessions are private, supportive, and always in your best interests.

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