Oracle Cards

The course begins by looking at what oracle cards are and how they work. We discuss tarot cards as a type of oracle card and outline the differences between what we commonly call oracle cards and tarot cards.

You’ll discover the different types of oracle cards as we explore the most common decks, including playing cards, Lenormand cards, Kipper cards, Sibilla cards and Belline cards. We’ll look at the meanings of cards in these decks and the techniques used with them.

We look at a range of symbols commonly found on oracle cards, their meanings, and the cards’ use of colour, numbers and glyphs. In addition, the course lists a number of images used on the cards and their interpretations, and describes the archangels that are commonly found on angel card decks.

Before performing a reading, there are certain things you need to do to prepare. You’ll be guided through the process of getting to know your cards, understanding when a reading is appropriate, how to create a magical protection circle, and how to prepare yourself and your cards before performing a reading.

It’s then onto reading techniques -  shuffling and drawing cards, spreads to use, how to use a significator and how to interpret reversed cards. You’ll discover how to interpret cards - learning the best ways to frame questions, what to look for in your cards, ways of combining cards and how to employ the techniques of ‘mirroring’ and ‘knighting’. The course also suggests ways of improving your storytelling skills and describes how you can combine oracle and tarot cards.

Intuition can also come into play when reading oracle cards. We discuss methods of reading intuitively and outline a number of ways in which you can improve your intuition. You’ll also work through exercises designed to strengthen your trust in your intuition.
When reading for others, there are certain considerations you need to be aware of. We discuss how to prepare to read for others and how to address a variety of problems that could arise.

Aside from doing readings, oracle cards have a number of other uses. We explore these uses, which includes using them as a meditation aid and as a tool in getting to know yourself better. We also address using oracle cards as part of spell work and the importance of keeping a journal.

The course concludes with a look at how to plan out and make your own oracle cards, and how you might go about selling them.

The beginning of your oracle card journey, this course provides a solid grounding in reading oracle cards. Whether you are completely new to reading cards of any sort or if you have worked with other decks or medium practices, this course has you covered. You'll gain the knowledge you need to read cards for your own pleasure, to entertain friends and family or to take steps in becoming a professional card reader.