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What is Tarot?

Tarot is a set of 78 cards that is used as a tool for self-knowledge, divination, and spiritual guidance. Through its images and symbols, tarot allows us to connect with our unconscious, explore past, present, and future situations, and obtain guidance on important aspects of life such as love, career, health, and personal growth.

Tarot is made up of two main groups:

1. Major Arcana (22 cards) : They represent great archetypes and spiritual or transcendental lessons in life.
2. Minor Arcana (56 cards) : They represent everyday situations, emotions and challenges that we face on a personal level.

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How to use the Tarot

Preparation :
Intention : Before you do a reading, set a clear intention. You can ask about a specific aspect of your life or just ask for general guidance.

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Choose the Cards :

You can choose a one-card spread, a three-card spread (past, present, future for example), or a more complex spread. You must decide how you want the cards to respond to you. For example, one card for guidance and another for advice… or two cards for one situation and two for another… and whatever you feel comfortable with.
If you don't like how they came out or feel like they're confusing you more, reshuffle and decide how to draw the cards until you feel comfortable with it. Remember that they must adapt to your way of interpreting.

You can draw as many cards as you want as long as you keep clearly indicating where you want to go. Sometimes less is better than more, and as you understand and interpret, you go deeper by drawing more.

Performed by :

Use your intuition : The meaning of the cards is a guide, but what you feel, think or perceive when you see the card is equally or even more important.

Look at images and symbols : Analyze colors, character expressions, and key elements on the cards to extract personalized messages.

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Reflect:

After reading the cards, take some time to reflect. Tarot does not dictate the future, but rather offers you possible paths and helps you make conscious decisions.

All the thoughts, feelings and ideas that come to you after drawing cards are an expression of what is inside you, whether you like it or not... Give it space and question everything you need to, nothing is by chance.

Meaning of Tarot cards

Major Arcana (22 cards)

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1. The Fool : New beginnings, adventure, freedom type. Can represent jumping into the void with faith.
2. The Magician : Manifestation, personal skills, power. The ability to create your reality.
3. The Priestess : Intuition, hidden wisdom, mysteries. Listening to your inner voice.
4. The Empress : Fertility, creativity, abundance. Connection with nature and the feminine.
5. The Emperor : Control, stability, authority. Structure and power.
6. The Hierophant : Tradition, teaching, spirituality. Connection with deep beliefs.
7. The Lovers : Love, decisions, balance. Important choices, harmony in relationships.
8. The Chariot : Direction, success, control. Overcoming obstacles with determination.
9. Justice : Balance, justice, truth. Consequences of past actions, correction.
10. The Hermit : Introspection, solitude, inner searching. Time to reflect and grow spiritually.
11. The Wheel of Fortune : Change, cycles, destiny. Moments of change, luck or unexpected destiny.
12. Strength : Courage, patience, compassion. Mastery of internal impulses with serenity.
13. Death : Transformation, end of a cycle, renewal. An inevitable change, the closing of a stage.
14. Temperance : Balance, moderation, peace. Harmony between opposites, patience.
15. The Devil : Attachment, temptation, limitations. Facing vices or blockages in life.
16. The Tower : Ruin, unexpected change, collapse. Destruction necessary for renewal.
17. The Star : Hope, inspiration, clarity. Spiritual renewal, connection with the inner light.
18. The Moon : Illusions, deceptions, confusion. Navigating through uncertainty or intuition.
19. The Sun : Happiness, success, vitality. Optimism, clarity, positive energy.
20. The Judgement : Rebirth, self-reflection, karma. Evaluation of past actions, new beginnings.
21. The World : Completion, achievement, fulfillment. To complete a cycle successfully, accomplishment.

Minor Arcana (56 cards)

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The minor arcana are divided into four suits: Cups, Coins, Swords and Wands . Each suit is related to an aspect of life:

• Cups (emotions and relationships) :
  Ace of Cups : New emotional beginnings, love, creativity.
  Two of Cups : Union, partnership, harmony in relationships.
  Three of Cups : Celebration, friendship, shared joy.
  (and so on up to 10, where each card represents different situations in emotional life).

• Coins (money, work and material resources) :
  Ace of Coins : New financial opportunities, success.
  Two of Coins : Balancing finances, managing resources.
  Three of Coins : Teamwork, recognition for skills.
  (and so on up to 10, each card offering insight into material challenges and successes).

• Swords (thoughts and conflicts) :
  Ace of Swords : Mental clarity, truth, new perspective.
  Two of Swords : Difficult decision, stagnation, mental block.
  Three of Swords : Pain, loss, separation.
  (and so on up to 10, with a focus on mental challenges and conflicts).

• Wands (creativity, action and spirituality) :
  Ace of Wands : New ideas, creative energy, inspiration.
  Two of Wands : Planning, making decisions about the future.
  Three of Wands : Expansion, opportunity, progress.
  (and up to 10, addressing actions, creative energy and challenges along the way).

Conclusion

What is an Oracle?

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An oracle is a set of cards that, like the tarot, is used as a tool for spiritual guidance, introspection and personal growth. Unlike the tarot, oracles do not have a fixed structure or a set number of cards. They can vary in quantity (from 20 to more than 60 cards) and in their themes, which can range from nature, animals, angels, spiritual beings, to abstract concepts such as emotions or life situations.

Each oracle card has a clear and direct message, which can be interpreted as guidance or advice for the person consulting it. Being less structured, oracles tend to be more flexible and easy to use, especially for those looking for quick and precise answers.

Why are they not the same as Tarot?

Although both tarot and oracles are used for guidance, there are some key differences between the two:

1. Structure :

   • Tarot follows a traditional structure of 78 cards, divided into Major and Minor Arcana, each with a specific meaning. It has a defined set of universal symbols and archetypes.
   • Oracles do not have a fixed structure. Each deck is unique and can have as many cards, style, and themes as the creator decides. The messages on each card are usually more open and intuitive.

2. Depth vs. Flexibility :

   • Tarot is deeper and more detailed, ideal for exploring complex situations or for those looking for a more symbolic and archetypal connection with their reading.
   • Oracles are more accessible and flexible, providing quick answers or clear advice for more specific or everyday situations.

3. Interpretation :

   • Tarot requires a deeper understanding of its symbols and the relationships between the cards. Each card can have several levels of interpretation depending on the context of the reading.
   • Oracles are more direct in their interpretation. Each card usually contains a clear message (such as a phrase, statement, or advice) that does not require in-depth knowledge to be understood.

How to use Oracles in everyday life

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Oracles are wonderful tools to integrate into your daily routine. Here are some ways you can use them:

1. Letter of the day :
   Each morning, select a card to give you a message or theme to reflect on throughout the day. This practice allows you to start your day with intention and alignment with your purpose.

2. Consult in times of doubt :
   If you find yourself facing a decision or situation where you need guidance, you may want to turn to an oracle for clarity or direction. They often offer simple messages that can give you a new perspective.

3. Affirmations and motivation :
   Many oracle cards contain cards with positive affirmations or empowering messages. You can use these cards as visual reminders in your workspace or as emotional support when you need it.

4. Guided meditation :
   When you choose a card, you can use its message as a theme for meditation. Reflect on the card's message or symbol during your meditation to deepen your spiritual connection.

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How to complement the Tarot with the Oracles

Tarot and oracles are not mutually exclusive; in fact, they can be wonderful allies in a reading. Here are some ways you can use them together:

1. Further reading :
   After performing a tarot reading, you can pull an oracle card to get additional interpretation or specific advice related to the reading. This can provide a more concrete and direct approach to a particular situation.

2. Clarification of a tarot card :
   If a tarot card reading isn't completely clear to you, you can use an oracle card to dig deeper into the message. The oracle can help you focus on what you need to know about that specific card.

3. Improved intuition :
   Using tarot and oracle together can help you develop your intuition. Tarot gives you a symbolic and archetypal foundation, while oracle allows you to work more intuitively, providing quick and accessible messages.

4. Creating a positive atmosphere :
   While tarot can sometimes touch on difficult or deep topics, oracles often focus on more positive or empowering messages. Adding an oracle to your tarot reading can help you close the session with a sense of optimism or peace.

Combined Use Example:

Let's say you do a three-card tarot reading about an important decision you need to make. You get the Hanged Man , The Lovers , and The Fool . These cards suggest that you are in a moment of pause or reflection (Hanged Man), facing a crucial choice (The Lovers), and that you should consider a new beginning with faith (The Fool).

Then, you pull an oracle card, and you get a card that says, “ Trust the process .” This oracle message reinforces the idea that even though the decision may seem risky or uncertain, the universe is supporting your new direction.

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Conclusion

Oracles are powerful and accessible tools for those looking for quick and direct guidance in their everyday lives. They are a great way to complement tarot, as they offer simpler, easier-to-interpret messages. You can use them in your day-to-day life to reflect, gain clarity, or simply to receive some emotional or spiritual support.

The key is to use both tarot and oracles in ways that resonate with you, always following your intuition. At the end of the day, both tools are designed to connect you with your inner wisdom and help you navigate life’s journey with more confidence and clarity.