The Difference Between Tarot and Oracle Cards

While you’re looking for tarot readings, you may notice a lot of psychic saying they work with oracle cards. Ever wonder what’s the difference between tarot and oracle cards?

While they vary in art style, tarot cards are typically the same 78 basic cards. Oracle cards can have any type and number of cards in the deck.

Most tarot decks are based on the symbols of Rider-Waite-Smith deck. Tarot cards vary in vibe and art style, but most of them have the same 78 cards.

A standard tarot deck will have 22 major arcana cards and 56 minor arcana cards. So while Death may look different in the Thoth deck then it does in the Healing light deck, they both have the same general meaning.

An Oracle deck is completely unique. It can have however many cards the deck maker desires. Oracle cards tend to be large cards, and they typically do not feature a major or minor arcana. Oracle cards tend to have direct messages for the reader.

Tarot cards are useful for giving a full, detailed picture about the question. A tarot reader answers questions by placing the cards in a tarot spread.

In a tarot spread, each card represents an aspect of the question. The tarot reader then looks at the symbols to draw conclusions and give advice.

For example, a common romance reading spread uses three cards. The first card is placed on the left, it represents the querent. The second card goes on the right. The third card goes in the center above both of them, it represents the connection.

This is where major and minor arcana become useful. Major arcana indicates the person has strong feelings. The minor arcana cards suggest the person needs more time for those feelings to develop. The tarot can give you more details of the overall picture of a situation.

If you want all the details of what's going on, you'll want to see a tarot reader.

Oracle cards are best at giving direct, concise advice. It is common to only draw one oracle card after shuffling the deck. You can also do multiple card oracle readings.

Most Oracle cards have direct advice written on the card. This is better for clients who get a little lost in the symbolic meaning of the classic tarot. Oracles tend to be a lot simpler and more direct.

However, because Oracles are simpler and more direct, it’s important to choose the right one. Artists make oracle decks with different themes. For example, the Moonology Manifestation Oracle Cards are perfect for astrology lovers. Each card is a picture of the moon in a different Zodiac sign, along with its wisdom.

It is also a common practice for Christian tarot readers to draw an Angel Oracle before a reading. Some believe calling in the angels blesses the practice and creates a shield of protective light around you.

If you have concerns about psychic reading and your faith, don’t be afraid to ask questions! There are lots of Christian psychics who will be happy to speak with you.

If you're looking for a clear direction, an oracle reading will give you direct advice.

When it comes to going in for a tarot or oracle reading, it depends on what you want to know. If you want a look at the full picture, go for a tarot reading. If you want to know what to do, get an oracle reading.

Of course, it is extremely common for tarot readers to use both. A lot of psychics like to use the cards to understand what's going on around the question. Then they draw an oracle to clarify what action they should take.

It is also quite common for tarot readers to have multiple oracle decks. You can use the search functions on psychic reading websites to find a psychic who uses the oracle deck you want a reading with.

There are so many psychics out there, it can be hard to choose just one. Tarot readings are great for questions like “what is he thinking of me?” Oracle readings are better for questions like “what should I do now?” You can also find a psychic who uses both.

We hope this cleared up a few questions you might have about tarot cards and oracle cards. Each has their own strength in the psychic reading. And of course, a psychic can always use them together!