After receiving a diagnosis of an autoimmune condition, and experiencing countless symptoms that didn’t budge through conventional allopathic medicine, Parita sought complimentary forms of healing through meditation and Reiki. Energy healing helped her listen to her body’s innate wisdom, cope with chronic illness, and pursue her soul’s calling - helping others heal through the mind and body connection. With energy healing sessions, courses, and a blog, she shares tools for transformation and self-healing.
The word “Oracle” comes from the Latin word “orare” which means to speak. Some definitions of oracle include priest, priestess or medium who shares guidance. Oracle decks are a collection of cards, typically 30-60 cards, with illustrations and text. Most see oracle cards as a tool to read the energy around a person, event or situation. They help us to see a situation differently, and refresh our mindset. They do not predict the future, and should not be used to make decisions.
An oracle spread is a series of cards that are chosen with an overarching theme, but each card also has a specific point of focus. For example, the New Moon Oracle Spread in my eguide 22 DIY Oracle Spreads to Exercise Your Intuition is a series of 4 cards that helps understand how the New Moon may be influencing us. The 4 cards represent Beginning, Obstacle, Renewal, and Commitment.
When creating a spread, readers energetically clear, shuffle, and then pull card(s). The reader and recipient then interpret the cards. Oracle decks often come with meanings and explanations for each card. However, I created this workbook that offers journal prompts, along with each spread, to help you connect to your own intuition. One card can have infinite meanings, depending on your perspective and interpretation.
Many people find that as they develop a relationship with the deck, they begin to develop their own interpretation of the cards. As the reader holds the card, they often channel more information. As the reader enters into a meditative state with the intention to be led by the truth, they begin to feel, sense or read the energy surrounding the card.
When choosing a card or spread, you may ask for guidance around a specific relationship, pattern, or circumstance. You may also ask for a general card to speak to you in the present moment.
My favorite way to use oracle cards are to let them reconfirm what I already know. I often ask myself a question in meditation, jot down the intuitive hunches that I receive, and then pull a card to see the common thread between my answer and the oracle message.
Free writing is a process of allowing yourself to connect with your heart, higher mind and intuition, and then letting a stream of consciousness write through you. It’s giving the loving and faithful voice inside of you a chance to express itself.
As a teacher of Reiki, self-healing and self- awakening, I look to share ways to empower the healer within. My aim is for you to hear your own nudges, trust them and be led by your heart. For this reason, I have created the 22 DIY Oracle Spreads to Exercise Your Intuition workbook. It’s a space for you to introspect and seek the guidance within.
Followed by every oracle spread, awaits a worksheet with soulful writing prompts.
For every card that you pull, the worksheet gives you space to jot down:
When working with oracle cards, the energy that you bring to the reading determines the quality, interpretation, and joy of it. You are encouraged to move into a relaxed, and receptive state as you prepare to read cards.
Begin by drawing your attention inwards. Breathe deeply into the belly. Lengthen the spine, drop the shoulders, and open the Heart Chakra. Take as much time as you need to find your center. You may practice breathe-work, Reiki, chanting or any other practice that helps you enter a meditative state.
It’s important to clarify from whom you are seeking. You may wish to call in your guides, Universal wisdom, or your Higher Self.
You may experiment with creating your own intentions or reciting the following ones:
Clarify what you are seeking a message around. Clearly state the question that you have in mind, which may be the overarching theme of the spread. You may ask for quick guidance that will support you, or a more focused intention such as:
Oracle decks can pick up the energy of the reader and recipient with every use. It’s common practice and ritualistic to clear the energy of the deck. It’s an intentional practice of releasing the old and allowing the truth to prevail.
Here are some ways in which you can clear your oracle deck:
Begin to shuffle the cards in your hands. State the intention of the first card in the spread. When you feel called, go ahead and pull your card. Continue the process for the remainder of the cards in that spread. If a card jumps out when you’re shuffling, it’s yours! It wants your attention.
Take a few moments to gaze at the card. Enjoy the illustrations. Connect with your senses. Notice what catches your attention and write it down on the accompanying worksheet.
Are there any colors, or shapes that stand out?
Are there any expressions on someone’s face?
What does the landscape or scenery mean to you?
Also, take note of how you translate this card.
How does this message speak to what you are currently experiencing?
Hold the card to your heart and consider the intuitive hunches you receive. Did you feel any bodily sensations as you pulled this card?
Did you have visions, hear a message, or feel an emotion while connecting with this card?
Finally, jot down any messages from the book associated with your oracle deck, that speak to you. What parts of the explanation resonate with you?
Trust that you have received the exact messages that you needed for today and surrender any last bits of doubt, or fear. Thank the oracle deck, your guides and yourself for the love and light that you received. Take a moment to feel gratitude and trust in your heart.
Continue to commune with the Earth and Heavenly planes with the information you receive. Perhaps you continue the conversation the next day, or you let the messages guide your other spiritual practices. You can take the information from your oracle spreads to your meditation, journaling or channeling practices for further clarity.
Don’t overanalyze or overthink the messages. You may not be able to see the next 10 steps, but see if you can show up for the first one. The rest will be revealed in divine timing.
Trust yourself. Your body, intuition, heart, and Higher Self are all guiding you towards alignment and growth. Get out of your own way and let your soul lead the way.
Release your ego’s judgement around messages. Know that the Universe has a plan far greater than yours. You may not understand the messages that are being revealed to you right now, but it may make sense in the future.
Let yourself interpret the cards and messages in your own way. Let your interpretations evolve and unfold over time. There is no right or wrong way to read oracle cards, as long as you’re coming from a place of compassion.
Keep a dated journal of your spreads, either in this workbook or another diary. From time to time, you may want to look back at previous spreads to see how the cards and your intuition spoke to the energy of that time. This practice will help you trust in your own readings.
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