Oracle Cards Vs. Tarot Cards
The origin of the tarot can be traced back to card games from Italy, which evolved into a tool for divination. Another form of divination has evolved from the tarot into the modern world called oracle cards.
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The Meaning of Oracle
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An oracle is any tool that can bring about divinatory messages. The tarot is a type of oracle and so are the oracle cards, but the oracle cards are not the tarot.
Purpose
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The tarot can double as a card game, while both the tarot and the oracle are used as divinatory tools.
The Arcana
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Arcana means "secret," so the tarot's 22 major arcana reveal big secrets, while the 56 minor arcana reveal lesser ones. The oracle has no universally defining cards and there is no limit to the number of cards in a deck.
Symbols
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The symbols of the tarot are traditionally the same, whereas the symbols in each deck of oracle cards vary from one creator to the next.
Reading the Cards
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While tarot readers read to their discretion, the tarot has a set of structured guidelines that the reader generally goes by. Oracle card readings vary from deck to deck.
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I feel so blessed to have met Annie. I was introduced to her by mutual friends and we have remained good friends ever since. Each time we meet up I feel inspired and comforted by her. She is such a caring understanding person and extremely accurate with her oracle cards. Every time I have a reading with her I come away feeling positive and able to deal with lifes trials so much better. Thank you Annie for always being there and you deserve every success with your beautifully illustrated cards and wonderful individuall peices of jewellery. Love, Light and happiness always. Diane x
