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Hi there Tarot Friends,
"I like to work with questions if you have them, " is what I say to people at parties and events.
Very often, when I speak these simple words, people give me a deer in the headlights look.
"A question?" "I need a question?!"
From there I will try to guide the person to a question. But if they still don't have one, I pull out the oracular reading.
Oracular readings are quite broad, and open-ended. An oracular reading will have just a hint of a focus. This leaves ample room for the oracle to speak.
What Is an Oracular Reading?
The word "oracular" comes from oracle: a source of mysterious, divine, or deeply intuitive wisdom. Unlike predictive readings, oracular guidance:
- Has no expiration date—it’s relevant whenever you encounter it.
- Thrives on open-ended questions, leaving room for the oracle to "speak."
- Works even when you’re not sure what to ask.
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How to prompt the Oracle
Broad but focused prompts invite revelation:
- What’s the next step?
- What am I not seeing?
- Where am I resisting flow?
- How can I align with joy?
- What door is opening for me? *(…and 20+ more on the blog!)*
Got your Oracular prompts? Let's go!
- Write 3–5 oracular prompts on slips of paper.
- Pick one, pull a card, and say the answer aloud (channel your inner oracle!).
- Repeat with another prompt and another card until the reading feels complete.
🗝️Keys to Oracular Wisdom
- Speak with authority—even if it feels cryptic. Imagine a magic mirror, a talking frog, or a clear pond.
- Don’t overthink "accuracy." Let the answers marinate; notice dreams and synchronicities.
- Take it with a grain of salt. Oracles provoke reflection and insight, not absolutes.
Building on an Oracular Reading
Being the eclectic style reader that I am, I like to combine or layer methods in my readings. You do not have to do this. But if you want to add a spin to your oracular readings, try this:
--Add AND between the oracular prompts
for example: what am I not seeing (pull a card) AND how can I align with joy (pull a card)?
--Use IF before the first prompt and THEN before the next prompt (you may need to reword a bit)
for example: IF the next step is (pull a card) THEN what door is opening for me (pull a card)?
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Hit reply anytime! I love hearing from you.
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-Cassandra the Card Reader
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