09/05/2026
Little did I know that opening my first oracle card deck over twenty-five years ago would lead me to discover what lights me up and brings me joy: providing professional readings and teaching others how to work with oracle cards.
It’s been an amazing journey filled with learning, lots of practice, and a very large deck collection.
Now, I’m not one for regrets, but there are 3 things I would do slightly differently if I went back in time to learn oracle cards for the very first time.
1. I WOULDN’T BUY LOTS OF DECKS AT THE BEGINNING
With so many talented creators and amazing oracle decks out there, it can be so easy (and very tempting) to buy a whole bunch of decks when you first start. And let me tell you, when I began, I purchased A LOT OF DECKS!
What I discovered, as a newbie to oracle cards and with so many decks so early on, was that I wasn’t spending enough quality time connecting with one deck. I tried to use all these different decks at the same time, but I wasn’t fully connecting with them.
What I would’ve done differently is buy only 1 to 2 decks to start, so I could spend quality time with them and build a strong connection with one deck at a time.
Down the road, I discovered that spending time looking at the cards, studying their imagery, and journaling my thoughts and feelings about each card would help me bond with an oracle deck. But it would’ve been helpful to discover this earlier.
2. I WOULD FEEL LESS PRESSURED TO MEMORISE THE GUIDEBOOK
When I began working with oracle cards, I thought I had to memorise everything in the guidebooks. This worried me because, as someone who struggled with learning in school, I thought I’d never be able to memorise all my decks. As a result, I didn’t think I’d be able to properly read for myself or others, which led to a lot of self-doubt.
While it’s good to read or look through the guidebook (especially when you buy a new deck), you certainly don’t need to memorise every detail for every card.
What I would’ve done differently is tell myself it’s okay to refer to the guidebook, and that there doesn’t need to be pressure to memorise it. I also would’ve encouraged myself to practise more and spend time with the cards, because over time this will help my intuition develop and my reading skills grow, which will help me do readings for myself and others.
3. KNOW THAT THERE’S NO CORRECT METHOD TO READ THE CARDS
At the beginning, I was so worried that I was reading the cards the wrong way. Do I need to shuffle them a specific way? Is there a certain amount of time that I need to shuffle them for? Do I have to read reversals? All of these questions (and many more) ran through my mind, making me question myself.
What I didn’t realise was that each reader can develop their own style and flow based on their relationship with the oracle deck. There isn’t a one structured system everyone must use or follow, and discovering your own style and flow is part of the journey. Thankfully, I began to understand this over time, but I wish I’d understood it a little bit sooner.
So if you’ve been thinking about starting a journey with oracle cards, or you've already started one, be kind and gentle with yourself. Take it one day at a time. Have fun, trust your process, and keep practising.