How to Use Oracle Cards for Guidance in Times of Uncertainty

Have you ever wished you could sit down and have a chat with your Higher Power?

You know, not just the kind of chat where you’re doing all of the talking and hoping you were heard, while secretly fearing your Higher Power had other plans for the day.

No, the kind of conversation you want to have is a two-way reciprocal one, where you know for sure when you ask the question, you are going to get an answer to reflect on, even if it’s not the thing you thought you wanted to hear.

Let’s face it: we are still in uncertain chaotic times, with great promise around the corner indeed, but let’s all agree, like it or not, we’re on a global rollercoaster right now. Some of us even have our barf bags ready for when we get turned upside down without permission. (I always barfed on rollercoasters and those twirling teacup rides for kids…don’t ask!)

 

But ultimately, the good news is we actually have help at our fingertips. We have a fabulous tool to create stability and continue our inspirations and navigate our world with grace in spite of all of this.

So when you hit a crossroads or you need advice about something, and you really need to tune out all of the excess outer noise, it’s natural to crave guidance and insight from the Universe!

There’s some part of us that intuitively knows we are connected to all things, but sometimes we need more concrete practices to help us tap into that connection. This is where Oracle Cards come in!

You might say they’re like mystical Alka Seltzer – for those who got the rollercoaster metaphor. But really, they’re a multi-purpose, extraordinary technology. They are a light that shines in the dark, a GPS when you get lost, a shovel when you need to dig deeper into your situations, and most importantly, they’re a phone with a direct line to your Higher Power.

In recent years, Oracle Cards have become a popular tool for divination, and a way for people to create a dialogue with Spirit. I call them a “practical yet spiritual tool,” because anyone can pick up a deck of Oracle Cards and learn how to use them to receive guidance and make the right decisions to move toward their dreams and desires – in just a few minutes time.

While using Oracle Cards isn’t complicated, there are a few simple things to learn that will support you as you develop your practice. These tips will help you get the most out of these mystical cards and discover a kind of insight and guidance you can turn to whenever you’re feeling a sense of doubt or craving some direction.

So whether you’re just dipping your toes into using Oracle Cards, or if you’ve been dabbling for a while and you’re ready to deepen your practice, here are some of the most important things you need to know when using Oracle Cards.

 

1. Oracle Cards are Prescriptive, Not Just Predictive

One of the most common myths about Oracle Cards is the idea that we can use them to predict the future.

While Oracle Cards offer us insights into our current circumstances and potential outcomes based on our present energy, they do not provide us with concrete predictions or fortunes.

It’s easy to want to turn to this spiritual tool for a feeling of certainty – especially when we are struggling or feeling unsure of the future – but the reality is, there are always multiple possible outcomes depending on our energy, our decisions, and many other factors.

 

Instead of predicting the future, we can use Oracle Cards as a prescriptive tool. A way to gain insight on what might be possible and the ways in which we might experience the best of that. They mirror the energy that is present and help us make empowered choices toward our highest good, and the highest good of all.

In other words, the messages they give us are not set in stone. They are a powerful tool for insight, self-reflection, and even accountability. And they give us an opportunity to practice trust and surrender when things feel out of our control.

Whenever I want to talk to my Higher Power, I pull my cards out because I know they will circumvent my wishful thinking and reflect the truth, which is always leading me somewhere better. The guidance that I get from Oracle Cards is always clean.

 

2. Get More Out Of your Oracle Cards with Meditation

Whenever you pull an Oracle Card, it’s important to remember that the cards will reflect whatever energy you bring to them. This means if you pull a card from a state of emotional activation, the cards are going to reflect that first before pointing in the direction of the subject you want to talk about. It will always show you want you need to clean up first.

In order to get the most direct and clear guidance, it’s helpful to bring yourself to a place of emotional neutrality first. You might wonder how you can get emotionally neutral about a topic that’s bothering you, worrying you, or even exciting you… My favorite way is with meditation!

When you meditate, you clear the slate and can come at the question and the cards with clarity. Then once you pull a card, you can try journaling about the message you received in order to engage in self-reflection and go a little deeper on what it might mean to you.

 

3. Asking The Right Questions

As you explore your Oracle Card decks and discover how you can use this practical yet spiritual tool to connect and converse with your Higher Power, you will begin to notice that some questions help you gain more clarity than others.

For example, you’ll get the most clarity by asking open-ended questions that don’t ask for a specific prediction, but rather than focus on insight or context to help you reflect on the question at hand.

There are a few tips and tools that will help you ask the right questions, but the most important thing is to keep the intention for the highest good of all, and to trust your intuition. As you get to know your decks and practice asking different questions, your intuition will become your guide. It can be difficult to release the desire for an answer that feels like it provides certainty, but when you can embrace the type of wisdom you receive from the cards, you’ll be amazed at the clarity you can find through this practice.

One of the greatest joys of my life and career is teaching others how to use Oracle Cards for spiritual guidance, personal development, and to create prosperous and meaningful lives that are led by their connection to Spirit.

This is exactly what I’m teaching in my upcoming free Oracle Secrets LIVE Training Series on July 19-21.

In this free training series, I’m sharing the step-by-step process for how to discover your purpose, access your potential, and walk fully into your prosperous life using the power of Oracle Cards. Click here to sign up and save your spot.