Tarot and Oracle

Welcome to Season 10 of Every Day Tarot! This season, I’m exploring the rich, magical intersections between tarot and witchcraft.What we explore in this episode:The key differences between tarot and oracle cards, and how to know which might be right for youA brief history of tarot as cartomancyWhy the Waite-Smith deck is foundational (and why I make a point to honor Pamela Coleman-Smith, the artist behind its iconic imagery)Why some people love the structure of tarot, while others prefer the intuitive freedom of oracleTips for choosing a deck you actually vibe withHow tarot and oracle can complement each other in readings and reflection practicesA 3-card Calling–Doubt–Action spread using The Citadel Oracle, to explore where you're being invited to step forward, what resistance is showing up, and how to move with purpose and clarityDecks mentioned and referenced in this episode:The Desert Illuminations Tarot Therapists Who Tarot DeckThe Goddess of Love Tarot DeckI pulled one card from the Wild Kuan Yin Oracle: The Velvet Goddess EditionI did a 3 card spread from the The Citadel: A Fantasy Oracle deckCallings- The CaptainDoubts- The CartographerActions- The SentinelHow to do a 3-card Calling–Doubt–Action spread:1. Ground YourselfTake a few deep breaths. Center your body. You might place a hand over your heart or light a candle. Set an intention like: "Show me where I’m being called, what’s getting in the way, and how I can move forward with clarity."2. Shuffle and Pull 3 CardsLay them out from left to right:Card 1: (Calling) – What energy, path, or invitation is pulling you forward right now?Card 2: (Doubt) – What fear, resistance, or story is causing hesitation?Card 3: (Action) – What grounded next step can you take to align with your calling?3. Reflect and IntegrateWhere am I being invited to show up with more courage or clarity?What fear or belief is clouding my momentum?What’s one small action I can take today that honors my truth?Today's reading with The Citadel: A Fantasy Oracle:Calling: The Captain - You’re being called to lead—but through collaboration, not control. Share the vision and move forward together.Doubt: The Cartographer - You may feel stuck or over-plan. Doubt here shows up as the fear of picking the “wrong” map. But the truth is, movement brings clarity.Action: The Sentinel - Hold your ground. Protect your energy and act with integrity. Boundaries are your next move.Oracle card pull from Wild Kuan Yin Oracle, I got The Slave Dances Into Freedom (upright). This is a sacred ending—a clear release, not a slow fade or a final hurdle. The struggle that once defined you is over, and you're no longer bound by it. Now, you’re invited to grieve what’s passed, name the fight, and let go. Lay down your armor and allow your being to breathe. This card captures that threshold: the moment between grief and freedom, when your soul kicks off its shoes and dares to dance.Tarot Card PullFrom The Desert Illuminations Tarot, I pulled The Sun (Reversed). A reminder that even radiance needs rest. The reversed Sun might be telling you it’s time to slow down, recalibrate, or simply… go to bed. This isn’t failure; the light will return in its own time.Reflective prompts on this card:What brightness am I afraid to step into?Where do I need warmth, but can’t quite access it?What kind of rest would allow me to feel more alive?Ways to Connect & SupportPatreon: For individual readings and more join the Every Day Tarot Patreon family.Newsletter: Get my FREE 2025 5-Card Tarot Spread PDF + magic straight to your inbox.Let’s Talk Tarot Meetup: If you’re Local, check out the Let’s Talk Tarot Meetup group.If you want to deep dive the tarot with me, I’m going to be offering a 12 week Tarot for Transformation Live course this summer! We will focus on one card each week, learning about it, reflecting on it, journaling, and embodying it. Sign up here for more information!