In 2013, I wrote about relearning tarot or at least updating my skills. Ever since I improved my skills, I find that I avoid doing readings on myself. I often find information (in the cards) that I wish I had not known.
Ignorance is bliss.
So for myself, I have Oracle cards. Decks that are more like a friend giving you some good advice. I use them to give myself pep talks, to inspire myself, and to gain perspective. All of which is more about work from within than anything else.
For my birthday, I purchased a new oracle set called Messages From Your Animal Spirit Guides Oracle Cards by Steven D. Farmer.
Back when I had an iPhone, I had the app version of these cards. I used the app for daily meditations. It was very disappointing when I found out my Galaxy Note did not have this available in their store. So, imagine my elation when I saw them in the real live IRL store!
The physical object is so much better. All 44 cards are thick, textured, and beautiful. The animals in most cases are ones that I do not usually see in totem sets. I really liked this and I almost wish there was a second version.
My only complaint is that texture, that feels so great in the hands, makes the cards hard to spread. They have a tendency to clump together. I use the spread and select by "vibes" method for all my decks.
On a whim (and for this post) I decided that I would select a card to represent the internet as a whole. I was amused by the result.
