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 you

• A brief history of tarot as cartomancy

• Why 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 oracle

• Tips for choosing a deck you actually vibe with

• How tarot and oracle can complement each other in readings and reflection practices

• A 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 clarity

Decks mentioned and referenced in this episode:

• The Desert Illuminations Tarot

• Therapists Who Tarot Deck

• The Goddess of Love Tarot Deck

• I pulled one card from the Wild Kuan Yin Oracle: The Velvet Goddess Edition

• I did a 3 card spread from the The Citadel: A Fantasy Oracle deck

• Callings- The Captain

• Doubts- The Cartographer

• Actions- The Sentinel

How to do a 3-card Calling–Doubt–Action spread:

1. Ground Yourself

Take 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 Cards

Lay 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 Integrate

• Where 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)