As a tarot enthusiast, you know the power of working with an oracle deck: from unlocking insight into your life to gaining clarity on difficult decisions - tapping into the wisdom of the cards can be invaluable. If you're looking for a more deeply personal and meaningful experience, however, then consider creating your own oracle deck! 

Not only is crafting and self-publishing an oracle deck is both a creative and spiritual journey in itself; but when done correctly can also extend beyond simply being an entertaining hobby - as it allows us to tap further into our intuition and explore deeper realms of healing through its creation. In this blog post, we will explore the many ways that creating your very own customized oracle deck can benefit both you and others. 

Things To Consider

Asking yourself some of the following questions will help you start on a fruitful and realistic journey to creating your first oracle deck. When I first started, I asked myself these exact questions:

  • What type of deck do you want to create? 
  • Who is your audience and what kind of messages do you want to convey in your cards? 
  • What themes or archetypes will be a part of your oracle deck?
  • How many cards do you want to include in your oracle deck?
  • Do you want more words or more pictures in your deck?
  • What style do you want to convey in your cards? 
  • Are there any key symbols or archetypes that you want to include?
  • Do you want to focus on a particular culture, belief system or area of study?
  • What kind of physical qualities do you want for the deck? (Size, thickness, packaging, etc.)

Working Through Roadblocks

Creating your own oracle deck can be a fun and creative process, but it can also bring up unexpected roadblocks. Time constraints, feeling uninspired, and struggling to settle on an image that resonates with a particular message; are all common issues that many people creating their own decks come across. To get around this, take some time away from the project to rejuvenate your ideas if you hit a creative wall. 

Alternatively, approach the project from a different angle - do an online search for images or turn to inspirational sources such as books or films; when making decisions about what imagery to include in your deck it is best to trust your intuition and choose whatever resonates with you the most. 

Connecting To The Process

When creating an oracle deck, connecting to the process itself intuitively, energetically, and spiritually is important. Our intuition and energy hold ancient wisdom that can be incredibly valuable when creating a powerful and meaningful divination tool. 

By allowing yourself to connect deeply with the cards, you move beyond the logical or intellectual idea of creating something ‘good’ and instead celebrate creating something that has a soul behind it. This aligns your creativity with deeper spiritual insights and enhances every card in the deck tenfold. 

Journaling is an incredibly powerful way to connect with the creative process when creating an oracle deck. Allowing yourself to express your thoughts and feelings on paper can help you move past any blocks or doubts you have surrounding the project. Writing down your intentions for this deck also helps keep your focus clear and allows you to stay connected to the main objective. 

Next Steps

If you're creating an oracle deck and have been struggling with accessing your creativity, a tarot reading from my shop could be just the thing to help you reconnect with what inspires you. 

Oracle decks are tools for deep spiritual discovery, so tapping into the creative power of your inner self is essential. My expert readings will provide guidance, clarity and insight that can directly inform your creative process in creating an oracle deck, leading you to a deeper connection with yourself and your passions. Purchase a tarot reading today and start creating a beautiful oracle deck that is full of ideas and spiritual meaning. 

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