decision card backs to show design surrounded by crystals and pieces of nature
answer card face up on top of other decision cards along with runes
Negative answer face up on the back of other decision cards with tarot in the background.
decision card backs to show design surrounded by crystals and pieces of nature
The story about
— and how to use —
your decision deck
When I get something sometimes I just want to open it right away and start using it. Ugh, is that so wrong?! Raise your hand if you also do this. Go ahead, I’m not judging you, raise your hand, it’s all good. These cards are to be used by themselves or in conjunction with other divination pieces — for instance, your favorite tarot or oracle decks, or your pendulum, but it doesn't stop there. What I mean by that is, these will aid you when trying to read spirit in general, regardless of what you are using for that contact. I wish I had these when I was in high school when I bought my first tarot deck, but all happens for a reason when it does. Consider these decision cards to help guide your inner strength and decisions with reassurance just like a bicycle has training wheels or like going to see a super close friend for advice on an issue. You always have free will, so when using these cards, what you pull is for your highest and best, always. Know though that you ultimately have the last say in what you do — not the cards, not me, not any human, just you, your radiantly, magnificent self of you. I would love to say go ahead and start using your deck right away when you get it however I would be steering you in the wrong direction. I like to ask guidance for my, or whomever's, highest and best when I'm reading spirit. This is why I labeled these cards as such because I want that for you, also. You probably won't see any tarot spreads here on this site but you can follow me on my social feeds for that info. Participate; it would be great to see how different we all do pretty much similar things. That deeper connection within us all — 'm I right?! It would be great to learn your set ups, how you use your number and letter cards — how YOU put YOU into them.
How long will it take me to learn how to use this decision deck?
These cards are to work along side you, enhancing your innate intuition, improving your readings, giving you specific direction, especially when you need them the most. Trust what you are seeing, hearing, smelling, and feeling in your mind’s eye. I know that sounds weird and it definitely will feel odd at first. Blurt it out — if you smell something, see, feel, or hear anything — go for it. One word at a time is fine. Should you need to, you can put them into sentences to describe what you need to to the person you’re reading. What’s going to happen is the person you are reading for who knows you’re learning, will identify what you’re saying and give you the verification that will quiet your mind. Once you do this more and more, you’ll strengthen your readings. I recommend taking notes. This is always a great learning tool. Write each reading down, especially if you read for yourself. Write down how or what you’re feeling, what’s popping into your mind or around you. Look back on these notes as you grow to see where you’ve started and where you are at the present. Learning and trusting yourself will take some time. (How do you like that for a definitive answer — “some” time?) I really don’t know exactly because you’re not the only one reading this so it depends on what sort of background and connection you have with your own energy. The important piece about this whole process of when you receive your cards is to make them an extension of you. Should you continue to struggle, don't sweat it, reach out to me.
Is there any meaning to the symbolism in this decision deck?
This deck is separated into thirds: letters, numbers, and answers to your questions. There is no right or wrong way to use this deck but know that the decision is ultimately yours that you make with your own free will. Let’s take a look at the exterior of the box first. You’ll see that I’ve made an altar outlined in gold for you to place a special crystal of your choice, or whatever item you feel fit, to energize and connect your deck to you while you sleep or are away from the decision deck. I would definitely recommend that you do this before you unwrap it all and start using them. The box and important pieces on the box have been intentionally designed and printed white, purple, and gold. In metaphysics, these three colors together create a strong protection of the energy that you will introduce to your set and create a strong connection with divine energy for your highest and best. The cards themselves were designed with three chakra energy field colors in mind. Red, the letter cards for using when spelling or needing letters, represent the sacral chakra signifying stability and grounding. The green set, which back the numbers when numbers are needed, represents the heart chakra and aims at compassion and love. There is one "wild" card within the green set without a number that can be used as you see fit. Sometimes I give it a value of representing the end of the reading if it turns up, other times, I keep it by my side during a reading with a crystal on top. The blue set is connected to our throat chakra, which helps us to communicate. You'll notice here are some answers that guidance will direct you to pick and communicate to you through this section in sentences. There's no wrong way to use your deck but however you use it, always end readings with gratitude to your guides. I like to end my readings with a "mote it be", feeling gratitude, and also saying "thank you".
Ok so how do I introduce these cards into my energy fields?
So ones energy field is what surrounds each of us — many folks use the term “aura” — it’s like the driveway to your skin before you get home — or deeper. Some of us can see this energy field, and some of us won’t — either is fine. We use this field — usually unaware, and many of us bypass signals from this field — to put that object into your hands or just to touch it, right away. I start my readings by stating that it's for me or whomever and for my/their highest and best. What I’ve always felt was how does this “whateveritis” that I’m holding become a part of me to get to “know” me better because I would like “this” to help me? Well, it’s by introducing that object to your energy field. The stronger one gets and understands about energy, the more one learns how to project with the eyes, the mind, the energy vortexes in and around our body, etc. but that is not what I’m talking about. What I’m talking about is just introducing so they can know us — not pulling into us and not pushing away. It’s like when someone you don’t know comes to your door. Usually people you don’t know don’t just come up to your door anymore unless they’re delivering a package but imagine a stranger did. We usually wouldn’t just open the door and tug on their arm to pull them into our space — stranger danger, ‘m I right? Same, same. It feels good to be safe within our space.
How do I bond deeper with my cards?
Usually we already have tools around us that can help the process along. Is there something that you carry around the house or that has been with you for a long while that also knows you well? Not a photo that just sits there but something that you carry around, put down for a bit, and then pick right back up? A ring, a stone, a shell that found you on the beach? A cute acorn? An old marble or die that you’ve had since childhood? A feather that you can’t seem to leave outside? A jar of dimes? Your favorite journal? Your tarot deck? Do you need me to keep listing examples? I doubt it. Whatever it/they may be, and however many pieces you care to use, bring them close to you and place them together. Let them all sit together, in the environment that you chose to be in. However even if these cards are the only pieces you have before you, that’s more than enough to make a strong connection because of YOU. You are a glorious miracle. You really are a miracle! (Don’t even get me started: one sperm out of HOW MANY to connect with that one egg to make your miraculous self — you wouldn't be you if another sperm latched on. I know that may sound creepy, gross, or weird to talk about but seriously think about that process.The pain, the happiness, and everything in between to where we are right now.) We get to ride this planet together at the same time. That’s pretty special, if you ask me. This process of being with your self and focusing on each card will bring you closer to your deck. Hold them in your hands, and before you consider shuffling through them, bring them close to your chest to where your heart is and breathe slow, deep breaths with them. Connect. If I may suggest, once you feel you’ve had them in your hands for enough time — only you will know — and you’ve breathed together, light your favorite colored birthday candle, then go through the cards one by one, shuffling each section separately, slowly, all while letting the candle burn down to its end, connecting and celebrating this magical moment that you are together. You will be working together for a long while. For a deeper connection, incorporate them into your daily life: lay them under your pillow or right next to you while you sleep; keep them by your side throughout your days; shuffle each section daily; place them in their own special spot on your altar.
Ok, I feel like I’ve bonded with my cards, now what?
I usually like to light my favorite colored birthday candle, because they’re wee, quick, and to the point. If you do that, I would recommend going through the cards one by one, shuffling each differently section separately, slowly, all while letting the candle burn down to the end, connecting and celebrating this magical moment that you are together. You will be working together for a long while. For a deeper connection, incorporate them into your daily life: lay them under your pillow or right next to you on your bed while you sleep; keep them by your side throughout your days; shuffle each section daily; place them in their own special spot on your altar.
And why should I make it a point to connect with my decision deck?
The reason why we want to connect with our cards is to get accurate readings: language is all around us but sometimes we won’t hear or listen. Know that language isn’t just what we speak with our mouths. When you get into a car you know what to do with the key. Your feet and hands know how to get the vehicle to move. On the road you’ll see lines, signs, lights, talking with you, right? When you’re walking with a group of friends down the sidewalk and there’s another group of people coming from the opposite direction, you start to single file so both groups can get through. When you put on a shoe, pants, skirt, sweater, tie — whatever you wear or don’t, that’s your language with that object to those that can see you or even when you look at yourself in the mirror. Everything around us is speaking to us all the time. Sometimes it just becomes natural that we don’t really think about it. Other times it takes us a little bit longer to figure out.
In conclusion...
These cards have a soft feel to them which may make it a bit difficult to shuffle at first but the more time you all connect by shuffling, the easier it will become. Staying grounded helps me to remember to vocalize what I’m hearing, smelling, seeing, and/or being told by spirit to the person that’s in front of me, or to write in my journal if it’s my own reading. I assume I’m not the only one so I printed the cards to have a texture on them that would help to keep the reader, whether learning or not, grounded within their body. It’s super important to stay grounded within our bodies while we’re communicating with spirit. It’s almost like running long distances and your shoes coming undone. The blisters that you can get alone from that hurt. Same, same. Staying grounded within your body helps reinforce that you can be here and have a healthy conversation with spirit. Let this deck help you to communicate and find yourself; who you are with people, animals, plants, and objects — around you; and who you will become. We all speak. Use this deck to get to know the strength that you have within to communicate what you need to know all around you. Once you feel that connection, the numerous tarot and oracle decks out there will be more of a breeze. Go ahead, be you, & be your strength that others see within — for your highest and best. Mote it be.