Oracle Cards

The main difference between oracle and tarot cards is structure: tarot follows a fixed 78-card system with Major and Minor Arcana, while oracle decks have no set format, with each carrying its own themes, art, and card count. Tarot suits structured readings; oracle decks are more flexible. 

Oracle cards are a great choice for beginners as each deck includes a guidebook explaining the meaning of every card. No memorisation is required. Oracle cards are intuitive, making daily card pulls simple and rewarding.

Most Oracle card decks have between 36 and 44 cards. Rockpool’s collection, such as Lost Oracle, contains 36 cards, while Oracle of the Witch contains 44 cards. 

Choose your first oracle deck by following what visually and emotionally draws you in. The artwork and theme matter more than any ‘rules’ about which deck to start with. Look for a deck with a clear guidebook and a theme that resonates, whether that’s nature, angels, witchcraft, or mythology. 

Yes, oracle and tarot cards work well together, and many readers combine them in the same reading. A common approach is to lay out a tarot spread for structured detail, then draw one oracle card to add an overarching theme or intuitive clarification.