147: Receiving guidance from tarot and oracle cards
8 Aug 2024 · 32 min
Mart Tweedy explores tarot and oracle cards, explaining how traditional 78-card tarot decks split into Major and Minor Arcana, while oracle decks offer flexible themes for beginners. She covers deck selection, reading spreads like the Celtic Cross, and weaving cards into spiritual practice through moon rituals and daily draws.
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Hi everyone, welcome back to another episode of Canny Crystals, the podcast. I hope that you're all well. My name is Mart Tweedy, I am your host, and this week I had myself a little break. I went away last weekend to this cute little abbey just outside of Whitby with all of Johnny's family. So there were about 30 of us there, and they do this thing every couple of years where we all meet up for the weekend. But as it's in this little valley in the middle of nowhere, like literally it's in the center of a valley, the only thing around you is hills and sheep. And a bit of heather on the hills as well. It was nice, it was all purple. Um, but yeah, you get absolutely no phone service whatsoever. But actually, I didn't mind because it was just so nice to disconnect from the world for the weekend. So Johnny's family are quite diverse too, so there were people there from all different walks of life. I think the furthest that some of them had traveled from was his auntie and uncle from Hong Kong and his cousin from Taiwan. So for us only to have to travel an hour down the road It was a bit of a blessing, especially with a baby in tow as well. The grounds were absolutely lovely as well, so I spent a lot of me time over the weekend just out in the garden area with me shoes off. I even went up to this really, really old tree and just started hugging it. It just felt amazing just being able to walk around and ground meself while I had the capacity to. It was lush. I took a few crystals with us as well because, you know, obviously, who am I? But it was a lovely break. It was just so nice to get away and talk to people about anything that's not work. But I'm back anyway, and I'm back with a bang as I came back to so many emails about Manifest. PayPal apparently had an error on their side last weekend, so if you did try paying with PayPal, that should all be fixed by now. And I'm really sorry because it wasn't my error, it was a total error on their side. But anyway, it's all fixed. I think most people just went screw PayPal and ended up paying with Klarna or Clearpay or debit card anyway. But every time someone buys a ticket, I just get so, so excited. Kind of like in that known state because knowing what I know about the rest of the lineup and what an amazing day we're all going to have. Honestly, I just can't wait. I'm so excited. Like I know it's 11 months away, but I'm so, so excited. And we were actually featured in Luxe Magazine as well last weekend. They did a write-up about the event and the lineup so far, and we've received some amazing feedback from that as well. Now the ticket sales are the most stressful part when you are running an event. I remember when I was doing the event with Francesca Amber at the Barbican last year, the ticket sales were the most stressful part. I think we sold like something like 100 tickets on the very first night, and then we didn't start selling any more tickets until about 2 months later. And every day Fran was like, what are the ticket sales like? What are the ticket sales like? And I was like, please just stop asking because this is embarrassing, we've sold no tickets. But anyway, that is the most stressful part because some days you can get none and then the next day you might get 20. So in true me style, I just said to the universe, you know, if everything is going to be okay with these ticket sales, please show me a blue butterfly, because I thought that's my sign, you know, that'll let me know that everything is going to be all right, just so I could stop stressing. And about 4 hours later, Cheryl, who is one of me members in Manifest with Mart Tweedy, she sent me a message in the group, and at the end she put 3 blue butterfly emojis. And I thought, well, you know, there's my sign. So I know not to get stressed about it all and just to leave it up to the universe to deliver. And that evening I saw loads of angel numbers, honestly. Like, I saw triple 3, I saw double 888, I saw— what else did I see? I saw triple 7 and a triple 4. Honestly, I was sat on Google all night like, what does this mean? What does this mean? And Johnny even went and did a food shop at our local Lidl the other day. He just went to buy a few like bits and bobs and stuff to make tea with, and he came back and said, look at this receipt, and it was full of angel numbers, and at the bottom the total was £22.22. So Monday morning this week, I pulled myself an oracle card, and guess what it said? It said, don't stress, everything is coming to you with divine timing. And I just thought, fucking hell, here I am sat stressed to bits thinking, you know, what's my next move gonna be to sell these tickets? And here is the universe literally delivering me messages telling me not to stress directly right to my face. And in that moment, I just thought to myself, I don't talk about this enough. So today's episode, I'm going to talk all about tarot and oracle cards and how they can guide us through life and give us that direction that we often need. So for me, learning about tarot and oracle cards, it's quite a fascinating topic actually, because it is so filled with symbolism, intuition, and that promise of deep insights into our lives as well. So for centuries, these cards have been used. It's just a new thing. These have been used for centuries, and they've been used as tools of divination, spiritual guidance, and self-reflection as well. And I remember getting a tarot deck when I was maybe 12 or 13, I'm gonna say, and me mam threw an absolute hissy fit. Honestly, me auntie even said that I was inviting the devil into me home. And because of that, I never fully threw myself into interpreting messages because I was just told it was evil to do so. And even when I've met some of you lot, you know, at like conferences or business groups or business meetups and things like that, or events that I've spoken at, people have come up to me and said, do you think that crystals is witchcraft? Do you think that tarot decks are evil? Do you think the tarot decks are witchcraft? And I'm like, no, I honestly don't. The older I've grown, I've come to realize, you know, this isn't like a Ouija board or anything like that. Like, I'm not communicating with the dead. I'm just receiving messages from a higher power that's going to help me to basically guide and advise me in the best possible way. And not only that, I provide customers with tarot readings as well, and I just interpret the messages from the cards, ideal. But the feedback that I get is insane. And I mean, 9 times out of 10, a customer who I provide a tarot reading for will go on and leave a 5-star review as well. And sometimes when I read back their feedback, I'm like, oh my God, this is exactly what I told them was going to happen. It's absolutely wild. And I just interpret the messages from the cards, I deal, but the feedback that I get is insane. Sometimes I even go into great detail about a specific subject, and I'll even say on the video that I'm recording for the customer, like, I'm not sure why I'm telling you this, but then they'll come back with an email saying, you know, that part was so pertinent to what I'm going through right now at this moment in time, and that it really helped them out. So there is clearly power and energy behind these cards. So in this episode, I just wanted to explore the history the structure, and the use basically of both tarot and oracle decks, and how they offer us with this kind of comprehensive guide for those of us who are looking to incorporate these powerful tools into our spiritual practice. So I'm going to start off by talking about the history, okay, because tarot cards have quite a rich history that dates back to the 15th century. When I was doing my research, I came across this, um, whole article basically where it said that they originated in Europe as a playing card game before evolving into a tool for divination. So the traditional tarot deck consists of 78 different cards, and they're divided into two main categories. So we've got the Major Arcana and the Minor Arcana. So the Major Arcana is often seen as the heart of the tarot. So it contains 22 individual cards that represent significant life events, spiritual lessons, and kind of archetypal energies as well. So we have cards such as the Fool, The Magician, The High Priestess, and they each carry deep symbolic meanings that can offer us this huge insight into our spiritual journey. And then on the other hand, we've got the Minor Arcana, okay? So that's composed of 56 cards divided into 4 suits. So we've got the Cups, the Swords, the Wands, and the Pentacles. So if we think of this as like a deck of standard playing cards, you know, where we have spades, hearts, diamonds, and clubs,. This is the equivalent of these. So these tarot suits correspond to different aspects of life. So we have emotions, thoughts, actions, and material. So the Cups— we'll start off with the Cups. So the Cups is all about emotions and feelings. So it's often associated with matters that are to do with the heart or intuition or relationships, and it's kind of linked to the element of water. Next we've got Swords. So Swords is all about thought and intellect. So kind of deals with the inner mind, communication, conflict, that kind of thing. So it's associated with air. Then we've got Wands. So Wands is all about action and creativity. So it represents inspiration, energy, movement, and that's connected to the element of fire. And then last, Pentacles, or, you know, some people even refer to them as coins because they look like a coin with a 5-sided star on it, is all about material matters and physical aspects. So the suit of Pentacles focuses on wealth, career, and the physical world, so it corresponds with the element of earth. And every suit includes numbered cards from 1 to 10, along with 4 of the court cards. So they are Page, Knight, Queen, and King. You know, like just in a standard playing card deck, you would have 1 to 10, then you'd have Jack, Queen, King. This is the same. You've got 1 to 10, but then you've got Page, Knight, Queen, King. So the Minor Arcana provides a more detailed and practical view of daily events and challenges.. So that's tarot in a nutshell. It's really hard for me to describe this over audio and not show you what on video, but that is tarot in a nutshell. But then we also have a whole other world of intuition with oracle cards as well. And unlike tarot cards, oracle cards don't adhere to any strict structure or a set number of cards. So some decks that I have contain 50 cards, some might contain 75, some contain even 100. There really is no set number on these decks. There can be anything, okay? I think I even got one at Denise Duffield-Thomas's event in Bristol last year, and it was a, uh, what was it called? An affirmation oracle deck, I think it was called. And it was by Louise Hay, and I got really excited because I was like, I love Louise Hay, I love everything that she stands— well, I say stand for, what she stood for. She's dead, bless her, RIP. But I thought, oh my God, this is going to be an amazing deck. And I was so disappointed because when I opened it, there was only 10 bloody cards inside. 10 cards. So yeah, oracle decks can contain any number of cards. There really is no set number, and they are highly versatile. They can encompass a wide range of themes, you know, from angels like Angel Prayers by Kyle Gray, or even spirit animals, you know, to affirmations and chakra healing. There are so many oracle decks, and these are designed to be more intuitive, so they often focus on a very specific a very specific theme or a very specific message rather than a comprehensive system like tarot does. So one of the most appealing aspects of oracle cards is their accessibility, because they're often considered to be more user-friendly for beginners because, you know, they have a simpler structure, they have positive uplifting messages on them. 9 times out of 10, they'll contain an affirmation or something along those lines. So oracle cards can provide that gentle guidance and encouragement, and that makes them an excellent choice for daily reflections or specific queries. Most oracle decks that you buy nowadays even come with a guidebook. So you'll pull a card from your deck, it might have an affirmation or a statement on there, and that's going to offer you a little bit of a pick-me-up. But then if you also look at that correlating message in the guidebook, it usually gives you a bit more advice as to what you can do to get the show on the road, so to speak. For example, right here— oops, I've just dropped them. Right here I have got Emma Mumford's, um, Manifesting Rituals Oracle deck, just because it's one that I use on a daily basis for a bit of guidance at the moment. But I go through periods where I'll move from one deck to another. And you know, the first card I'll pull here, for example, is— obviously this is hard to show you because it's audio— but the first card that I've pulled out of Emma's deck says, as I do less I attract more abundance to me. So I can take that message and I can kind of use that as an affirmation for the day ahead, and I can just leave it at that. Or I can also look in the guidebook and read more about it. So for example, if I find this card in the guidebook— oh, there we go, um, where are we? There we are. If I find this card in the guidebook, Emma has also wrote here, she has wrote, it's easy to overcomplicate the manifestation process in the hope that if we do more, our desires will manifest quicker. Simply repeating the same practices might leave you stuck in the ask step of the process. The universe is encouraging you to slow down and to take stock of where you need to let go and do less. By doing less, you create space for alignment and abundance to enter into your life. So can you see how the guidebook there actually complemented that card beautifully? Now I won't read it all because there's more as well. Then there's also journal prompts underneath here, and there's an affirmation to try out for the day as well as a little manifestation ritual like related to that card. So that's how oracle decks massively differ from tarot, because with tarot you're the one deciphering the cards, whereas with oracle that work's already been done for you. So if you are a beginner, I would say that oracle is probably best off for you, okay? So selecting which you use, whether a tarot deck or an oracle deck,. It's a deeply personal decision. The right deck will resonate with you on a spiritual level. It'll draw you in with its imagery and its symbolism and its energy. The tarot deck that I use at the moment for all of my readings online is a holographic one, for example, and that stood out to me purely because of how fucking sexy it looks. That's honestly the only reason. It's a pretty standard deck, but because it's holographic, it feels so much nicer to me. So when choosing a deck, Just consider your interests, you know, what you hope to gain from your readings. Like, do you seek deep archetypal insights? Because then a traditional tarot deck like the Rider-Waite might be perfect for you. Or are you looking for more uplifting, positive messages? In which case, an oracle deck focusing on, you know, angelic guidance, for example, or affirmations, that might be more suitable to you. But when selecting a deck, it's essential to listen to your intuition. Okay, you might want to visit a shop to look at them firsthand. You might want to browse online. You might want to look at some reviews. You might want to even ask your friends for recommendations. But hold your cards, examine the artwork, and see how they make you feel. I think I own— let me just have a look, I'm just looking up on my shelf right now— I think I own 12, 13 oracle decks and only 2 tarot decks. I get more from oracles, if I'm totally honest with you. Tarot, I know how to decipher them, do you know what I mean? But oracle, I'm getting a different message because nothing is set in stone and it's something that is already being pre-populated for me. Your connection to the deck will significantly impact your readings, so I want you to choose one that resonates with your soul. It's just like choosing a crystal, really. You want one that speaks to you inside. So if we talk about conducting a reading Okay, so once you've chosen your deck, it's time for you to begin your journey into card reading. So what I do is I start by creating a bit of a sacred space for your readings because, you know, you don't want any outside influences coming up on you, do you? So this can be as simple as just lighting a candle, you know, playing some soft music, or even setting up a small altar with crystals and other meaningful objects. So for example, in my office when I do my readings, I will turn down the lights a little bit, I'll put on a subliminal in the background just for focus and concentration, and I'll even light some sage or some incense, and I just go around the room cleansing it of all negativity. I sometimes even open the window just because I don't want any of that stagnant energy just sat there. I want it to be able to escape through the window, and I'll then place some of my favorite crystals around me as I start shuffling the deck. Now the goal is to create an environment that feels peaceful and conducive to introspection, because that's what this is all about. It's all about looking inside. If you are like doing a reading for yourself, it's thinking about what's actually going on in your body while you interpret these messages. So you begin by shuffling the cards. Obviously, this process is more than just mixing them though. It's a way of connecting with the deck, you know. It's a way of setting your intention for the reading. Sometimes as I shuffle, I even start asking questions, and I'm like, okay, deck, I'm going to, you know, ask a few questions here in relation to wealth. So I'd like some guidance on this, please. And then I'll ask an open-ended question. So as you shuffle, just focus on your question or the issue that you'd like guidance on, basically. Sometimes the cards come to life for me when I do this as well, and they'll fling themselves out of the deck. Like, literally, I've been on camera doing readings for people Even my members, because we always pull a card on my live Manifest with Mark calls, sometimes the cards literally jump out of the deck across the screen. It's wild. And I just take it as I'm meant to have seen that card and it was just dying to give me that message. But normally when you feel ready, you would draw the cards and you would start your reading. So you can draw a single card for a quick answer to a question that you might have, or you can even draw a few or use a spread for a bit more of a detailed reading.. So the most popular tarot spreads are— there's a 3-card spread, for example, and this is one of the most simplest and most versatile spreads. So the 3-card spread can offer insights into the past, the present, and the future. So it's perfect for quick readings, you know, it can be adapted to other questions such as mind, body, spirit, or situation, action, outcome, whichever way you want to do it. Then there's the Celtic Cross spread, that's another popular way as well, that's the classic spread. It's a bit more complex. It provides a bit of a, a bigger overview of a situation, so to speak. So it consists of 10 cards that explore different aspects of the question, including the present situation, what challenges you might be facing, subconscious influences, and potential outcomes as well. So the Celtic Cross is ideal for in-depth readings, and, you know, it'll explore kind of multiple facets of an issue. Or you can even do something called— well, what I call it— the Year Ahead Spread. So it just involves drawing card for every single month of the upcoming year, and that offers you a month-by-month forecast for what's actually going to happen for you. And I see this as a great way to set intentions and just to prepare for the energies that will shape your year ahead. So then we've got interpreting the cards. So this is where it gets interesting, because interpreting tarot and oracle cards, it's all intuitive. There's no right or wrong messages here. So, you know, guidebooks can provide valuable insights into the meanings of cards,, but it's essential that you trust your intuition and your personal connection with the imagery, okay? So consider the symbolism, consider the colors, the figures depicted on the cards, like what emotions do they evoke inside of you. I told you, it's all internal, okay? What thoughts come to mind when you pull that card? What do the images make you think of? Because every card has a traditional meaning, and no matter which deck you buy. It'll always represent the same kind of thing, okay? Your interpretation might vary depending on the context of the reading or your own unique perspective. And that's why people love when people get their tarot read from other people, because that's their perspective. I know how to read tarot, but I still get my tarot cards read all the time because I want to hear that other person's perspective and their intuition and what messages come through through them. So what I interpret from a card might not be what you interpret. I remember one day, for example, that I was recording a reading for a customer, and it was all about how this one person was causing her trouble in her love life. And I remember saying that I felt that she needed to cut all ties with him. Now, all the times that I've drawn this card before, I never once noticed that it looked like there was the letter A in the middle of it, so I just said it aloud on video and when she'd watched the video, she came back to me and she said, you know, my ex is causing me hell right now, and I'm sure that his name was Andrew or Alan, something beginning with A anyway. And it made me think about how traditionally I might not have even noticed that in the imagery, but for some reason on that occasion, on that reading, I did. I noticed there was a letter A in the middle. So it all has meaning, and it's just how you interpret the message that is going to be meaningful. So for tarot cards, just pay attention to the suits and the numbers because they can provide this additional layer of meaning, whereas in oracle decks, the messages are often more direct and they focus on themes like love, healing, or even abundance. But it's still crucial for you to connect with the cards on a personal level and just allow your intuition to guide you. So tarot and oracle cards, they can be powerful tools for daily guidance and reflection. You know, many people I know draw a daily card to set the tone for the day ahead, and that's going to offer them a focus or a mantra to carry with them for that day. So you can also use the cards to meditate, journal, or even explore specific questions and challenges in your life. So I have one member on my Manifest with Mark group, she is called Carolanne, and she is on there every single morning in the group with her card reading of the day. I love it, I absolutely love it. Her messages pick me right up. Sometimes I just either, you know, don't get time to pull a card for myself, or I just forget because I'm so busy. So when I see Carol-Anne's messages in the chat, I'm like, OMG, this message couldn't have come at a better time, and I'll use that as an affirmation for the rest of my day. What I will say is, when using the cards, just approach them with an open mind and heart because you know, they're not fortune-telling tools. They are rather a mirror to your subconscious, you know. They're a guide to help you navigate your spiritual journey. So just remember to use them responsibly and ethically, because you've got to respect their power and the guidance that they offer. Because tarot and oracle cards aren't just tools for divination, they are powerful instruments for enhancing our spiritual practice. So whether you're seeking guidance or clarity or maybe just a deeper connection with the universe, cards can play a vital role in various rituals and meditative practices. So we can incorporate these into our spiritual practices in so many ways. Now, the first thing that I wrote down when I was like writing some notes for this episode is to incorporate cards into spiritual practices. Now, if you go over to my Instagram, I'm @canny_crystals— give me a follow if you're not already— every time there is a new moon or a full moon,, I will always put on a little bit of guidance, and then if you carry on swiping along, you'll always see a slide that says things to do on a new moon or things to do on a full moon. And I think on both of them I have pull a tarot card or pull an oracle card, because the moon's phases have long been associated with spiritual practices and rituals. So tarot and oracle cards can be this valuable addition to moon ceremonies. You know, they'll help to align your intentions with the moon's energy. So on a new moon, you know, new moons are a time for setting intentions, planting seeds for the future. So during a new moon ritual, you can draw a card to gain insight into what to focus on for the coming lunar cycle, and that card can represent a theme or energy to cultivate in your life. And similarly, on a full moon, you know, a full moon is a time of culmination and reflection and release. So during a full moon ceremony, you can use tarot or oracle cards to identify what you need to let go of, what lessons you've learned, and that process can help you gain clarity and closure on past events. Another thing I wrote down was seasonal celebrations. So, you know, these cards can be integrated into seasonal celebrations such as solstices, equinoxes, and other significant times of the year as well. And these occasions often mark transitions and shifts in energy, so it makes them the perfect opportunity for reflection and intention setting. So we've got winter solstice, for example. That's the longest night of the year. That can be a time to reflect on the past year because it's always around December 20th, December 21st, and that's going to be an amazing time for you to set intentions for the year ahead. So you could draw cards to explore themes of introspection and new beginnings. Then we've got the spring equinox, which is, you know, the season of rebirth and renewal. The spring equinox is an excellent time to explore new opportunities and growth. Because if we think about spring, it's when all the, you know, all the flowers and everything are growing. It's when the grass starts getting really green again. So think of that as growth. You can use cards to identify areas of your life that need nurturing or expansion. Then we've got the summer solstice, which tends to be around June 20th, June 21st, and the height of the sun's power is a time for celebration and gratitude. So you could draw cards to focus on joy or abundance, and, you know, celebrating the fruits of your labor. And then we've also got Autumn Equinox as well. So this time of balance and harvest can be used to assess what you've achieved and what still needs that attention. So cards can help you to reflect on the year's harvest, both literally and metaphorically. And then the last and third thing that I wrote down on my list is personal rituals. So we can incorporate tarot and oracle cards into personal rituals because that can enhance our spiritual practice. So whether you're performing a daily draw to set the tone for your day ahead, like I mentioned, or even if you're engaging in a bit more of an elaborate ritual, these cards are going to offer you guidance and focus. So for example, you could have a morning ritual where you start your day with a card pull just to set an intention or to receive a message from the universe. I know my best friend Nikki, she's just recently started doing this because she bought her own oracle deck about a month ago, I think it was now, and she said like they have really helped set her up for the day ahead. Because these oracle cards can help you approach your day with mindfulness and purpose, because it's not like you're just wandering off aimlessly into the rest of your day, do you know what I mean? You've got purpose behind which way to go because you're being led down that path. Alternatively, you could do an evening reflection, so you could use cards to reflect on your day, you know, understand any challenges that you faced or even consider what you learned that day. And that practice can provide valuable insights and help you grow as a person. So there are a few little things that you can do as well. So the first thing that we can do with cards is meditate with them, because they can serve as powerful tools for meditation, offering a visual and symbolic focal point to enhance your practice. And by meditating on a card, you can delve deeper into its meaning and symbolism. And that's going to help you unlock insights and wisdom. So you could do a bit of a guided meditation, you know, choose a card that resonates with you or represents a theme that you want to explore, and as you meditate, focus on that card's image, you know, focus on the colors and the symbols, and just let your mind wander and see what thoughts or emotions arise. Or you could do a kind of a chakra meditation even, you know, use your cards to explore and balance your chakras. For every chakra, draw a card to understand the energy flow and any blockages that you might be feeling.. You might want to meditate on the card just to bring awareness and healing to that energy center. Something else you can do is use a visualization exercise because that's going to enhance your use of tarot and oracle decks because the rich imagery and the symbolism of the cards, they can help you create vivid mental pictures that's going to aid in manifestation and self-discovery. So you could do a goal visualization. So choose yourself a card that represents a goal or an aspiration. So if you wanted more wealth or abundance, you could use one of the Pentacle cards. Maybe you want to choose like something like the King or the Queen of Pentacles, you know, the ultimate archetype. Visualize yourself achieving that goal and use the card's imagery to build a detailed mental picture, because that can help you align your energy and actions with your desired outcomes. And then the last thing that I've got down on my list that you can do is use affirmations and mantras, because cards can inspire affirmations and mantras that you can incorporate into your daily life. So draw yourself a card, create an affirmation based on its message, you know, repeat that affirmation throughout the day, and that's going to reinforce that positive energy and intention. So incorporating cards into your spiritual practice can really deepen your connection. And, you know, whether it's through rituals and meditation or visualization or affirmations, whatever it is, these cards are going to offer you such a powerful way to explore what's going on inside. Yeah, so for me personally, tarot and oracle cards are, you know, really useful tools for spiritual exploration because they offer so much insight, so much guidance on our life's journey. And whether you're seeking answers to a specific question or exploring the deep aspects of your soul, these cards are going to provide you with a valuable perspective. Okay, nowadays as well, you can get tarot decks for anything. Like, I'm sure I saw a Taylor Swift tarot deck the other day. Honestly, I just thought, what the actual fuck? But when I looked at it, although it was all pictures of Taylor, obviously, it was still the same symbolism for all the cards. So it was like Taylor sat with like loads of, um, swords behind her, for example, with her head in her hands. Or Taylor sat with a very large pentacle on her lap. It's all fucking weird, honestly. So fucking weird. But you can get like Game of Thrones ones, Spice Girls ones. I haven't seen a Beyoncé tarot deck actually, but if anyone does see one, please tag me or let me know because, you know, I will be buying. One of my favorite oracle decks was actually quite expensive because I had to have it shipped from the US actually, and I'm sure it cost me about £60-65. That was an expensive purchase for me, but it was a crystal oracle deck. I couldn't really say no. So every day you pull a card and it tells you what crystal to work with that day as well as an affirmation to repeat. That's a cute deck, but honestly, the premise of all decks is the same, which is to offer guidance and advice to us with whatever we need help and support with. So if you want to grab yourself some tarot or oracle decks, head to cannycrystals.co.uk and just type the word deck into the search box. You'll see all of our available decks. Don't forget, you can also use your exclusive discount code, which is the word podcast, to check out. You'll get 10% off everything. And if you've enjoyed this episode, I hope you have. It's been really hard to do this without any visuals and do it all audio. But please do me a solid and leave a rating or review wherever you're listening to this episode. I truly appreciate it, and it would help me out in ways that you wouldn't even begin to imagine. So thank you all for listening. I'll see you all again next Friday. I hope that you have an amazing week ahead, and yeah, I'll see you next Friday for another episode. Speak soon, guys.
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