As a cultural and spiritual studies expert with a focus on divination practices, I frequently explore various methods of seeking guidance and insight, one of which is through the use of oracle cards. An oracle card reading is a form of intuitive guidance that uses a deck of cards, each bearing a symbol, image, or message, to provide clarity and perspective on a situation or to gain insight into one's life. These readings are not meant to predict the future but rather to offer guidance and support in making decisions or understanding a situation from a different perspective.

Oracle cards are different from tarot cards, which have a more structured system and specific meanings for each card. While tarot decks typically consist of 78 cards divided into the Major and Minor Arcana, oracle decks can vary greatly in size and theme. They can feature anything from animals and angels to trees and deities, each carrying its own unique symbolism and energy.

The process of an oracle card reading usually involves the following steps:


1. Setting an Intention: Before the reading, the person seeking guidance (referred to as the "querent") sets a clear intention or asks a specific question they wish to gain insight on.


2. Shuffling the Cards: The deck is shuffled, often while focusing on the intention or question. This act of shuffling is believed to imbue the cards with the energy of the question.


3. Choosing the Cards: The querent then draws cards from the deck, either at random or guided by their intuition. The number of cards drawn can vary based on the type of reading being done.


4. Interpreting the Cards: Each card is then interpreted based on its imagery and the message it carries. The reader may use their intuition, personal insights, or a guidebook that comes with the deck to understand the meaning of the cards in the context of the question or situation.


5. Giving the Reading: The reader shares the insights gained from the cards with the querent, often providing advice or guidance on how to apply this wisdom in their life.


6. Reflecting and Journaling: After the reading, it's common for the querent to reflect on the messages received and possibly journal about their feelings and thoughts regarding the reading.

Oracle decks are often used for personal growth, spiritual development, and as a tool for self-reflection. They are widely regarded as a way to tap into one's intuition and inner wisdom. The beauty of oracle cards lies in their versatility and the depth of insight they can provide when used with an open mind and a receptive heart.

Now, let's translate this into Chinese.

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Oracle decks in themselves can use animals, angels, trees, gods or goddesses or chakra and each is completely different from the other. Unlike tarot, where you can have many renditions -C or --remakes-- as we say in Hollywood -C but the structure will always be the same. You will always see 78 cards in a tarot deck.Aug 27, 2014read more >>