How to consult the cards

There is no one specific way to consult the cards.

Consulting cards for daily inspiration

Usually, with a boxed deck, you start by taking a few moments to think about your issue or situation about which you would like to consult the cards. Then start shuffling the deck. Continue shuffling until you have clearly formulated your question. Sometimes a card might jump out at you, but if not, lay them all out in from of you and select the card you are most drawn to.

If you're on the website, however, the best way to consult the cards would be to focus on the question or thought you'd like to consult the cards on, and go to the Consult the Cards page where you can then select either One Card for Contemplation or the Three Card Spread.

One card spread - One Card for Contemplation

Sometimes, you might just want to choose a card on a daily or weekly basis to offer a point of contemplation. The theme of the card might resonate with you throughout the week, or you may even have an ah-ha moment, when you see and feel the full relevance of the card. Alternatively, it might just offer a fresh perspective on your approach to the day or the week, something to think about in the back of your mind.

Three card spread

For those of you who want a more in depth reading, I would recommend a three card spread.

The first card you select should tell you something about the overall situation at hand that you're thinking about. Maybe it provides some insights into your project or life situation that you're considering.

The second card tells you something about what you can learn from this situation or circumstance. What else have you perhaps not thought about as a potential source of insight in this situation?

The third card tells you about the opportunity that this situation or circumstance offers. What is there that might be worth exploring further? What guideline might help you in completing this project or dealing with this life situation.

In either case, whether you opt for the one card point of contemplation or the three card spread, the main idea is for you to follow your intuition about how you would like to consult the cards. The only recommendation is to not choose too many at any one time. Give each card enough space for it to weave into your own thoughts. Listen to your inner voice. You're sure to find your own reflections provide you with more insightful messages as a result.