How to Use These Sacred Journey Medicine Cards

This oracle deck can be used...

Embracing the Layers: A Guide to Card Interpretation

Often the layers of interpretation unfold after a series of further reflections.
Usually the divination works best when you receive information from the card that bypasses your conscious mind. With this in mind, it helps not to be highly methodical and conscious about which card you choose. Just let the spirit within you move you.
When looking at the card you choose, be sure to tune into the the many layers of visual elements – and let yourself feel whatever you feel.
Some cards might intuitively appeal to you more than others. Not just aesthetically but in terms of how deeply they capture your attention.
If you have a particularly strong feeling about a card, then you should definitely consider keeping the card out in your home in a significant way.

One-Card Reading​

Feeling depressed?    Stressed?    Cloudy in thought?    Blocked?     Disengaged?

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Select a Card for Inspiration

Choose a card to meditate on or for daily inspiration.

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Ask a Question

Ask the card a question like, “What should I focus on today?”

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Connect with the Cards

Touch, shuffle, and connect with the cards. Hold them to your heart or speak to them if you feel inclined.

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Choose Your Card

Lay the cards face down in a fan shape. Pick one or more cards that attract you.

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Reflect on the Images

Look at the selected cards and notice how the images make you feel. Consider the photographic image, mixed media art, number, title, and colors.

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Find Personal Meaning

Reflect on what these elements mean to you. Allow your intuition to guide you.

Three-Card Reading

This method helps illuminate multiple aspects of a situation.

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Understand the Representation

The 3 cards can symbolize the past, present, and future; the beginning, middle, and end of a sacred journey; or any specific three-part process of your choosing.

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Prepare the Cards

Shuffle the cards. Place them face down. Spread them out.

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Select Your Cards

Choose 3 cards.

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Lay Out the Cards

Arrange the cards side by side to view the entire reading.

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Reflect on the Cards

Take time to feel the energy and guidance of each card before referring to the booklet. When you look up a card, be open to receiving new perspectives and interpretations.

This process provides a comprehensive view, helping you gain insight into different facets of your situation.

Couple Reading

If you're in a relationship and struggling with your connection, consider doing a card reading together. This can become a profound interactive process, bringing needed insights into your relationship.

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Prepare Together

Each person takes turns holding and shuffling the cards. Feel free to ask the cards a question or set an intention for the reading.

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Select the Cards

Choose the cards together. Fan them out in front of you.

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Discuss Feelings

Discuss how each card makes each of you feel. Look for messages about how you might bring more closeness and better communication into your bond.

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Reflect Before Consulting the Booklet

Take enough time to feel the energy and guidance of the card(s) as a couple. When you do look up a card, stay open to receiving alternative perspectives and interpretations.

This process can help you gain insights and improve your connection.

Group Reading

Create a meaningful and insightful group card reading experience with these steps

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Prepare the Altar Space

Set up an altar space in the middle of your group circle. Shuffle and spread the cards on this altar.

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Distribute Numbered Slips

Pass out slips of paper in a basket, each numbered according to the number of people present. Have each person pick a slip of paper with a number.

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Choose Cards in Order

Go around the circle in numerical order and have each person intuitively choose a card.

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Share Impressions

Each person shares the card they received with the group, along with any impressions they have from the card.

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Read the Message or Journey Together

Read the message from the booklet or embark on a drumming or medicine journey together.

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Group Discussion

Take time for each person in the group to share their thoughts about each card.

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Reflect on the Booklet Messages

After the journey, stay open to hearing the messages from the booklet about the cards drawn.

This ritual fosters connection and collective insight, enhancing the group's shared experience.

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