Two Card Oracle Spread

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The two card oracle spread allow you to examine a question in a little more detail, or enable you to look at two aspects of a situation. It may the the cause and the outcome, or the decision and the potential. Here are some suggestions, but feel free to be creative with what you ask.

Two Card Oracle Guide Questions:

The following are guides as to how you can use the two card oracle spread.

Card 1: Aim – Card 2: Blockage

Using this spread the first card represents your desired outcome, or what it is you are wishing to achieve. The second card gives you insight into what currently is preventing you achieving the goal.

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Card 1: Blockage – Card 2: Solution

In this spread the first card is the blockage, or the problem that stands between you and your goal. The second card offers a solution and speaks to a different way forward which will address the issue and enable you to solve the problem.

Card 1: Ideal – Card 2: Settling for

Using this spread the first card reflects what you truly wish for, your desires, your goals, your ambition, whereas the second card represents your current situation, or what you are ‘settling for.’ If you understand this situation, you know what needs to change. However if you are unaware of why you are settling for less, you may wish to use the following spread to try to find out why this is the case.

Card 1: Situation – Card 2: Extra info

The first represents the situation, the place you are in right now. In the second card you will be offered additional information and insight into why the situation exists.

Card 1: Querent – Card 2: Adversary

In this spread the first card represents you, or the person you are reading the cards for. The second card represents the person, or the persons actions, who is holding you back or is for some reason ‘getting in the way’.

The two card oracle spread is useful for new readers and those practicing interpreting cards.

Additional Two Card Oracle Spreads

Daily Energy Guide Questions:

  1. Describe this day’s overall energy.
  2. How can I use this energy for my benefit?

Guidance from Higher Self or Spirit Guides:

  1. What do my spirit guides or spirit animals need me to know?
  2. What do I need to do to ensure I achieve this?
  3. What guidance or message does the universe have for me right now?
  4. What can I do to enhance my spiritual growth and connection?

Two Card Oracle For Action-Oriented Advice:

  1. What should I do about the current situation?
  2. What should I not do to ensure the problem doesn’t worsen?
  3. What is the current energy or theme that is influencing my life?
  4. What past experiences or patterns may be influencing my current situation?
  5. How can I best cultivate self-care and self-love in my life?

Two Card Oracle For Determining Strengths and Weaknesses:

  1. What are my current strengths I need to foster?
  2. What are the aspects of life I should focus on and improve?
  3. What actions or steps can I take to manifest my desired outcome?
  4. What challenges or obstacles may I encounter on this journey?
  5. What strengths or resources can I rely on to help me overcome these challenges?

For Differentiating Perception and Reality:

  1. How do I currently perceive and understand this current challenge?
  2. What is the reality of the issue that my spirit animals need me to become aware of?
  3. What aspects of my life should I focus on nurturing or developing at this time?
  4. What is the potential outcome or final result of my current path or decision?

When you are ready focus on your question, then press shuffle the cards until satisfied and flip them over for your answers. The first card gives the response to your first question and the second card provides the insight for your second. Then focus on both to see if there are any connections or patterns.

The Two Card Oracle Spread.

spirit animal oracle
wisdom - the octopus

Wisdom – The Octopus

Express yourself even if your instincts say otherwise. Your wisdom is not just about your instincts but about your logic as well. Trust all that you are.

Octopus is a creature that displays incredible flexibility, creativity, intelligence, and psychic ability.

The octopus symbol represents our ability to overcome challenging situations with creativity and intelligence. The Octopus reminds us to express ourselves even if our instincts say otherwise.

Keywords: wisdom, flexibility, creativity, intelligence, psychic ability, instincts, logic, stability.

Number 26 is considered a symbol of service and is said to be one of the most spiritual numbers there are. It is a message that your material needs will be met.

The color pink provides a feeling of peace and sweetness that triggers a desire for harmony and evolution.

Water represents life. It can be associated with birth, fertility, and being refreshed. Flowing water usually represents change and the passage of time.

Blue is the color of trust, it is also associated with depth, loyalty, sincerity, wisdom, confidence, stability, faith, and intelligence.

This card often comes up when you are being called to service.

Sometimes your instincts keep you from sharing your true feelings. This card reminds you that what you did to succeed before is not going to work now.

Consider that you are not just an instinctual creature, you are also a logical creature. Trust that you are wonderful and complex and use both your instinct and your wisdom to make choices about how to express yourself to others.

This card also suggests that you might consider using your creativity and flexibility to be your best self. What do you need to do to be your best self and express yourself authentically at this moment? How can you be true to all that you are, both your inner wisdom and your logical self?

How are you being called to serve others? Are you being called to serve through your wisdom or through your intelligence? How might your flexible nature allow you to be of service? How might you use your creativity to be of service?

Which of your gifts have you closed yourself off from accessing that could be of service to others?

Reversed – rigidity, lack of creativity

Express yourself even if your instincts say otherwise. Your wisdom is not just about your instincts but about your logic as well. Trust all that you are.

Octopus is a creature that displays incredible flexibility, creativity, intelligence, and psychic ability.

The octopus symbol represents our ability to overcome challenging situations with creativity and intelligence. The Octopus reminds us to express ourselves even if our instincts say otherwise.

Keywords: wisdom, flexibility, creativity, intelligence, psychic ability, instincts, logic, stability.

Number 26 is considered a symbol of service and is said to be one of the most spiritual numbers there are. It is a message that your material needs will be met.

The color pink provides a feeling of peace and sweetness that triggers a desire for harmony and evolution.

Water represents life. It can be associated with birth, fertility, and being refreshed. Flowing water usually represents change and the passage of time.

Blue is the color of trust, it is also associated with depth, loyalty, sincerity, wisdom, confidence, stability, faith, and intelligence.

This card often comes up when you are being called to service.

Sometimes your instincts keep you from sharing your true feelings. This card reminds you that what you did to succeed before is not going to work now.

Consider that you are not just an instinctual creature, you are also a logical creature. Trust that you are wonderful and complex and use both your instinct and your wisdom to make choices about how to express yourself to others.

This card also suggests that you might consider using your creativity and flexibility to be your best self. What do you need to do to be your best self and express yourself authentically at this moment? How can you be true to all that you are, both your inner wisdom and your logical self?

How are you being called to serve others? Are you being called to serve through your wisdom or through your intelligence? How might your flexible nature allow you to be of service? How might you use your creativity to be of service?

Which of your gifts have you closed yourself off from accessing that could be of service to others?

spirit animal oracle
new direction - the raven

New Direction – The Raven

Getting a push in a new direction. Becoming aware of your surroundings. Gaining access to magic and miracles.

A raven symbolizes intelligence, intuition, exploration, and magic.

The raven has long been an icon for wisdom in many cultures. They are seen as teachers, healers, mystics, seers, prophets, and tricksters.

Keywords: Intelligence, intuition, new direction, exploration, magic, comfortable.

Number 17 stands for consciousness for spiritual matters.

The Moon represents the physical as well as the emotional body. The full moon indicates it is a time to be receptive, to take the light and awareness of spirit into your emotional and physical body.

Navy blue evokes feelings of power and authority.

Notice the Raven isn’t in flight, but instead is sitting. The raven is comfortable and feels safe as it relaxes between flights.

This card suggests you are going on a journey or considering going on a journey. That journey can be physical or spiritual. The card with the raven invites you to understand yourself better and explore new possibilities through spirituality.

The card also suggests you may be too comfortable right now, and between events or journeys. Maybe you are too complacent and perhaps you are not exploring the things you need to explore if you are to grow as a person.

There might be a mismatch between your physical, mental, and spiritual existence. Perhaps you have neglected one of those areas of your life. Are you ignoring the signs you see? Are you relaxing too long and missing growth opportunities?

You are being called to consider a new direction. Look around and pay attention to your surroundings. See the miracles and magic that hide in plain sight. See what else you are being called to do in your life right now. What is it that your spirit is calling for you to do?

Reversed – complacent, not exploring

Getting a push in a new direction. Becoming aware of your surroundings. Gaining access to magic and miracles.

A raven symbolizes intelligence, intuition, exploration, and magic.

The raven has long been an icon for wisdom in many cultures. They are seen as teachers, healers, mystics, seers, prophets, and tricksters.

Keywords: Intelligence, intuition, new direction, exploration, magic, comfortable.

Number 17 stands for consciousness for spiritual matters.

The Moon represents the physical as well as the emotional body. The full moon indicates it is a time to be receptive, to take the light and awareness of spirit into your emotional and physical body.

Navy blue evokes feelings of power and authority.

Notice the Raven isn’t in flight, but instead is sitting. The raven is comfortable and feels safe as it relaxes between flights.

This card suggests you are going on a journey or considering going on a journey. That journey can be physical or spiritual. The card with the raven invites you to understand yourself better and explore new possibilities through spirituality.

The card also suggests you may be too comfortable right now, and between events or journeys. Maybe you are too complacent and perhaps you are not exploring the things you need to explore if you are to grow as a person.

There might be a mismatch between your physical, mental, and spiritual existence. Perhaps you have neglected one of those areas of your life. Are you ignoring the signs you see? Are you relaxing too long and missing growth opportunities?

You are being called to consider a new direction. Look around and pay attention to your surroundings. See the miracles and magic that hide in plain sight. See what else you are being called to do in your life right now. What is it that your spirit is calling for you to do?

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