How The Ecotherapy Oracle Came About
How often do people sit in a circle nowadays? Before my day I believe people used to sit round the fire and converse. When I was a child I used to love visiting our elderly relations who, as a matter of politeness, and habit too, no doubt, did not put the television on when they had guests. At Christmas and on special occasions all the adults would sit round a huge table and play cards. I would look over each shoulder in turn and wonder, “Why are there hearts? Why are there diamonds?”
There was a magic to the family atmosphere that the cards created as if another world had unfolded on the table with characters of its own; Kings and Queens and even the cards with just numbers seemed to dance. Later I discovered that the playing cards evolved from the Tarot; that the suits of the tarot became the suits in playing cards with Cups becoming Hearts, Pentacles becoming Diamonds, Swords becoming Spades and Wands becoming Clubs (or Blackberries as my Great Uncle Percy called them). All my life I have studied the cards and found them a huge inspiration and source of guidance. It began with those early days of special joy and that is the true message of the cards.
There was a magic to the family atmosphere that the cards created as if another world had unfolded on the table with characters of its own; Kings and Queens and even the cards with just numbers seemed to dance. Later I discovered that the playing cards evolved from the Tarot; that the suits of the tarot became the suits in playing cards with Cups becoming Hearts, Pentacles becoming Diamonds, Swords becoming Spades and Wands becoming Clubs (or Blackberries as my Great Uncle Percy called them). All my life I have studied the cards and found them a huge inspiration and source of guidance. It began with those early days of special joy and that is the true message of the cards.
Introduction
Count how many jokers there are in your pack, keep one in, place one in front of you and if you have more, put them aside. This is to cheer your spirit as you do the reading and to keep you focused. The cards offer guidance and can not predict what is going to happen as you have free choice. It is important that you use your own judgement when making decisions about your life. The cards are there to help you think about situations and to give you a fresh perspective. Readings can be influenced by your mood and this will colour your reading of the cards. Always try to find a positive meaning to the reading. I recommend you draw out one card a day at maximum. Absorb the full meaning of the card before moving onto the next. The cards will have their own meanings unique to you and it this unique meaning that may be the most relevant so listen to your intuition as you consult the oracle. Sometimes only one part of the reading will be meant for you, at other times the whole of the message.
How To Use The Oracle
The Ecotherapy Oracle is free to use.
All that is needed is a pack of playing cards. Before doing the reading close your eyes and imagine you are in a beautiful, natural place. Ask for divine guidance and make yourself receptive to whatever message you receive. Allay any fears you may have by reminding yourself that the universe is benevolent and the message has a loving purpose. The Ecotherapy Oracle uses a one card reading. It should not be consulted more than once a day at the most. Pick up the cards (keep one of the jokers in), shuffle and when your mind is quiet and the time feels right draw out your card. The meaning of the card can be found below. If you do not have a pack handy you can do the same preparation above and ask for a card to manifest before you and see what card comes to mind.
All that is needed is a pack of playing cards. Before doing the reading close your eyes and imagine you are in a beautiful, natural place. Ask for divine guidance and make yourself receptive to whatever message you receive. Allay any fears you may have by reminding yourself that the universe is benevolent and the message has a loving purpose. The Ecotherapy Oracle uses a one card reading. It should not be consulted more than once a day at the most. Pick up the cards (keep one of the jokers in), shuffle and when your mind is quiet and the time feels right draw out your card. The meaning of the card can be found below. If you do not have a pack handy you can do the same preparation above and ask for a card to manifest before you and see what card comes to mind.
JOKER: The Butterfly
Peacock Butterfly (Inachis io)
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Renewal. Transformation. Wonderful new beginnings. Never harm a living soul- value all life: Consider this precept, not just as a directing principle for yourself, but also, envisage a world where this was the abiding principle. Treat everyone with gentleness, especially children. All life is soul. Embrace the sacredness of everything around you. Be happy.
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