Psychic Reading With Ordinary Playing Cards

I do psychic readings using a normal deck of playing cards. Yes, the kind you buy at your grocery store. It is is actually the original form of oracle card reading.

Cartomancy as we know it today originated back in the 14th century, when playing cards were first introduced to the world. Some historians believe it might even date back to Ancient Egypt. Using an ordinary deck of cards was actually the most popular form of cartomancy for centuries, especially in Europe from the 18^th to the 20^th century.

Today divination using a standard deck of playing cards has sadly become the ‘little brother’ of the Tarot. These days people find it unusual if a psychic uses a regular deck of playing cards to do readings.

To give the most accurate readings, I use a specific approach when I use the cards. First of all, I tune in with my client’s energy and I make sure that I am connected with my spirit guides.

Also, if a client has had a bad day or if they are upset, it helps a lot if they clear their mind as much as possible before we start the reading. If a client is not feeling well, I usually recommend they hold off on the reading, because their energy is too low. Reading for someone in this state usually does not yield very good results.

Before you make a phone call for your next psychic reading, take three deep breaths and let them out very slowly. If you are having a bad day, take seven deep breaths and slowly let them out. You will be very surprised how much this will relieve your tension or your stress, before you make this phone call. You will also find that your reading experience is much more enjoyable and meaningful.

Has fortune dealt you some bad cards? Then let wisdom make you a good gamester ~ Francis Quarles

Next, I ask for the client’s age and hair color, so I can determine which court card I will use to represent them in the reading. I use three decks for readings, which I keep in a cloth bag for protection. I ask the client to pick deck one, two or three, and then I pull the appropriate court card out of the deck they select. I then take the deck of cards, turn it over and bang it onto the table really hard. This helps to focus me and clear the energy from the last reading. I then proceed with the reading.

I also experience smells, sounds, ‘mental flashes’ and clairvoyant visions during card readings. I pick these up at times, as I put my hand over the cards to feel the energy emanating from it.

Each player must accept the cards life deals him or her: but once they are in hand, he or she alone must decide how to play the cards in order to win the game ~ Voltaire

Timeline prediction is usually the biggest challenge in any reading. We must be patient with our expectations. The future is fluid and the universe will choose the divine timing for things to happen in our lives. When clients ask for a date when something will happen, it can be very difficult at times to pin-point accurately. When the card is facing up, I have learnt through experience that it means it will probably happen soon. When cards are facing down, it shows that the outcome will be delayed.

Reading ordinary playing cards remains a very accurate form of divination and, although it is less fashionable these days, it will never disappear. The Tarot is great, but I will never give up my playing cards!