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The main differences between Tarot and Oracle card decks!

Tarot: 

  • The structure of tarot decks are mostly the same, although imagery changes. 
  • 78 cards.  
  • 22 Major Arcana, 56 Minor Arcana. 
  • 5 suits. 
  • Arcanas are sometimes renamed, but always have the same meanings. 

Oracle: 

  • No set structure, varies between every deck.
  • More varied and specific meanings. 
  • Usually no arcana. 
  • Usually no suits.
  • Can be any number of cards. 
  • Usually based around a specific subject (angels, life changes, spirits, various types of magic, etc) 
  • Usually easier to pick up and understand, but can at times be more complicated, all depends on the deck. 

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