The Best Oracle Cards For Intuition – my Top 5 Favorites

On the spiritual journey, you may have acquired a deck (or two) of Tarot Cards or Oracle Cards.  Here are my top 5 favorites, used within my own spiritual practice and with clients to expand our intuition.

What is an Oracle Card Deck?

An Oracle Card deck is a set of cards used for guidance, reflection, and spiritual exploration.

While Oracle decks share some similarities with Tarot, they differ in both structure and focus.

Tarot decks follow a traditional pattern inspired by playing cards—typically 78 cards in total, divided into:

• 22 Major Arcana, representing archetypal energies (like The Empress, The Hierophant, or The Lovers)
• 56 Minor Arcana, divided into four suits that mirror life’s elemental experiences.

Tarot’s structure is fixed – every deck carries the same archetypal framework.

Decks created as oracle cards, however, are much more fluid and, as a result, cover a wide range of influences, archetypes, and approaches.

Oracle Card Decks vs.Tarot

Oracle decks are freeform—each one draws from its creator’s unique spiritual or symbolic perspective.

They may include anywhere from 30 to 70 cards and don’t have to follow the Major/Minor Arcana system.

The first known Western Oracle decks, the Lenormand cards, were inspired by the work of Marie Anne Adelaide Le Normand (1772–1843), a celebrated French fortune teller.

Marie combined French Piquet cards with a 36-card German deck, creating a hybrid that opened the door for symbolic and intuitive card reading.

Since then, Oracle decks have evolved alongside human consciousness.

Some readers use them predictively, but I find them most powerful as meditative tools—a way to explore the inner mind and connect more deeply with intuition.

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My Top 5 Oracle Card Decks for Intuition

I regularly use—and love—five Oracle card decks that each offer their own energetic “voice.”

What draws me to these decks is their balance of depth and accessibility. They inspire contemplation yet remain easy to interpret, even for beginners.

Each deck speaks to a different area of spiritual inquiry, which I’ve found invaluable for personal growth and intuitive expansion.

The five areas are:

1. The Akashic Records – Akashic Tarot
2. Starseed / Soul Group Connection – The Starseed Oracle
3. Earth-Based and Shamanic Guidance – Angels and Ancestors
4. Mediumship and Loved Ones – Spirit Messages
5. Universal Energy and Calibration – Kryon Oracle Cards

The Akashic Tarot card deck

You really can’t go wrong with any of the card decks by Sandra Anne Taylor, and the Akashic Tarot, written with her sister Sharon Anne Klinger, is one of the most profound.

The Akashic Tarot, available on Amazon.

This deck stands out because it combines two spiritual tools in one:

1. Powerful visual imagery that invites you to step into the card and explore your personal Akashic Records.
2. The “Akashic Force” affirmations—each card includes an action-oriented statement to help integrate the guidance you receive.

Any Akashic work you do naturally strengthens your intuition—it’s almost a side effect of connecting with this energy.

To see my more in-depth review of the Akashic Tarot deck, go here.

To see a New Moon Card Reading using the Akashic Tarot deck, go here>>

The Starseed Oracle Card Deck

If you’re intrigued by the idea of being a Starseed, The Starseed Oracle by Rebecca Campbell offers a stunning introduction to higher vibrational energies.

The Starseed Oracle, available on Amazon.

Even the great Edgar Cayce, the “Sleeping Prophet,” encountered references to souls living lives in other star systems through his Akashic readings. His work hinted that human consciousness extends far beyond Earth.

Whether or not you fully embrace the Starseed concept, this deck opens your mind and crown chakras to new possibilities.

“When opinion is stated, the Third Eye closes.”
— Richard Rudd, The Gene Keys

Exploring this deck helps expand awareness, release limiting beliefs, and deepen intuitive perception.
It’s visually exquisite and comes with a beautifully written guidebook.

To read my in-depth review of the Starseed Oracle card deck, go here.

Angels and Ancestors

Angels and Ancestors by Kyle Gray, with artwork by Lily Moses, blends angelic and earth-based wisdom through global archetypes.

The Angels and Ancestors Oracle Deck, Kyle Gray on Amazon.

This deck feels grounded, rich, and deeply Akashic. I’ve been working with it intensively in recent months, and I love its four unique categories:

• Sacred Ones
• Guardians and Messengers
• Warrior Symbols
• The Four Seasons

Each card in the guidebook includes:

• The main message
• A description of the guide or archetype
• An extended message for reflection

In one recent draw, I received:

• Shapeshifter – Transform and unveil your gifts
• Druid – Hold the space
• Shaolin Master – Be graceful in movement and action

These archetypes hold ancient collective wisdom that we can meditate upon for grounding, clarity, and intuitive strength.

Meditative card work helps us see unconscious influences more clearly—and as our awareness expands, our intuitive processes become sharper and more trustworthy.

Interested in having an intuitive reading with me? Check out my page about Akashic Tarot Readings.

Want a recommendation for the most helpful card deck for your reading? Just message me at the client portal to ask.

Spirit Messages

This 50-card deck by psychic medium John Holland focuses on communication with the Spirit World—a gentle and compassionate way to expand intuition through connection.

Spirit Messages Card Deck, John Holland, available on Amazon.

You can use it to:

• Receive guidance from Loved Ones who have passed
• Connect more deeply with your Spirit Guides
• Find clarity around life crossroads or emotional turning points

For a deeper review of this deck with an example reading, go here.

Kryon Oracle Cards

The Kryon Oracle card deck is put together by Lee Carroll, with beautiful illustrations by spiritual artist Deborah De Lisi.

This 44-card deck is a bridge between energy work, Akashic awareness, and Higher Self connection.

Lee is a prolific author and has over 30 channeled Kryon books published, available in many languages all over the world.

You may know him as the author of The Indigo Children.

The Kryon Oracle Cards are designed to uplift and recalibrate your vibration, gently attuning you to higher frequencies of thought and emotion.

As Edgar Cayce observed, regular spiritual practice strengthens intuition by deepening the connection with the Higher Self. This deck beautifully supports that process.

To read a more in-depth review of the Kryon Oracle card deck, go here.

Final Thoughts

Oracle Cards are more than divination tools—they’re mirrors for the soul, helping us explore the unseen layers of our inner world.

Each deck offers a unique lens for intuition and insight, allowing us to engage directly with archetypes, energies, and guides that support personal and spiritual growth.

I hope this overview helps you discover the decks that speak most clearly to your spirit.

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