Exploring the Therapeutic Use of Tarot and Oracle Card Readings in Reiki and Healing Touch Energy Sessions
In the modern world, there’s an increasing curiosity about holistic therapies, energy healing, and spiritual practices as people seek balance and alignment in their lives. Tarot and oracle card readings have long been revered for their spiritual guidance, and when combined with energy modalities like Reiki and Healing Touch, their impact can be profoundly therapeutic. This fusion of Divination and Energy Work offers clients not just a glimpse into their inner worlds but a gentle path to emotional, mental, and spiritual healing.
I (almost) always complete a quick, therapeutic tarot and/or oracle card reading for my clients at each session. Here is why:
What Are Tarot and Oracle Cards?
At their core, tarot and oracle cards are tools of Self-Reflection. Tarot, in particular, consists of 78 cards divided into the Major and Minor Arcana, each with symbolic imagery that speaks to different aspects of the human experience. While the tarot’s roots can be traced back to the 15th century, its use for personal insight and spiritual guidance has evolved, especially in recent times.
Oracle cards, on the other hand, are less structured and vary in the number of cards and themes. They might feature affirmations, spiritual messages, or symbolic art that resonates deeply with the individual using them. Oracle cards are known for their flexibility and can be tailored to a reader’s unique preferences, making them accessible for both beginners and advanced practitioners alike.
The significance of both lies in their ability to provide clarity, reflection, and perspective. A tarot or oracle card reading can help individuals unlock their subconscious, highlight patterns in their life, or reveal intuitive insights that may have been overlooked.
What is Reiki and Healing Touch?
Reiki is a Japanese energy healing technique developed by Dr. Mikao Usui in the early 20th century. It involves the channeling of "Universal Life Energy" through the practitioner's hands into the client's body, working to balance the physical, emotional, and spiritual systems. Practitioners often describe Reiki as "Life Force Energy" that flows through everything, and when channeled effectively, it promotes relaxation, healing, and a sense of well-being.
Healing Touch, a related modality, operates on a similar principle. It is a Biofield Therapy that uses gentle hand techniques to manipulate the body’s energy fields to promote healing. Both Reiki and Healing Touch work on the idea that physical or emotional imbalances manifest as blockages in the energy flow, and the practitioner helps the client release these blockages to restore balance.
Both techniques can be used to complement other forms of treatment, including physical therapies and counseling, due to their focus on healing the whole person—mind, body, emotion, and spirit.
The Intersection of Tarot and Energy Healing
At first glance, tarot readings and energy healing may seem like separate practices, but they share a common goal: bringing a person into alignment and balance by addressing the root of energetic imbalances. When paired together, tarot or oracle cards can serve as a guide in energy healing sessions, offering valuable insights into where blockages might exist or what emotional or spiritual wounds need attention.
Tarot and oracle readings offer a reflective lens through which the client and healer can explore underlying issues before the energy work begins. For example, a card drawn might highlight emotional stagnation, such as unresolved grief or fear. In a Healing Touch or Reiki session, the practitioner might focus on areas of the body where that emotion is stored, working to release tension and promote healing.
I really believe that when therapeutic tarot readings are combined with energy healing, the energy already starts flowing even before getting the client on the table. It's because they now have a tangible road map that they can see visually from the tarot and oracle pictures and it provides them an outlet to express their deepest concerns and core beliefs. Here are more reasons why I (almost) always complete a tarot/oracle card reading with clients before a energy healing session:
How Tarot Complements Reiki and Healing Touch Sessions
1. Guidance for Energy Work
Tarot and oracle cards can be powerful tools for understanding where imbalances may lie within the client. Before a session, the practitioner may pull a few cards to set the tone or direction of the healing. For example, drawing a card that signifies heartbreak may indicate that the client is dealing with an emotional wound related to their heart chakra. This allows the practitioner to focus their Reiki or Healing Touch energy on that area, helping to clear any blockages and restore emotional balance.
2. Deepening the Healing Process
During a Reiki or Healing Touch session, emotions, memories, or sensations may surface as energy moves through the body. A tarot or oracle card reading, performed either before or after the energy work, can provide further clarification or insights into these experiences. This synthesis of insight and energy allows for a deeper understanding of the root cause of a client's issue, offering a more complete healing experience.
3. Integration After Energy Healing
After an energy session, a tarot reading can help clients integrate the energy shifts and offer advice on how to continue the healing process. Clients may be given oracle cards with affirmations or guidance to carry forward into their daily lives, creating a lasting effect from the energy work performed. This empowers them to engage actively in their own healing journey, whether it’s through meditation, journaling, or self-reflection.
The Therapeutic Impact of Combining Tarot with Energy Healing
The combination of tarot, oracle cards, and energy healing provides a multifaceted therapeutic experience. Clients who seek this type of healing often do so because they are looking for something beyond traditional therapeutic modalities. They may feel stuck in certain life patterns, struggle with emotional or physical pain, or seek clarity on their spiritual path.
The key therapeutic benefits of combining tarot with Reiki or Healing Touch include:
Emotional Release: Tarot and oracle cards can help clients identify suppressed emotions that are blocking their energy flow. Once identified, the energy work assists in releasing these emotions, leaving the client feeling lighter and more balanced.
Clarity and Insight: Tarot readings offer a roadmap to a client’s inner world, revealing the deeper emotional or psychological themes that may not be immediately apparent. This insight complements the intuitive nature of energy healing, leading to a more comprehensive understanding of the issues at hand.
Empowerment and Self-Awareness: Tarot readings often remind clients of their personal power and the importance of self-awareness in their healing process. When combined with energy work, the client is left not only feeling healed but also empowered to continue their healing journey outside of the session.
Holistic Healing: Combining tarot with Reiki or Healing Touch brings a holistic dimension to healing. While energy healing works on the body’s energy system, tarot addresses the psychological and spiritual dimensions. Together, they offer a complete healing experience that touches all aspects of a person’s being—physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual.
A Sacred Space for Transformation
The beauty of integrating tarot and oracle readings into Reiki and Healing Touch energy sessions is that they create a sacred space for transformation. This process is deeply personal, and each session is unique, guided by the client's energy and the cards’ messages. Whether a client is seeking insight, emotional release, or spiritual healing, this combined approach offers them a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space to explore their inner worlds.
Tarot and Oracle card readings, when paired with energy healing sessions, offer an innovative and powerful way to facilitate healing. This practice allows individuals to connect with their inner wisdom, identify and clear energetic blockages, and emerge from their sessions feeling more aligned, peaceful, and empowered. Incorporating tarot into your sessions can provide deeper therapeutic benefits and enrich the healing process. Of course, it is up to you, the READER, to determine what feels right for you at the time of your session!
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At Brahmaloka Tarot, you can view general pick-a-card readings that are done by Lauren at Brahmaloka Healing Arts LLC. Those are for entertainment purposes only and are not the same as a one-on-one therapeutic Tarot and Oracle readings as discussed in this blog post.
With Gratitude,
Lauren @ Brahmaloka Healing Arts
XOXO