WiSDOM WiTHiN
A Self-Guided Workshop/Retreat
Creating a Personal Oracle
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What if you were able to utilize the wisdom of your own soul? We really don't need to look outside ourselves to find the answers we need. Within us all lies the secret to our own unfolding. In this workshop, I guide you in a process of creating your own personal deck. The deck you create will partner with you in a glorious way as you move forward on a new adventure led by your unique, sweet SOUL.
This practice can enrich your already embodied journey, or remind you of your inherent genius. If you feel like you have "lost your way", this practice can help you find the path again to your truth. The wisdom of the heart is in no book, nor does it come from the mouth of any teacher...this wisdom is within. This is not to say that we don't reach out, but we must also reach IN for help on our journey.
Before beginning, it's necessary to get still. To create a sense of calm in the environment around us and within us is crucial to allowing the "divine flow" to start.
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The etymology of the word inspiration helps to explain why this getting still is so important to the process of creating. It comes from the Latin word, "inspirare" which means to "to breathe in" or "inhale". When we inhale, we literally breathe in the spirit of the divine. Being connected to this spirit is how we receive ideas or epiphanies.
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Ready to get started?
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This activity can be a solo one or can be shared with family or friends. Just keep in mind that silence is key to this process...the environment should be one that allows everyone to journey inward and feel safe in doing so. Having first collected the materials (see below) I invite you to take a few moments to experience the meditation in the media bar to prepare you for this activity. Setting an intention for yourself is also a great way to get grounded and focused.
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Coming Home
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Gather Your Supplies
Items you will need:
pencil, glue stick, scissors, 1 pkg small index cards,
one white lightweight sheet poster board, magazines/catalogues/junk mail,
selection of art supplies of your choosing, meditation music/ambient sound
The Process
Step 1 Tracing & Cutting Cards
4.25"x3"template
trace this onto posterboard
22x28"poster board
4.25"x3"template
trace this onto posterboard
Step 2 Selecting Images
In silence or while supported by ambient sounds or calming meditation music free from lyrics to distract you, flip quickly through the materials you've gathered. Say yes to any image that activates a response in you, either in a "positive" or "negative" way. Rip the entire page out, continuing to move without stopping until you've got a pile of at least 42 images. You may have more but no less. If working in a group, it's best to agree on silence to honor this inner process of being guided intuitively to the images that will live in your Oracle. (this should take no more than 1 hour)
Step 3 Glue Images to Cards
Select 42 of the images for the fronts of your Oracle cards. Select images with the most "charge" trying not to over analyze or keep out "unwanted" images. Cut and glue to each poster board card, making sure entire surface of card is covered with glue paying extra attention to outer edges.
Step 4 Key Words
Choose a key word for each card using the following process:
As you take each card and look at each image, choose quickly the first word that comes to your mind, without thinking...jot this down in pencil on the back of each card, moving quickly from card to card until all 42 have a keyword.
Step 5 WiSDOM WiTHiN
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automatic writing
Before beginning the writing for your "wisdom within" you may wish to listen again to the guided meditation or do some deep breathing...ask your body what it needs to prepare for this step.
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open your package of index cards
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At the top of each INDEX CARD, write the key word for each of your 42 images.
You may find it helpful to set a timer for 2 minutes for each card. This works to allow the "wisdom within" to be more easily accessed. Your writing will be loose and maybe quite sloppy. This is why you will use your index card for this step.
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As you glance at each image and its keyword on the back, write on the INDEX CARD whatever comes for each card, moving quickly, letting what "bubbles up" to the surface, without thinking or analyzing be the words that "appear" on each index card.
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You may have an index card full of writing or perhaps you'll only have a few words or phrases...whatever comes...let it be
move quickly until you have completed writing for all 42 of your cards.
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In the next step, you will be transferring this writing to the back of each of the cards you've created.
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Step 6 Finishing Back Side of Cards
There are two ways you can complete the back side of your Oracle cards...for each card, determine whether you'd like a small amount of information or the entire text. You may need to type text into a text document on your computer and print so that it's small enough to cut out and paste to the cards. Or...you may want to select a key phrase and artistically render that directly onto the card. Choose a method that resonates with your heart and helps you connect with the final product.
Step 7 Make it yours
Customize your deck - Have some fun using your art materials to embellish the fronts and/or backs of your cards.. Make this deck one you'll be eager to "travel with". This is YOUR unique wisdom, words and images from your very SOUL. Let each card develop a life of its own as you add what your inner guidance system urges you to add. Play music, it's okay to chat with others and have fun with this step...make it a celebration of your reunion with your higher Self.
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Inspiration from Teriza
I left my deck original and organic. I did not apply any sealer. If you are concerned about fingerprints or spills that could ruin your work, you might research ways to seal it that won't cause the art mediums you used to bleed...testing on a sample surface may be a good way to make sure you don't end up smudging your work.
Using Your Deck
Congratulations on getting this far...this was no small task!
Your deck is finished, but the conversation with your higher Self is just getting started. Pulling a card a day for awhile is a good way to start working with your higher wisdom. You may also pose a question like "what do I need to know about ..." . A three card spread representing past, present and future is also a fun way to go deeper. Have fun with it...design your own "spreads" and remember to consult this wisdom often to get in touch with your inner voice.
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May many blessings and miracles be the result of your efforts!
my best, Teriza
Enjoy 3 printable cards from the SPiRiTsHAUS WiSDOM WiTHiN Oracle deck.
Just click the button below to download your cards.
Choose "save file" from the dialog box~you'll find a zipped file titled "free gifts from SPiRiTsHAUS" in your computer's downloads folder.
I'm so glad you invested this time to get to know yourself better. As a little thank you for trusting me with your sacred process, I hope you'll enjoy some of the WiSDOM WiTHiN...from my very own deck.
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After printing, cut each card out and glue backs to fronts to make three Oracle cards. Enjoy!
...want the whole deck? Click here
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Free Printable Download
Bonus!
To download the Wisdom Within Strap, click the box below. When the dialog box pops up, select "save file". You'll find the zipped file in your computer's "downloads" folder.
