The Oracle Archetype

Upright Meanings: impatience, virtue, desirability, purity, learning, spirituality, creativity, mystery, wisdom, intuition, thirst for knowledge, knowledge, unattainability, higher power, sensuality, subconscious

The Oracle is connected with inner knowledge. Her appearance in a reading can signify that it is time for you to listen to your intuition rather than prioritizing your intellect and conscious mind. When The Oracle shows up it can depict an archetype known as the divine feminine – the mysterious female that understands and holds the answers to the deep unknowns; religion, self, nature. She represents someone that is intuitive and beginning to open to her or his spirituality. Meditation, prayer and new spiritual work is indicated.

Reversed Meanings: repression of intuition, lack of self-belief, selfishness, ignorance, misunderstanding, unwanted attention, shallowness, uncontrolled outbursts and sexual tension, blocked psychic powers

When it comes to The Oracle reversed, it can mean that you are finding it difficult to listen to your intuition. It is time for you to meditate and try new approach, for at this moment, the rational approach will not work. Something has been telling you to follow your gut, but you may be ignoring the call. There is a lot of confusion around you and your actions may feel contrary to what you know is right. You must never be afraid to ask questions of yourself that may illuminate a new path forward for you, one that is more authentic to your inner self and your individual values.