Review: Chakra Reading Cards

Chakra Reading Cards
Author: Rachelle Charman
Rockpool Publishing, 2017

Description: 36 cards and a 112 page guidebook in a sturdy cardboard box, with magnetic closing lid

Card Size: about 3 3/4 by 5 ½

“These one-of-a-kind Chakra Reading Cards bring a world of guidance and clarity to your life.”

The Chakra Reading Cards are divided into 9 chakras, covering the seven main chakras plus two additional chakras – the Soul Star and the Earth Star. Each division includes four cards with assigned titles relating to the influence in its chakra field. For example, the Throat Chakra includes Communication, Life Purpose, Truth, and Listening. Each vibrant image has a chakra color border, along with its chakra symbol.

The Guidebook begins with the basics: an introduction, how to care for the deck, how to work with the deck, how to do a reading, and how to connect to your intuition. The author also offers five layouts suitable for the Chakra Reading Cards.

The rest of the book covers the cards. Each section begins with a two page explanation of the Chakra: color, topics, cleansing and balancing the chakra, and an affirmation. Each individual card has a colored image and a page of information followed by a short affirmation.

As with most decks, I had some favorites and some not so favorites within the deck. To the left, I've chosen three of each.

I hope this offers enough of a range to give a full view of the types of images upon the cards. Since, my favorites could easily be your least favorite and vice versa.

Let's take a closer look at two of the cards and what they reveal.

The 2-Rebirth card belongs to the Earth Star Chakra, signified by the Black border and the Chakra symbol.

The card description begins with: "You have pulled this card as a sign that you are currently undergoing a rebirth. It is a powerful awakening and healing process..." The entry continues on giving more insight into the possibilities of your rebirth and how you may process it.

The affirmation: "I am completely supported in my current rebirth and I am open to the magic of the universe birthing within me."

The 17-Inner Child belongs to the Heart Chakra, signified by the Green border and the Chakra symbol.

The card description begins with: "You have called this card and energy into your awareness today because it is time to create a more fulfilling loving relationship with your Inner Child. Each person has within them aspects of the child - those parts of us that can be vulnerable, misunderstood..." The author goes on to explore the pains and emotions related to being trapped, confused, and at the mercy of another person. But, then she gets to the good stuff. "It is also very important to allow the Inner Child out to play."

The affirmation: "My Inner Child is free to express love and joy."

As mentioned earlier, the author offers five layouts suitable for the deck. But, of course, these are only guides to help you get started. You can use these cards in many different ways.

Two of the layouts in the book are one-card pulls. One is focused on finding guidance and a message, and the other reveals the Chakra causing the biggest issue at that moment. There is a three-card layout: past, present, future. The other two focuses on the Chakras: a seven-card and a nine-card. These Chakra layouts would be great for monthly, or even yearly, readings.

The Chakra Readings Cards would also make a great addition to any reading. Using a second deck in a Tarot reading has become a normal thing for me. It's nice to see some additional insight. And, on most occasions, it can verify the reading is on the right track by providing a mirror to the guidance already supplied.

I recommend this deck to anyone interested in further exploring their Chakra, but also to anyone wanting a new oracle deck.

Grab your copy from Red Wheel Weiser.



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Review: Body Cards

Body Cards
Author: Courtney Putnam
Schiffer Publishing, 2016

Description: 35 cards and a 95-page guidebook in a sturdy cardboard box, with magnetic closure.

Card size: 4 x 6 inches

"Your body is your map your muse and your medicine."


"We hold deep wisdom in our bodies-in every muscle, bone, blood vessels, nerve fiber, and cell."

The guidebook begins with an introduction on the body, chakras, and the art. There's a section on how to use the body cards, which includes relating to the cards, selecting the cards, four spreads, and interpreting the cards. The bulk of the book covers the cards and closes with a bibliography and list of the cards by associated chakra.

Body Cards offer you a tool to check in with your body. Some believe, when your body aches, it is trying to reveal something to you. The migraine, the aching shoulder, the upset stomach - these may all be more than physical conditions. They may also be messages regarding your emotional state, stress levels, and overall well-being. Start listening to your body. Use Body Cards as a guide to reveal more about what it is saying to you.

The first card in the deck is the Amygdala. You may be wondering what this is, but the guidebook supplies you with this information, giving you location, function, and a unique fact about the body part. The area of the body the card is exploring is often marked by a pattern. In this case, you see a heart at the area above the center of the eyes.

"Location: The amygdala is a group of nuclei located deep in the brain in the temporal lobe. Function: As part of the limbic system, the amygdala is involved in emotions and decision-making and is linked to our pleasure and fight-or-flight responses. Unique Fact: When the amygdala is not functioning well, we may experience depression, PTSD, anxiety, phobias, and aggressive behaviors."

The guidebook also covers: the artwork title, an art meditation, the associated Chakra, and what the card means in a reading.

"If the amygdala has arrived in your reading, pay close attention to your relationship with inner peace." "The message of the amygdala card is this: when you cultivated peace within yourself, you radiate that message of peace to the rest of the world."


To heal or improve the function of the body part, activities are provided: working with color, essential oils, and creative projects.

"Create a collage in which you explore the nature of bother inner and outer peace..."

"The lesson of the pituitary card is all about taking a burden off your shoulders by asking others for help."




"If the stirrup bone is appearing to you, this may be a sign to take your fingers out of your ears."

Body Cards will help you listen to your body, but will also set you upon a journey of creativity with its activity suggestions.

Body Cards is a great deck to do a quick body check after a full tarot reading.

Grab your deck at Schiffer Publishing.

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Review: Healing Light and Angel Cards by Saleire

The Healing Light and Angel Cards Deck is not a divination deck, at least not in the usual sense. The 42 card deck will help you work with your Chakra. The author, Saleire, has designed simple steps to walk you through identifying your blocked Chakra and clearing the block. Everything you need is included in this neat little kit of 42 vibrant art cards, 96-page companion book, and a sturdy magnetic closing box.

The cards have six divisions: Chakra, Action, Color, Animal, Crystal, and Angel. The best way to use the cards is to divide them into their separate piles before you begin.

The process starts with a question - Which Chakra do I need to work on? Or get more specific - Why am I not feeling a connection in my current relationship, How can I get the promotion at work?

The first card you pull will be from the Chakra cards. Your selected card will show you which Chakra is blocked and causing issues at that moment or related to your question. Refer to the companion book to better understand the Chakra before moving on.

The second card will be from the Action cards. It will reveal what you need to do in order to unblock your Chakra. Again, refer to the companion book to get a better idea of what the card is suggesting.

The third card is from the Color cards, which provides a focus point for the meditation described within the companion book.

The fourth, fifth, and sixth cards (Animal, Crystal, and Angel) will give you additional aids to help clear your Chakra. The companion book has all the information you'll need.

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The image above is from my own session with the cards. I used the question, "Which Chakra do I need to work on?"

The Chakra Card - Solar Plexus
I laughed when I read the first line of the guide book on this Chakra. "If you are feeling sluggish, or have no energy to do the things that you love, try working on this Chakra." This described my condition at the time of the reading exactly. The companion book also gives a short meditation in the Chakra section.

The Action Card -  Strength - Earth
"Hug a tree...." What a wonderful suggestion, right? Basically the card suggests spending some time with Mother Nature, absorbing her energy and basking in the sun.

The Meditation Card - Inner Beauty
Here you will focus on the card and follow the guided steps in the companion book.

Animal Card - Turtle
Turtles carry their own protection with them. As I read about the turtle in the companion book, I thought, 'Turtles are always at home,' which made me think of comfort, protection and a sense of stability.

Crystal Card - Tiger's Eye
"This crystal brings a sense of security and protection..." See how that ties right back in with the turtle. Love it. By the way, the Tiger's Eye just happens to be the stone for the Solar Plexus. The guidebook suggests carrying this stone with you for additional energy.

Note: I read somewhere that you can get the same effect from a picture of the crystal.

Angel Card: Pink Angel
"...pink energy is calling you to feel love in all your dealings with people." Wrap yourself in the pink angel wings to feel love for yourself and others. The main suggestion here is to FEEL love, be in touch with your heart.

Wrap up: After going through the process: card selection, reading over information, meditation, I set out to continue working with this Chakra. I created my crystal bag for the week: tiger's eye (as suggested), and I added a rose quartz for the pink angel and the love. I spent additional time outside, soaking up the sun. And I made an added attempt to smile as much as possible. There's no better way to share love than to share a smile.

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It is important to understand that Chakra cleansing is an ongoing method of keeping yourself in a natural flow of energy. Take your time with these cards, with each session. Clearing of your Chakra isn’t something you do and then forget about them. Keep your Chakra in good condition and you’ll find yourself feeling like a brand-new, healthy and energized you.

Get your copy of Healing Light and Angel Cards from Schiffer Publishing.