For April we went ahead and chose Lulu’s Lucky Lenormand deck because it has such a Spring feel. The Clover card speaks of luck and auspicious opportunities. But the essence of Clover is fleeting. Your ship has come in, but there IS a departure time. This luck won’t just wait around for you to decide whether or not you’re on board. This is a seize the moment card.

So much of the way we work here in the studio at Oracle is reliant on what becomes available to us because we source our materials as sustainably as possible. That means when we are presented with and purchase certain items there is no guarantee that we will get it again. The trick is knowing what to say “yes” to and what to let go. As a small business we just can’t say yes to everything after all… and as an individual you need to be discerning with your time and energy too!

So recognizing the opportunities that line up with your best interests is key. Taking time to assess not only where you want to go but also the things you’re enjoying and benefitting from in the here and now is essential.

Practice checking in with yourself as you make simple day-to-day decisions. Trying to decide on what to order at the cafe? Ask yourself “what is the best option right now?” And whichever choice flashes through your mind at that second… order that one! (Narrow it down to 2 or 3 viable options before you ask yourself this question…) Figuring out which sweater to grab before heading out the door? “What is the best option right now?” And without rationalizing it… the one that flashes into your mind first is the sweater for the day!

By flexing your intuitive muscle this way regularly and with low-stakes choices helps you gain confidence in knowing which opportunities are right for you. You don’t always have control over what options you are presented with, but you can be confident that you will make the best possible choices you can with what you’re working with.

Much like the challenge of playing a card game, we have to work with the cards we’re dealt. If you know me, you know I LOVE playing card metaphors… almost as much as I love playing cards themselves! And Oracle has added a few GORGEOUS decks to the shop and I will be teaching a Divination with Playing Cards workshop next month!

Some believe skunks to be a lucky omen and are often viewed as messengers of Spring. Skunks remind us to trust our intuition and move with quiet confidence in our own power and ability to defend ourselves. The striking beauty of black and white stripes in the skunk’s tail is a visual reminder of balance and patterns. The small skunk skull reminds us that big power can come in tiny packages.

Setting up a crystal grid is a stabilizing meditative practice. When you feel like you need a little extra boost of intuition, setting up crystals in a formation to help you feel connected to spirit can be helpful.

April brings with it, if not warmer weather and sunshine, at least the promise of sunnier times soon ahead. As the world “springs” back to life keep your eyes open for opportunities as they emerge! Like the skunk, move calmly and with confidence knowing you have the capacity to handle what comes your way. And when you see that lucky clover, pick it up and carry it with you! — Laura Pensar for Oracle Natural Science