Episode 111

Tapping Into Your Intuition With Tools

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Intuition is something we’re all born with. But for many of us, accessing it doesn’t always feel easy or natural, especially if we were raised in environments that discouraged it, dismissed it, or even labelled it as wrong. That’s why tools can be such a beautiful bridge. They don’t replace intuition, they simply support you in remembering how it feels to trust yourself.

Whether you’re just beginning to explore your intuitive gifts or returning after years of disconnection, know this: there’s no wrong way to reconnect. There’s only your way. And tools can gently guide you back to that place of knowing.

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Why Tools Aren’t a Shortcut. They’re a Pathway

There’s a belief floating around that using tools like oracle cards, tarot, crystals, or journaling means you’re not “really” intuitive. That they’re a crutch. But for those of us who’ve grown up disconnected from our intuitive voice, especially due to religion, rigid belief systems, or high-control environments, tools are essential.

They help you feel safe again. They give shape to something that might feel vague or scary. They invite you into a relationship with your own inner wisdom.

You might not always need them. But in the beginning, or during times when things feel heavy, they can hold space in powerful ways.

Oracle Cards and Gentle Guidance

Oracle cards are often a beautiful entry point into intuitive connection. They tend to offer uplifting, positive reflections and can help you practise tuning into energy, words, and symbols without fear or pressure.

You don’t need to know what every card “means.” You can simply pull a card and ask:

  • What is this card showing me about my energy today?
  • What do the colours or images stir in me?
  • Is there a word or phrase here that resonates or brings clarity?

This practice helps you become more attuned to subtle nudges. It brings your body, your emotions, and your intuition into gentle conversation.

Tarot and Deeper Awareness

Tarot can feel a little more intense to some, but it holds such rich depth. These cards don’t just offer messages, they reveal layers. Beliefs. Patterns. Opportunities to pause and reflect more honestly.

Even the so-called “scary” cards, like the Tower or Death, aren’t about doom. They’re about transformation. About truth. About looking more closely at what’s shifting in your world, and why.

With tarot, you don’t have to memorise meanings. In fact, the most powerful insights come when you ask your own questions. What does the image on this card bring up for you? What part of your life does it mirror? Let the card speak directly to your intuition, not just your mind.

Crystals as Anchors for Energy

Crystals aren’t just pretty, they’re energetic companions. You might be drawn to one for its texture, colour, or warmth. You might hold it and feel something shift. You might press it to your heart and ask it to show you what essence it carries for you.

The books and guides are helpful when you’re starting out, but they’re not the final word. You’re allowed to build your own relationship with each stone. A crystal might mean one thing to someone else, and something entirely different to you.

Let that be okay. Let it be yours.

Creative Expression as an Intuitive Tool

Painting, colouring, moving your hands without control or planning, this is intuitive work. You might not realise it, but when you lose yourself in creative flow, your intuition starts to speak. You might see shapes, hear words, feel messages come through.

This isn’t about skill. It’s about surrender. Letting go of perfection and allowing energy to move through colour, texture, and movement. You don’t need an outcome. You just need presence.

Fun Is a Gateway to Intuition

We sometimes forget that intuition loves play. It doesn’t always come through in serious, solemn moments. It shows up when you’re laughing. When you’re light. When you’re playing with a toy, gazing into its eyes, and asking, “What do you want me to know?”

That’s not silly. That’s sacred.

Your inner child holds intuitive power, too. And when you make space for joy, your inner child feels safe enough to speak.

Meditation, Journaling, and Inner Stillness

Meditation can be powerful, but it doesn’t need to be silent or still. For some, meditation looks like walking barefoot on the grass. Floating in water. Sitting in sunlight. For others, it’s a guided journey or a deep, dreamy breathwork session.

Find your version. Let your intuition guide you to the space where your voice is clearest.

Journaling is another powerful doorway. A simple prompt like “What does my intuition want me to know today?” can open something big. Even a single word can carry meaning. Don’t edit. Don’t censor. Let the words come. One page, one sentence, even one line, it’s all enough.

You Won’t Always Need the Tools. But You Can Always Return to Them

As you deepen your relationship with your intuition, you may find yourself reaching for tools less often. But that doesn’t mean they lose their value. You can still return to them when you want to feel grounded. When you need clarity. When you simply want to feel held.

There is no hierarchy here. There’s no “better” way to connect. There’s just what works for you, right now, in this moment.

Final Reflections

Using tools to tap into your intuition isn’t a shortcut. It’s a choice to listen more deeply. It’s a way to build trust with your own energy. It’s how you create spaciousness in a world that often asks you to override your knowing.

Whether you pull a card, pick up a crystal, write one word, or laugh with a toy, every moment you spend in relationship with your intuition is a moment of power. Of truth. Of returning home to yourself.

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