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Earth Warriors Oracle
The Earth Warriors Oracle encourages and supports those who wish to work with the collective consciousness. It aims to help “you tap into your creativity, courage and optimism so you can fulfil your Sacred purpose and make real and positive differences in your life and for the greatest good in our world.” Seems like a big aim but put simply, this deck asks us to open our hearts and minds and then take action on what we discover. And it urges us to heal ourselves. If we do that we are well and truly on our way to fulfil its ambitions. For those who take a multi-disciplinary approach, embracing spirituality,…
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The Fool
What do you want to say to The Fool as you see him approach the edge of the cliff? Do you think he’s going to crash and burn or is this like one of those Instagram photos where the person hanging from the edge of the cliff is only 10cm from the ground? Maybe the height of the Fool’s cliff is just an illusion too. A clever one, but an illusion just the same. He looks pretty carefree to me. Yes he might stumble and trip, but would that be the worst thing in the world? Or should staying stuck through fear be seen as a much worse proposition? Tarot…
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African Tarot
The African Tarot is a colourful, unintimidating deck. It encourages you to embrace the present so as to empower you to overcome any obstacles you may face on your path to self-fulfilment. This vibrant childlike, and thus totally non-threatening, artwork provides a safe space to journey within to find our innocence and sweetness. In our current world climate this feels more important than ever. The African Tarot Deck It is easy to overlook and dismiss decks like the African Tarot but that would be a pity. Yes it employs relatively simple artwork and a simple colour palette. Blue and green predominate. The grass is green and the sky is blue.…
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Black Cats Tarot
If you like cats and you’re happy for them to be anthropomorphised then there’s a good chance you’ll like the Black Cats Tarot. If like me, you really like black cats, then you’ll love it. This isn’t just a cutesy deck that should only be of interest to cat people though. Rather, it is a well-considered, accessible rendering of the tarot. It allows us to step outside of ourselves as we imagine how the cats pictured are likely to act and feel in the situations they find themselves in. For many this offers a much less confronting approach. We get to process the story as it applies to someone or…
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The Wild Unknown Animal Spirit
The Wild Unknown Animal Spirit cards can be used in conjunction with the Wild Unknown Tarot or as a stand alone oracle deck. Kim Krans doesn’t stray from her usual detailed-ink-drawings-with-pops-of-colour style and yet even after creating three decks, each card is unique. If you like animal decks or either of the other two offerings in this series, then I’m confident you’ll appreciate this one. It encourages “an exploration of our inner contradictions, our complex natures, and the endless mystery of who we are.” The Wild Unknown Animal Spirit Deck The Wild Unknown Animal Spirit is a 63 card, elementally-based animal oracle deck (Earth, Air, Water, Fire, Ether). Earth, Air,…
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The Everyday Enchantment Tarot
The Everyday Enchantment Tarot was designed with three main intentions. Firstly, to create a deck that a modern audience could find more accessible. Secondly, to connect people with the everyday magic available to us all but often overlooked. And thirdly, to highlight our interconnectedness and to promote inclusivity at all levels. Put simply, this deck aims to connect us with ourselves and the world around us and the extraordinary nature of both. It uses everyday relatable scenarios to do so. The Everyday Enchantment Tarot Deck The Everyday Enchantment Tarot encourages us to take a fresh look at how we view ourselves and others. Ideas for the ways and means to…
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Tarot of the Sidhe
The Tarot of the Sidhe is a very present deck. It helps you to see and to connect with the source of your thoughts and emotions and to understand how you’re bringing them to light. Therefore, I find they are great to use when I’m looking for guidance on the best way forward in the present moment. Better than that though, aligning with the Sidhe aligns us with our deepest and truest aspects. Identifying with these parts of ourselves enables us to present and embrace that self in our everyday lives. For me this isn’t a deck to help you plan what you may need to do in the future.…
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Healing Light Tarot
The Healing Light Tarot is a striking deck that aims to facilitate healing and a sense of wholeness. It draws its inspiration from the Ancient Celtic belief that the veil between worlds is thinnest at dusk and dawn. I have been aware of this deck for a while but it is a very recent addition to my shelves. The Healing Light Tarot Deck The imagery on these cards is like nothing else in my collection. They’re dramatic and bold without being brash and I feel they capture the essence of the liminal space that inspired them well. It’s difficult to contain them and to be honest I wonder why I’d…
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The Green Witch Tarot
I have had this beautiful, gentle and nurturing deck for a while. Lately I’ve been drawn to work more closely with it. The Green Witch Tarot is one of the decks I recommend to people who embrace any form of nature-based practice who are looking to incorporate tarot. It is also one of my first suggestions for anyone seeking guidance that doesn’t want to be confronted with potentially triggering imagery. The older I get and the more I see and experience, the more important I find these types of decks. Decks that don’t dismiss difficult topics yet don’t feel the need to overwhelm you with dark and confronting imagery. Instead…
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The Ark Animal Tarot and Oracle Deck
If you really connect with the Animal Kingdom or you’d really like to work with Spirit Animals and Animal Totems then The Ark Animal Tarot and Oracle Deck Special Deluxe Box, which includes a full tarot deck plus 71, yes 71, animal oracle cards is well worth considering. It’s a well thought out and very generous set that can be used in so many ways. The Ark Animal Tarot and Oracle Deck In a collection that includes 149 cards it’s hard to know where to begin. I’ve decided to simplify the process by beginning with the Tarot and then moving on to the Oracle. Yet, as I say that, I…
