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Pastoral Tarot
I have only pre-ordered three decks since I began my collection: Runic Tarot, Tarot of Oneness and Pastoral Tarot. As soon as I saw snippets of this deck I knew I wanted it. The watercolour artwork, the theme, and the way the cards told their story felt so right. A little backstory here will explain why. When I was at uni, wherever possible, regardless of the subject but especially in English, I would choose to explore the idea of place. I was, and still am, curious about the impact place has on people, their choices, their way of viewing things, their opportunities etc, as well as how we view people…
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Chrysalis Tarot
Chrysalis Tarot is a storyteller’s deck that took three and a half years to create. The time and effort taken to create it shows. Others agree. In 2014 it was awarded the Tarosophist Award for Best New Deck. I’m not sure how they decide the winner, but I didn’t read that this deck had won and think, “really??” because Chrysalis Tarot has a lot to offer. Covering a range of mythologies and focused on ‘alignment, mindfulness and attunement to the vibrations of life itself’ Chrysalis Tarot is a powerful self-reflective tool. And, I’m sure the stunning artwork and the well-researched and well-thought out book will appeal to many. The Chrysalis…
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Into the Lonely Woods
This oracle is magical, kind, gentle, comforting and full of “oh wow that’s so beautiful” moments. Picking a favourite card is like trying to choose your favourite child/grandchild/pet. The artwork is stunning. Gentle Creature, created by artist Dan May, is the perfect companion when “you feel isolated, distanced from loved ones or wish to embrace quiet, peaceful spaces within a noisy, hurried world.” Into the Lonely Woods encourages you to take time out to embrace solitude in order to meet and spend time with your true self. Looking through these cards makes the idea all the more appealing. Into the Lonely Woods Cards Into the Lonely Woods is a 45…
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The Rose Oracle
I saw The Grandmothers card on You Tube and, quite unexpectedly, it connected me with an aspect of myself I had buried. It’s The Rose Oracle that urged me to connect with the Divine Feminine. Prior to reading the companion book I had no idea why. The second verse of the Rose Oracle Attunement, that comes printed both on a card and within the guidebook, explains the intention behind The Rose Oracle and helped me recognise why it called to me so strongly. It aligns with my personal intention. ‘May it be a gateway for all to return to ourselves, the Earth, and each other. May our connection with the…
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Goddess Dream Oracle
The Goddess Dream Oracle is a beautiful deck that aims to reconnect you with your intuition and who you really are. The imagery is soothing, gentle, powerful and inviting. It is a world I want to step into; a mindset available to us all. The Goddess appears in all Her forms. Here she is presented as ‘maiden of creativity, mother of love and crone of sacred wisdom.’ The Goddess Dream Oracle Deck The cards pictured above highlight the animals that feature prominently in this deck. They are all beautifully rendered and as such speak directly to you. You can feel them and their energy and therefore their messages are clear.…
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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 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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Sacred Earth Oracle
The Sacred Earth Oracle encourages you to consciously connect to the wisdom of Mother Earth. It serves as a reminder that we are a part of the Earth and not separate from it despite what our modern day way of life may suggest. If we take the time to observe our surroundings, spending time in Nature can teach us so much about ourselves, our lives and the world around us. The natural world can show us how to live a more harmonious and connected life. This deck aims to facilitate the process. The Sacred Earth Oracle Deck The Sacred Earth Oracle is a collaborative effort between three creators, Toni Carmine…
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The Tarot of Trees
The Tarot of Trees is promoted as an “80-card colourful and whimsical tarot deck that features classical tarot symbolism through the theme of trees.” And, that it is. But to me, it is best described as a hug deck. I find it calming. I have other decks I feel really connected to because I receive a flood of messages from them almost instantly, whereas this deck reminds me to sit back, relax, and take my time. Sometimes, probably more than I allow, this is just what I need. I doubt I’m the only one. Looking through these cards is the indoor equivalent of sitting on a rock in the bush…
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Wisdom of the Sacred Bee Oracle
The Wisdom of the Sacred Bee Oracle is the oracle deck that aligns with the Journey of the Sacred Bee Tarot and I feel they really do complement each other. And as with the tarot deck, a portion of each sale goes to The Bee Conservancy organisation. The creator, Kelly Burton, invites you to “Dive into a journey through the elements of fire, water, air, earth, and aether (Spirit) with the bees as your Spirit guides.” It’s a colourful trip. The Wisdom of the Sacred Bee Oracle Deck The Wisdom of the Sacred Bee Oracle is a colourful collage deck that utilises elemental energies to share its messages. As someone…
