Tarot & Oracle, & Book Reviews
A review-based blog for students. The blog will focus on tarot and oracle reviews. Any books reviewed will have an emphasis on tarot or other divinatory practices.
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Flower Meanings - a couple of books
There is a rich history of the symbolism of flowers. Attaching meanings to flowers and trees was a well-established tradition long before the Victorians picked up the mantle. I find it rather sad that the language of flowers has become such an underused resource in the toolkit of modern-day mystics and diviners. I think
The Harmonious Tarot
Created by Walter Crane and Ernest Fitzpatrick in 2005, The Harmonious Tarot has strong Victorian-style artwork that is surprisingly feminine. The colour palette is soft, emphasising pastel shades and the minimal use of black. The imagery doesn’t always conform to traditional expression and leaves it open enough to impose your
The Literary Witches Oracle
I loved this deck the minute I took it out of its packaging. It comes in a sturdy box six inches tall, about 5 inches across and two inches deep. There are seventy cards and a relatively thin booklet to help help you with interpretations. Taisia Kitaiskaia and Katy Horan jointly created the oracle. It was based on the authors’
Wisdom of the Oracle
The Wisdom of the Oracle was created in 2015, and I can see why it’s a popular deck. The artwork is easy on the eye and uses symbolic cues extensively. Before ordering, I hadn’t realised I was already familiar with the work of the artist, Jena DellaGrottaglia, whose work I first came across back in 2010 or thereabouts.
Moonology Oracle Cards
I am so impressed with the quality of these cards — they’re thick and feel like they’ll last a lifetime. The box is also solid. I love new decks for the fresh energy but hate them when it comes to shuffling, and this deck is no exception. These cards cling together, and I’ll be happier once they loosen up. I can see myself using these