Mists of Avalon Oracle

Mists of Avalon Oracle by Rose Inserra
cards illustrated by Nadia Turner

Finding a way through the Mists!

Through these cards it is hoped that a deeper and more meaningful connection to the ancient Goddess and the Otherworld realm will be formed. Here it it said that this Otherworld place is Avalon, combining the realm of the Divine, the enchanted Faerie realm and the Isle of Avalon itself. But whether you agree that all three realms are one and the same or three separate realms, all have strong links to Glastonbury, "our modern-day Avalon".

Mists of Avalon Oracle is a walk-through of the many sacred sites, myths and legends associated with Glastonbury and its surrounding areas. The guidebook separates the cards into three sections, the Landscapes of Avalon, the Mysteries of Avalon and the Guides of Avalon. The Landscapes portray a feel of wonder and enchantment. The Mysteries have beautifully rich artwork that conveys a depth of feeling and magical influence. But it is within the artwork of the Guides of Avalon that we are able to observe the unique characteristics of each individual, revealing their wisdom to those ready to listen.

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Nadia Turner Webpage
Nadia Turner - Wayward Harper
Rose Inserra Webpage
Rose Inserra @ Rockpool Publishing

(includes 36 Cards + 128p Booklet)
On sale: 01 December 2019
Price (AU): $29.99
ISBN: 9781925682052
Recommended age: 16+
In a word: Avalon
Re-read it: yes
Recommend: yes
Star rating: four out of five
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Forest Fae Messages

Forest Fae Messages by Nadia Turner

"Curious Messages Of Enchantment"

Within this mini deck you are introduced to new and distinctive Fae creatures who are ready to offer you their words of inspiration, encouragement and insight. These are creatures who live on the threshold between our world and theirs, inviting us to cross the boundaries and glimpse into the magical world of the forest to learn from its wisdom.

Forest Fae Messages is a deck filled with positive and affirming messages accompanied by unique Fae creatures that are a wondrous blend of both the natural world and the fantastical, beautifully brought to life by Australian artist Nadia Turner. It really is such a lovely deck to own and explore, or would make a wonderful gift for both adults and children.

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Nadia Turner Webpage
Nadia Turner - Wayward Harper
Nadia Turner @ Rockpool Publishing

(includes 40 Cards)
On sale: 07 April 2021
Price (AU): $14.99
ISBN: 9781925946192
Recommended age: all ages
In a word: Fae
Re-read it: yes
Recommend: yes
Star rating: five out of five
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Tarot

Tarot by Mystic Meg
cards illustrated by Caroline Smith
    

"Prediction Made Easy By The World's Best-Known Fortune Teller"

In the history of just about every culture around the world there have been those who have looked to signs and interpreted their meanings to show them the way. From shooting stars, chicken bones, ogham staves and tarot cards, there has always been those who can see what destiny lies ahead. In times past people would visit oracles, seers, shamans and wise women to consult and advise on matters great and small. Modern times have now allowed that we see for ourselves, read our own destinies and follow our own paths and tarot cards such as these have made that possible.

Tarot is the first tarot/oracle card set I ever owned and is still one I come back to. In this set the traditional names of some of these tarot cards have been updated and changed, for example the names for each suit of the Minor Arcana, Pentacles, Swords, Cups and Staves have been replaced instead with the elements of Earth, Air Water and Fire. There are also a number of other name changes including the Fool card which is here called Beginning and the Death which is now called Changing. All these changes help to bring a deeper clarity to each card, revealing its true meaning and purpose.

(includes 78 Cards + 128p Booklet)
On sale: 24 October 1997
ISBN: 9781858683317
Recommended age: 14+
In a word: Tarot
Re-read it: yes
Recommend: yes
Star rating: four out of five
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The Fairies' Oracle

The Fairies' Oracle by Brian Froud
text by Jessica Macbeth
     

"Working With The Faeries To Find Insight, Wisdom, And Joy"

Whether this is your first experience with oracles and tarots, or faeries for that matter and you are looking for fun or just to learn, or whether for serious reflection or you are an expert at reading cards or communicating with faeries, these cards will open your mind to the possibilities and potentials that exist both in our world and the faery realm as well as within ourselves.

A selection of faeries both favourable and frightening have been drawn together, each to impart their own story and wisdom to those brave enough to search their depths for deeper meaning. There are as many meanings and interpretations of these faeries as there are ways of reading these cards and it is up to each individual to find their own path.

The Faeries' Oracle brings the enchanting and mystical artwork of the talented Brian Froud together with the insightful and spiritual teachings of Jessica Macbeth to guide us through the pathways of faery and our inner selves. This oracle set is unique in both meaning, imagery and magic, despite many of these faeries having been introduced to us before in Brian Froud's Good Faeries/Bad Faeries. A truly versatile and inspiring set.

These faeries enhance our journey of discovery, wisdom and joy as we uncover insights into our lives. These insights are discovered through images as lively and charismatic as the definitions they embody. Below is a simple three card reading representing past, present and future, more information about which can be found inside The Faeries' Oracle.

The Faeries' Oracle - three card reading

Brian Froud - World Of Froud

Jessica Macbeth Webpage

Brian Froud @ Simon & Schuster

(includes 66 Cards + 208p Hardcover book)
On sale: 29 November 2000
Price (AU): $39.99
ISBN: 9780743201117
Recommended age: 16+
In a word: Faeries
Re-read it: yes, many times
Recommend: yes
Star rating: five out of five
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Healing With The Fairies Oracle Cards

Healing With The Fairies Oracle Cards by Doreen Virtue

 

"Heal Your Life With Help From The Fairies"

Fairies have long existed, sharing their knowledge, wisdom and enchantment to those who were willing to open their hearts to them. Found in places of magic, such as in woods, at the bottom of gardens or simply in your own imaginations, fairies have always served as guides. And now through these oracle cards the fairies are able to do just that.

Healing With The Fairies Oracle Cards are a fun and enchanting source of entertainment, enlightenment and magic. Beautiful and positive affirmations accompany these enchanting images of the fairies who share their wisdom, love and healing. A wonderful gift for a treasured loved one or a special treat to buy for yourself.

Doreen Virtue Webpage
Doreen Virtue @ Walker Books

(includes 44 Cards + Booklet)
On sale: 01 June 2004
Price (US): $24.95
ISBN: 9781561707850
Recommended age: 14+
In a word: Fairies
Re-read it: yes
Recommend: yes
Star rating: four out of five
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The Heart of Faerie Oracle

The Heart of Faerie Oracle by Brian & Wendy Froud

Pick A Card, Any Card, And Enter The World Of Faerie!

When you enter the world of Faerie you enter another world, a world of magic and love that is opened to you through your imagination and is guided by the wisdom and beauty of faeries. Each faerie encountered along the way is a unique being fully thought-out with their own personalities and intriguing quirks. Each faerie encountered is there to guide you on your way.

But the world of Faerie is not at all times giggles and sunshine; there is a deep and complex side to Faerie that is not always easily navigated. However, through each individual faerie and their corresponding card you will find a meaning for each faerie that appears to you on your journey into their magical world.

Each card in the set offers an image that tells its own story as it draws you in, a story that is interpreted and added to by the reader. There are many familiar faces that have returned once again to share their knowledge, but there are also many new faces who have for the first time presented themselves in this charming set.

The Heart of Faerie Oracle showcases the masterful and stunningly beautiful artwork of Brian Froud in such a way as to involve the reader in the enchanting story as narrated by the faeries through Wendy Froud. This is officially the first work the couple have collaborated on together and an interview with Brian and Wendy Froud about this is included.

There is something about Brian Froud's art that is both inspiring and emotional, a raw beauty that looks deep inside and captures the very heart of a thing. That same essence is captured here in this set. Below is my first reading with these lovely cards using the three wishes reading, more about that and the faeries meanings can be found inside The Heart of Faerie Oracle.

The Heart of Faerie Oracle - three wishes reading

Brian & Wendy Froud - World Of Froud

Brian & Wendy Froud @ Thames & Hudson

Brian & Wendy Froud @ Abrams Books

(includes 68 Cards + 160p Hardcover book)
On sale: 1 April 2010
Price (AU): $39.95
ISBN: 9780810988231
Recommended age: 16+
In a word: Faeries
Re-read it: yes, many times
Recommend: yes
Star rating: five out of five
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