Faeries Oracle
In The Faeries Oracle author and
illustrator Brian Froud offers believers a chance to consult with the
magical wee folks. Using a deck of 66 "oracle cards" believers conduct
readings as if interpreting Tarot cards. Each of the cards feature Froud's
signature faery pictures. Some of the Faeries oracle cards have specific faeries, such as
the naked leaping "Spirit Lancer"--a feminine card that represents
"self-expression, freedom and exploration", according to the accompanying
text written by Jessica Macbeth. Others are more abstract, such as the
"Guardian of the Gate" a blue tinted card with splaying silver-white streaks
that look like tendrils of faery hair.
This fascinating deck will keep Froud fans
delighted for hours. Once seekers are ready to actually start communicating
with faeries they will also be delighted with Macbeth's whimsical, yet
highly informative guidebook. She is quick to sympathise with the
self-consciousness that comes with talking to faeries, yet she also has the
ability to jolly people out of their embarrassment. Macbeth is at her wisest
when discussing how to ask for guidance and interpret specific layouts of
oracle cards. But if you find yourself succumbing to giggles in the midst of
all this faery woo-woo, take heart. Writes Macbeth, "Giggles are the grace
notes of faery music." --Gail Hudson, Amazon.com


In response to the tremendous success of Good Faeries/Bad Faeries, Brian
Froud has created an exciting divination kit that allows readers to draw on
the power of faeries to understand their lives and predict their futures.
Good Faeries/Bad Faeries, one of the most successful illustrated books in
Simon & Schuster's history, established faeries as the favourite fantasy
figures in America today. Now, Froud brings the appeal of his beautifully
illustrated and evocative faeries, trolls, goblins, and green men to
the popular practice of divination.
A refreshing new
approach to tapping into the connections between the natural world
and the course of human events, this Faeries oracle cards kit draws
directly on the art and wisdom of Good Faeries/Bad Faeries and
includes:
An elegant, full-colour deck of sixty-six divination cards.
An
engaging two-colour book that introduces the most powerful and important
members of the faery kingdom;
Easy to follow instructions on how to read the
cards, with a special emphasis on gleaning answers to issues of spiritual
enlightenment and personal direction; The Faerie's Oracle is sure to
delight fans of tarot and other divination systems.
Even those who spend
their time speeding along the information highway are bound to be
intrigued by the enchanted path the faeries unveil, a path that
reveals the secrets of our souls and magically sheds light on things
to come.
Customer Reviews
Prepare to be amazed
I bought these
Faeries oracle cards
for myself as a little birthday treat and WOW, I
am so glad I did! I've loved Froud's work for some time now, since
coming across one of his older books in a thrift shop one day and
buying it on a whim. He has an amazing insight and a true gift, with
his art and perception of fae.
I read tarot and oracles on a regular basis and always look out for
exceptional decks to make my readings more beautiful and enjoyable and
since buying these, they have become my absolute favourite. I now
shuffle every morning and pick a card to give me a little guidance for
the day. The cards are honest, amusing, uplifting and most importantly
- accurate.
I have asked these Faeries oracle cards many questions during the daily shuffle, from
questions about myself and my future to questions about my boyfriend
and my friends and family and each and every time the cards have given
me an amazingly accurate reply. If you have ever wanted to try to read
tarot or oracles - begin here! The (beautiful) book that comes with the
deck will guide you carefully and gently into the process and within a
matter of minutes, you will feel better informed and more confident.
I find that the sheer artistry of the cards themselves is what helps
you to memorise their message/advice and though committing all details
to memory is NOT mandatory, it can make things easier. The deck also
includes a blank card upon which you may sketch your own faerie guide -
a unique touch to an oracle deck I have never seen before, but
something original that I really like.
Don't hesitate - try them. I am SO glad I did.
Amazing and captivating
I first spotted this book at my cousins when visiting and was
immediately drawn to the deck and actually started doing the exercises
inside, I was amazed and totally smitten with the complexity of the Faeries oracle cards and the great way the book is written. It is such an enlightening
and special set of cards you are drawn into the world of the faeries
like never before, a must for all froud fans and tarot fans alike.
A wonderful oracle
What a wonderful set of Faeries oracle cards - the illustrations are beautiful, the
book is very well written and I have found it an enchanting oracle to
work with. Immediately captivating it gives the opportunity to enjoy
and become addicted to the faery world!! |