Spirit Within Tarot by Steven Bright - Divine You Oracle and Tarot Reviews

Spirit Within Tarot

by Steven Bright

$24.99

Description of deck by Schiffer Publishing

Tradition and contemporary art meet within this stylish Tarot set, bringing simplicity to your personal story. The spirits within the shadows of your life are dancing through this symbolic collection of 78 mesmerizing Tarot cards. Find characters from your past, present, and future, offering reflections of your childhood or glimpses of a potential future. The card silhouettes transcend age, gender, and ethnicity as the figures effortlessly morph into friends or enemies, family and colleagues, or even the most intimate aspects of yourself. They provide a mirror for your intuition and act as a light to follow. Each of the 78 Tarot “voices” are described within the accompanying handbook along with keywords and meanings—a road map for the seeker. The symbols, set in a world we can all identify with, are easy to interpret, and recognized as traditional. This long-awaited deck is your traveling companion—whether a beginner or seasoned reader—for the journey ahead.

https://www.schifferbooks.com/spirit-within-tarot-6291.html

Size: box set 3 1/2″ x 5″ x 1 1/2″ | 78 art cards | 112 pp

ISBN13: 9780764353888 | Binding: box set

This is a super fun deck to work with. It doesn’t have a ton of imagery to draw on for the intuitive reader but there is just enough to make it an interesting reading tool in your tarot arsenal. The silhouetted images are graphic and stark really leaving you to your own imagination as to what is really going on in the card. And when you pair the cards together, they make almost a complete scene as if looking at a landscape painting. Pretty neat. You can see anyone in the eyes of each image making reading for others a breeze.

The cards are easy to shuffle and just bendy enough to make it easier on smaller hands. It comes with a small sturdy box just about the size of the deck and the booklet is a 112 page powerhouse. If you want to learn about card descriptions, this is the deck for you. The booklet sees the cards much in the way I do yet haven’t really voiced much. I feel like the author and I are siblings from another mother in this way. I enjoy all the interpretations and look to the booklet even when using other decks. I would seriously like to see Bright write a comprehensive tarot book relating all his descriptions and associations with the cards. I am sure it would be a best seller.

The back of the card is a soothing image that doesn’t detract from the deck with a non-directional print making reversals a surprise if you like that sort of thing. The bold writing on the cards appeals to the graphic designer in me and the colorful backgrounds of each card contrasts nicely from card to card. 

If you like to take your cards on the go, the box is easy enough to transport and protect your deck like a champ. 

Definitely check this deck out. It is a true winner in my book.

I received this deck from Schiffer Publishing in return for an honest review. I thank Schiffer and the author of this deck for allowing me to review these cards.

Today's Energy - 8-15-19

Tarot deck used: Spirit Within Tarot by Steven Bright

Underlying meaning of the readinng: Strength: Strength is about facing your fears. We need to confront the things that scare us and move forward.

Two of Swords says to pay attention to your thoughts and what is happening in your heart. You need to take a strong stance and choose the best and most logical choice as you are struggling with multiple ideas.

Ten of Cups is about contentment and a happy ending to something. It also means that a new start is right around the corner.

Ace of Pentacles is about a new beginning, a great opportunity is coming in. Pay attention to it.

All in all, today you need to pay attention to your ideas and thoughts they are leading to a happy ending of what you are currently working on and leading to a great opportunity in the future. Great strength 💪 for your heart and personal power.

Pagan Ways Tarot by Anna Franklin - Divine You Oracle and Tarot Reviews

Pagan Ways Tarot

by Anna Franklin

$39.99

Description of deck by Schiffer Publishing

Pagans recognize that the material world perceived with our five senses is only part of the whole. There are unseen Otherworlds overlapping our own, populated by gods and goddesses, nature spirits, and elementals—the conscious embodiments of the natural forces and energies responsible for the functioning of the universe. For the Pagan, everything has a soul or spiritual essence. This deck is based on the Pagan worldview, its symbols, and teachings, and offers 78 beautiful cards featuring gods and goddesses. An accompanying, easy-to-understand guide tells the story of the Fool as he journeys through the Minor and Major Arcanas, encountering the forces that shape him and each one of us. The myths of the gods create links between cards, between the Majors and Minors, and between the inner and outer paths we walk. This Pagan system of divination can initiate you into the realities of your own psyche and become your guide to spiritual enlightenment.

https://www.schifferbooks.com/pagan-ways-tarot-5714.html

Size: 6″ x 9″ x 2″ | 78 art cards | 160 pp

ISBN13: 9780764349003 | Binding: box set

This deck is based on the way the Pagan religion sees things, symbols, natural energies, elements, elementals, etc. So, it may not be the perfect deck for everyone but I really resonate with it. Anna Franklin is a Pagan priestess and has many best selling books under her belt including the Sacred Circle Tarot and the Fairy Ring Tarot.

This is a hefty deck in length and breadth. Not as massive as the Druid Craft Tarot but it is trying to keep up with its big brother. I have to shuffle it sideways in order to mix up my cards properly. I also have a pretty small hand too. Guys might not have the same problem I do with shuffling the deck. The cards are also on the bendy side, not exactly a matte finish but a slight sheen make the cards much easier to take care of and shuffle. 

The back of the cards are in a nice light blue moon scene. I don’t think it is a directional print but I could be wrong. It doesn’t seem to stand out for me like other prints do. This is probably one of those decks that might get trimmed down due to the black edges around all sides. I am too chicken to touch a deck in that way. Knowing me, I’d make it all crooked and then never use it again. But the option is there for people who like that sort of thing.

The deck comes with a nice hard box. These big boxes aren’t my favorite. Too bulky for my taste but inside is a decent sized 190 page explanation manual telling you all the symbolism, meanings and whatnot of each card. Pretty handy stuff for those who aren’t as up on the Pagan Ways as Franklin is.

The images are digital and photographic using the normal-ish Rider Waite symbolism. I like the variety of images you get to work with. If you are an intuitive reader, this deck will be a good one for you. I tend to mix traditional meanings with intuitive flashes. So, I really like this deck. It is one of my favorites.

This might not be the easiest to shuffle but I do reach for it quite a lot. Check it out and judge for yourself.

I received these cards from Schiffer Publishing in return for an honest review.

Weekly Reading 8/15 -8/24

Weekly Oracle and Tarot Reading 

for Thurs., Aug. 15 till Wed., Aug. 24th

Tarot cards are from the Pagan Ways Tarot deck

The 6 of Wands reversed It can mean that despite delays and challenges, that things you have been hoping for or working on may finally come through. Upright this card is about victory after battle. It still has a good connotation reversed. Still positive. The sunflowers symbolize pointing your face toward God. Sunflowers seek out the sun pointing their faces to its heat over and over. To have success you will need a single-minded focus on what draws your attention. Victory isn't apparent yet, but it's coming. So never fear it won't work out for you in the end.

The Knight of Wands in the present position indicates that a new idea or creative inspiration is about to get  your attention. The card says Adventure. A new adventure awaits. But don't be too stubborn about it. The Ram on the shield represents the sign of Aries. Aries is the first sign in the Zodiac and thus the pioneer. You may be leading the charge in whatever area has your focus right now. So don't give up just because you may be the only one who sees the way forward.

The Five of Swords can be representative of interoffice drama. Currently, there is a negative energy around you that is feeding on itself by promoting gossip and lack of productivity. Fives are also about no one really winning an argument. Time to focus on the win-win solution instead of one that just works to your best interest. You are the trailblazer right now and others might not like how you are changing and they aren't. Some people don't like to be reminded how stuck they are in life. So take the ideas and inspiration you get and move forward with it anyway. Don't let the inaction of others stop you.

Bottom of the deck: Overall meaning:
The Three of Pentacles reversed can point out that you are working in a relatively mundane job in which your contributions and experience go unappreciated and under-valued. There is not much opportunity for growth and advancement, and you feel as if your skills and capabilities are not being utilized. It might be time for a new job or to rethink how you see your current employment. What can you change that will make it more fulfilling for you? You have the ideas and inspiration inside you just waiting to burst forth. Let it out and shine!


I pulled a couple of oracle cards for this reading as well. 

From the Mythic Creatures Oracle  I pulled the Cyclops card. This speaks of a narrow focus and a more caveman like attitude. Don't get all up in everyone else's face when they don't see things like you do this week. Relax and take a step back. You are working five paces ahead of them. They don't have your vision. Give them a break.

Rumi's Gift Oracle Cards bring two cards: Devotion and Letting Go. You need to let go of your worries right now. You are on the right track. Your devotion to your cause and ideas are all moving along as they should and you might need to just remind yourself that you and your ideas matter. Speak to like-minded friends to keep you on the straight and narrow. But not too narrow, mind you. You see the big picture as well as know all the little details. You need a sounding board or a brainstorm session to get it all out and organized.

Don't worry. You've got this. This week should be a breeze if you remember to breathe and listen to your heart.

Tarot and Oracle Cards are all by Schiffer Publishing.

Tarot Gothica - Divine You Tarot and Oracle Reviews

Tarot Gothica

by Janne Koivuniemi

$24.99

Description of deck by Schiffer Publishing

Tarot Gothica leads the way from light to lighter and dark to darker, illuminating the circle of life through 78 beautiful art cards depicting Gothic themes. Learn to identify cycles that can be found hidden in the rhythms of each day, year, and throughout life by listening to your inner feelings and noticing that things occur in a certain order. Understand your shadows and lights, your own Devil and God, your fears and strengths. The cards may be read either in spreads or as symbolic images, each choice offering direction through your life situations while discovering the path between Light and Darkness. Journey unafraid as these cards lend their guidance for the voyage of your life.

https://www.schifferbooks.com/tarot-gothica-5758.html

Size: 3 3/4″ x 5 1/4″ x 2″ | 78 art cards | 80 pp

ISBN13: 9780764348181 | Binding: box set

This deck was created by a photographer and thus has a lot of photoshopped type images. I know a lot of people dislike images like these but I have to admit this is probably the most favorite deck I have by Schiffer Publishing. It has resonated with me like none other.

The hard box is just a bit larger than the size of the deck and has a very small 80 page booklet with basically quips about each card. You get a bit more of a description with the major arcana since those are the cards with the most significant energy behind them. I don’t tend to use the booklet in this one. The cards usually speak for themselves. But the box is a nice size and easy to store. The bigger boxes that Schiffer uses are not my favorite since it is hard to organize my collection with so much bulk behind the packaging.

The cards themselves are a bit on the glossy side but not so glossy that you nearly lose your deck while shuffling. The shuffle is easy. These cards aren’t too big for my smaller hands but they are pushing the edge of my reach. I will use them regardless because, I mentioned they were a favorite, didn’t I? The deck is pretty bendy too so don’t overdo the professional shuffling lest you wear out your deck. But with its slightly glossy coating you don’t have to worry about card image wear. Mostly just bendable wear.

The theme of the deck is gothic, so there are a lot of vampire-esque, sepia-toned images amongst the cards. Yes, there is a bit of blood smattered throughout the cards too.  I am sure it is not everyone’s cup of tea but I like the vibe it gives off. Not too scary but more like a peaked interest as to what might be behind the images. If you are an intuitive reader drawing from imagery, this would be a good deck for you.

The cards have traditional Rider-Waite naming except for the Wheel of Fortune which instead is called Destiny. That makes it a deck a lot easier to read from. Wands are Batons, Cups are Chalices then Swords and Pentacles are Coins. Easy enough to figure out for the beginner wanting a cool deck to read from.

Like I said in the beginning, this is my favorite deck, so check it out… if you dare. :)

I received these cards from Schiffer Publishing in return for an honest review.

Hip Chick Tarot - Divine You Tarot and Oracle Reviews

Hip Chick Tarot

by Maria Strom

$34.99

Description of deck by Schiffer Publishing

The women shown in these 78 hand-painted and boldly colored Tarot cards will empower you to grow spiritually, be creative, feel freely, and think clearly—all from a female perspective. Call on these experienced women when you need guidance and support with everyday life, and allow them to help you tune into your own inner wisdom. This deck and companion guide encourages you to be daring and to make decisions that resonate with your soul, not the expectations of society and other people. Consisting of the Majors, Create (Wands), Feel (Cups), Think (Swords), and Earth (Pentacles), this deck uses quick-and-easy meanings and modern symbols that can be applied to your life in a fun and accessible way. It takes courage to be yourself. Be hip—and own your power.

https://www.schifferbooks.com/hip-chick-tarot-6398.html

Size: 6″ x 9″ x 2″ | 78 art cards | 112 pp

ISBN13: 9780764354922 | Binding: box set

This deck is created by a woman for women in order for us to tune into our inner wisdom, our Athena, our personal goddess, our Gaia, our god and bring forth guidance that is unique to us.

The deck has a matte finish and a nice feel that is easy to shuffle even for the small-handed woman. I have a few decks that are so huge that I have never been able to normally shuffle them and thus feel like I am not getting a good mix of cards when I start the reading. You don’t have that problem with these. The individual cards are quite bendy, so try to not over do the professional type shuffles. You may bend your cards out of shape too quickly. 

I don’t find I get a lot of jumping cards with matte decks and I like to use jumping cards to reflect the current stirring energy around the situation. That is my own pet peeve with matte decks. No jumping cards. Kinda makes me sad sometimes, as if the spirit really isn’t moving in the reading.

The back of the card has a nice sky blue background featuring a single daisy. Cute and it doesn’t give away reversals underneath like some cards do with directional prints on the back. I like being surprised by reversals. I find myself trying to right the card if I realize it is upside down before I turn it over.

The names of the suits are different in this deck and although a lot of people like the unique names, I am a traditionalist, I guess. I like the card name to be the card name. I feel like I need a cheat sheet with decks like this in order to remember what each suit is called. I don’t mind seasons or elements. Those are easy to figure. But the names on this deck aren’t bad. I can figure it out. The majors may be the most difficult for me. Here is how they break down:

Create (Wands)

Feel (Cups)

Think (Swords)

Earth (Pentacles)

The court cards may throw you a bit since a Queen isn’t a queen here. A Queen is instead a King, a Queen is a Boss, the Knight a Teen and the Page a Child. I have to admit that the court cards in any deck are a challenge for me. I don’t tend to read them as specific people but instead situations relevant to the person being read for. I guess I am weird that way.

The deck comes in a sturdy box that is lavender and very 70’s. The deck is very groovy in that Brady Bunch way and leaves you with a good feeling. Some decks feel funny to me energetically but not this one. I like it. It is a feel good deck made by a lady who just wants us to have fun while we are imparting our intuitive wisdom.

Overall great deck. I wish they had traditional naming conventions but that won’t stop me from using them. 

Hope your tarot readings are groovy, man!

I received these cards from Schiffer Publishing in return for an honest review.

Daily Oracle Card Draw - Weekend 7/12-14

You are going to be asked to use your wisdom this weekend. You need to trust your analytical mind. So don’t let your creative one get away with you. Try to stay focused in the here and now. This is a time to sniff out the best opportunities available to you. It’s letting you know that true abundance is on the way. A way you can assist yourself is to clear the clutter around you. Because as we open up the energy of a space the energy of abundance is allow to more easily find you. So, maybe a bout of spring cleaning may need to be in your future. Let go of things and feelings and memories you no longer need to let the new and refreshed come in. If you do these things your wisdom will grow by leaps and bounds and it reminds you to pay attention to what’s between the lines and invisible to the naked eye. You have great knowledge available to you. Allow it to come in and bring you a much needed abundance that you have been waiting for. #dailydraw #oraclecards