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Halloween Oracle Review
“Halloween (or All Hallows’ Eve) was traditionally a Celtic winter festival called Samhain (pronounced sow-en) which marked the beginning of the colder season and the process whereby the earth begins to retreat and "die". That’s why the central theme of this ‘holiday’ is essentially death, but looked at from a more positive perspective, it can also be seen as the quiet beginning of life”. – Stacey Demarco
Werewolf, Zombie, Jack-o’-Lantern, Cauldron, Mummy, Skulls, Vampire, Witch, Graveyard and Trick-or-Treaters—the Halloween Oracle by Stacey Demarco (art by Jimmy Manton) is a veritable divinatory feast for lovers of All Hallow’s Eve. Each image of this 36-card deck features gorgeous, atmospheric artwork on thick, large, glossy cardstock (published by Blue Angel Publishing). My only complaint is that I wish this deck had MORE cards—at least 44 or even up to 50.
It would have been a cool deck even if Demarco left it at just a Halloween Oracle, but she’s added so much more to include the contemplative components of Samhain—Ancestors, The Veil, The Underworld, Winter, Forgiveness and others—as well as a card for Dia de Los Muertos.
In less adept hands, such an oracle would be kitschy at best and childish at worst, but as evidenced by the 73-page companion booklet, the author writes with wise observation, soulfulness, poetic whimsy and practical advice. (I own several oracles authored by Demarco, and each are intelligent yet down-to-earth divination tools). Only two spreads are included in the booklet, though, but she does explain how to dedicate and use the deck.
With the Halloween Oracle, familiar symbols of this holiday take on new meaning and depth, allowing seekers and readers to not only connect to the trappings of Hallowtide, but form new associations and intuitive connections to familiar motifs. The cards are so beautiful, they would make attractive additions to altar spaces and decorations, as well.
To see 12 additional images of this deck, click here. To purchase from Amazon.com, click here.
Comments
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Sunday, 16 October 2016
My pleasure, Dragon Dancer! So happy to hear that my review helped you discover this oracle. Thank you for taking the time to comment. May you have many illuminating experiences with it!
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Sunday, 16 October 2016Thanks, I hope so too. I've already had some good conversation with it.
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Monday, 17 October 2016
Ohhhh, good to hear!
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THANK YOU SO MUCH for reviewing this oracle! It's beautiful and haunting. I ordered it, following the link you gave. It arrived yesterday, and I've been spending the evening looking over the cards and going through the guidebook. Tonight happens to be October's full moon, and I intend to cleanse and dedicate the deck at midnight tonight. I would never have known about it without your review.