Talking to the Fae

Remember I said, I had ordered Brian Frouds Faerie Oracle?

Well a few days ago, it came to land in my little paws.

And it is beautiful. 

The guide book is so far wonderful - I have been following it along, doing all of the 'activities' suggested and required. The books author, who is Jessica Macbeth, makes you read the cards yourself without using the descriptions given. This is the first set of activities, learning to use your own intuition.

 (Thanks to the mother in law for the beautiful new cushions aswell)

My tarot deck is still my true baby - but as Autumn is upon us, I knew I needed to bring a bit of whimsy into my life and my divination.

This deck is pure, light-hearted wonder.
I see oracle decks as the little sister to Tarot.
They are no less valuable to those who can read them properly - but there are big differences.

The tarot deck has a set 78 cards that contain major and minor arcana. The rules are laid out before you, and in true tarot the card meanings can't differ too much from the original in the Rider Waite deck.

Oracle decks however are completely down to artist interpretation. There can be as many or as few cards as they want to draw/paint/create. The Faerie Oracle deck has 65 by the way. The meanings can also be decided by the artist - there are no set rules or regulations.
Take a look online at oracle decks, and see how many are out there, and how they are all totally different.

(This is my favourite card from the deck. It really appeals to my eye, and my heart. The playful, mischievous face of The Green Woman calls to me - and her little leafy dog like friend.
Do you have this deck? If so, which is your favourite card?) 

This adorable deck will travel with me through red, crisp rivers of fallen leaves. It will more than likely be used in coffee shops sat alongside a steaming mug of soy pumpkin latte. They may be laid down on the hard earth with a fluffy scarf as their bed, so I can read on the go.

I was going to do Tarot Thursday with this deck - but that was a silly idea, I am no where near connected to them enough yet. So sorry if anyone was looking forward to that tomorrow. But we shall see what next weeks tarot thursday will bring.

And also next week I will be sharing a vegan bounty bar recipe with you lovely things.

Check back tomorrow for YOUR reading by me, with the WildWood Tarot deck.

xoxox

A belated Tarot Thursday

Hello Blog Bunnies!

Welcome to your belated tarot thursday!

So as I mentioned in my previous blog, I laid down my tarot deck in favour of my Druid Animal Oracle deck this week.
 It has beautiful imagery, you shall soon see.
And I also decided to do a different spread for you guys.

It is called the Spread of the Elements.

Each directional card relates to North, South, East, and West, and their correlating elements and emotions. So West, is the water element - Water relates to your emotional and creative state.

This spread is used to gain insights into aspects of yourself that may need development or balancing. It's a great spread for personal growth.

So,
Behold.

Above is the spread I pulled for you lovely readers.

Card 1 - is an overall representation of you.

Here I pulled; The Blackbird.

It is actually the first card in the deck. It revolves around enchantment, and the gateway between worlds. The Blackbird tells us, we must remember to listen to the song of our inner soul sometimes and not concentrate so much on the external world. You will discover new depths to yourself, hidden motivations and potential. And you will heal yourself.


Card 2 - East. Is about the intellectual side of yourself.

Here I pulled; The Ram.

Working with the ram as your ally will help you find the inner strength you need to succed. When thinking, and using your intellect, think upon your roots. Where have you come from? How have you grown from this? The Ram signifies a breakthrough - here perhaps a breakthrough in your way of thinking, and the perspective you have on the world.

Card 3 - South. Is about your sensuality.

Here I pulled; The Wolf.

What a wonderful card to have in such a poweful, passionate position. In order to learn and grow we must sometimes cross boundaries, and take risks outside of the norm. With the Wolf there is a huge sense of stability, and faithfulness. Learn your deepest self, and shadow desires, and set them free.

Card 4 - West. Is all about your emotional state

Here I pulled; The Cat.

We are a quiet observer of situations. And have the ability to not be judgemental rashly. Cats sit languidly for hours, simply observing. The apperance of this card, suggests it may be time to move. If you have something playing on your mind or upsetting you - speak out. You are wise, and you have watched things unfold, now share what you have learned.

And Finally...

Card 5 - North. Revolves around your spiritual self.

Here I pulled; The Bull.

The presence of the bull suggests the oppurtunity for a rich and abundant life. Spiritually you are on a road, perhaps a road of recovery, that will lead you to spiritual well-being. To find wealth in the real world, you must first find it in your heart. You make be working tirelessly. Think of the bull and he will help give you the knowledge that your work is worth it, and you should keep pushing through.


Ta-Da...
There you go.
Something a little different, and a little more indepth.
Hope you found it somewhat helpful - or atleast interesting.
This did take me a fairly long time to put together.

xoxox