Recently
I have bought The Faeries' Oracle by Brian Froud and Jessica Macbeth. It was for sale at a Dutch online thrift
store. Before I am going to tell you my findings about this deck I have to say
that I never ever wanted an oracle deck about fairies because I didn't think it
could add something substantial to my spiritual journey.
I was
looking for a secondhand Thoth deck because I wanted to explore that system.
The owner of the Thoth deck also had the Faeries’ Oracle for sale. And since
she lived in my neighborhood I could pick it up myself (no shipping costs!). The
Thoth deck also had a book to go with it and together with the Faeries’ oracle
it was only 15 euro’s.
I have
to admit frankly I haven’t touched the Thoth deck and I cannot keep away from
the Faeries’ Oracle. When I started reading the intro of the guidebook, it was
as if something deeply tucked away stirred and awakened. The writing was
mesmerizing. While reading I felt shivers running up my spine. I wasn't ready
for this kind of bonding with yet another deck. I wanted to fully dedicate
myself my study of the Wildwood tarot. But after picking up the cards that was
out of the question. When I flipped through the deck I knew that if there was
something like faeries they would be like this. There was some kind of
recognition or deep remembering. And I felt my little girl inside was happy J
Now on
my cupboard in the living room I have two cards from my two most precious decks
standing side by side. I just had to give in.
Do I
believe in faeries??? I don’t know for sure anymore. I do know I have a strong connection
to this deck and there is definitely something pulling me to get to know it on a more deeply level
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| Singer Of Transfiguration |
For
today I have drawn The Singer of Transformation
“This card in a reading signifies the joy of
success after a time of struggle. A new way of life has been accepted and is
being integrated. A sense of inner peace is growing. The struggle has all been
worth it. This is a time of consolidation and joy, and is both a reward for
past achievements and a time of preparation for the next climb up the path.”
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| Six of Bows - Abundance |
and The
six of bows-Abundance
“A time to reap the benefits of summer
abundance and to accept the rewards and blessings that are the result of
endurance. We humbly share the plenty of the ripening year…”
Without
further exploring of the cards, they do make me think about the holiday season when
everybody gets in the spirit of peace on
earth and being grateful with everything
you have gathered over the last year and above all share those gifts with the
ones you love. (Don’t forget to include yourself J)
And on a
level beyond our daily live I see the abundance( six of bows) that is waiting
for me if I go through the door of my fears (transfiguration).
I've never been a fan of fairy decks until I ran across the Froud Faeries. I've never met a fairy personally, but I won't make a stand that they don't exist. :)
ReplyDeleteYour transformation card gave me chill bumps (the good kind); may it come to pass for you!
Thank you; and for you too
DeleteLet's just be open minded to whatever comes around :D
I like chill bumps!!!
Although I like a lot of faerie decks, I have to admit that this is the only one that makes me think, as you wrote, "If faeries exist, they'd look like this!" Glad you're enjoying the deck, and what a wonderful interpretation of these cards :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Chloe, Yes is a great deck and I do love the variety of Faery folk it presents to us :)
DeleteI love those two cards ... chills indeed. What a lovely unexpected find for you. Can't wait to see more from the deck and your thoughts.
ReplyDeleteThank you Carol. Everybody has chills now :D
DeleteThis is certainly not my last post about this deck. Perhaps I will combine these two decks more often.
It's a good deck. When I use it, though, the faeries get tricksy with me. Things go missing. I feel unsettled. There's definitely an energy there, but I have to be in the mood for it. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Eowyn, you are this first I've met who has actually felt there presence :D
DeleteThis is a beautiful post! Very positive and deep cards wirh strong messages! What about your paintings?
ReplyDeleteNow you will have the fairies inspiration too! Probably you'll have more abundance from your paintings...why not? :) Muchas Estrellas!!!!!!!!!
That is a great idea. I will try to draw a fairy !
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