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The Faeries' Oracle: Why Brian Froud is Still the King of the Hedge

If you don't own this, and you’re looking for a deck for spring, go get it. It’s one of those decks that consistently reminds me that the world is much bigger, and much weirder, than we think.

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Card Review: The Carnival at the End of the World

Since I got this deck, I have not used any other deck. It answers me immediately, unwaveringly. It doesn’t hesitate or get vague or bored of my questions - not once. It’s a sturdy companion, reliable and Pony-gold.

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The Star Tarot Beautiful

I’ve come across a few candidates for my favourite deck but haven’t been satisfied as of yet. The beautiful yet somewhat inaccessible Star Tarot is one of these, oh-so-close decks! Let me tell you about it.

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Zombie Tarot: A 10 out of 10 oracle - of the Undead

There are a ton of spooky-season related tarot and oracle decks out there (liked to a few more at the bottom of this article). Here’s our favourite one.

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Our Tarot: 78 History-Making Women

My women - world events getting you down? Looking to be inspired, empowered, reminded why we go on with the struggle? Get this deck.

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Work Your Light ~ Oracle Card Review

Work Your Light is a relatively new oracle deck on the scene, coming from a collaboration between Rebecca Campbell and Danielle Noel. Does the deck deliver? Here’s our impressions.