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Froudian
Reviews of
THE FAERIES' ORACLE
I'm a believer now!
Reviewer: N Lussier from Ogden, Quebec Canada
I had never owned a Tarot deck before. And I had never really
examined Brian Froud's work closely before I bought this Oracle
either. I was new to all of this. But I was extremely anxious
to receive it. And when I did, it totally blew me away.
The book was extremely
well written. It made me feel so much more welcomed. It made
me feel so much more connected to the faeries. I actually bonded
with the cards immediately.
The cards themselves
are drawn with such emotion, that you cannot help but feel a
personal bond with them. I think this deck was the perfect choice
for me. It drew me in, and now I'm learning to be a better person,
with the help of the faeries, Brian & Jesa! I just wanted to
thank all of them for giving me such a great gift! The price
is not even a question, because this deck is worth so much more!
Art work is magick
Reviewer: R Glcuk from Gaithersburg, Maryland USA
Brain Froud's art work is always a treat in any book, but now
with the oracle cards they are fantastic. I own about 15 tarot
decks, but none have ever touched me on a higher level than these
stunning cards. They are awesome!
Go Gentle Into This Delightful Oracle!
Reviewer: N Hendrickson from San Diego, CA USA
Whether you are a beginning oracle reader or an accomplished sage,
you'll find this book and card set are a pure delight.
The 200-plus page
text by Jesa MacBeth skillfully weaves the reader into a faery
tapestry of pure energy, divine spirits and absolute fun. For
those readers whose experience has been limited to traditional
Tarot, be prepared for an adventurous excursion into the enchanting
world of faeries, including their incredible sense of humor!
MacBeth's explanation
of faeries, their world and their feelings about humans are
an education for those of us new to their realm. If you feel
some trepidation in launcing into this oracle, don't! The book
gently guides you every step of the way - - and believe me,
the faeries will be cheering every step of your journey.
The art work, of
course, is superb. Froud fans will love the unique faces and
garb of his oracle population. Of the many groups of cards,
my absolute favorites were "The Singers of the Realms" - - abstract
paintings which depict the most beautiful, life-filled energy
you'll see in an oracle. I don't think there's a card in the
deck I like more that "She of the Cruach" - - the Great Goddess
of nurturing energy.
When your deck arrives,
sit down with a cup of hot tea. a biscuit for unseen guests,
and an open heart. This is one oracle you'll return to time
and again - - it speaks directly to the heart.
This oracle changed my life...
Reviewer: descended from Seattle, WA USA
I used to be quite the cranky guy. My wife gave me this because
she knew the world it contained was fun, silly and wise...something
that I truly needed to step forward with my life. Apart from a
particular fairy pulling my zipper down when I least expect it
(work meetings) I have had nothing but joyous revelations and
amazing encounters. Not only is the artwork on the cards AMAZZZZING,
it also has a guide book that shows you how to really bond with
your deck in YOUR OWN WAY, which is truly different from anything
I've seen. I recommend this oracle to anyone interested in Faery,
oracles, Brian Froud or for someone who wants something new and
positive in their lives. No regrets on this one!
A Beautiful and Well-Crafted Tarot
Reviewer: kaophyre from Corsicana, TX United States
I began reading Tarot cards 3 years ago, and I now collect cards
and books on the subject. I recently acquired this to my collection
and I was pleasantly surprised by the breathtaking beauty of the
artwork and decisiveness of the book. If you own only one set
of divination cards, this should be it. Lovely and in hardbound
too! I have been critisized and persecuted for my fascination
in any religion but Christianity, but when I showed someone this
delightful Tarot, they immediately loved it, no matter their faith.
Highly, highly, recommended.
UNDERPRICED in my opinion!!
Reviewer: H Garner from TN United States
I just bought the Faeries' Oracle today. I had been using a tarot
deck for divination, but I can see that I may have a difficult
time getting back to my tarot cards now that I have this Faerie
Deck! The artwork on the cards in absolutely stunning! I really
love it. Froud is a wonderful artist. The expressions on the faces
of the faerie are so telling of what the card means. This is not
like tarot, where you have to figure out what one man standing
alone on a hill is supposed to mean. This deck is so much easier
to interpret, especially if you want to make up your own meanings
instead of going by the book's definitions.
Jessica MacBeth
gives a wonderful exercise in the beginning to teach you how
to interpret a few cards. I was extrememly impressed by the
results I received by answering the simple questions she asked.
I was able to make sense out of even the abstract cards! I have
a lot of trouble doing this with my tarot deck. I won't give
away the secret of what happens after you do this exercise,
but I can tell you that it was wonderfully insightful.
I was so impressed
with the deck and book, I immediately joined Jessica's internet
mailing list to discuss the deck with others. I highly recommend
this oracle to anyone interested in divination, faeries, or
if you just love Brian Froud's artwork! The combination of the
three plus the wonderful book by Jessica MacBeth is really something
else!! You won't regret buying this! :)
Very good gift for someone special
Reviewer: Shana from NC United States
The Faeries oracle is one of the most imaginative and fun card
decks I have ever own. This kit has a hardcover illustrated book
about the cards and their meanings. This makes a very good present
for an imaginative individual who believes in the magic of faeries!
The Magic Is In You!
Reviewer: silvermermaid from Englewood, CO USA
I can't add much to the already raving and beautiful reviews,
but I am so happy to own The Faerie's Oracle, this will be my
second oracle to date, so I kinda knew what to expect. Please
know that this isn't a tarot set as some may come to believe that
oracle cards are -- oracle cards are more self discovery cards
to pin-point events in your life that may be happy, troubling,
what you may be thinking and not aware at the time etc. So really
to bring the ideas to light and make you more intuned with faeries
and the welcoming energy/information they may give you.
The magic is in
you as the author points out in the first few pages of the hardcover
book, she is so right. The book goes on to learn you how to
pick out your power cards, to learn what each card means, and
to really ask HONEST questions about how you feel about the
images etc. Having the book Good Faeries/Bad Faeries is not
necessary, but if you do have this beautiful book as well, you
can really get into understanding faeries as the author and
Mr. Froud elegantly state.
In all the oracle
is telling you to really embrace and enjoy life to the fulliest
-- sing, dance, etc. as these acts brings faeries into your
life. You will love this book/card set and will cherish it forever.
Pixie dust is in this item for sure!
A DIRECT CONNECTION WITH FAERIE!
Reviewer: Bob (see more about me) from Los Angeles, CA USA
THE FAERIES' ORACLE is another masterpiece of faerie magic and
wisdom from Brian Froud.Even if you have GOOD FAERIES / BAD FAERIES,
this book illuminates Brian's faery world deeper and more personally
than ever before. Having each image on a single card both magnifies
and intensifies the power and energy of Brian's images and opens
a direct door to faerie. Jesa's easy to read and use and surprisingly
substantial text is a delight, entertaining and wise.And best
of all, the cards really work, providing startling and accurate
insight into life's situations. This is a beautifully produced,
high quality package and makes an excellent gift; I bought several
for Christmas presents. Thank you Brian; keep the wonderful work
coming.
Beautiful Artwork, and a different FUN kind of oracle
Reviewer: J Scott from Downpatrick, Co. Down United Kingdom
If, like me, you're a fan of Froud's work, then this is an absolute
must-have. I've not been *wildly* impressed by the slightly silly
direction some of his recent work has taken - LADY COTTINGTON,
and STRANGE SMELLS, for example - but I do love these weird quirky
little creatures he draws.
If you like them too, well, now there's a deck of 66 of them (65,
with a blank card so you can include your own fairy guide). Some
of the cards are abstract, but the vast majority are classic Froud.
Various styles of the artist's work are represented, ranging from
the almost monochrome pencil sketches to his trademark pics that
seem to be bursting at the seams with fairies. You'll find some
favourites in the illustrations ('The Fairy who was kissed by
the Pixies' is one of mine) and other old friends from 'Good Fairies,
Bad Fairies.'
As for the divination side of things, the deck is accompanied
by a beautifully produced hardback book (200 pages) written by
Jessica Macbeth (Author of books on meditation MOON OVER WATER
and SUN OVER MOUNTAIN). It covers topics such as making faerie
contacts, how the deck was created, and suggested methods of reading
the cards, together with informative (and fun) discussions of
the individual illustrations.
Unlike COTTINGTON and SMELLS, this is a serious book - er, as
'serious' as anything concerning faerie can be, that is...
To quote from the first section of the book: "First take a good
look at your attitude. Are you really serious about this? Do you
believe you will need to work hard with the cards?
"If so, please, don't be like that . As much as you can, let yourself
approach the cards and the faeries with a light and playful heart."
Even if you have no interest in divination, I defy you not to
enjoy reading the book. And I had a friend of mine, the fairy
mage Muzobobio look over the text, and he jumped up and down three
times, spun round, and put his hands in the air. This is his way
of saying 'Right on the money!' I recommend this package with
no reservations. Even if you feel it's not for you, it's hard
to think of a better gift for a Froud fan, for someone who's into
divination, or for any lover of faeries!
Real Faery Help
Reviewer: Maria Noel from New Hampshire, USA
You could say the faeries put this book and tarot-style deck in
my hands. (Certainly I wouldn't have come across it on my own.)
The Faeries' Oracle is a great break from our humdrum human lives,
giving us the chance to fancy a world of "fantasy." Brian's art
is spectacular & reminiscent of his work with Labyrinth and the
Dark Crystal. Jesa's writing is light and fun. Both are set apart
from most faery-dwellers because they got help from real faeries
& that adds an interesting note to the book and deck.
Read
the Simon & Schuster Review!
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