Oracle of Shadows and Light

When I saw the images of these cards online, I fell in love. Usually I don't like dark decks, but decks that are lively in colors but this deck made my exception list and I am glad it did.I had one of Lucy Cavendish's deck (Wild Wisdom of the Faery Oracle) and have always been amazed by how accurate that deck was. I have many oracle decks about 8 Doreen Virtues and 2 of Colette Baron Reid's, 2 of Sonia Choquette, and some others= and Lucy's is the most accurate (other than Colette's Decks). Because of this, I wasn't hesitant to buy another deck of Lucy's especially of when its with gorgeous artwork.Upon getting this deck and opening up the box, the cards in person are even more gorgeous. Just really gorgeous cards of extreme depth. Sometimes I just find myself staring at the cards more than the message as the images are like beautiful little girls with a whole lotta tude! They remind me so much of my beautiful teenager niece. An old world artistry feel to these cards... The fabrication of the cards are decent and help to add to the beautiful of the artwork on the deck, but sometimes they can warp. There's enough darkness with a right balance of color to not make you get scared and run away from the deck.Packaging of this deck is also a bonus. The box it comes in is a very sturdy cardboard about 5" x 6.5" so its portable in your purse (if you have a large purse) without worry of not having the instruction book or getting your cards ruined. If I could, I would suggest all deck publishers to consider encasing their cards in such way.The theme to the cards can sometimes mimic her other decks, but not as bad as the extremely repetitive tune of a Doreen Virtue deck. Lucy places a great deal of depth to the card meanings to give you as little room for ambiguity as possible (that's the difference between Lucy Decks and Doreen Virtue decks). So if you're not psychic or sensitive, you won't have a hard time deriving a message from it. If you compare this deck with Lucy's other decks I would say this deck tends to explore and answer feelings really well. So if you have query about how others feel/perceptions about a situation/person you can easily use this deck. You can also use this deck for advice readings as its probably mainly suited for this. If you're in tune with this deck, you can use it to predict also, I have.When I first got this deck, the readings were kinda "everywhere" not consistent like the others have spoken of. But then I slept with it under my pillow for a few days and this deck became more in tune with me and sometimes eerily consistent.The few cards I like having in this deck is "Miracle" of Angel of Alchemy card which talks about health challenges. Which is nice. I got this card during a time where I was ignoring a health issue. Its not come into my readings anymore after going to the doctors. I also get this for other people I read for too, and it usually makes its presence known when you're ignoring a health issue.Because Lucy is familiar with Tarot, you can see the resemblance of Tarot in these cards, which I like a lot. Like the "Aha-Moment" card is akin to the ace of swords to me. So when I see this card I know something sudden is going to happen or a sharp realization with take place. You can easily not use the instruction book and just read the cards, but the instruction book gives far more depth so its hard to just put it down but the illustrations have so much depth to them that you extrapolate meanings accordingly.... or make up your own language with them.I love this deck mostly because the fabrication and art of this deck are both gorgeous!!!!

I’m a little- freaked out. The first four cards I drew, were about healing, clearing up my energy, and eating natural foods and remedies. Oddly enough- I’m currently very sick, and have been using holistic remedies to help. When I saw the message of the Angel of Alchemy- my jaw literally dropped. These cards are extremelyyyy precise to whatever situation you’re dealing with. They are quite blunt, but in a healing, warm kind of way. I love them.Also- Im a huge fan of Lucy & Jasmine’s work!

Officially one of my top favorites of all the multiple sets of oracle cards i own. Brutally honest in the best ways. Pretty Straight to the point, tells you what you need to hear…, not what you’re hoping to hear. These are a breath of fresh air for me as I’m someone who would rather be hurt by the truth and not comforted by sugar coated bubbly love and light nonsense. These don’t beat around the bush, be ready to be told like it is. I mean all of this in the best way possible. Very much so worth it. Very satisfied with the cards and guidebook.

Like most of the Lucy Cavendish this is great for shadow work. The artwork is by Jasmine Beckett-Griffith. I have 5 decks in total and I like all of them. The deck is brutally honest and does not beat around the bush. Glad I have this deck in my collection but it might not be for everybody.

I love this artist and these cards are beautiful! Very good quality.

These oracle cards are so pretty, vibrant, edgy and completely for the girls. I am so glad I got ahold of this oracle deck! Each glossy printed card is a treasured beauty that will have you gazing into sassy, soulful eyes that beckon you to open your heart and receive her loving message.I have been working with this deck daily and kept pulling the violation of boundaries/dominance card and did not know why. I did not know how it could possibly apply to my life...that was until information was shared about a friend of the family. The nature of the news captured this card. Certainly if this card ever comes up again especially about a relationship or friendship I know to pay attention and why.I don't find these messages negative but they can ask you to go within and have an honest assessment of your situation. I don't read for anyone but myself so not sure about using these with clients.Amazon has this in paperback copy for about $13.95 I would have purchased that one if I had realized it. The only thing that was hard cover was the box the cards and paper information book came in. I guess I was thinking the information book was hard cover but this was not so. I'm not sure it was worth the extra money but I guess it depends on how you store them.I recently saw this on e-bay for $25 plus shipping (17 Sep 11). If you still want the deck and don't want to pay $100 check there first.

Each card is like thin paper like notebook the book is kool. But balance between cards and book that could be perfect

Beautiful! They feel electric in my hands and resonate with me. These cards are one of my favorite oracle decks because they layer very well in my intuitive readings. I pair them with the Beautiful Creatures tarot deck as well as my mermaid one.I'm a fan of Jasmine Becket-Griffith, and this artwork speaks to me. I'd rate the artwork on the cards a 10/10.The book does help. However, Lucy Cavendish seems less her creative self than in the other decks I own of her work. On page 63, she repeats the word happen several times. I find myself tripping over some of her writing, which is not the case in her other deck books.I read using my intuition, so I wouldn't discourage anyone from buying this set on that point. Once you learn all the essences of the cards, you won't be turning to the book very often in intuitive readings.Overall, I love these cards and use them more often than my other oracle decks.