Comprehensive oracle systems

[Mokona]

What are some oracle decks that you feel have their own system that feels complete?

 

A lot of oracle decks tend to not only be themed but have a certain range of meanings. So I don't feel like they're applicable for any reading the way tarot decks are for me. I tend to pick and choose an oracle depending on the reading. 

 

Are there any oracle decks that feel comprehensive to you? Maybe not as broad and encompassing in meaning the way tarot is, but a pretty widely applicable oracle nonetheless?

[TheFeeLion]

The Faeries Oracle by Brian Froud would be in that comprehensive category for me. It was actually the first deck I ever had, I think it ruined me for most other oracles 😂 I find I has a lot of flexibility 😁

[AJ-ish/Sharyn]

LXXXI Quareia

Radiant Sun

[Guest]

The Moon Oracle and Oracle of the Radiant Sun by John Astrop and Caroline Smith are two standouts. The Victorian Flower Oracle is another but oop. 

[AlbaTross]

My Cosma Visions Oracle set arrived today.  I don't know anything about Oracle myself, as this is my first such deck, but it is a 78-card deck that's very Tarot-like, complete with its own Major Arcana.  The Minor Arcana are actually separated into five suits, although the 5th is basically the 16 court cards, while the other suits only go from Ace to 10.  I even did a deck interview spread.  I'm not sure if that's something that's typically done with Oracle decks, but here's what came up: 

I find it amusing that the card introducing "who" the set is, is the mystery card (the odds of that were 1 in 79, and yes, this deck was shuffled before I drew it).  So, it's one that has knowledge of the past, and what led up to the here and now.  I got a reversed Court Card to describe myself, and apparently I'm one who tends to set unrealistic goals for myself, and I feel defeated as a result when I don't meet them.  Apparently, this deck is here to teach me to appreciate the good things of the here and now, and not dwell too much on what led up to it.  I guess that ties in really well with the Sleeping Ships.  

 

All the cards in this deck (aside from Sleeping Ships) are apparently considered "mirror cards" to those contained in traditional Tarot decks.  It's even designed to go hand-in-hand with the Prisma Visions Tarot set.  I get the sense that the creator, James Eads, wanted to move beyond the Tarot without really moving past it.  He clearly has a deep fondness for the Tarot, and wanted to create a deck that encompasses his favourite elements of it.  

Edited March 24, 2021 by AlbaTross

[Mokona]

@TheFeeLion I love the way that oracle depicts the Fae, and I also like that it comes with a thick hardcover guidebook. It's rare that an oracle is flexible and versatile so that's really cool!

@AJ-ish/Sharyn and @timtoldrum both of you mentioned the Oracle of the Radiant Sun. It seems to be a really in-depth system based on astrology; fascinating. Thank you!

@AlbaTross Ooh, that's a beautiful deck, and definitely what I'd call a Taroracle XD. I think it's really cool that it's made to be partnered with the Prisma Visions tarot. It seems to have a strong voice right from the get-go, going by that deck interview!

I do deck interviews for my oracle decks, but since they usually have fewer cards than a tarot deck- 40 to 50 cards- I keep the interview spread small, like the one you did.

[AlbaTross]

On 5/2/2021 at 1:21 AM, Mokona said:

@AlbaTross Ooh, that's a beautiful deck, and definitely what I'd call a Taroracle XD. I think it's really cool that it's made to be partnered with the Prisma Visions tarot. It seems to have a strong voice right from the get-go, going by that deck interview!

I do deck interviews for my oracle decks, but since they usually have fewer cards than a tarot deck- 40 to 50 cards- I keep the interview spread small, like the one you did.

Yeah, it certainly does have a strong voice.  I've actually started defaulting to three-card deck interviews, but I can see why they would be especially preferable for Oracle decks.  

[Marina]

On 3/12/2021 at 4:11 PM, Guest said:

The Moon Oracle and Oracle of the Radiant Sun by John Astrop and Caroline Smith are two standouts.

 

Agreed, these are Oracles that have unique and complete systems. I like both of them very much, even though I don't use as much as I'd like.

 

Another oracle I'd recommend is the "Playing Card Oracles", by Ana Cortez. It's a system based on the common playing card deck, but it's unique and complete on its own. If you already have experience with using playing cards for divination, it might be a bit confusing at first. Personally, it's one of my favourites.

 

The "Flower Speaks" oracle by Marlene Rudginsky is long OOP deck that has a very detailed system all of its own. It's based on Tarot, but strays away enough from it that it can be considered an oracle. It's a mix of flower remedies, astrology, chakras and the tarot, all using flowers are symbols. I LOVE this deck & book, has been a faithful companion for years! The only problem is that it's a bit hard to find these days. Also, the whimsical imagery might not be in everyone's taste.

 

Last, but not least, the "Pages of Shustah". It's a deck I have owned for many years, but only recently decided to try and read with. It's very interesting and has a complete system. I have seen very accomplished cartomancers, like Kepherus and Jozefa Seaqueen, use it and get incredibly complex and accurate readings. It's another one I wish to learn better.