RavenOfSummer Posted March 24, 2018 Posted March 24, 2018 Since it's the time of year when the plants return to life and the flowers start to blossom, the idea of working with flower decks and plant decks has been on my mind. I'd love to know what your favorites are! I have one flower deck, Flowers of the Night Oracle. More of a summer feel than a spring feel, at least to me. The rest of the plant-themed decks I have are all tree decks: Tarot of Trees, Voice of the Trees oracle (an ogham-themed deck) and Wisdom of the Trees oracle. So that's all I have. I know there was the Pythia Botanica that came out recently, that seems very popular...of course there's the Herbal Tarot, which seems like a wonderful deck...I don't know much about the Flower Speaks Oracle but whenever I see pictures of it it always draws me, but I know it's unfortunately long OOP. Are these some of your favorite plant/flower decks? Are there others? Would love to hear people's thoughts!
Whisper Posted March 24, 2018 Posted March 24, 2018 Since it's the time of year when the plants return to life and the flowers start to blossom, the idea of working with flower decks and plant decks has been on my mind. I'd love to know what your favorites are! I have one flower deck, Flowers of the Night Oracle. More of a summer feel than a spring feel, at least to me. The rest of the plant-themed decks I have are all tree decks: Tarot of Trees, Voice of the Trees oracle (an ogham-themed deck) and Wisdom of the Trees oracle. So that's all I have. I know there was the Pythia Botanica that came out recently, that seems very popular...of course there's the Herbal Tarot, which seems like a wonderful deck...I don't know much about the Flower Speaks Oracle but whenever I see pictures of it it always draws me, but I know it's unfortunately long OOP. Are these some of your favorite plant/flower decks? Are there others? Would love to hear people's thoughts! Flower or plant decks are the only ones I don’t have in my collection. I would love to hear about some favourites, too, including oracles with substance. I think some of these Tarot’s and oracles would make a great addition. Thanks, Raven, for starting this topic. :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
RavenOfSummer Posted March 24, 2018 Author Posted March 24, 2018 Timely for this conversation...it looks like the Power of Flowers deck by Isha Lerner has been reprinted! ETA the link...I meant to include this the first time! http://www.powerfloweressences.com/power-of-flowers-book-and-deck-set
Whisper Posted March 24, 2018 Posted March 24, 2018 How about the Druid Plant Oracle? The cards look beautiful.
EmpyreanKnight Posted March 24, 2018 Posted March 24, 2018 I don't have a flower/plant deck myself, but if I am to have one I'd like to have the soon-to-be-released Hedgewitch Botanical Oracle by Siolo Thompson, the creator of the Linestrider Tarot.
Whisper Posted March 24, 2018 Posted March 24, 2018 I don't have a flower/plant deck myself, but if I am to have one I'd like to have the soon-to-be-released Hedgewitch Botanical Oracle by Siolo Thompson, the creator of the Linestrider Tarot. Looks beautiful, EK. Similar to the Pythia Botanica.
Rose Lalonde Posted March 24, 2018 Posted March 24, 2018 I wonder how well the Herbal Tarot does for someone who knows far more than I do about plants. I know very little, but I've seen a couple of things like Valerian on the 9 of Swords, where I get the connection. I don't often read RWS decks, and I don't find this one beautiful, but do sometimes find myself looking at it again (online) anyway. Going outside the box, there's the oop but sometimes affordable Nature's Pharmacy Deck (50 cards), which wasn't created as an oracle. (I have a things for decks which weren't originally intended to be oracles.) If you like antique scientific drawings and would enjoy info on the back, there's a youtube review . If I ever do get a plant deck, I'd probably go for something like this.
EmpyreanKnight Posted March 24, 2018 Posted March 24, 2018 HERE is a (rather incomplete) list of flower decks. I'm surprised that there are so many!
PathWalker Posted March 24, 2018 Posted March 24, 2018 I have several plant themed decks - if you don't mind oracle suggestions I do like this http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/flower-spirit/
Siavahda Posted March 24, 2018 Posted March 24, 2018 I fell in love with Marlene Rudginsky's Flower Speaks Oracle when I saw some of the card art online, and spent almost a year tracking down a copy (alas, it's oop!) It's absolutely my favourite plant-themed deck of all time ^-^
AJ-ish/Sharyn Posted March 24, 2018 Posted March 24, 2018 in looking for one mentioned I found Rockpool has some lovely ones https://www.rockpoolpublishing.com.au/oracle-reading-cards
RavenOfSummer Posted March 24, 2018 Author Posted March 24, 2018 Thanks so much for sharing all these thoughts! Great discussion and suggestions! I wonder how well the Herbal Tarot does for someone who knows far more than I do about plants. I know very little, but I've seen a couple of things like Valerian on the 9 of Swords, where I get the connection. I don't often read RWS decks, and I don't find this one beautiful, but do sometimes find myself looking at it again (online) anyway. Going outside the box, there's the oop but sometimes affordable Nature's Pharmacy Deck (50 cards), which wasn't created as an oracle. (I have a things for decks which weren't originally intended to be oracles.) If you like antique scientific drawings and would enjoy info on the back, there's a youtube review . If I ever do get a plant deck, I'd probably go for something like this. This is a good question...I've been studying herbal medicine for a little under a year now, so if I had the deck I could give an opinion...from what I've heard though, it is supposed to be very well done and thought-out. Would like to get the deck at some point. I also like this Nature's Pharmacy Deck- I'd not seen that one before! Since it's more like flashcards that can be used as an oracle it remind me a bit of the Wild Medicine Herbal Deck which I have been admiring from afar. I fell in love with Marlene Rudginsky's Flower Speaks Oracle when I saw some of the card art online, and spent almost a year tracking down a copy (alas, it's oop!) It's absolutely my favourite plant-themed deck of all time ^-^ Sigh, I am really drawn to this one too! I actually just posted an ISO over in the trading forum...hoping I will connect with one eventually. Glad to here you love it! ^-^ I have several plant themed decks - if you don't mind oracle suggestions I do like this http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/flower-spirit/ Love the photography for these- stunning! I don't have a flower/plant deck myself, but if I am to have one I'd like to have the soon-to-be-released Hedgewitch Botanical Oracle by Siolo Thompson, the creator of the Linestrider Tarot. Agreed, that one is lovely! How about the Druid Plant Oracle? The cards look beautiful. Yes! I have the phone app version of this deck. The guide is very well-written as well.
RavenOfSummer Posted March 24, 2018 Author Posted March 24, 2018 in looking for one mentioned I found Rockpool has some lovely ones https://www.rockpoolpublishing.com.au/oracle-reading-cards Oh yes <3 They do the Flowers of the Night which I have and love. I also have their Saltwater Reading Cards, and am pining after their Dreamtime Reading Cards by the same creator. The other Cheralyn Darcy decks are also beautiful!
RavenOfSummer Posted March 24, 2018 Author Posted March 24, 2018 This one is currently sold old, but is supposed to be restocked: https://www.etsy.com/listing/482758677/the-flora-oracle?show_sold_out_detail=1. I love this one, but I really don't like the card backs :-\ For whatever reason, seeing a big deck title and creator name on the back of a card just really doesn't appeal to me, which I think is the only reason I haven't gotten this one.
RavenOfSummer Posted March 24, 2018 Author Posted March 24, 2018 Ooh, also just saw from Rockpool... "More Spells are on their way for May with The Book of Flower Spells and The Book of Herb Spells by the lovely author Cheralyn Darcey."
Jewel Posted March 26, 2018 Posted March 26, 2018 I have and love the Victorian Flower Oracle by Magic Realist Press. It really is lovely and the book that came with it is also wonderful.
Queen of Nothing Posted March 28, 2018 Posted March 28, 2018 I seem to be lacking in this category. It looks like the only botanical deck I have is my Jonasa Jaus deck. I love pulling it out and going through the cards, but I haven't worked with it since I haven't done any dedicated TdM studies. I've really wanted the Ophidia Rosa deck for a while though, so I'm hoping to get that once my tax refund comes through 8) I do also have all 3 editions of the Oracle of Oddities, and while not necessarily a flower deck, almost every card incorporates plant imagery.
PathWalker Posted March 28, 2018 Posted March 28, 2018 I have quite a few Tree decks :) Tarot of Trees Tree Woman Tarot Das Baum Tarot - majors deck Baumspiegel oracle Celtic Tree oracle Green man tree oracle Tree magick Maybe others LOL How about Wild Green Chagalian tarot for it's plant associations on every card?
Magickjack Posted March 28, 2018 Posted March 28, 2018 I have and love the Victorian Flower Oracle by Magic Realist Press. It really is lovely and the book that came with it is also wonderful. Some things you could just kick yourself for not getting. This is one of things I'm kicking myself over. Such a beautiful deck. Have you checked out the price on Amazon for it?
Whisper Posted March 28, 2018 Posted March 28, 2018 I have and love the Victorian Flower Oracle by Magic Realist Press. It really is lovely and the book that came with it is also wonderful. Some things you could just kick yourself for not getting. This is one of things I'm kicking myself over. Such a beautiful deck. Have you checked out the price on Amazon for it? I feel the same way. CND$780 at amazon.ca!!!
MoonGypsy Posted March 28, 2018 Posted March 28, 2018 i am very attracted to flower and plant decks, so i have quite a few... <3 i love every single one i have for different reasons, so it is really hard to narrow it down. i think my top 4 favorites are my SoulFlower Oracle, Tree Wisdom Cards. Plant Ally Cards and my Flowers of the Night Oracle. But as i mentioned, i love every single one i have for different reasons. i <3 They are all Oracle decks but one... The Only other Tarot deck i can think of is the Herbal Tarot, which i no longer have but am planning to re-purchase. The companion book is a must have to purchase with that deck--it is wonderful. Here are the ones i have in my collection at the present time: Ophidia Rosa Tarot--Leila and Olive Botanical Inspirations--Lynn Araujo Druid Plant Oracle----Worthington Flowers of the Night Oracle Green World Oracle--Jenks and Stanton Carte Delle Streghe--Isa Donelli published by De Vecchi Plant Ally Oracle-Lisa McLoughlin Power of Flowers Oracle Deck--Isha Lerner Pythia Botanica Oracle--Leila and Olive Soulflower Plant Spirit Oracle Deck--Lisa Estabrook Tree Wisdom Cards-Lisa McLoughlin Victorian Flower Oracle Set--Baba Studios/MRP Voice of the Trees--Mickie Mueller There is another cute oracle i used to have called: The Flower Speaks. It might be OOP now, i am not sure...
Jewel Posted March 28, 2018 Posted March 28, 2018 I have and love the Victorian Flower Oracle by Magic Realist Press. It really is lovely and the book that came with it is also wonderful. Some things you could just kick yourself for not getting. This is one of things I'm kicking myself over. Such a beautiful deck. Have you checked out the price on Amazon for it? Yes I have and that is INSANE. I got it when it was released so thankfully I got it a normal price.
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