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Oracle of the Shapeshifters: Mystic Familiars for Times of Transformation and Change
This striking collection of forty-five illustrated cards and an in-depth guidebook entertain and empower with sage advice.The wisdom of magickal familiars—once the companions of shamans, witches, wizards, and wise ones—is now directly accessible in this deck of forty-five cards and comprehensive guidebook. These mystical allies possess the hidden knowledge of shapeshifting, camouflage, invisibility, and metamorphosis. They are ready to share their very honest, truly instinctual guidance for personal and planetary times of transition. These trustworthy companions will lend you their courage, point out new paths, help you make fresh discoveries, spark your creativity, inspire you with encouragement, and teach you to develop abilities to adapt and change—not only for survival, but to thrive and find peace, joy, accomplishment, and satisfaction in a changing world.
With a 176-page guidebook by Lucy Cavendish revealing the history, legends, lore, and magick of the shapeshifters—including practical spreads for accurate readings—and 45 colorful cards featuring stunning art by Jasmine Becket-Griffith, the Oracle of the Shapeshifters is truly a unique and empowering deck.
With a 176-page guidebook by Lucy Cavendish revealing the history, legends, lore, and magick of the shapeshifters—including practical spreads for accurate readings—and 45 colorful cards featuring stunning art by Jasmine Becket-Griffith, the Oracle of the Shapeshifters is truly a unique and empowering deck.
- GenresTarotDivination
176 pages, Paperback
First published April 30, 2013
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About the author
Lucy Cavendish
95 books108 followersLucy Cavendish is the author of numerous books, the creator of Oracle and Tarot cards, and the founder of Witchcraft magazine. In addition to writing for Spellcraft Magazine and Spheres, she appears regularly on television and radio to explain her craft. A founding member of the Goddess Association in Australia, Cavendish lives in Sydney with her daughter and their menagerie of plants, animal companions, and spirit beings.
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June 22, 2013
Great for beginners. I purchased these for my first deck, and now I am hooked. Amazing cards that are very accurate no matter what the situation, with beautiful, inspiring art work! I love these cards, especially the wolf ones.
The guide book is very helpful with spreads inside, black and white photos of the cards and their meanings, so you don't have to have your cards with you while reading.
These cards are very uplifting and inspiring, as I have found with other oracle decks of Lucy's. They are great for any age and person, even the none-believers - as I was before using them.
The cards themselves are thick - very good quality! They are glossy though not to the point where you are dropping them in every use, and they do not stick together! They are big cards, though I only have weak, small-child-like hands and manage easily to shuffle them.
Recommend to anyone who loves animals!
The guide book is very helpful with spreads inside, black and white photos of the cards and their meanings, so you don't have to have your cards with you while reading.
These cards are very uplifting and inspiring, as I have found with other oracle decks of Lucy's. They are great for any age and person, even the none-believers - as I was before using them.
The cards themselves are thick - very good quality! They are glossy though not to the point where you are dropping them in every use, and they do not stick together! They are big cards, though I only have weak, small-child-like hands and manage easily to shuffle them.
Recommend to anyone who loves animals!
January 15, 2020
I fell in love with that deck since the moment I met it, back in 2017. Now, I proudly own a physical edition. The cards are bigger than a regular tarot deck, although its not a tarot, but an oracle, and the illustrations are beautiful. The guidebook has a explanation to each card, and is very interesting in content, because it focus not only on the deck, it has more story to tell the reader.
May 13, 2013
I won these fortune/tarot card via goodreads First Reads.
I admit I did enjoy the cards, the animal artwork is amazing, but I'm not a huge fan of the "Bratz" feel to the women on the cards. I personally don't see the fascination with the girls having huge heads and eyes. I was also not very impressed with the way the book was set up. First off I expected the cards to be connected by more than card #1 or card #27. I thought these cards would have more of the typical tarot card feel, like houses, but I understand why they were set up this way. These animals aren't really connected they are just there to help a reader or user to find their familiars. But I don't know. It just seemed a little sloppy in my opinion. Though beyond those few points I do believe these cards would be a great way for young adults to branch into the tarot world. Familiars are a basic magical element and what better place to start out than discovering your familiar or animal totem.
Oracle Shapeshifters: Mystic Familiars for Times of Transformation and Change is a great deck but it definitely has its flaws. Art appreciation is a matter of opinion and just because I didn't like this set of card doesn't mean you won't love them.
I admit I did enjoy the cards, the animal artwork is amazing, but I'm not a huge fan of the "Bratz" feel to the women on the cards. I personally don't see the fascination with the girls having huge heads and eyes. I was also not very impressed with the way the book was set up. First off I expected the cards to be connected by more than card #1 or card #27. I thought these cards would have more of the typical tarot card feel, like houses, but I understand why they were set up this way. These animals aren't really connected they are just there to help a reader or user to find their familiars. But I don't know. It just seemed a little sloppy in my opinion. Though beyond those few points I do believe these cards would be a great way for young adults to branch into the tarot world. Familiars are a basic magical element and what better place to start out than discovering your familiar or animal totem.
Oracle Shapeshifters: Mystic Familiars for Times of Transformation and Change is a great deck but it definitely has its flaws. Art appreciation is a matter of opinion and just because I didn't like this set of card doesn't mean you won't love them.
August 23, 2014
A beautiful boxed set, the artwork is amazing! I enjoyed the book that came with the cards as well.
This is a great beginner set and would make a wonderful gift.
I was one of the lucky few to receive a complimentary set from GoodReads FirstReads and the author.
This is a great beginner set and would make a wonderful gift.
I was one of the lucky few to receive a complimentary set from GoodReads FirstReads and the author.
May 7, 2013
LOVE LOVE LOVE
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September 12, 2016Won as part of the Goodreads first reads program. Can't wait to use it!
May 21, 2013
*I won a free copy from Goodreads' First Reads.
The artwork was so beautiful! Fans will love the set.
The artwork was so beautiful! Fans will love the set.
October 8, 2013
love these cards, the art work is stunning and they work beautifully :) really enjoying them a must buy
October 4, 2015
Beautiful artwork.
2nd reading. Interesting set of oracle cards illustrated by artist Jasmine Becket-Griffith.
2nd reading. Interesting set of oracle cards illustrated by artist Jasmine Becket-Griffith.
July 10, 2020
https://youtu.be/2PXXrtCN-aw watch the above video for a full look at the cards.
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