Les Vampires Oracle: Ancient Wisdom and Healing Messages from the Children of the Night by Lucy Cavendish, Illustrated by Jasmine Becket-Griffith (2014) Paperback

by Lucy Cavendish

A stunning deck designed for those facing difficult decisions, upheaval in relationships or wishing to move away from draining careers, situations or people. Vampiric energies have often been feared and reviled, but today, the amazing creatures of Les Vampires are proving to be allies from the most mysterious of realms, helping many humans through their own dark night of the soul. Full of wise guidance, ancient teachings, proven methods of protection, comforting advice and provocative challenges to our flawed perceptions, Les Vampires offers a pathway through the darkest, most troubled times. Featuring the award-winning art of Jasmine Becket-Griffith and insightful wisdom channeled by Lucy Cavendish, Les Vampires is a profound oracle to work with for healing our own inner fears, harnessing our power and dissolving the patterns that hold us back. Discerning, elegant, courageous and gorgeous, this is an oracle deck unlike any other you have experienced–until now. 44 cards. 136 page book included. Card stack is 5 1/2" x 3 3/4" x 3/4"

Genres: Tarot, Divination, Vampires, Fantasy

Paperback

First published March 1, 2014

About the author

Lucy 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.

Reviews

[Scott Roberts · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's mainly about understanding the power of the cards and how it can be used in oracle card readings. I give this 5 stars.

[Monika · Rating 5 out of 5]

This deck you either love or hate. My 5 stars are again from the dark side (as they always are)
Lucy Cavendish makes perfect sense of the sparkling-eyed strangelings of the one and only Jasmine Becket-Griffith.
In my opinion these cards are the best for asking advice or making decisions. Amazingly detailed and beautiful 💜

[Jasmine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Of course, I have to give it five stars. Lucy Cavendish did a wonderful job on the book =)

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

https://youtu.be/3GlzTF79_Io. Check out the above link for a look at the cards.

[Allie Marini · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you're a fan of the artwork of Jasmine Becket-Griffith, then you're probably already aware that this is one of many Blue Angel decks (often paired with a Lucy Cavendish guidebook, though sometimes with other collaborators) that use Becket-Griffith's artwork to approach different Oracle deck themes.

That means: If you have one and like it, you'll probably like most, if not all of their other collaborative decks. If you dislike one -- that means you might not end up liking any of the decks.

There is a definite formula to these decks, and as mentioned: you're either a reader who likes it or doesn't; rarely any in-between. There is sometimes crossover artwork between decks, meaning that a particular painting may appear in several different decks, sometimes with the same significance, sometimes not.

The guidebooks are always substantial, and I enjoy how each card meaning is given several different sections to interpret:

*Les Vampire Speaks -- a first-person narrative interpretation of the card, with the character depicted speaking directly to the reader/querent.

*Blessing - What would traditionally be the upright card meaning -- with Oracle decks, some readers use card reversals/inversions; other incorporate the shadow meaning as part of the card's holistic meaning and assign no special significance to an inverted card.

*Curse - the Shadow interpretation (or reversal interpretation)

*Working With the Card - Notes on how to approach this card within a reading, what its emergence signifies, etc.

There are three bespoke card spreads, created specifically for use with this deck, which can be used with other decks (though note that because these spreads have Les Vampires energy, they're better suited to other decks of similar dark energy.)

As with all Cavendish/Becket-Smith Oracle decks, I appreciate that even with a Vampire theme, there is a kind, gentle energy to the cards and their meanings. The art is lovely and to me, this feels like a deck Claudia from Interview with the Vampire would like -- there's a certain beauty in monsters, and the monstrous within. This deck is about taming your appetites, and knowing when to strike and when to rest.

Like other Oracle decks created by this author/artist/publishing group, the cards are oversized, with a glossy finish, so that the art is prioritized. Shuffling can be difficult for those with smaller hands. The cards and guidebook are packaged in a heavy, glossy lidded box so they're easy to transport and difficult to lose, with enough extra space in the box to tuck a crystal point, talisman, or pen.

[Lena Andrews · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's one of my favorite decks. I just love how Lucy gets thoughts and images together, so they blend together perfectly. Images are amazing. I have been doing channeled readings for 53 years, so for me, it is what comes through from my ancestors and guides for my clients about the card. So I don't use the book, but it is there if you need information about what the card means or if there is more than one group of cards.
My readings are always right on track with her decks.
Perfect deck for Halloween.

[Dharia Scarab · Rating 4 out of 5]

2nd reading. Interesting set of oracle cards illustrated by artist Jasmine Becket-Griffith.