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The Oracle of the Innocent Heart: Oracle Cards and Guidebook
The Oracle of the Innocent Heart is about simple things; the simple things a child will ponder and question for hours, but that an adult may consider for a second and then dismiss as unimportant or trivial. It is an Oracle that asks the adult mind to journey within to seek the advice and solace of the inner child. It asks the mental, relentlessly processing adult mind to be still, to be silent, kind, and peaceful like that of a child's. To be gentle, to remember, to dream and to listen again to stories that encourage the stagnant mind to wake up, to dare and wonder, to embark on adventures and to rescue princesses from towers and treasure from dragon-filled caves. It is about reigniting creativity, reawakening the inquisitive spirit and nurturing the generous heart; all the things the adult mind once did when it was young, but has now forgotten to do. In short, this is an Oracle for those seeking magic and beauty, permission to heal and the will to grow; not to grow 'up' mind you, but 'back' back to the Land of Possibility. An Oracle that will transport you back through the years of lost innocence to reclaim a gentle beauty that once lovingly guided your heart and inspired your soul. 45 col cards and 176pp book
176 pages, Paperback
Published January 6, 2013
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Scott Alexander King
26 books4 followers"You are home...” These are the words I heard in my heart as I sat cross-legged on an old futon mattress weaving the web of my very first Dream Catcher. The voice, which was clear and precise, was coupled with a dynamic bolt of energy; a flash of consciousness that illuminated by otherwise dark spirit, traveled through my stomach and heart and touched with magic all aspects of my very being. I knew something wonderful had just happened, but I was more aware that something unknown lay in promise for my future, and me. I had begun my journey. I had found the path at last, even though up till that moment, I had been unaware of my search.
Raised a strict vegetarian until my early teens, it was (and still is) not uncommon for me to have a menagerie of creatures around me at any one given time, but now that I have grown, after years of training, practice and experience, I am ready to share my love of animals with the people.
In 1987 I began my training to become a Primary School teacher. I graduated in November, 1989. After receiving my first posting in June, 1990, I quickly realised that the kids the system had given up on responded favourably to my teaching style, and I responded well to them. You know the ones: the kids commonly labelled as 'nothing but trouble', the kids the schools put up year after year with the hope that they would leave before they graduated and thus became someone else's 'problem'. These are the kids celebrated today as Indigo Children and the kids I have always looked upon as 'tomorrow's spiritual warriors'.
As an Indigo myself, I have been able to see animal spirits since a very early age (not 'dead' pets, but the inherent power of the animals that walk with us: the power that was once incorporated into tribal lore and labelled as 'totem' energy).
Although born in Australia, my understanding of the animals is not limited to just our culture or land. (See also Feral Animals). I seem to have an inherent understanding of all animals - no matter which continent they live on. As a child, I would spend hours alone watching the animals - how they related to one another and their environment. I also relied heavily on my 'feelings' when it came to meeting new people. This energy warned me of deceit, rewarded me with promise and allowed me to navigate my way through a very confusing childhood. As I grew, this 'energy' took form, and I began to recognise it as being 'animal-like' in vibration - energy that I felt a natural bond with; energy that has never let me down.
Today, I am married to the love of my life, Trudy - and with her I have two beautiful children. We live on a small hobby farm surrounded by bush and native wildlife in Victoria's Yarra Valley.
Raised a strict vegetarian until my early teens, it was (and still is) not uncommon for me to have a menagerie of creatures around me at any one given time, but now that I have grown, after years of training, practice and experience, I am ready to share my love of animals with the people.
In 1987 I began my training to become a Primary School teacher. I graduated in November, 1989. After receiving my first posting in June, 1990, I quickly realised that the kids the system had given up on responded favourably to my teaching style, and I responded well to them. You know the ones: the kids commonly labelled as 'nothing but trouble', the kids the schools put up year after year with the hope that they would leave before they graduated and thus became someone else's 'problem'. These are the kids celebrated today as Indigo Children and the kids I have always looked upon as 'tomorrow's spiritual warriors'.
As an Indigo myself, I have been able to see animal spirits since a very early age (not 'dead' pets, but the inherent power of the animals that walk with us: the power that was once incorporated into tribal lore and labelled as 'totem' energy).
Although born in Australia, my understanding of the animals is not limited to just our culture or land. (See also Feral Animals). I seem to have an inherent understanding of all animals - no matter which continent they live on. As a child, I would spend hours alone watching the animals - how they related to one another and their environment. I also relied heavily on my 'feelings' when it came to meeting new people. This energy warned me of deceit, rewarded me with promise and allowed me to navigate my way through a very confusing childhood. As I grew, this 'energy' took form, and I began to recognise it as being 'animal-like' in vibration - energy that I felt a natural bond with; energy that has never let me down.
Today, I am married to the love of my life, Trudy - and with her I have two beautiful children. We live on a small hobby farm surrounded by bush and native wildlife in Victoria's Yarra Valley.
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September 6, 2019
I like country stories and the feeling of this oracle. The cards are explained with stories told by a child and this is very peculiar. I think it is a wonderful way to talk to our inner child, and to catch the meaning in a profound way.
August 22, 2021
Future readers,
As I sit here at my desk in thought on where to begin this review, I must admit (and also share with you) that I find myself somewhat perplexed as to where to begin.
My words you see, in this moment of time appear to be somewhat trapped, and I believe I am more than a little lost for words. Had it been the spoken word required of me in this moment, I am rather certain that the description of one being 'tongue tied' would be the only one fittingly enough to explain the emotion that has been brought upon by the viewing of this oracle card deck by Author Scott Alexander King and Artist Sharon Mcloud.
In short, these cards have not only touched my eyes, they have touched my mind my heart and my soul. I have been touched to the very core of my being!
Now, like tiny little paper flags entangled in the branches of solitary naked tree; flapping about in the wind; taped, bound, clipped and clasped. Gathered and bunched together in any which way; the lessons of my past have been awakened from their half century of slumber and sit NOW before me, in the reflection that is of, my very own innocent heart.
She is a little broken and scared in places, and although pensive in thought, her focus (perhaps even) for the first time, seems clear. Her Journey it is also clear, has begun!
Guided by the two children of 'The Innocent Heart'- Saffron Melancholy and Oddley Grey, she has been assured she will never again feel alone. The Inner Child she had long forgotten, now too stands by her side, holding her hand.
Her overthinking and self doubting mind has been assured (by the children) that by embracing the 'small things', along the way, the illusion of the dragonfly will pass by and the path leading the way home will be illuminated by ever glowing lanterns of self love and acceptance.
Although somewhat poetic in Review, these words speak my truth. This oracle deck is beautifully written illustrated and presented. In it's NEW re release after being so long out of print, the cherry foiled edges capture the lifeblood of this journey .. passion, love and all things wonderful.
I hope it touches you as it has touched me - Bec
April 30, 2019
Beautiful ❤️
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