The Faeries Oracle by Brian Froud

The Faeries Oracle Reviews

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  ✨Bean's Books✨

  My very first deck. AMAZING artwork and very accurate readings. 💗💗💗
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  indiefishsteak

  This book/deck really makes you exercise your own capabilities for reading cards without using someone else's definitions. It includes advice on preparing for a reading, how to read cards without using someone else's definitions, advice on working with fairies, and a good deal of other things that make you look beyond using a deck and a book.
  
  I'm still trying to get the hang of it, but I really enjoy the deck and its illustrations. They are beautifully done and presented in a great hard cover book and quality cards.
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  Bryan R

  I'm happy to say that I own at least three copies of this fine set and have gifted severa more. I bought my first one several years ago, near Samhain, and I completely fell in love with it. Unlike Tarot cards or other oracles, the beautiful cards and the splendid writing by Jessica MacBeth elevate the experience to one that is very personal and illuminating. The cards (and the fey whom they represent) quickly became part of my life and opened a new and amazing world for me.
  
  I cannot recommend this product enough for both the lover of oracles but for those wanting to experience the true side of Faery.
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  carlie

  Of course the artwork is amazing, and the oracle cards are spot on for personal readings (readings for others, not so much).
  But the real surprise here is how well the book is written. It's so unexpected to find a tarot/oracle book that is...well...FUN! I like reading this oracle book as much as I like spreading the cards. Just reading the book opens up my mind to all of the hidden potential in the cards. It allows for a much more intuitive approach to the cards, which leads to much easier interpretation, which leads, ultimately to a more acurate reading, and to run on review sentences. All's fair in love and faerie oracles!
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  Pennina-Lynn

  I also have the deck, but more for the art. What can I say–Froud is a wizard!
  
  I'm giving this book two stars because what the author writes is very much at odds with what Froud has said about Faeries. The writing's not bad, in fact, the sheer positivity of it is rather uplifting … But then there's that thing I just mentioned …
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  Carrie (The Butterfly Reader)

  Love this! A great help for me.
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  Abbie Sonntag

  THE BEST CARDS YOU COULD EVER HAVE.
  
  PERIOD.
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  Angela

  This is a beautiful hardcover book, and 66 gorgeously illustrated faerie oracle cards that come in a nice little box. I got them a long time ago, as a high school graduation gift from my best friend in, because I used to collect faerie figures and prints, and tarot cards. I found them recently when I was going through old boxes of books and enjoyed looking at the book as well as the cards.
  
  The artwork is done by Brian Froud, who is extremely talented. A legendary faerie artist. His work is beautiful. I have a few of his books, my favorite was Lady Cottington's Pressed Fairy Book, which I thought was real for a little while. I was so disappointed, not to mention embarrassed when I found the truth out. Well, at least I'm in good company, those photos fooled Sir Conan Doyle too.
  
  My 8-year-old knew right away they weren't real pictures, and was shocked I thought they could be real. I blame the internet. Kids are so jaded these days. I will always hope for and believe in faeries. My daughter was as enchanted by the artwork on this set, as I was back in 2001 when I got my set and as I still am to this day... but she cannot play with the cards. She is too young. I believe they hold power and energy and she is too young. They have given me guidance and luck and I'm excited to be using them again.
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  Catarina

  I have to admit I have mix feelings about Froud. I love some of his drawings and yet I abide others. So being said this Oracle is one of my most controversial possession as I adore some of the cards and simply try to avoid others.
  Probably one of the reasons I don't use it that much. Even so it's a master piece and deserves to be rated as one.
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  Keekee Smith

  This is my first oracle deck (I've had it for some years now), and I was nervous as I'd heard Faerie decks can be a handful. However, I've never had a more accurate deck. I love the way the book is written, I love the artwork, and I love getting to know all of the Faeries. Don't be afraid of them and they won't mess with you...too much.
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  Etta

  Both the book and deck are stunning works of art. I love to just LOOK at the cards to rest my mind and inspire imagination.
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  Hannah

  The Faeries' Oracle is a card oracle deck with artwork by Brian Froud, along with a book written by Jessica MacBeth. The book gives some suggestions on how to use the cards, along with a text that goes along with every one of the cards.
  
  The cards are, obviously, beautiful. I appreciate the mix of more ethereal beings, cheeky pixies and the creatures that focus on some of the heavier aspects of life. It isn't just rainbows and sunshine.
  The texts are good in that they don't force you into a specific explanation of a card. There is room for your own 'bond' with the artwork.
  
  Apparently there was some kind of panel that was asked about their interpretation of the cards. The way this is referenced by the writer here and there feels odd. I wish she had incorporated their feedback in a smoother way and just gave the panel a thank you note in the last pages of the book.
  Also, the writer pretends to interact with each creature herself, which feels cringe to me.
  
  The artwork more than makes up for the awkward writing style though.
  I'm happy to own this set and still use it from time to time.
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  Jennifer

  Brian Froud's images are just gorgeous! I am a huge fan of his work so I may be biased! Card stock is really thin though and although it rifle shuffles beautifully, (don't cringe!) I may not do that very much because I am not sure this deck would hold up well long term if I did. The readings from this deck have been on point and a bit cheeky.
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  soda

  This isn't a 'book'; it's a tarot deck (unless you count the description book that tells you what each of the faeries are). A friend got this for me for my b-day last year and it's fantastic! Great for any lover of faeries and fantasy.
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  Eve

  Stunning artwork that reminds me of the movie Labyrinth with David Bowie as the Goblin King. This is a very cool set to have in your divination collection!
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  Luciana Nasser

  The best Oracle set I've ever had. Truly magical!
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  Emily

  The best oracle deck I have ever had the pleasure of working with
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  Sarah Skaggs

  Beautiful art and an informative book to go with it! I use this tarot for spiritual matters.
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  Jill Traweek

  love this deck and the book that goes with it
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  jade

  Fantasy illustrator
  Brian Froud is known far and wide for his imaginative drawings of the faefolk and other mystical beings, having published quite an amount of illustrative books on those subjects already. Others might also know him for his (costume) design work on two of Jim Henson’s films, The Dark Crystal (1982) and Labyrinth (1986).
  
  Long story short, Brian Froud is a well-known and well-loved fantasy illustrator, and with the publication of
  The Faeries’ Oracle, he has lent his inspiring drawings to a deck of oracle cards. In cooperation with
  Jessica Macbeth, an author specializing in the lore of the otherworld folk amongst other things, the book accompanying the oracle cards was drawn up, containing a plethora of pages on card meanings and on how to work with the faeries when using this deck.
  
  The book has a light, friendly tone, and is actually quite fun to read as opposed to the majority of book(let)s accompanying oracle or tarot card decks. It’s divided into three parts, the first containing a few pages of basic information on how to read the cards, how to do a number of simple spreads, and how to establish first initial contact with the fae. The second part of the book focuses on actually reading the cards’ meanings, and holds a huge amount of descriptions on each card, making the things they represent clear to the reader. The third and final part focuses on extra techniques that can be used to enhance the experience of doing a reading, including meditation, grounding, centring, how to read for yourself vs. how to read for others, and some more details on faerie-style readings/spreads. A list of recommended websites and books is also included.
  
  
  The Faeries’ Oracle book is definitely a lot more in-depth than most accompanying books, and is a solid read, especially for those first starting out reading oracle cards and those looking for more information and/or lore on the faeries themselves. Jessica Macbeth has a very natural tone to her writing that makes it a light, interesting read.
  
  The cards themselves are high-quality as well, next to the superb illustrations that Brian Froud has provided them with. There are sixty-five in total, all printed on rather firm material, and they are just a tad larger than most oracle or tarot cards I have seen.
  
  Inspiring and beautiful, if you are looking for a superb set of oracle cards, you have certainly found it. Especially recommended for those interested in the faefolk.
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  K.S. Thompson

  Like any self-respecting fan of Brian Froud's artwork, I snapped up my copy of this book/oracle deck, eager to work with it. For those who are not aware, much of the artwork comes from the book “Good Faeries/Bad Faeries”. So needless to say, this is not a sparkly, rainbow-infused romp through an enchanted woodland. That is precisely why I gravitate toward Froud's work. It is based on folklore and not someone's assumptions or preconceived notions of what Faeries “should be”.
  
  So imagine my surprise when the reaction of those that I was doing readings for was one of fear. Being told that the deck was “too dark” and “quite scary” wasn't something I was prepared for. So I soon tucked it away, using it only for myself and rarely at that.
  
  I have grown and changed a great deal since, immersing myself in the folklore that first drew me to the Other Crowd. It has been through this process that I have arrived at a point where I want to incorporate this deck into my daily life. I have long thought that it would be not only interesting but rewarding to combine both of the Froud decks into one, for a deeper connection and a more balanced approach. I look forward to seeing where this takes me.
  
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  Katherine

  The Faerie's Oracle has no direct meaning. Froud tells the reader his interpretation of what each card represents. Faeries have always been tricky creatures in folklore. With this in mind, the deck forces the reader to focus in order to find an answer to the querent's question. Read the companion book. I cannot stress this enough. Otherwise, the reader will be confused. The Faeries' Oracle is one of the hardest items of divination I own. This oracle deck is not for beginners. This deck would still be a challenge for intermediate readers as well. Do not be afraid to ask for help from an experienced reader. Be patient when doing a reading with this oracle. With that warning aside, do not be afraid to work with this oracle. It still does a wonderful job. It teaches the reader to look beyond the typical symbolism found in a card. Once the answer is found, it will be truthful.
  
  In addition, the elegant artwork of this oracle is great to use for altars. I have two cards from this deck on my faery altar.
  
  My only wish is that the oracle box was more resistant. The top of the box has no top anymore. On the other hand, this deck does have a slot to store the cards when not being used. Not that it matters since I combined this deck with it's companion deck- Heart of Faery.
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  Ceejay

  This book is actually part of a kit. Used with the 66 Oracle cards that come with it, you are guided on how to live your life, and hopefully what your future may be. Unlike the majority of Oracle cards, the cards in this collection are based on fairies (faeries), rather than angels. Also, unlike Tarot Cards, which have meanings that are set in stone, these cards allow more of a stream of consciousness approach to the meanings.There are no "evil" cards. Not being a person of faith, I find the idea of having a "fairy" guide me far superior to having an "angel" guide me. The bottom line here is that you can use these cards to examine yourself, and allow yourself to question what you are doing on a daily or weekly basis,or during a crisis. It's like having a little kit that guides you towards good mental health. No Ouija Board, no Tarot Cards, no money hungry gypsy; it's just you and your inner feelings.
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  Deepa

  This books is just absolutely lovely!! havent finished it yet, but I love it already, Jessa is so kindly. so encouraging. Feels like my kind aunt is teaching me to be a witch :D to listen to *them*. Oh there is a whole new world out there!!!!!!!!!!!!! ( naw! that new world is right in my head!) So fun!! I love it. I love the faeries!! When will I get to talk to them!! when will we be friends!!! ;-) Awww! cant wait! :D
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  Peter

  First I have no interest or belief in what the book offers, but I have a love for Brian Frouds' artwork, so this is a beautiful set of art cards. whilst the writing made me cringe, yet another create your own belief kit, (sorry), the artwork is excellent.
  
  All in all an interesting fantasy art book and for occultists ENJOY yourselves, a success for either type of interest.
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  tomlinton

  Brian Froud is the artist
  but the text is by Jessica Macbeth
  
  I highly recommend this
  Not only is the artwork beautiful
  but Jessica's prose
  is both enlightening and entertaining
  and more than a wee bit fae
  
  My only previous oracle book
  was the I Ching
  
  
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  Jen Fumarolo

  Remarkable! I keep it by my bedside.
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  Mimielle LaFauve

  These are stunning and very fun to use for readings!