Tarot & Oracle
The Tarot is at its tabletop practical basis a deck of decorated cards. Its order and appearance began to be somewhat uniform in the Renaissance, roughly the 15th Century. More complex meanings and purposes of this tool of gamesmanship seem to have begun early in the 18th Century, eventually growing and roaming into the wide spectrum of entertainment, interrogation, divination, and cartomancy that we know today.
A friend introduced me to the I Ching in college, and I quickly understood it to be an effective and enjoyable method of psychological investigation. After years of being put off by some of the more arcane and ambitious claims of tarot enthusiasts, I finally saw the analogy to the I Ching. After many years of resisting carrying the tarot in the store, I now stock it in the simple and inquiring spirit of my understanding. I am attracted to eye-catching art, of course, and I like the idea of cats being involved, of course, although I suspect cats may be more interested in pushing the cards off the table than in being supportive familiars. I respect the tarot’s history, and I will seek out books that place in the context of its origin and survival.
I am aware that the supply and diversity of decks is enormous, but I begin simply and humbly, alert to what my customers like.
The Magickal Botanical Oracle: Plants from the Witch's Garden
The Magickal Botanical Oracle: Plants from the Witch's Garden
Tap into the deeply rooted wisdom of the natural world with this dark and mysterious union of horticulture and occultism. Featuring plants commonly found in a witch's garden, apothecary, or spell book, Maxine Miller's detailed illustrations personify the true spirit of each plant while capturing the elegance and multifaceted nature of the botanical world. With lines and color moving in a symphony of esoteric beauty, this powerful deck is a must-have addition to your magickal collection.