Purple is my favourite colour. And, though it may be an uncommon combination, I love it combined wit

Purple is my favourite colour. And, though it may be an uncommon combination, I love it combined with green (which I dare say is pretty obvious from the design elements I chose for my blog). So when I saw that Blue Angel Publishing launched the Oracle of the Hidden Worlds, in all of its glorious hues and lights, I decided to make it my seventh (!!) from this publishing house.This oracle’s tagline is “Connect with the Wisdom and Healing of the Divine Realms of Heaven and Earth”. Created by Lucy Cavendish with artwork by Gilbert Williams, what first attracted me to this deck was its sheer beauty, plain and simple. It was impossible for me to resist the delicate art, the earthly and unearthly mix of elements, the power of its colours. It was created as a tool to explore “wondrous realms you may have glimpsed, imagined, remembered or visited in dreams", worlds that exist behind the veils.Though it leans towards cooler palettes, there is an inherent warmth in these cards, and it feels like each one I pick for my readings or meditations offers me company every time it’s out.The faces of the cards are full of different temples and places (my favourites, as I feel transported), liminal pathways, companion characters, ancientmysteries and more. In them, one can find a connection to nature, but also to something beyond nature. It is intriguing, interesting, full of light and deeply evocative. Most of the 44 cards are landscape-oriented, while 10 have the more frequent portrait design. I tend to draw them one at a time, so it works for me. As with any other Blue Angel deck, the production quality is superb, and I may even like these more than my previous one as they have a buttery matte finish that avoids glare and shuffles like a dream. The two-piece sturdy box is designed in various shades of purple, matching the backs. The 130-page booklet features a juicy first section where you can find an introduction (including terms that will be useful when using the deck), a how-to (including preparation or journaling, for example), and spreads. Later on, there are two pages per card which include the name and keywords of the card (also present on the cards themselves), ways to read the card, and an “illumination” with an affirmation structure.The Oracle of the Hidden Worlds is a wondrous treasure. Gilbert Williams’ artwork seems to be made out of dreams and freshwater, but not relinquishing a certain airy and earthy vibe. It is striking, with each card looking like a jewel. Thought the cards read beautifully on their own (and the keywords are there if needed), the companion booklet is an excellent guide. If you want to see in which temple you’d step into for the first time, head over Blue Angel Publishing for additional images and a sample of the guidebook! -- source link

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