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I usually don’t like oracle decks; cute little dolphins, whimsical fairies and nude ladies posing as goddesses and mermaids don’t appeal to me. I prefer the classic Tarot decks, which I have used for 20 years. It’s hard to try something new after all this time. Still, I’m not such an old dog yet, and occasionally I’m in the mood to learn new tricks, so when I noticed Madame Endora’s Fortune Cards I was strangely drawn to the atmospheric images of the cards and decided to give them a go. The deck was designed by the creators of the Gothic Tarot, which already hints at the feel of the deck – dark, moody, mysterious. There is a nice feel to the card stock; it’s somehow grippy and therefore easy to shuffle. The cards themselves measure a standard size of 12.50 cm x 7.50 cm. The artwork of the 48 cards blends fantasy, Egyptian and Celtic themes, and the style of the deck is described in the accompanying booklet as “incorporating mythical lore and old world concepts of the Tarot with New Age mysticism”. The colours of the card images are vibrant with lots of gold on a black background. The title of the card is on top with a short explanation at the bottom, for example The Gate – A barrier keeps you from your goal. This allows the beginner to start reading the cards immediately. The deck is divided into five suits: The Royal Court—representing people influencing your life or aspects of yourself The Realm of Fable—various beings from ancient lore representing outside forces affecting your destiny The Bestiary—creatures of legend representing valuable lessons and truths to be discovered The Treasury—mystical tools and treasures symbolising aid and guidance in achieving your goals The Elements—consisting of celestial bodies and the natural forces, which all surround and influence us on a daily basis The included booklet provides brief explanations for each card and also suggests some specially created spreads for this deck, such as the Oracle of the Dawning Day and the Seer’s Fan. The cards are meant to be read upright; there are no reversed meanings. However, there is definitely potential that with practice I may consider using reversals in the future. This deck proved a hit with my friends at Halloween. The readings were accurate and to the point. Some of the cards suggest a link to dark magic, such as The Raven, The Hand of Fate and The Mystic Circle. Clients love that and my friends did too! Unlike the traditional Tarot deck, Madame Endora’s Fortune cards are specifically designed for fortune-telling, with statements such as ‘darkness looms on the horizon’ and ‘your luck will soon change’, but there is no reason why they cannot be used for more insightful readings offering advice and guidance. Madame Endora’s Fortune Cards By Joseph Vargo & Christine Filipak 48 cards with small instruction booklet Published by Monolith Graphics 2003
UK distributor: mysterylodge.co.uk US website: monolithgraphics.com
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