Nature Quest Oracle

Mind Body & Soul Ezine Card Deck Review: Nature Quest Oracle  - Taoist Wisdom for Modern Times by Theresa Hutch. Boxed set of 50 cards and guidebook. Published by U S Games Systems Inc. £21.67 

Sample: Truth - Lao Tzu We give without expecting anything in return. We do not dwell on past accomplishments, and do not glory in any praise. Great savages never praise or blame. They live above the common drama of ordinary folks. In doing so, they tap into a greater consciousness and glow in a way that draws others near. Not much is known about Lao Tzu, the writer of the Tao, but he was able to tap into greater consciousness and describe the importance of humility, balance and flow. Tao #77 The Tao of heaven works in the world like the drawing of bow. The top is bent downwards and the bottom is bent up. The excess is taken from and the deficient is given to. Who is able to give to others from the excess? Only someone who is following the way of the Tao. Reflections: find lightness and playfulness in your day. Notice when you get caught up in a drama. Be more like water, strong yet yielding. Affirmation: go with the flow. 

Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water are the suits of this deck which are detailed in the guidebook. The deck takes as its inspiration, the ancient Chinese philosophy of Lao Tzu’s Tao Te Ching. Many eminent philosophers and sages are quoted, eg., Thich Nhat Hahn, Ram Dass, and Ramana Maharshi. Live in harmony with nature, be mindful, be wise, be calm, find solace. The tide is turning - are you on board? 

You will find a beautiful image, an insightful text, a verse from the Tao, an affirmation and 3 insights to consider. You can choose a card  each day, a two card Yin Yang Spread, or a 5 card Creation Spread. The card backs are a yin/yang symbol. Upright the white area is highest and reversed, the black area is highest. 

The American author, Theresa Hutch is also the artist and the images are created with traditional watercolour and collage, presented in a pastel green background. She created the White Sage Tarot and Land Sky Oracle. 

I really like this deck. I like the subject matter which holds great life wisdom.,Nature is the priority for our future. Because we are given the number of the card, we can look up more information on line should we want it. Enjoyable! Interesting! 

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