Oracle of the Phoenix

Mind Body & Soul Ezine Card Deck Review: Oracle of the Phoenix By Christine Arana Fader. Illustrated by Elena Dudina.  Boxed set of 44 Cards and Guidebook. Published by Earthdancer. RRP US $19.99 : Can $24.99

“Feel the fire of transformation, the change begins within you.”

Each card has an image and title. In the book, more information is provided. Phoenix is a power animal and a soulmate. It is the divine firebird, the highest light of transformation, rebirth and renewal. In Egypt, it was called Benu, and in China, Feng, and in North America, Wakinyan. Consumed by fire, the bird rises from the ashes, transforms negative into positive, wrong into right, and provides messages for new paths, fresh perspectives, rejuvenation, and connects ancient wisdom.  It explains how to get the best from the deck, how to lay out the cards and interpret them. The book contains a prayer and a closing blessing, and 35 titles plus 4 Pegasus Jokers and a Master Card. Each card has a piece of advice, meaning for each card and an exercise. 

Tree Angel Oracle

Mind Body Soul Ezine Card Deck Review: The Angel Tree Oracle Deck - The Ancient Path into the Sacred Grove by Fred Hageneder with illustrations by Anne Heng. Published by Earthdancer (an Inner Traditions imprint).  A boxed set of 36 cards and an explanatory booklet. Visit: www.themeaningoftrees.com

I liked these cards very much. Ecology is an important aspect of both ancient and New Age spirituality. The more we know and love the natural world, and trees especially, the more life becomes meaningful to us. These cards help us to forge a relationship with the world around us as we live our life each day. The forest and its trees are a metaphor for the soul. Tree spirits and nature spirits are an ancient tradition and this deck brings alive the myths and ancient knowledge of the past and adds modern wisdom to each tree card, described as the ‘Wildwood of the Soul’.

Dragons and Serpents

Mind Body & Soul Ezine Book Review: Dragons & Serpents - Earth Mysteries and the Time of Change by Stefan Broennle. Published by Earthdancer - an Inner Traditions imprint. b/w images and photos. RRP $14.99 US : $18.99 Can

This is a broad look at these dragon and serpent archetypes and metaphors from China, Wales, and across the world, through their myths, symbolism. geology, healing and famous dragons, female and Earth energy, creation and shadow energy, gods and spirit guardians, soul, dragon and ley paths, and how we can bring changes to our lives with dragon consciousness. This is the dragon’s greatest treasure! There is an exercise at the end of the book to Awaken the Dragon for personal growth.

The author, Stefan Broennle has extensive knowledge of geology and geomancy - and especially dragons and serpents- and he welcomes us into the depths of the sacred Dragon’s Cave to discover a valuable hoard of gems, rebirth, and elemental power and ancient stories.