Oracle of Shadows and Light

photo grabbed from Amazon

Divination has many facets. But for now, I’d like to focus on one particular practice called Cartomancy.  Cartomancy, or card reading as it’s more popularly known, is one of the oldest form of divination.  Cartomancers commonly use a 52-card deck playing card or the 32-card piquet set that originated from France around 18th, 19th, and 20th century.  But here in this blog, we’re going to use a more recent deck of cards.

We’ve already established the fact that the focal of my blog is about my adventures (or misadventures) as an amateur cartomancer using my first ever oracle deck, the Oracle of Shadows and Light.  This stylish 45-card deck was authored by Lucy Cavendish.  The haunting yet enigmatic artwork of Jasmine Becket-Griffith was the very first thing that caught my attention.  I debated within myself whether I should buy this deck.  I never delved into divination my entire life after all, part of me was skeptic even.  But can you refuse these beautiful quirky magical messengers?

Don’t confuse this deck as a tarot deck which is common for those who are unfamiliar.  There are other types of card used in Cartomancy apart from tarot, take the above-mentioned playing cards as an example.  Tarot is a form of oracle that has developed a more formal structure over time.

I know my blog may sound occultic and all.  I understand that not all of us are such huge fans of the said practice.  Some find these kinds of things sketchy and illogical.  But isn’t this what it’s all about? — Dealing with the occult and unknown? One more thing before I begin my quest, you are sorely mistaken if you think I’m doing this to change your belief or try and convince you with my shiz, that is simply not my intention.  Don’t take this the wrong way, I’m only doing this for the sole purpose of self-gratification.