Today I'm reviewing Amenti Oracle Feather Heart Deck and Guide Book by Jennifer Sodini. Illustrated by Natalee Miller.
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Generally I like to start out with a disclaimer. I am an contemporary witch. I look for the connection between magic and science without the need to search for a creator. I receive no compensation for these reviews and all my links are standard Amazon links and not affiliate links. I am a practicing photo reader and have spent the last 16 years honing my craft. I offer personal readings by request and have a strong online history that boasts over 412,000 views.
Starting as usual with the physical attributes of the book, I have to say this is one of the softest books I have held. The deck comes inside a covered box with the soft cover book laid on top. The book is a bit smaller than I would like but understandable considering the delivery. The print is a bit small for my 50 year old eye and working to hold the book open was a bit of a struggle. But I did manage to be able to hold it, although awkwardly.
The art on the cards is pretty amazing. It seems to be a cross between 1920's pop culture and 1990's flash. The author gives us the background of the inspiration for the deck and includes a personal note on how it impacted her. There are five options for reading the cards, from a standard one card draw to the more elaborate "As above so Below" draw. The majority of the book is of course, definitions of the cards. They are the 42 Ideals of Ma'at. I won't list them out here but I can say I found a special connection to "I live in Truth" and "I speak with Sincerity"
I generally have a difficult time with giving a fair evaluation of Tarot and Oracle cards, but the author helped me out quite a bit with a simple definition of the two. I had not really considered this until reading her piece on it.
"If the tarot serves as the blueprint of the spirit in structure and the archetypal elements that encompass the universe mind or consciousness, the oracle may be viewed as something of a Rorschach test, a peek into the subconscious mind and the language of dreams."
That indeed sums up exactly what I find when I use oracle cards and the approach I'm taking in working on my own deck. I'll be publishing my own creation dedicated to the Goddess Hecate in the not too distant future.
Overall this is a really nice deck. The art is fun and whimsical at times and feels very bold and modern. The descriptions are easy to read and the author provides an excellent backstory for the cards. I think this is a nice set for any oracle collector or devotee of Ma'at to have in their collection.
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| Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson Image Source - Amenti Oracle |
Amazon Book Link
Amazon Author Link
Good Reads Book Link
Good Reads Author Link
My Good Reads Profile
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Generally I like to start out with a disclaimer. I am an contemporary witch. I look for the connection between magic and science without the need to search for a creator. I receive no compensation for these reviews and all my links are standard Amazon links and not affiliate links. I am a practicing photo reader and have spent the last 16 years honing my craft. I offer personal readings by request and have a strong online history that boasts over 412,000 views.
Starting as usual with the physical attributes of the book, I have to say this is one of the softest books I have held. The deck comes inside a covered box with the soft cover book laid on top. The book is a bit smaller than I would like but understandable considering the delivery. The print is a bit small for my 50 year old eye and working to hold the book open was a bit of a struggle. But I did manage to be able to hold it, although awkwardly.
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| Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson Image Source - Amenti Oracle |
The art on the cards is pretty amazing. It seems to be a cross between 1920's pop culture and 1990's flash. The author gives us the background of the inspiration for the deck and includes a personal note on how it impacted her. There are five options for reading the cards, from a standard one card draw to the more elaborate "As above so Below" draw. The majority of the book is of course, definitions of the cards. They are the 42 Ideals of Ma'at. I won't list them out here but I can say I found a special connection to "I live in Truth" and "I speak with Sincerity"
 |
| Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson Image Source - Amenti Oracle |
I generally have a difficult time with giving a fair evaluation of Tarot and Oracle cards, but the author helped me out quite a bit with a simple definition of the two. I had not really considered this until reading her piece on it.
"If the tarot serves as the blueprint of the spirit in structure and the archetypal elements that encompass the universe mind or consciousness, the oracle may be viewed as something of a Rorschach test, a peek into the subconscious mind and the language of dreams."
That indeed sums up exactly what I find when I use oracle cards and the approach I'm taking in working on my own deck. I'll be publishing my own creation dedicated to the Goddess Hecate in the not too distant future.
 |
| Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson Image Source - Amenti Oracle |
Overall this is a really nice deck. The art is fun and whimsical at times and feels very bold and modern. The descriptions are easy to read and the author provides an excellent backstory for the cards. I think this is a nice set for any oracle collector or devotee of Ma'at to have in their collection.
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