Today I'm reviewing The Spells Deck by Cat Cabral and illustrations by Kim Knoll.
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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 429,000 views.
Over the last few years, I've noticed that the publishers are beginning to send me more oracle, tarot and fortune telling decks to review. This month alone I have three brand new decks to review and two more on the way. I always post about how a book feels in my hands. As these decks are intended to be functional tools, I'll be providing a similar review. The texture of a card, the look and feel of the it and the general "feel" when held, is a very personal experience. So as always, your mileage may vary.
The very first thing I noticed about this set was the box feel. It has that same soft suede type feel that is present is so many new soft cover books these days. The box of these cards slides out from the bottom. Luckily I was quick and caught it before it dropped out completely and tossed the cards all over the floor. Initially, not a good start.
The pamphlet inside is 16 pages long and provides an introduction to the deck and a "how to use this deck" section, both around 100 words. The majority of the pages are dedicated to explaining the wheel of the year, the phases of the moon and the magical days of the week.
The cards themselves are pretty plain as far as art is concerned. A lot of text, a small icon of the card and the category printed at the bottom. Unlike other decks with elaborate art and specific spread associated, this deck has a minimalist approach to design and suggests the one card draw from each of the eight categories technique. It recommends selecting a card and random and allowing your intuition to do the rest.
Each card is written clear concise wording and provides an appropriate tone for each. In the category of Intuitive awareness, we find the Hecate card. The icon for this card is a sun cross. The author instructs us to take two purple candles into a secluded place or at a crossroad, light the candle, one off the other and then circle the path three times with our "torches" lifted. We are asked to look into our minds and listen for the words of Hecate to impart her wisdom unto us and grant us the courage to overcome our obstacles.
The author describes this deck as a witch's divination tool and a guide to ritual magic for all practice levels. She gives us an overview of witchcraft in general and offers a the reader a way to begin the magic by working with the Initiation card.
This card provides a brief incantations for dedicating oneself to the pursuit of witchcraft for a year and a day with the following chant times three:
"I'm proud to be a witch, a weaver of magic, guided by nature, a child of Divine Spirit. I choose to walk the wild path of the craft. Blessed be!"
While others may scoff at a self initiation or perhaps think less of someone who walks the solitary path, I have but four words for the initiate - So mote it be!
Over all this is a pretty good deck. At first I thought, wow, a spell deck? What the in world? I was thinking this was going to like an oracle deck or a tarot deck. But no. This is like Hooked on Phonics for Witches. (You know you remember that program) This deck provides a great deal of knowledge even thought the design of the box itself is a bit lacking in my opinion. A great gift for a witchling or a newly initiate of the craft. For the more seasoned witch, the deck offers a new way to look at the symbolism we have worked with for ages as well as an assortment of oil blends, spell work and much more.
I highly recommend.
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| Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson Photo Source - The Spells Deck |
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Amazon Book Link
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Amazon Illustrator Link
Good Reads Book Link
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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 429,000 views.
Over the last few years, I've noticed that the publishers are beginning to send me more oracle, tarot and fortune telling decks to review. This month alone I have three brand new decks to review and two more on the way. I always post about how a book feels in my hands. As these decks are intended to be functional tools, I'll be providing a similar review. The texture of a card, the look and feel of the it and the general "feel" when held, is a very personal experience. So as always, your mileage may vary.
The very first thing I noticed about this set was the box feel. It has that same soft suede type feel that is present is so many new soft cover books these days. The box of these cards slides out from the bottom. Luckily I was quick and caught it before it dropped out completely and tossed the cards all over the floor. Initially, not a good start.
 |
| Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson Photo Source - The Spells Deck |
The pamphlet inside is 16 pages long and provides an introduction to the deck and a "how to use this deck" section, both around 100 words. The majority of the pages are dedicated to explaining the wheel of the year, the phases of the moon and the magical days of the week.
 |
| Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson Photo Source - The Spells Deck |
 |
| Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson Photo Source - The Spells Deck |
The cards themselves are pretty plain as far as art is concerned. A lot of text, a small icon of the card and the category printed at the bottom. Unlike other decks with elaborate art and specific spread associated, this deck has a minimalist approach to design and suggests the one card draw from each of the eight categories technique. It recommends selecting a card and random and allowing your intuition to do the rest.
 |
| Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson Photo Source - The Spells Deck |
Each card is written clear concise wording and provides an appropriate tone for each. In the category of Intuitive awareness, we find the Hecate card. The icon for this card is a sun cross. The author instructs us to take two purple candles into a secluded place or at a crossroad, light the candle, one off the other and then circle the path three times with our "torches" lifted. We are asked to look into our minds and listen for the words of Hecate to impart her wisdom unto us and grant us the courage to overcome our obstacles.
 |
| Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson Photo Source - The Spells Deck |
The author describes this deck as a witch's divination tool and a guide to ritual magic for all practice levels. She gives us an overview of witchcraft in general and offers a the reader a way to begin the magic by working with the Initiation card.
 |
| Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson Photo Source - The Spells Deck |
This card provides a brief incantations for dedicating oneself to the pursuit of witchcraft for a year and a day with the following chant times three:
"I'm proud to be a witch, a weaver of magic, guided by nature, a child of Divine Spirit. I choose to walk the wild path of the craft. Blessed be!"
While others may scoff at a self initiation or perhaps think less of someone who walks the solitary path, I have but four words for the initiate - So mote it be!
Over all this is a pretty good deck. At first I thought, wow, a spell deck? What the in world? I was thinking this was going to like an oracle deck or a tarot deck. But no. This is like Hooked on Phonics for Witches. (You know you remember that program) This deck provides a great deal of knowledge even thought the design of the box itself is a bit lacking in my opinion. A great gift for a witchling or a newly initiate of the craft. For the more seasoned witch, the deck offers a new way to look at the symbolism we have worked with for ages as well as an assortment of oil blends, spell work and much more.
I highly recommend.
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