In creating Sister of the Fae Oracle Deck, Ashley Frost and Leah Shoman have combined ethereal artwork with messages from the divine wisdom of fairies. Each card is a little work of art, which has been placed inside a floral frame. I was drawn to the deck because of the fairy reference and the beautiful images on the cards. The energy of this deck is light and airy with gorgeous, whimsical images and a beautiful typeface.
Ashley Frost is a mystic, women’s circle leader, and space holder for the divine feminine. As a bridge between worlds, Frost is a Spirit messenger and loves to help other women connect as well. She has co-created two other oracle decks and co-founded a women’s group on Youtube called Boo Babes. She is a wife, a mom to three daughters and also loves to write poetry and sing.
Leah Shoman is a crystal energy healer, publisher, author, and deck creator, who brings guidance from Spirit to her clients and readers. She has published numerous decks and books. She also has an online crystal shop where she offers crystals sourced from around the world. You can learn more about her work here.
These cards are standard oracle card size and come with a companion guidebook. They have a matte finish that beautifully complements the images of women, fairies, flowers, and birds. The cards are a nice thickness and will stand up to repeated shuffling. I especially like how the cards and guidebook fit nicely into the very sturdy box, which has a type of double insert that provides extra support and a thin box top that slides over the cards.
I appreciate that every card is numbered because the guidebook is not arranged alphabetically. You have to look up the card in the guidebook by number by the table of contents. In addition to the guidebook entry for each card, Frost includes an introduction, guidance on how to use the cards, and three different spreads. The guidebook is printed in full color with a serif font that adds a feminine touch to the verbiage. I love Frost’s suggestion for working with this deck:
“Work with the fae for inner child healing and embrace a joyous, limitless perspective on your spiritual journey . . . Connect with fairies to unlock soul codes and unearth wisdom.”1
One extra card is included with the deck, which I saw as a type of invocation or prayer. You can read this card before doing a reading to set the tone or invite the fairy realm to enter your space. Here is just one portion of that message:
“We send this creation into your hands with love and an intention of remembrance. We bring this to you so you may find the beauty within Mother Earth while also seeing beyond the mundane and connecting with your fairy guides.”2
To get started, I pulled a single card for myself and drew “Magnolia Mirror.” The guidance reminded me to “look within and see what has been working as a mirror within your life and what has been triggering you.”3 It then followed with the reminder, “Triggers are mirrors and they are gifts. They show us where we are not free within our own journey.”4
I took the advice and went out on my patio with my journal. I asked the fairies to show me triggers that were robbing me of joy. Very quickly, three situations came to mind and I wrote and wrote and then released the energy into my favorite tree. So very healing!
Next, I FaceTimed with one of my friends and asked if I could pull a card for her. After a quick shuffle, I drew the card “Earthly Realms.” As I began sharing the guidance from the book, my friend threw back her head and began to laugh. She lives by a park in our little town and has been thinking about going over to walk the trails. She says every day dawns and then ends, but she stays inside. This was the encouragement she needed to get out and enjoy nature!
Later, when I went to my local coffee shop to pick up a latte and one of their delicious scones, the girl who took my order recognized me from my Friday cards group. She asked if I had any cards with me. I happen to have Sisters of the Fae in my bag! She drew the card “Saffron Fields,” and as she read the guidance, I could tell she was tearing up from this message:
“The energy of the saffron is softly embracing you, giving you permission to release. Allow those tears to flow. You have been holding on to this for far too long. It is safe to let this go. Your tears are so magical. It is healthy to cry and once released, you will feel as light as an airy fairy.”5
What a beautiful message for this woman, who had shared with me on more than one occasion that she is a mom to three children, goes to school, and works full time. Quite a lot from one woman to handle! The fairies gave her permission to lay down her burdens and have a good cry! How magical!
I would recommend Sisters of the Fae Oracle Deck for both novice and experienced card readers. The guidance is so soft and gentle, yet it comes through with clear and direct messages of love and support from the fairies.
PJ Spur is an author, intuitive, spiritual mentor, astrologer, and hypnotist. She does tarot & oracle card readings, natal chart readings, grief coaching, and relationship healing. She also has hosted a weekly “Coffee & Cards” event with her Soul Compass Community for the past four years. Her book Navigating Grief with Grace is available on Amazon. Learn more at www.dearpj.com
