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Enchanted Earth Oracle, by Jessica Lahoud and Amanda Clark

Enchanted Earth Oracle, by Jessica Lahoud and illustrated by Amanda Clark
Rockpool Publishing, 1922786454, 96 pages, 36 cards, June 2025

Enchanted Earth Oracle, created by the imaginative Jessica Lahoud with illustrations by Amanda Clark, is a beautiful deck that asks us to delve into the mysteries of nature. Each card serves as a portal to the wisdom of the natural world, offering guidance, inspiration, and a touch of magic.

Jessica Lahoud is an Australian author, crystal healer and entrepreneur, best known for her co-ownership of a popular crystal store called Mineralism.  She has also written a book on gemstones and created a deck of crystal flashcards. As a third-generation crystal and gemstone merchant, she travels the world to find crystals.  Her deep love for nature and the bond between humans and the natural world led her to create this deck.  Learn more about Lahoud on her website.

Amanda Clark lives and works in England, where she creates enchanting and whimsical artwork that captures the imagination. Her creations often depict mystical landscapes and ethereal beings, drawing inspiration from folklore, nature, and the spiritual realm. Clark’s artistic journey began at a young age, fueled by her fascination with the natural beauty of the English countryside. Over the years, she has honed her skills in various forms, including painting, illustration, and mixed media. Her illustrations are featured in books, oracle decks and coloring books, as well as larger pieces shown in galleries and private collections. Enjoy more of Clark’s artwork and learn more about her here.

This deck comprises a diverse array of cards, each representing different aspects of the natural world. From lush forests and serene rivers to majestic mountains and the ethereal night sky, every card is a testament to the beauty of the earth and its creatures. Woodland animals such as foxes, bears, hares and owls are depicted. The cards are artfully designed to provide a balanced representation of nature’s multifaceted character. As Lahoud says in her introduction: 

“This deck is a love letter to the magic found all around us in nature and the many lessons offered to us through the divine expressions of Gaia, the universe and great spirit.”1

Each card features Clark’s amazing artwork, a number, a title and keywords.  If you were crunched for time or wanted to share the cards with others in a setting that didn’t allow for reading the guidebook, each card provides a quick message. The symbology in each card, including the woodland creature, flowers, trees and sky views also offer food for the intuition.

Accompanying the deck is a comprehensive guidebook that delves into the meanings and interpretations of each card. Lahoud’s writing is both poetic and insightful, offering readers a deeper understanding of the messages conveyed by the cards. The guidebook also includes practical advice on how to use the deck for readings, meditation, and personal reflections. She also shares some ideas for card spreads and notes on animal symbology. I love this idea Lahoud shares:

“Immerse yourself in a journey as you visualize yourself sitting on a forest floor, surrounded by moss and towering trees. . . . You invite the woodland creatures to gather around you, forming a council of magical messengers.”2

Lahoud and Clark share a full page, four-color graphic of the artwork for each card alongside the supportive guidance.  Each message also includes key words and an affirmation. The cards are numbered, which helps find the passage for each card and ties to the table of contents. 

I took the deck to my Friday Coffee & Cards group and a few friends shared their feedback on the guidance they received:

CH: #28 – Divine Timing

“Thanks for this. Why do we always want to impose our timetable on the Divine?  I really like this reminder: “There is a divine plan for you.’ And I love the little fox!”3”

BR: #12 Grateful – “I’ve been such a whiny person lately.  Such a great reminder to start each day with gratitude and remember that the deer doesn’t worry. Thanks!”

For myself, I drew #22 Quiet Achiever. It serves as a reminder that we don’t have to share everything we do with the world.  The owl in the artwork is solemn and regal.  I like that.  The affirmation also speaks to me:

“My accomplishments hold equal value, even when they happen in private.”4

The cards feature a nice, glossy finish and are standard size.  The card stock is good quality and will stand up well to repeated shuffling and use. The guidebook has a glossy cover and a matte finish on the interior pages.  It is slightly larger in size than the dimensions of the cards.  The box that houses the set is a one-piece box, with a fold-over top, an indention to hold the cards and a ribbon to easily remove them. The box is printed with a soft, matte finish and the artist adds metallic silver varnish to the title. This allows Enchanted Earth Oracle to really pop.

This deck would be good for both novice and practiced readers.  The guidance is easy to follow and yet each message is quite transformative when reviewed in concert with the rituals Lahoud recommends.

Overall, Enchanted Earth Oracle is a remarkable deck that seamlessly blends artistry, spirituality, and nature. Its captivating visuals, coupled with the profound insights in the guidebook, make it a must-have for anyone seeking to deepen their connection with the natural world.

This deck is not just a tool for divination, but a journey into the heart of nature’s magic. The cards have a unique ability to resonate with the user’s intuition, providing clarity and guidance in times of uncertainty. Whether used for daily affirmations, spiritual exploration, or decision-making, this oracle deck is a powerful tool for connecting with the wisdom of the earth.

Cries of the Souls Oracle, by Isabelle Nerf and Daphne Sebbane

Cries of the Souls Oracle, by Isabelle Nerf and illustrated by Daphne Sebbane
Rockpool Publishing, 192278673X, 144 pages, 42 cards, March 2025

Cries of the Souls Oracle, authored by Isabelle Nerf and illustrated by Daphne Sebbane, offers readings filled with meaningful insight and emotional depth. This is a deck to discover new facets of the soul, especially those pieces that have been hurt, hidden, and are crying out for attention. Specifically designed to be a tool for readers to discover their inner power, the thoughtful insights within this deck will guide you in discovering your wounds and blocks to gently release and transform them.

“The wounds you carry inside you can block you on your path. This is a part of life, but you don’t have to live with them as pain. Even if you can’t erase your wounds, you can accept them and create a new relationship with them that will accompany you on a path towards peace and well-being.”1

It’s not always easy to delve into shadow work. Many opt for decks that offer a positive affirmation to counter the pain, but in my experience, the only way to truly offer a soothing balm to what ails our soul is by taking the time to settle in and quietly listen to what this part of us needs to say. This deck is a perfect way to communicate with our inner needs, offering the messages that it might be too difficult or troublesome for us to discover on our own. In many ways, this deck feels like a trust companion or guide who is willing to hold your hands while you venture into emotional vulnerability.

There’s something so relieving about naming the block or pain that’s been holding us back. Each time I’ve used the deck, asking what obstacle is holding me back that day or seeking insight into a certain situation, the card I’ve pulled immediately made intuitive sense and I felt a weight being lifted off my shoulders. My burden was no longer mine to carry alone; Nerf’s meaningful messages offer a fresh perspective.

For each card, within the guidebook Nerf offers a mantra, a piece of wisdom to understand the reason for the block and the role it plays in your life, supplemental guidance about how the wound can bring positivity or protect you, a warning that helps you to define your relationship with the wound to promote self-acceptance, and insight on moving forward by creating a new relationship with your wound to reclaim your power. What I found interesting about the guidebook entries is how they’re written in first-person, as though the wound is speaking directly to you.

Here’s an example of a reading that was very significant for me: I was struggling in my relationship to my grandmother. She’s over fifty years my elder and our viewpoints on what is expected of me as a woman and mother differ vastly. I have been struggling with her critical remarks about my parenting and endless barragement of disapproval in regard to my life choices. I’ve felt torn between maintaining family harmony and being true to myself.

And would you believe the card I pulled? Family Loyalty. The mantra on this card reads “I am myself.”5 In the Wisdom section of the guidebook, the wound says “I may not consider your needs, dreams and passions as having any importance, especially if they diverge from family conventions.”6 This is exactly what my wound was telling me: I was a failure, I could never succeed at what I want in life even if I tried, and that my path was one of self-indulgence.

I deeply resonated with Nerf’s writing, which highlighted how this wound really shows up when we’re doubting our path, providing an excuse to not take a risk and follow a beaten path instead. I love the ideas for moving forward, which include listing what is great about myself and my dreams, even vision boarding them as a reminder, so that I can focus my energy on these projects and diminish the energy of the wound. The one line that really stood out for me was this one:



“Assert yourself and dare to show your identity and creativity to the world, because the more you do so the more you’ll diminish my power over you and future generations. Live your own life and set aside the codes that don’t work for you.”7

This “dialogue” with the wound really made me feel more confident again. Yes, I am always going to feel the pressure of my family, but by acknowledging this wounding I can learn to stand in my own power and create a new path that feels aligned with my soul.

The cards themselves are simply beautiful. The only colors used in the deck are black, tan, and coral. The back of the cards shows two hands holding roses with an eye on each palm; there’s sketches of teardrops and stars surrounding them. The whole deck is gilded with a black edging that makes for a smooth shuffle.

As for images on the cards themselves, Sebbane has done a wonderful job choosing potent symbols to represent the energy of each card. Looking at the images invokes feeling, even in their simplicity, and I feel like one could use the images as talisman for protection. At the bottom of the card is the title and mantra, encased in a box, once again giving definition and emotional clarity to each pull. The artwork is both ethereal and grounded, drawing the reader into a world where the spiritual realm comes to life. This makes the deck visually appealing and enhances the intuitive experience by providing visual cues that resonate with the reader’s subconscious.

Overall, working with Cries of the Souls Oracle has been a moving experience. The insightful interpretations provided by Nerf, combined with Daphne Sebbane’s symbolic illustrations, create a powerful tool for self-reflection and reclaiming one’s power. This deck offers more than just answers—it provides a pathway to understanding the needs of one’s soul and encourages readers to listen to their inner voice and connect with their emotions, fostering a deeper understanding of themselves and wounds that need tending. I highly recommend this deck to readers of all skill levels. The content is accessible thanks to Nerf’s creative approach in writing the guidebook, offering insight into the depths of one’s inner landscape.