The Wisdom of Avalon Oracle Cards: A 52-Card Deck and Guidebook

The 52-card deck has four categories (or suits) of cards: the messengers, the animal guides, the guides of faery, and the sacred journey markers. These cover many aspects for a good reading. The beautiful artwork allows for intuition to flow and the the guidebook provides guidance for 1, 3, or 5 card readings. Each description in the guidebook is short but gets to the point with spot-on messages. I appreciate a few keywords are on each card which aids in getting familiar with the cards. I keep coming back to this deck time and again and feel I get truly insightful messages.

This is one of my most favorite deck of cards that I own as of writing this!The cards are stunning the energy is perfect and the messages that they relay are just right at the right time. These cards are larger than the average Tarot card deck and can be a pain to shuffle if you want to shuffle them like a normal deck of cards. They are also lined with gold on the sides which just give them a little something.Within the deck there are four kinds of cards, there are The sacred journey markers, The animal guides of Avalon Markers, The guides of Faery, and the messengers of Avalon cards. Combined I find that these cards really open your eyes in readings, they have so much with in them that it's a gift.The imagery is spot on it's not symbolic like you find in other cards I also wouldn't call them all in the light some of them can be in the dark if you want to say that. Some of the cars have key words to help you with your reading as well and them some like the journey cards just have the name of the card, ie: Birth-rebirth or perception.What I also like about this deck is you can combine it with Colette's Wisdom of the Hidden Realms card as well and get an even deeper reading and answer. And unlike other Oracle cards and inverted card can have a meaning as well. I also love that she has a video that you can watch on using her cards and combining the decks as well.As someone who loves and studies the spiritual side of Avalon I find the symbology a great blend of the Arthurian symbolism as well as the spiritual symbolism of Avalon. I find that those that want an Avalon reading will truly enjoy these cards as well as the messages that they give you.The guide book is a great starting off point offering steps on one, three and five card readings (basic readings) but don't be afraid to step out of that box and play with the cards they will tell you what you need to know for your higher good. This is a great deck. If you love Avalon you will love it I feel.

I LOVE THESE INSTANTLY. THEY A GLOSSY AND PERFECT AND EASY WHEN SHUFFLING

I ordered these oracle cards about two months ago and have been reading them since. This is my first time working with oracle cards, and have been delighted with the Wisdom of Avalon since day 1. The cards are big, probably the size of your hand, and have gilded edges. They're also built with good card stock, making them sturdy enough that you know they'll last a while. They're divided into three sections: the messengers of Avalon, the animal guides of Avalon, and the sacred journey markers.The artwork is breathtaking. You can tell they were all hand-painted with care and you can gather a lot of information from just looking at the art. If figuring out the art is hard (and there are some cards from which gaining knowledge is a little harder), the cards have keywords at the top. They also have a number, which you can cross-reference with the book it brings, which gives detailed descriptions of the meanings of each card.No, the sacred journey markers are not the same. Not even the artwork is the same. They're all images in a forest, in different places, with different portrayals. Even the ones that show a path and trees have different colored trees, different things happening with the path, different lighting. You can associate what's happening in the card with the word. Frankly, these are some of my favorite cards to see in a reading.I highly recommend this deck to any expert or beginner who likes oracle cards. The messages, even the ones that talk about negative things, like Disruption, for example, are given in a positive light. I find this deck to be gentle, but to the point, and sort of soothing. There's something ethereal to it. I'm glad I picked this oracle deck to start with!

I agree with all the good things that everyone has said about this deck.I will add that I got my deck from clickgoodwill,for an excellent price,and in near-pristine condition.

Was it just "coincidence" that led me to the work and wisdom of Colette Baron Reid? I "happened" upon the newest of her oracle decks, The Map, while browsing in a book store, went on to look at other things and by the time I got home I was only able to search Amazon with part of her name, but then I was led to this, most amazing deck! I read and loved and never forgot _The Mists of Avalon_ back in 1984, I think it was -- and here is this wonderful oracle deck -- but still, being a Tarot reader, I have my hesitations with oracle decks as they can have their limitations, but Colette has designed an oracle deck with parts (in other words, not just cards that go 1 to 52,) but have sections starting with The Messengers of Avalon; The Merlin, The High Priestess, etc, then 18 Animal Guidesof Avalon, the the 5 Guides of Faery, then the 20 Sacred Journey Markers. This makes for a thorough reading, with flexible symbolic communication possible in a way a lot of oracle decks lack. This, coupled with my fascination with all things Celtic, and the Avalon myths make this a wonderful spiritual tool. I got one for myself and one for a friend as a gift at Winter Solstice. I am so happy to have found Colette Baron Reid, a wonderful light in these difficult times.

Avalon é um lugar de pura magia e encanto e habita o coração de muitos seguidores e devotos da Deusa. Esse baralho é rico em todos os aspectos que circundam o mundo avaloniano. Desde sacerdotisas e rainhas a criaturas e a Natureza, está dividido em três categorias: humanos, animais e meio ambiente. Cada carta possui um aspecto específico de seu arquétipo, trazendo mensagens precisas e especiais para quem as utiliza.O deck é de muito boa qualidade, lustroso quanto às lâminas, com um livro guia satisfatório. A caixa é rígida, super resistente também.Aqueles que já leram As Brumas de Avalon poderão gostar bastante desse deck.

This is a beautiful set and unlike many other oracle card sets, it has 52 cards. In some ways it’s 3 decks in one as you have the animal guides, human guides and journeys markers. There are also a few faery cards.The images are nice and inspiring with Celtic borders and the book has enough information to convey the message of each card. I do wish the cards still had the gold gilded edge like the first edition but the first edition had all the journey marker cards being the same, whereas this edition, they are different and better. But shame the gold gilding went, I would’ve liked that. I love the Avalon theme. I’m still drawn to the other Avalon set that’s available more. I just connect more to it but this is very close and very different, so both good in their own right.

Increíble oráculo.. De una de ha vuelto de mis favoritos. :)

I've always been into the Arthurian Legend, but from the magical side of things, paganism, witches and warlocks. These cards in my opinion are high quality. They have beautiful artwork on them and reflects the legend. My favorite cards in this deck are the Lady of The Lake and the birds. Definitely worth the purchase even if it's collecting for the artwork.

So very happy with those cards! Full of knowledge and so beautiful.