Review by Terri Clement
Deck by Catrin Welz-Stein
Published by U.S. Games Systems, Inc.
www.usgamesinc.com
ISBN-13: 978-1-57281-920-7
ISBN-10: 1-57281-920-0
Retail U.S. $22.95
Released December 2017
Mother Nature meets the Land of Fantasy with the Oracle of Mystical Moments. This is a deck filled with dreamy art that pulls the reader into the multi-layered landscape.
The 52 card oracle deck and small 44-page paperback guidebook arrive in a lift-off top, heavy duty cardboard box. The outer box is sealed in shrink wrap as is the deck itself. To my delight, there was very little inky smell upon opening the box.
The cards measure 2 ¾" wide x 5 inches tall. These measurements make this an easy deck to handle. The card corners are rounded but the edges are a bit sharp, which should soften with use. Each card is flexible but when the deck is combined it is a bit stiff which will also work out with use. The card backs are reversible friendly.
As someone with long, LONG hair, I love the connection with the energy of each the hair of each person hair in the oracle. You can see the direction the energy is flowing or if the energy is pulled in is tight. I found a great connection here.
For an example:
Card 24 Mermaid's Love - While the LWB talks about "love and support." I also see an energy flow to the right by looking at the mermaid's hair. She is looking to the future and the energy is gently flowing that way. Moving forward with ease.
Card 25 Protective Nest – Means Nurture and Motherhood according to the LWB, but it can also indicate holding on tightly especially to things we have gathered.
The little guidebook is not illustrated but has wonderful messages that accompany each card. It is nice to see a fresh approach to card readings. I would really enjoy seeing a larger more detailed companion book to go along with this deck.
I love this deck and how it taps into my imagination and intuition. I highly recommend this as an oracle deck for beginners all the way through professional readers.
Review copy provided by U.S. Games Systems Inc.