Voice of the Trees: A Celtic Divination Oracle [Cards]

Well-loved artist Mickie Mueller pays a powerful tribute to trees, written in a user-friendly style approachable by anyone. Those unfamiliar with Ogham -- the Celtic tree alphabet -- now have a wonderful opportunity to peek through this window into a forest rooted in the wisdom of Celtic lore. It provides a fascinating look at trees and all of the wisdom they emblematize. Ms. Mueller's writes that her artwork was created using traditional media, along with, "a bit of a botanical sample from the corresponding tree (bark, wood, leaf, blossom, etc.) in a magical infusion that was then mixed with my watercolor paints". I found the integration of the organics she speaks of to be particularly compelling and authentic. The cards supply both the Ogham association alongside the tree name and showcase powerful imagery that helps to inspire its intended divinatory purpose. Favorites include Aspen, Heather, Oak and Alder. All four images evoke an emotional quality that is indicative of this well thought out divinatory system. They have a narrative quality that take the viewer deep into the heart of the forest to a quiet place for inner reflection.

There is yet more to like about the Voice of the Trees oracle. The back of the cards has one of the most beautiful flip-side designs I've seen on a deck, oracle or otherwise. Atop a parchment style background, a lovely graphic showcases a symmetrical icon of 4 trees in the 4 seasons. The expansive companion book is beautifully conceived and includes images of the cards accompanied by divinatory meaning, symbolism and lore, and even a field guide containing relevant information about the tree.

I have but one complaint about this beautiful product: I wish there were more cards! The inclusion of 25 cards seems almost like a teaser -- a prelude of more to come. But at the same time, I would argue that Voice of the Trees supports a strong case for quality over quantity. What *IS* provided is a stunning package that feels good to hold, use and read over and over again.

The first thing you notice about the book and the deck is the beautiful artwork. Mickie did a wonderful job. As I began reading the book, I was struck by the powerful simplicity. The layout, the suggestions on how to use the deck and spreads, the card meanings as well as the field guide are all user friendly and as appropriate for the beginner as the seasoned reader. I am very satisfied with this deck and the companion book and know it will continue to be one of my favorite decks. It is a powerful tool, vibrationally potent and such a pleasure to look at as well as use. Well worth the wait. Bravo Mickie! Well done. I love it.

I love how this deck looks with the amazing artwork. the book that comes with it is filled with so much information i have already read it 3 times. The cards feel great when using them. If there was a way to do 10 stars it would have it.