Deck Review: The Faery Forest Oracle

Hello Everyone! Welcome to a new series on my blog where I review decks in my collection. For those of you who remember my YouTube videos from 2015-2020 will know that one of the most common videos I would make would be reviewing decks in my collections (and unboxing videos but I later had to clarify the difference because my first impressions are not the same as my impressions after working with a deck for specific period of time.) Now I have decided to go through my collection and review decks I've worked with and if this is a go-to deck, a seasonal deck (ex: Spring, Autumn, etc), for special occasion or holiday (Ex: Valborg/Walpurgisnacht, Halloween, Samhain, Birthday, etc) or for a specific ritual, spell, etc.

|Disclaimer: I purchased this deck with my own funds and not being sponsored by the publisher.|

Anyway, let's get started with the review for the Faery Forest Oracle. 

First things first: The guidebook was written by the incredibly talented Lucy Cavendish and the artwork is by Maxine Gadd- a faery artist based in Oregon in the USA.

The Cardstock: Thick and glossy. (*Note: I purchased this deck when it first came out in 2016 so the cardstock may have changed since then so keep that in mind*).

This deck has multiple borders and while the brown one give a canvas wall feeling to it the other borders feel a bit unnecessary. I have seen others trim the black borders off (and if I remember correctly a few have trimmed all 3 borders down.) If you are willing to trim the borders then go for it. Just keep in mind that it will affect the beautiful backing if that's a concern to you.

The next two images show off what you can expect from the cards themselves.

Each card has a triple border with one border that a specific colour to help distinguish it from the others. The cards themselves have the title of what the card is and has three accompanying keywords relevant for each card.

The guidebook: The guidebook contains information about the Faery Forest itself, how to work and bond with your deck, unique aspects of this deck, using your deck for magical purposes, advice on how to keep your readings pure, flowing and with integrity and 4 spreads (2 of them being unique to this deck). After that, you get a small black and white thumbnail of each card, the title of the card, the 3 keywords used on the card itself and an expanded message for each card and the original name of the artwork that Maxine Gadd assigned to each card. As you can see in the following image below:

 Whilst reversals are mentioned, Lucy Cavendish has ultimately decided not to provide reversed meanings for this particular deck.  

Can you read this deck immediately out of the box?- Absolutely. The keywords for each card make it easy to read with no matter if you read with just one card or with multiple cards in your own spreads.

Beginner friendly?- Yes, this deck can be read by those who are brand new to reading oracle cards without having to rely too heavily on the guidebook.

Diversity: Unfortunately, every single character portrayed in this deck is represented by white people. So it is absolutely not inclusive visually and each person is supposed to represent a cisgender god, goddess or other mythical faery. There's also no indication that there are LGBT+ representation. If this is a crucial factor for you when it comes to deciding on whether or not to purchase a deck, keep that in mind.

How balanced is this deck? Out of the 45 cards in the deck here is how it can be broken down to:

Positive: 20 cards

Neutral: 18 cards

Negative: 7 cards

This deck tends to lean toward the positive but there are enough neutral cards that can help balance out a reading in spite of there only being 7 negative cards in the deck. If you choose to read reversals you can also use them to help bring more balance to this deck.

Can this deck be used on its own or does it need to be accompanied by another type of deck (ex: Tarot, Lenormand, Vera Sibilla, Kipper, etc) or tool (ex: Runes, Oghams, etc)? Yes, it can be used on its own and it can also expand on a tarot (or any other type of divination deck or tool) reading.

Does this deck tend to favour a specific season over another? No, but I am sure many people may feel more called to this deck during the Spring or Summer time due to its colour-pallet. But you can definitely use this deck whenever you can.

Specific theme: Faeries. This deck's aim is to answer day-to-day questions to help you make better decisions and navigate difficult challenges sensibly.

Overall, this is a great deck for answering practical questions in your daily life or when you're busy and don't necessarily want to dive deep into an issue but rather find a more direct and to the point solution to the area inquired about.

On to you? What do you think of the Faery Forest Oracle? Do you own it and use it yourself? Would you consider getting it (if you don't already have it)? Why or why not?  Let me know in the comments below!

Weekly Tarot, Oracle and Sibilla Reading for 22-29 March 2026

Hey everyone! Welcome to another weekly reading! For this week's reading I am using The Faery Forest Oracle by Lucy Cavendish and artwork by Maxine Gadd Copyright 2016 Blue Angel Publishing All Rights Reserved, The Witches Tarot by Ellen Dugan and artwork by Mark Evans Copyright 2012 Llewellyn Publishing All Rights Reserved and I misteri della Sibilla by Ettore Maiotti Copyright 1982 Dal Negro All Rights Reserved.

Let's get this week started with The Faery Forest Oracle:

Pay attention to what's going on around. What are being saying versus what their body language is conveying? Is it conflicting in anyway? Don't take what people say at face value. Let their actions speak for them and then you will know what their true intentions will be. You may be presented with a secret or classified information that will require you to keep silent about it until it is ready to be known. Whether it's personal or professional you would do well to keep mum about it for the time being. This could also be as simple as starting a new goal. Don't tell anybody about it until you're made significant progress so it doesn't get sabotaged or you lose motivation to continue to pursue it. Let people show you who they are rather than just taking their word or others about who they are. Let things happen rather than trying to force anything as it will backfire and make you look like the bad person. Your health is recovering and you will get back into the swing of things. Whatever you had to put aside or felt burnt out from will finally be manageable again and you will be able to complete them with a renewed sense of motivation and purpose for it. Any goal or project you've had to abandoned can now be revived again. Go ahead and get back to it! Someone such as mentor, advisor or trustworthy person in your life will come to help you navigate a current obstacle you're facing and give you the tools, resources and guidance need to overcome it. If you are needing assistance now is the time to go and get it.

Moving on to I misteri della Sibilla we have:

There was a passing disappointment that could be overcome with hard work and effort to address a poor judgement call being made. This means that bullying in the workplace and a toxic work environment is enabling a career woman to step on others in other to obtain a promotion or higher position in the company for the sake of her own future. This will cause failure that will bring forth incredibly harsh consequences and forced change that's absolutely devastating for your current position or any job opportunities coming your way.

Finally, let's wrap up this week with the Witches Tarot:

Having dealt with negative people has forced you to make a crucial decision with each option being disappointing but needing to make it anyway. You need to face an issue wearing you down head on or you will never be able to move forward with your life. This appears to be influenced by a stubborn, controlling and materialistic person whose boredom is negatively impacting your current circumstances. What you can do is address the lack of discipline by putting what you have to offer out them by showing how you get things done even causes an embarrassment among those you respect. Know your worth and don't let others underestimate what you are capable of doing. The significant amount of Swords cards are definitely indicating that you need to not only communicate effectively with others but also backup what you say you can do with your actions. Express those thoughts and get out of your head!

Weekly Tarot, Oracle and Vera Sibilla Reading for 17-24 March 2026

Hello everyone! Welcome to another weekly reading! For this week's reading I am using the Sibilla del 1890 per divinare by Osvaldo Menegazzi and Isa Donelli Copyright Il Meneghello All Rights Reserved, Wild Wisdom of the Faery (2nd Edition) by Lucy Cavendish and Selina Fenech Copyright 2015 Blue Angel Publishing All Rights Reserved and finally, I am using the El Tarot de los Cuentos de Hadas ("Fairytale Tarot" Spanish Edition) by Lisa Hunt Copyright 2012 Sirio All Rights Reserved.

Let's see what the Sibilla del 1890 has  to forecast for this week ahead:

An opportunity comes as things are wrapping up but it lead to a bad start. A gossipy woman in your space is causing a misunderstanding among a group of people that is influencing someone's betrayal toward another or is highlighting how their vices are impacting everyone around them. This will lead to a void or loss of some kind due lies, power hungriness or pride causing everything to come to screeching halt and/or forcing you to finally learn from repeated mistakes of your past coming back to bite you.

Let's move on to the Wild Wisdom of the Faery Oracle to see what wisdom they will impart on to us this week:

A lack of preparedness is causing you to look for answers via people your own age. You aren't willing to seek advice from someone older because you either don't trust them, you feel cut off from them (e.g. friends, parents, grandparents, etc) or wanting to cut yourself of from your bloodline and where you came from. This disconnect could be due to trauma or feeling so uncertain that you aren't able to reach out the support what would be there to help you otherwise. If it doesn't feel like the "right time" then sit with why you think that is. What is missing from your current circumstances that's stopping you from moving forward? Use whatever you need to get the answers you seek such as your divination tools (e.g. tarot cards, runes, talking boards, scrying mirror, carromancy, geomancy, etc), a therapist, a trusted friend, or another trustworthy person who can look at your situation objectively and give you an answer that's beneficial to you.

Finally, let's hear from the Tarot de los Cuentos de Hadas ("Fairytale Tarot" Spanish Edition):

There was a call to action in terms of getting what needs to be done completed and this was due to a lack of money and resources or a need to ask for help when you simply couldn't do it on your own anymore. You are currently faced with a situation that you've lost control of and now you have to do damage control. Amends are being made and resources are being effectively used to make whatever needs to happen, happen. The results may not be 100% of what you wanted but you are still going to be properly rewarded and compensated either way. Just make sure you don't take on too much or you will be held accountable for anything that doesn't get done. You can't use your other obligations as an excuse. So make you sure that if you commit to something that you stick to it until it is done.
 

Weekly Tarot, Oracle and Vera Sibilla Reading for 08-15 March 2026

Hello everyone! It's time for another weekly reading! For this week's reading I am using the Vera Sibilla  Copyright Masenghini All Rights Reserved, The Earth Power Oracle by Stacey Demarco and Jimmy Manton Copyright 2014 Blue Angel Publishing All Rights Reserved and Happy Tarot by Serena Ficca Copyright 2015 Lo Scarabeo All Rights Reserved.

Let's start off with the Vera Sibilla and see what is forecasted for this week:

There was poor judgement call being made where a woman (sister/colleague/friend/daughter/You[if you identify as woman]/partner) went through rough time due to their partner being untrustworthy or an ulterior motive. There will be a positive change for the better coming that will feel like it came out of left field. So expect lucky wins and an opportunity that you need to jump at immediately in order to get it. There will be a celebration of some sort. This could be because of their prior success or opportunity referenced or it could be a birthday, wedding, graduation, birth of a child, a date, a vacation or holiday together with your partner and/or friends or simply hanging out with people you see at bars or nightclubs. But that's not to say that there won't be slight inconveniences and set backs here. There will be delays in communication arriving and packages or letters arriving later than expected. So be patient!

There will be a someone who you thought you could trust (e.g. a boyfriend/male cousin/son/colleague/friend) who will either betray you or will not be able to help in your in your time of need and force you to deal with a harsh reality check. This will bring about unfulfilled expectations for something that you had high hopes for (e.g. a new romance, friendship, business contact, an investment or career advancement) only for it to failure or not happen at this moment in time. But do not fret. There is a reliable woman here to assist you when you need it most. You will eventually get what you want. 

Moving on to the Earth Power Oracle, let's see what destinations are going to provide use with necessary insight for our week ahead:

You have the ability to make what you want of life happen but you must first plant the seeds in order to get started and continue to nurture them so that you can achieve anything you set out to do. Don't forget to take of yourself physically and mentally to ensure that you have the energy and ability to get done what needs to be done. Help out others in their time of need when you are able to do so. (E.g. donate to charity, support a friend's crowdfunding campaign, help someone out financially (e.g. family, friends, a random homeless person, etc) but also don't let them take advantage of you. Connect with like-minded people and be willing to keep an open mind when meeting new people for the first time. Let nostalgic moments in your life remind you what you are capable of and inspire you to reach your full potential without using fear as an excuse to hold you back. Learn something new that is going to nourish your life (e.g. a new language, how to cook and/or bake, coding a website, ski lessons, etc). Share your knowledge with those who are going to benefit from it whilst also setting clear and firm boundaries about what you are willing to provide and what is completely off-limits. Show compassion to others (especially in this turbulent political climate where it matters now more than ever) even if it means showing them tough love through debunking misinformation and disinformation being spread. If you have strong influence on Social Media then it is your responsibility to use your platform to uplift others and call out propaganda justifying harm caused towards others whilst also playing victim when called out.

Finally, let's wrap up this reading with the Happy Tarot:

You need to be emotionally honest about what is going on with your current circumstances as they won't be in your favour at this time. If this is a legal issue then you will have to face the fallout when a judgement against you has been made. Life can be incredibly unfair at times but you will have support from others should you open up to them and let them know what the situation is and what can be done to resolve this issue. Do what you can to stay out of trouble (where possible) and don't do anything to make it worse. You don't need to suffer in silence. Get the help you need and let others in your space support you where they can. Don't be afraid to ask for help.

Weekly Tarot and Oracle Reading for 01-08 March 2025

Hey everyone! Welcome to another weekly reading! For this week's reading I am using the Oracle of the Radiant Sun by Caroline Smith and John Astrop Copyright 2018 Eddison Books All Rights Reserved, Oracle of the Fairies by Karen Kay and artwork by Ginger Kelly Copyright 2019 Hayhouse Publishing All Rights Reserved and Beginner's Tarot by Kathleen McCormack and artwork by John Woodcock Copyright 2001 Quarto Inc Barron's Educational Series Inc All Rights Reserved.

Let's get this week started off with the Oracle of the Fairies:

Something you've lost will be found if you are proactive about finding it. Consider where you may have misplaced it and retrace your steps. If you still cannot find it then try to obtain a replacement if it is invaluable to you. If you aren't able to do so, don't worry. There will be something better that will be of better use in your life. If you are missing someone then they will be coming back into your life soon. Be patient. If not, then accept that relationship (whether platonic, professional or romantic) has come to an end and let their influence in your life be what helps become a better version of yourself.  Believe in yourself and let yourself do what is needed to create a better change in your life. Even if you cannot currently see it at the moment. Trust that there will be better times ahead so that you can do what is necessary to bring forth a better situation in your life. Use your tools and talents to the best of your abilities. This is a great time to plan out what you want to do and be incredibly specific about how you  will pursue it. This will create better changes in your life and help you address issues repeating themselves in your life so that you can change course for the better.

Moving on to the Oracle of the Radiant Sun. Let's see what this astrological oracle forecasts for this week:

Do what you can to take care of your health (mental and physical) because you may be too stressed out by someone pressuring your to get something done within a specific deadline or you having to get someone to do something they are not motivated in doing. You will have the opportunity to either be visited from someone from overseas, travel abroad, learn a new language that will enrich your life (either by using it in your daily life or eventually living in a country that speaks that specific language), be mentored by someone who will ultimately get you in a position to get promoted or find the most ideal career option for you; Or due to the current political environment of the world at the moment, you may be forced to do something for a political means to initiate a change for a better world. You are being asked to rearrange your schedule based on your goals in a realistic manner because the current way of doing things isn't working for you anymore.  Being tempted by others leads to acting on impulse that will cause a loss of some kind in your life and can only bring forth extreme jealousy which will be destructed to you. Use discernment with who you trust and don't let people set you off when something unexpected happens.

Finally, let's wrap up this reading with the Beginner's Tarot:

 Spending time with friends will help you drop unnecessary burdens and more time for yourself. This will allow you to better reflect on where you are and where you need to be. Be patient when you aren't able to make changes you desire. Keep making progress even if you cannot immediately see it at the moment. It will be significant later on. Be careful with speculative spending and use your money where it is going to best benefit you rather than recklessly wasting money or resources on something useless or something that provides instant gratification or gives you a dopamine hit. If you are struggling with money and resources then you are being encouraged to find something or someone helpful to help you get back on track so that you aren't suffering. Your determination with your actions will be what makes you successful with your goals this week. Don't rely on luck nor take huge risks or it won't go well for you. If you are feeling unlucky lately then know that you luck with eventually change for the better but it is not going to happen for a while. Good luck will come to you but it happen at moment where you least expect it and after a struggle has been overcome.

Your situation is improving and you will get what you want but it may not be exactly what you wanted, how you expected it or 100% perfect but it is still a good outcome regardless. It is something to celebrate even if it is a small victory. It still matters and will make a difference later on. Especially, when it comes with a difficult choice that needs to be made as a result of having the means to solve a problem through your intellect and strong mindset.

Weekly Tarot, Oracle and Sibilla Reading for 22 February- 01 March 2026

Halløj folkens! Welcome to another weekly reading! For this week's reading I am using the Victorian Fairy Tarot by Lunaea Weatherstone and artwork by Gary A. Lippincott Copyright 2014 Llewellyn Publishing All Rights Reserved, Sibilla '800 by Luigi Scapini and Carla Collesei Billi Copyright Dal Negro All Rights Reserved and The Faeries Oracle by Brian Froud and Jessica Macbeth Copyright 2000 Simon and Schuster All Rights Reserved:

Let's get this week started off with the Victorian Fairy Tarot:

You've cut your losses, made a deal or partnership for professional or romantic reasons and then made time for friends and/or family. You are going to need to lead this week with a sense of enthusiasm for the objective at hand because someone's carelessness is causing chaos that's negatively impacting your flow and creating unnecessary problems. Unfortunately, this means you will be on your own if you hope to get something done because people are only looking out for their own self-interests and you will find out who overestimated their capabilities as it will be a major stumbling block highlighted this week. This person will be face consequences for their dishonesty but it is unlikely that they will be completely removed from the project unfortunately. If you want things done right, you will have to do it yourself because people are being too lazy, are confused due to the lack of accurate information being clarified or are simply looking out for themselves to the point where they can't be bothered helping others or working together in a collab.

Moving on to the Sibilla '800:

Someone's malicious plan fails because of a resolution to an argument and the people in question are finally accepting what has happened and have learned to deal with it well. A professional has worked toward improving their behaviour after being incredibly reckless recently. However, they are still unrealistic with their ambitions and this will lead to repeating serious mistakes because they will act on impulse rather than thinking it through and considering their options prior to making a decision. This will then cause them to fall off the deep end yet again because of their unwise choices. 

Warning: Don't act impulsively without knowing what you're getting into or you will have to deal with the fallout and it will not be good.

Finally, let's hear from the Faeries Oracle to see what advice they have for use this week:

 Make sure you find a good balance between what you want to do fun and what you have to do in order to survive. Yes, it is absolutely important to ensure our bills and rent are paid whilst also allowing ourselves to indulge every now and again. Make time for friends and/or family in a third location that is not your workplace nor at home. Know when too much is too much and make adjustments accordingly. This a great week to seek out adventure whatever that looks like to you. This could be going for a hike out in nature, visiting places in your locale that you've never been to before, learning a new language or skill that can be used to benefit later on or simply travelling to a new location. (Locally to another region, state, province, etc or internationally). Get out there and try something new and bold. Don't underestimate the little joys you find in everyday life. Let the mundane bring you back to the present moment without having to worry (too much) about what is to come. Allow yourself to have fun in the way that you know is going to make your day great or at least significantly better than it already was. Be grateful for what you already have whilst also knowing that you deserve to have your unfulfilled needs met. (Just not at the expense of others)

Weekly Tarot, Oracle and Vera Sibilla Reading for 17-22 February 2026

Welcome to another weekly reading! For this week's reading I am using the Oracle of the Shapeshifters (Australian 2nd Edition) by Lucy Cavendish and Jasmine Becket-Griffith Copyright 2015 Blue Angel Publishing All Rights Reserved, La Vera Sibilla Copyright Masenghini All Rights Reserved, Gay Tarot by Lee Bursten and Antonella Platano Copyright 2004 Lo Scarabeo All Rights Reserved.

Let's get this week started off with the Gay Tarot:

You've received recognition or a reward of some sort that allowed for important communications to be successfully sent back and forth quickly. This has offered you the option to reevaluate your priorities before making your next move. Now you have to deal with a business partnership or romantic relationship negatively impacting your work or personal life. This could be due to a problem one created in their head and is not actually happening. If you are in this mind space then you need to realise that it is not as bad as you are making it out to be. Bring yourself back to reality and understand that while a temporary setback is unfortunate, it's not going to be the end of the world. You have the chance to get things going with others successfully but you must do your part to ensure that it is successful.

Understand the change can happen suddenly and unexpectedly. You cannot control everything that happens to you. You can only navigate through the circumstances given to you. For better or worse this will be a necessary shift. Just make sure you don't trust people trying to convince you to do something shady or even illegal. If it looks too good to be true then it probably is. Don't be lured into instant wealth or financial freedom if you just their pyramid multi-level marketing scheme. (e.g. Scentsy, doTerra, Young Living, Monat, Mary Kay, Rodan+Fields, Herbalife, Isagenix, Nu Skin, Cutco, etc) 

This also a warning to not overestimate your skillset or you will get found out when you can't do what you said you could do. Don't let a lack of confidence be why you can't learn and improve your abilities rather than dwelling on what you can't do. Focus on what you can provide to others. This is also a warning to be careful to not get injured in what you do. Pay attention to where you are going and what you are doing to prevent it from happening. If something is too much for you to handle then you need to stop and either ask for help or inform the person or people in charge that this task is way too dangerous and could lead to serious injury or even a fatality. If your job cannot respect this then this is your call to find a new job that will.

Moving on to the Vera Sibilla:

An argument over an injustice has impacted one's everyday life and routine because of rapidly changing situations causing serious doubts because of a two-faced person's secrets and dealing with someone who is going through a rough time with little to no support from others in their life.

Let's wrap up this week with the Oracle of the Shapeshifters: 

You are being protected and have the means to defend yourself when faced with challenges impacting your life. You will soon find out who you can trust and who you will need to either set stronger boundaries with or cut out of your life completely as they do not have your best interests in mind. With everything that's going on in the world, it is time for you to do your part and make a difference. If you want something to happen then now is the time to act. No more excuses. Time has come to change your life and only you can make it better. So what are you waiting for? Get out their and pursue that goal or dream that you have been putting off for too long.