“In this moment of saturated overstimulation and goal-driven ‘out there-ness,’ oracle decks, by contrast, return us to the serene self-possession of our internal heartbeats,” she says. “Rather than tools of prediction that herald what might happen to us, I see them as present-moment private psychic hotlines, leading us back to the innate knowledge and inherent instincts we can already sense in our blood and our bones.” Whether or not you believe that oracle cards hold any kind of energetic power or magic, the act of thinking of a question and interpreting a potential answer can still be valuable. The cards take you out of your internal monologue for a minute and offer a fresh perspective. I like to think of my deck, The Wanderer’s Tarot by Casey Zabala, as a wise old friend who always has answers and is never afraid of hurting my feelings. I also love conducting more seasonal rituals during transitional moments, like the one we’re going through right now! As we leave summer behind and head into fall, it’s a good time to check in with yourself by way of the cards. Use them to reflect on how you’ve been feeling lately: whether you’re in alignment with your goals, how you’ve been showing up to your relationships, etc. Ask your questions, and these five beautiful new decks would be more than happy to help you find answers. Alchemy Elementals: A Tool for Planetary Healing ($29.99) A Yogic Path Oracle Deck and Guidebook ($31.50) Things Are Looking Up Cards (39.95) The Numinous Astro Deck ($19.96) An Ayurvedic Path Oracle Deck ($49) Hollow Valley Oracle Deck with Guidebook ($60) The Wild Unknown Animal Spirit Deck ($28.49) Threads of Fate Oracle - Ascendant Edition ($72) The Sacred Self-Care Oracle Deck ($22.49) The Elemental Oracle: Alchemy Science Magic ($22.46) Moonology Oracle Cards ($17.99) Green Witch Oracle Cards ($19.88) Sacred Symbols Oracle Deck ($50) Amenti Oracle Feather Heart Deck and Guide Book ($18.04) Emma received her B.A. in Environmental Science & Policy with a specialty in environmental communications from Duke University. In addition to penning over 1,000 mbg articles on topics from the water crisis in California to the rise of urban beekeeping, her work has appeared on Grist, Bloomberg News, Bustle, and Forbes. She’s spoken about the intersection of self-care and sustainability on podcasts and live events alongside environmental thought leaders like Marci Zaroff, Gay Browne, and Summer Rayne Oakes.
