Astrological Oracle Cards - 22 cards, 12 signs, 10 planets
Many astrology oracles try to replicate a full birth chart. This deck does something different. It limits itself to twenty-two cards: the twelve zodiac signs and the ten classical planets. That makes it compact and immediately usable.
The cards are published by Lo Scarabeo and carry the signature classical illustration style of that publisher. Graceful lines, clear symbols, a timeless appearance that does not feel tied to any particular era.
What you see on the cards
Each card shows one astrological symbol in archetypal form. The Ram for Aries, the Scales for Libra, the Sun with its crown of rays, Saturn with its rings. The images are not realistic but decorative, with an emphasis on symmetry and ornament.
The format is large: 88 x 125 mm. That gives the illustrations enough room. The cardstock is sturdy and has a glossy finish that shuffles well but may show wear with intensive use.
How you work with them
The included guidebook is multilingual and describes the core quality of each symbol. No extensive astrological analyses, but compact texts that are directly applicable. Draw Mars and you read something about action and willpower. Draw Pisces and it concerns intuition and fluidity.
Many people use this deck for a daily morning draw. One card indicating the energy of that day. No elaborate spread, just a quick check-in with the cosmic backdrop.
Draw a card and leave it visible for a few hours. Check halfway through the day whether the energy the card describes shows up somewhere in what happens.
Who this works for
This deck does not assume prior astrological knowledge. The symbols are recognizable enough and the guidebook provides sufficient context. At the same time it remains surface-level for those who want to go deeper: there is no system of houses, aspects or transits built in.
It is an oracle that functions well if you mainly want to use astrology as a reflection tool, not as a technical discipline.
About Lo Scarabeo
Lo Scarabeo is an Italian publisher that has been producing tarot and oracle cards since the nineteen nineties. Their style is recognizable: classical symbolism, decorative execution, often with a nod to historical traditions. They are no longer a small publisher but have maintained their aesthetic line.
Specifications
- Number of cards: 22
- Card size: 88 x 125 mm
- Cardstock quality: sturdy cardstock with glossy finish
- Guidebook: multilingual booklet (English, Italian, French)
- Publisher: Lo Scarabeo
- Theme: astrology, zodiac signs, planets
Questions we often get
Does the guidebook include instructions for spreads?
The guidebook mainly contains card descriptions. There are no extensive spreads included. For simple draws (daily card, three-card reading) the text provides enough guidance.
What is the difference between this deck and a standard tarot deck?
This is not tarot. It has twenty-two cards instead of seventy-eight and does not follow tarot structure. It focuses exclusively on astrological archetypes, not on the fool's journey or the four elements from a classical tarot deck.
