Below The Surface Oracle - 60 cards that name what you prefer to ignore
Not every oracle reassures you. This deck by Vanessa Somuayina is built on the question: what do you not want to see? The cards name patterns in your behaviour, emotions you suppress, and beliefs that hold you back. No soft language, no detours.
The Below The Surface Oracle consists of 60 cards. Each card carries a short text that is direct. You do not have to think long about what a card means. The imagery works a lot with water and cosmic images. Water as a symbol for what lies beneath your conscious thinking.
What you see on the cards
The illustrations are modern and dreamlike. You see water, cosmic images, and images from the human psyche. The style invites you to pause, but not to drift away. Everything points back to what plays beneath the surface.
The cards have a silky finish and a silver or holographic edge. That edge reinforces the theme of reflection. The material feels luxurious without becoming heavy.
How you work with it
This deck works well alongside tarot. Where tarot cards sketch the story, these cards show what lies emotionally or unconsciously behind that story. Pull a card after your tarot reading and ask yourself: what emotion or pattern lies underneath?
The 60 cards give more variety than most oracle sets, which often count 44 or 48 cards. That makes readings more interesting. You avoid repetition longer.
After your tarot reading, pull one card from this deck and write down what feeling or pattern lies behind it. Write it down before you look at the next card.
About Vanessa Somuayina
Vanessa Somuayina is an expert in the field of tarot and spirituality. She is known for her direct style and the quality of her productions. She created this deck for people who are willing to look honestly at themselves, even when that is not comfortable.
Specifications
- Creator: Vanessa Somuayina
- ISBN: 9783952560044
- Number of cards: 60
- Language: English
- Weight: 410 g
- Card dimensions: 95 x 135 mm
- Finish: silky with silver or holographic edge
Questions we often get
Does this deck include a guidebook?
The product specifications do not mention a guidebook. The texts on the cards are clear and to the point, so you can start working without explanation. If you want more background, check the product page for current information about the contents.
Is this deck suitable if I have never worked with oracle cards before?
This deck gives sharp, direct messages. That is valuable if you are already used to looking critically at yourself. If you are completely new, it can be overwhelming. If you already have some experience with self-reflection or tarot, this is a powerful addition.