€ 18,95
An oracle deck celebrating the power of African goddesses through unedited photo portraits of real women. Dr. Giavanni Washington combines ancestral wisdom with contemporary imagery for reflection and healing.
Photography by Marla Warner, published by Rebel Howl Studio.
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Most oracle cards are painted or drawn. This deck uses unedited photography. You see real women, captured by Marla Warner, embodying the energy of African goddesses. It makes the divine direct and recognizable.
Dr. Giavanni Washington designed the deck as a tool for healing and self-reflection. Each card represents a goddess from an African culture and carries archetypal energy: the warrior, the healer, the protector. The photographs are raw and unretouched. That gives the whole deck a directness you rarely see in this genre.
The 44 cards show color portraits printed on glossy cardstock with foil details. The women in the photographs wear clothing, accessories and poses that express the essence of their goddess. No digital editing, no filters. The lighting and composition are tight, but the expression remains human.
The cards carry no printed keywords. The name of the goddess appears on the card, the rest you read in the guidebook. That asks more of you as a reader, but also gives more space to first feel what the image does to you.
The deck is aimed at anyone who wants to connect with the spiritual traditions of the African diaspora. It works strongly for people who want to see themselves reflected in sacred images. The guidebook contains texts about each goddess, her story, and how you can recognize her energy in your own life.
This is not a tarot deck with fixed structure. It works as a free oracle: you draw a card and use the image and text as a reflection tool. The 120-page guidebook offers background information and practical guidance, but no spreads.
Draw one card in the morning and look only at the photograph first. Let the expression and posture of the woman work on you before you read the text. The images work intuitively.
Dr. Giavanni Washington holds a doctorate in World Arts and Cultures and works as an intuitive healer and ritual facilitator. Her focus lies on healing family lines and restoring the connection with African spiritual traditions. This deck is an expression of that work: it offers access to ancestral wisdom through contemporary imagery.
Photographer Marla Warner captured the portraits. Her style is direct and powerful, making no concessions to commercial beauty standards.
Does the guidebook include spreads or instructions for use?
No. The guidebook describes each goddess and her meaning, but no spreads. You decide how you use the cards.
Is this deck suitable for beginners?
Yes. The images work intuitively and the guidebook is clearly written. You need no prior knowledge of oracle cards, but openness to the themes.
| Auteur | Giavanni Washington |
| ISBN | 9781401973223 |
| Taal | English |
| Uitgeverij | Hay House Inc |
| SKU | 0827-GBSBG |
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